Kenji Tanigaki’s “The Furious” brings together one of the most exciting pan-Asian action casts of recent years, with Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Yayan Ruhian, Jeeja Yanin, Brian Le and Joey Iwanaga joining forces in a brutal martial arts thriller.
In this Bad Accent Video Review, we discuss the film’s story, its practical action approach, the performances of Xie Miao and Joe Taslim, the influence of films like “The Raid” and classic Hong Kong action cinema, and why Kensuke Sonomura’s choreography makes “The Furious” stand out.
“The Furious” opens in US theaters on June 12. Is this one of the strongest modern martial arts action films of the year? Watch the review and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
