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- The Furious is an action movie from 2026, not to be confused with the Fast and the Furious franchise, although both focus on themes of family.
- This film is considered the best action movie of the year so far, and it’s hard to imagine any upcoming action films will surpass it.
- Directed by Kenji Tanagaki, the movie stars Xie Miao as a mute handyman.
- The handyman’s daughter, played by Yang Enyou, is kidnapped by child traffickers, which sets off the story.
- This plot is simple and familiar but very effective, especially as the foundation for a violent, intense Hong Kong action film.
- Despite its limited release, the movie deserves to be seen by a much larger audience.
- The Furious is seen as one of the best films of its kind since the acclaimed action movie The Raid.
- The movie isn’t perfect; the dialogue is awkward and many think the North American version might have used AI dubbing, though this is not confirmed.
- The cheesy or clunky dialogue doesn’t matter much because the action scenes are perfectly executed and extremely entertaining.
- The action sequences are varied and well choreographed, providing a dynamic viewing experience.
- The emotional motivation behind the story is strong and compelling, making it easy to connect with.
- Overall, the film is a thrilling, fun ride with plenty to like.
