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The Furious (2026)


The Furious is directed by Kenji Tanigaki, a filmmaker and action coordinator known for his work on Snake Eyes and a longtime veteran of the stunt world. A fun piece of trivia is that Tanigaki was one of the stunt doubles on Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, and his experience behind the camera is evident throughout the film. The action is relentless, the pacing rarely slows down, and the movie understands that tension comes from constantly forcing its characters into increasingly dangerous situations. From beginning to end, it feels like an action film designed by people who genuinely understand action filmmaking.

Miao Xie anchors the film and delivers some phenomenal fight sequences. His athleticism and screen presence make every encounter believable, and the choreography allows him to showcase a wide range of techniques rather than relying on repetitive exchanges. The action scenes are impressive on their own, but they become even better when paired with his co-star.

Joe Taslim, known for The Raid: Redemption and Mortal Kombat, brings his usual intensity and physical charisma to the role. The sequences where he teams up with Xie are among the film's highlights, particularly the numerous two vs many encounters. Their chemistry creates a dynamic where each fighter complements the other's strengths, making the action feel fluid and strategic rather than chaotic.

Yayan Ruhian, known for The Raid and John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum, also makes a memorable appearance. During my screening, someone even whispered to their neighbor, "That's the guy from The Raid," which speaks to how recognizable he has become among action fans. Ruhian remains one of the most naturally gifted martial arts performers working today. He has a way of making incredibly difficult choreography look effortless, and whenever he appears on screen, the energy immediately rises. As usual, he feels like the ultimate obstacle standing between the heroes and their final objective.

What makes The Furious stand out is how little downtime it allows itself. The film continually escalates tension through both its action and its pacing, rarely giving the audience a chance to relax. Rather than relying on excessive exposition or side plots, it trusts its performers and choreography to carry the experience, and that confidence pays off.

Overall, The Furious is an outstanding action film that showcases why practical fight choreography remains one of cinema's most exciting art forms. Strong performances, relentless pacing, and expertly staged combat make it one of the year's most entertaining action movies. The Furious delivers exactly what fans of martial arts cinema are hoping to see. Result: A- (Highly recommended)

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