Dynamic action filmmaking does a lot of heavy lifting in the otherwise lumpy Vietnamese beat-em-up “Furies,” a barely related prequel to the 2019 martial arts knockout “Furie.”
Read full articleDespite a routine plot and some abrasive tonal shifts, this tale... is packed with exciting action and boasts fine performances from four killers bound by blood, bullets and all manner of deadly weapons.
Read full articleNgô brings savage athleticism to Furies, and beneath that, a sentimentality that recalls 1980s Hong Kong cinema — doomed though the sentiments may be.
Read full articleNot only is the it vibrantly colored in a way a lot of contemporary action movies shy away from, Ngo somehow adds shades of Wong Kar-wai to her film.
Read full articleThe Furies doesn’t quite nail the sense of urgency like its predecessor, but it certainly balances its intensity with some slick fights.
Read full articleEven if “cool” is prioritized over logic or novelty in this bloody battle to the death, it’s still enough to recommend Ngo’s bracing, kinetic and beautifully shot and edited tale of life and death, rape and revenge in Old/New Saigon.
Read full articleFuries tells a compelling story while not shying away from showing brutal violence. The characters are well-rounded, the twists are unexpected, and the fight scenes are fantastic.
Read full articleFull of bloodshed and female ferocity, Furies slays. Veronica Ngo creates a vengeance-fueled ride that is one of the best actions of 2023.
Read full articleThe acting is melodramatic or overdone at times, but the fighting and choreography are executed wonderfully, making up for any character silliness we may experience.
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