The one where we review The Furious

Directed by action maestro Kenji Tanigaki, The Furious delivers a non-stop, blood-soaked martial arts spectacle. The film follows Wang Wei (Xie Miao), a desperate father who goes on an absolute rampage to rescue his kidnapped daughter after local police turn a blind eye. His only ally is Navin (Joe Taslim)—a relentless journalist hunting for his own missing wife—leading an unlikely duo into an explosive showdown against a ruthless criminal syndicate featuring heavy-hitters like Yayan Ruhian and Jeeja Yanin.Fun Flix Fact: Director Kenji Tanigaki assembled an absolute dream-team "supergroup" of contemporary pan-Asian action talent, uniting stars from China, Indonesia, and Thailand to capture the high-kicking golden energy of classic Hong Kong cinema.Fun Flix Fact: Joe Taslim leaned heavily into his real-life competitive martial arts background—specifically utilizing his elite judo skills—to give his character's combat style a distinct, ground-based brutality that contrasts sharply with the film's flashier aerial acrobatics.To celebrate a major milestone in brutal, hallway-clearing action, we’re looking back at Gareth Evans’ The Raid: Redemption (2011). We break down how this Indonesian masterpiece completely redefined the modern action genre, turning a single apartment block into an unrelenting survival gauntlet.Fun Flix Fact: The film’s legendary fight choreography was developed over months of intensive training by lead star Iko Uwais and co-star Yayan Ruhian (who also brings the pain in The Furious!), utilizing the traditional Indonesian martial art of Pencak Silat to create lightning-fast, hyper-realistic combat.Fun Flix Fact: Despite looking like a massive-budget Hollywood production, the film was shot on a relatively modest indie budget in a single, purpose-built multi-story set in Jakarta, where the sweltering indoor heat and physical intensity forced the cast and crew to undergo daily medical checkups.And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming. Hit that subscribe button right now so you never miss an episode of The Flixters! We’re here every week to bring you the best reviews, the wildest facts, and the greatest cinema talk in the business. 00:00 Intro 02:22 Shoutouts04:13 Movie News21:06 New on Streaming23:33 New Trailers35:00 Anniversary Corner38:06 The Furious Review53:16 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr