Kenji Tanagaki's action film 'The Furious' has become one of the highest-rated action movies in recent years, generating significant buzz online. Recently, filmmaker James Gunn attended a special screening of the film alongside the cast and crew of his upcoming project 'Man of Tomorrow'. Following the screening, Gunn took to social media to express his admiration for the film.
James Gunn's Enthusiastic Endorsement
After the screening, James Gunn shared his excitement on social media, revealing that director Kenji Tanagaki had exceeded his expectations. In his post, Gunn wrote, "Oh boy! Just went with a bunch of #ManofTomorrow cast & crew to see #TheFurious. I didn't think Kenji Tanagaki could outdo himself after the spectacular Walled In, but man The Furious really showed him as one of the best action filmmakers working."
Gunn accompanied the post with a group photo of everyone who attended the screening. He concluded with, "We all loved it!" His enthusiastic endorsement is expected to heighten anticipation for the film among audiences. Many fans echoed his sentiments in the comments, sharing their excitement for the release.
Plot of 'The Furious'
The official synopsis of 'The Furious' reads: "After the daughter of Wang Wei (Xie Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out on a rampage to find her himself. His only ally is Navin (Joe Taslim) -- a relentless journalist whose wife has mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by a furious vengeance, the unlikely duo ruthlessly fights against the kidnappers in this explosive martial arts showdown."
Xie Miao stars as the lead, with the cast also including Brian Le, Joey Iwanaga, Yayan Ruhian, and Jeeja Yanin. The film has received outstanding ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 97% score from critics and 95% from audiences.
Release in India
'The Furious' is scheduled for release in Indian theatres on June 19. With James Gunn's praise and strong critical reception, the film is poised to attract a wide audience.
