Fury
Fury

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Fury

2019
Movie
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English

A bereaved mother seeks revenge on the person responsible for her daughter death.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic64
Google Users85%
Director: David AyerGenres: War, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

In the final months of World War II, a tenacious tank commander, Don 'Wardaddy' Collier, and his crew of five, consisting of a rookie soldier, Norman Ellison, battle their way through Nazi Germany. Their mission is to strike at the heart of Hitler's army, facing overwhelming odds and the brutal realities of war. The film portrays the intense psychological and physical toll combat takes on the soldiers as they push forward in their Sherman tank, nicknamed 'Fury'.

Critical Reception

Fury received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its gritty realism, intense action sequences, and strong performances, particularly from Brad Pitt. However, some critics found the film's narrative somewhat conventional and its depiction of violence gratuitous. Audiences largely responded well to the visceral war experience it offered.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visceral and brutal depiction of tank warfare.

  • Brad Pitt's performance as the hardened tank commander is a standout.

  • The film effectively conveys the grim atmosphere and psychological strain of combat.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's intense action and realistic portrayal of World War II combat. Many found the performances compelling and the overall experience immersive and impactful, though some noted its graphic nature.

Fun Fact

The M4A2 Sherman tank used by the crew in the film, named 'Fury', was a fully functional, restored original. The production team went to great lengths to ensure the tank's authenticity and operational capability.

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