An engaging return to the Coliseum that delivers the grand spectacle it promises. Paul Mescal’s performance stands out, though the narrative feels dominated by Denzel Washington’s character, which detracts from the central focus. The film suffers from a lack of narrative cohesion and an overreliance on convenient plot resolutions. 4/5
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Fury 2014
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
This film’s strength lies in its raw portrayal of men gradually losing their humanity. Each member of the tank crew feels like a fractured piece of who they once were, clinging to survival through fragmented leadership, fleeting moments of faith, or even hardened cruelty. Norman, the only one still untouched by war’s harshest realities, reminds me of who they all might’ve been before the fighting changed them. Watching him struggle with his own innocence and sense of self feels both…
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