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War is Hell. Whether you've been in one or not you know this to be a fact. It's full of hate, anger despair and desperation with loss on both sides which includes soldiers and civilians. David Ayer's Fury presents war on a visceral level and brings that hell to life on the screen though it doesn't really explore any ideas beyond that. The film follows a five man tank crew as the allies make their last push into Nazi Germany with the cast consisting of Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Pena, Jon Bernthal and Jason Isaacs.
Now Fury really has no defined narrative, we're just basically following a tank crew on their wartime adventures and it's a really compelling watch. The cast is charismatic, the events that unfold engaging and the action sequences thrilling. The film is beautifully captured with gorgeous anamorphic cinematography and a haunting score to back it up. This is a really well made film with every element coming together well.
Where this film falters is an underwritten supporting cast and lack of social commentary. Most war films depict the terrors of the past but they also have something to apply to the present day and the average citizen not just soldier. All Fury really digs into is that war is hell and you've got to become a demon to survive it. That's all good but I was expecting a little more bite from Ayer's screenplay. But in the end that isn't that big of an issue because everything else is so strong.
The battles scenes are brutal and violent; this film does for tanks what Saving Private Ryan did for the Normandy Landings. The cast give great performances even with the little some of them are given and at the centre of the film is great chemistry between Logan Lerman and Brad Pitt. David Ayer's directorial hand is steady and certain with confident pacing and good editing. Though it may not go beyond its simple statement it doesn't really matter as this is a quality and thrilling film.
4 out of 5 stars.
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