An intense cop drama high on action and emotion
Netflix’s new Polish feature film “Furioza” is a lengthy but rewarding watch. The story is simple and doesn’t bog down in complicated plot lines, making it easy to follow. The lead character, a policewoman named Dzika, investigates a crime cartel led by her ex-boyfriend’s brothers. When she threatens them, they reluctantly help her out. The film is only 140 minutes long, but it’s well worth watching. ..
The film Furioza tells the story of a young man, Furioza, who is forced to leave his home in the Polish city of Poznan after a fight with his brother. Furioza is taken in by a group of street urchins who teach him the ways of the hood and how to survive in the city. The film follows Furioza as he becomes involved with a criminal organization and starts to make money from crime. Despite being an outlaw, Furioza remains true to his friends and family, even though they may not be able to support him financially.
The film’s tension is palpable from the first frame. The camera moves quickly and constantly, giving the impression that it is following a continuous story. This tension builds as the story progresses, with deeper questions of morality and betrayal being explored in a lessened way. However, director Cyprian Olencki does not explore these questions fully and feels a bit wasteful with his handling.
The film maintains the calm it establishes in the first shot, even though it has the edges of a gritty crime drama. The script never deviates from its track by blending gritty dialogue with that. Since the plot is straightforward and the character studies happen superficially, the screenplay can’t deviate from what the movie is about. The writers understand the weight to be given to the examination of their characters’ state of mind and keep the foray light. More emphasis is laid on framing the action sequences, which are breathtaking. It is more in the bracket of films like ‘Atomic Blonde’ and ‘Wrath of Man’ if you want a reference.
Despite the challenges, the choreographers manage to create a tense and exciting film. The bleak colors are in perfect sync with the story’s tone, and the fight between human beings and their adversaries is compelling. Despite its flaws, ‘Furioza’ is an exciting film that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Many unsuspecting films have been victims of this problem. And because the source of the tension does not sit right with the viewer, the subsequent experience turns out to be a tepid one. But “Furioza” encounters no such problems. Much of the first half is taken to set up the right kind of motivation, and then when you see the men in action, it carries the right impact and punches to be effective. ..
“Furioza” is not a film for the everyday cinemagoer. The variety it manages to touch upon cannot upend its central strength and themes. Those familiar with action movies set in a similar environment (something like “A Prayer Before the Dawn”) will not find it difficult to operate with its tone. But for those who aren’t, the experience can be a bit light. ..
Furioza, the main antagonist in the game, is a powerful and dangerous creature that is known for its viciousness and cruelty. Furioza is a giant, green-skinned creature with razor sharp claws and teeth. It lives in dark forests and can only be killed by using a special weapon called the Furiosa Blade. The Furiosa Blade is a long, sharp blade that can only be obtained through defeating Furioza in battle.
