Saving Private Ryan meets Rambo

Rating: 3/10 (29 November 2014)

Fury is in some ways a serious war film, with engaging characters and storytelling that– though clichéd– is carried by strong performances. It is indeed predictable at times but then again what story isn't? What is more important to me is that the characters are interesting, and that their choices engage me as the viewer. This film certainly did that for me.
The battle scenes with tank tactics are extremely intense, and rank among the best battle scenes in any war movie. Pacing is great, so the amount of action feels just right while the scenes in between move the story forward. The end scene is absolutely insane. Brad Pitt has got to hold the record for most Nazis killed in movies by now. Realistic? No, but still damn enjoyable.
Fury is a serious war film that also stays fun. This is probably what bothers the naysayers. It is an action movie for adults who want both of these things in a war film– the people who like Saving Private Ryan as well as Rambo.
Is it as bad as the negative reviews are saying? No, we're storytelling not recreating WWII. And does it really show the horrors of war? Same as above. All Fury is, is a good story and good entertainment, and that's plenty enough for me. 7/10