Fury of War.

Rating: 9/10 (16 December 2015)

Fury (2014): Dir: David Ayer / Cast: Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Pena, Jon Bernthal: World War 2 is heading to its end but not before one last battle. The theme is the tanks either in America or Germany. Brad Pitt plays Wardaddy, who leads a small troop into Germany in a tank knowing it could be their death. This is a similar role to his Inglourious Basterds role yet done with less confidence because he is fully aware that he may not come out. Shia LaBeouf plays a character by the name of Bible because he can quote it and live it. His biggest test comes when applying his faith to those on the verge of death. Logan Lerman has the most complex role as a young typist brought in to replace a soldier on Wardaddy's team who was killed. Lerman is no soldier and is literally forced to shoot a captured Nazi. He will eventually hit his mark in the heat of battle. One of the quieter scenes involves Pitt and Lerman in the home of two German women whom are treated with hospitality when Pitt provides eggs for them to cook, and Lerman has sex with the younger one. Michael Pena is part of the troop and struggles with alcohol. Jon Bernthal plays the cynical hot headed soldier whose actions towards Lerman are harsh until one pivotal moment where he confronts his own actions. Directed by David Ayer who previously made End of Watch and Street Kings, both of which regard their own wars. Structure seems to be one battle after another but the action is exhilarating with explosive images outside the confines of a tank. The wages of war is death, even after survival when the fury passes and all one can do is wait. Score: 9 / 10