Episode 583 - The Furious (Retro Review - Never Back Down)

This week, we're reviewing The Furious (2026), the latest martial arts action film that aims to deliver brutal fight choreography, relentless pacing, and a classic revenge-driven story. We break down the performances, the action sequences, and whether the film rises above familiar genre conventions or simply repeats them.

Along the way, we discuss the movie's biggest strengths and weaknesses, highlight some standout fight scenes, and debate whether The Furious earns a spot among the better modern martial arts films.

We also have a RETRO REVIEW this week. We take you back to a Cutting Room Floor review of MMA-style Karate Kid movie Never Back Down that we recorded back in 2021.

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