Fury

Storyline

Set during the final months of World War II in April 1945, Fury follows the brutal and emotional journey of a five-man American tank crew as they fight deep within Nazi Germany. Led by hardened war veteran Don "Wardaddy" Collier (played by Brad Pitt), the crew operates a Sherman tank named "Fury." The crew includes Boyd "Bible" Swan (Shia LaBeouf), Trini "Gordo" Garcia (Michael Peña), and Grady "Coon-Ass" Travis (Jon Bernthal). Their latest addition is Norman Ellison (Logan Lerman), a young and inexperienced clerk who is abruptly assigned to replace a fallen gunner. Norman’s introduction to war is harsh. Thrown into a tight-knit group of seasoned soldiers, he struggles to adapt to the brutal realities of combat. Initially rejected and ridiculed by the others for his innocence and inexperience, Norman is slowly hardened by the horrors he witnesses—executions, ambushes, and the unrelenting pressure of survival. Under Wardaddy’s tough mentorship, Norman learns to kill and becomes an effective soldier. As they push deeper into enemy territory, the crew faces overwhelming odds. In one of the film’s most intense sequences, the Fury is immobilized after hitting a mine near a crossroads. With German SS troops approaching, Wardaddy refuses to abandon the tank, choosing instead to make a last stand. The rest of the crew, moved by his resolve, decide to stay and fight alongside him. Outnumbered and surrounded, they manage to take out dozens of German soldiers in a brutal and desperate battle. Ultimately, everyone except Norman is killed. Hiding beneath the tank, Norman is discovered the next day by American troops, hailed as a hero for his role in the battle. Fury is a gritty and emotionally intense war film that explores brotherhood, sacrifice, and the psychological cost of war.

Screenshots

Comments

Fury delivers a strong visual impact, capturing the grim and decaying atmosphere of war-torn 1945 Germany with remarkable authenticity. From displaced civilians trudging through battle-ravaged landscapes to harrowing scenes of mass casualties, the cinematography paints a hauntingly raw picture of the waning days of World War II. Visually, the film immerses viewers in the chaos and filth of front-line warfare. However, where the film shines visually, it stumbles elsewhere. The sound design, particularly in the case of small arms fire, feels lacking. Gunshots come across as artificial, and the excessive use of tracer rounds—resembling sci-fi laser beams—detracts from the otherwise grounded realism. Compared to genre benchmarks like Saving Private Ryan, Fury falls short in terms of auditory immersion. Character development is another weak point. The main crew is largely unlikeable, with little to no backstory provided. They feel more like archetypes than real individuals, and any cultural traits assigned to them seem borrowed from older war films. As a result, emotional investment in the characters is difficult. Their repeated involvement in morally questionable acts—executions of prisoners, looting, and the mistreatment of civilians—only widens the emotional distance between them and the audience. Even when the crew makes a final, heroic stand, it feels less like redemption and more like a shallow attempt to add weight to otherwise unsympathetic characters. The presence of obvious plot armor also dampens the experience. While watching anti-tank shells bounce off a Sherman tank is visually striking, it loses impact when inconsistently applied. Enemy fire dispatches supporting tanks with precision, yet misses the protagonists repeatedly in implausible scenarios—breaking immersion and reducing the stakes. In the end, Fury offers visceral, well-executed tank combat and impressive visuals. But for those seeking meaningful character arcs or a story with emotional depth, it may fall short. As a war film, it entertains—but doesn’t quite resonate. Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)

Share Your Reaction