War dramas have always been praised for their complex stories, brave characters and emotional narratives. Fury is no exception, and this week it has once again become a trend on the Netflix catalog, being one of the most-watched films.
According to Flix Patrol, the thriller has joined the Top 10 of the streaming platform this week, ranking ninth among users in the United States and surpassing titles like X with Mia Goth and Jenna Ortega.
Directed by David Ayer, the movie is set during World War II and follows a crew of a Sherman tank named Fury, led by Sergeant Wardaddy, portrayed by Brad Pitt (Fight Club and Meet Joe Black).
Fury is the No. 9 movie on Netfix US
According to the specialized metrics site Flix Patrol, the 2014 acclaimed war drama Fury has managed to re-enter the Top 10 in the United States, becoming the ninth most-watched film in the American Netflix catalog.
Not only did it surpass titles like X by Ti West with Mia Goth, but it has been gaining new viewers in the last two weeks, becoming a favorite in January/February, competing with Pacific Rim and The Greatest Night in Pop.
The story is set in April 1945, during the last days of World War II in Europe. Sergeant Don “Wardaddy” Collier, commands a Sherman tank named Fury and leads a crew consisting of his loyal team: Boyd “Bible” Swan, Trini “Gordo” Garcia, and Grady “Coon-Ass” Travis. The team is on a dangerous mission behind German enemy lines.
Norman Ellison, a young recruit, joins the crew as the new gunner. As they face the brutality of war and German resistance, Norman struggles to adapt to the violent and ruthless world of Fury. The film explores themes of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the brutal reality of combat.
The production strives to authentically portray the life of soldiers in a tank during World War II, depicting claustrophobia, fear, and camaraderie amid conflict. It offers a raw and realistic look that has captivated viewers on the streaming giant in recent days.
Who makes up the cast of Fury?
The war thriller and drama received positive reviews for its intensity, realistic portrayal of war, and, of course, its performances. Brad Pitt, who leads the cast as Don Collier, was nominated for a Critics Choice Award in the category of Best Actor in an Action Movie.
The 60-year-old star was joined by several top-notch actors and icons of the entertainment industry. Shia LaBeouf portrayed Boyd Swan, while Logan Lerman played Norman Ellison, Michael Peña portrayed Trini Garcia and Jon Bernthal played Grady Travis.
Each of them played a key character in the plot, all being soldiers of the Fury team. Jim Parrack, Xavier Samuel, Brad William Henke, Jason Isaacs, Kevin Vance, Alicia von Rittberg and Scott Eastwood also appeared in supporting roles.
David Ayer talked about what it was like to work with Brad Pitt and more
Working with major stars is not always an easy task for directors, quite the opposite. However, this was not the case for David Ayer, as he stated in an interview with Oregon Live that he truly enjoyed working with Brad Pitt on such an emotional and somber project like Fury.
During the conversation with the site, he was asked about the role the actor had to embody and if he feared that Pitt might stray from the darker aspects of his character. He responded:
“He sought immersion and truth. I think Brad was drawn to the leadership role, playing this wise and grizzled guy, this survivor. And he’s not just a survivor: he has to keep these other people alive and, at the same time, ask them to do things that put their lives at risk. I think he was drawn to the paradox of that“.
Additionally, the filmmaker was also asked about the film’s objective, which was to make it as historically accurate as possible regarding World War II tank combat, and whether he needed assistance from any experts. He commented:
“The way we worked was that we got Signal Corps photos, real photos from the era, and did our best to duplicate what we saw. There are mistakes in the movie, I promise. But we did our best because I’m also a history buff, and I understand how silly mistakes can take you out of the movie. We printed our own German camouflage scanned from actual German uniforms. In the film, we have the only operational Tiger tank in the world, which is a novelty“.
