Chinese actor Xie Miao (Xie Miao) and Japanese action director Kenji Tanigaki teamed up for the action film "Huo Zhe Yan" (English title: The Furious), which was released in mainland China on the 11th and has generated significant buzz. Its realistic combat action and streamlined revenge story have gained popularity, earning high praise from many viewers as "the most intense and exhilarating action film in the last 10 years."

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The title "Huo Zhe Yan" is a Cantonese slang term meaning an intense rage that makes one lose themselves. Set in Southeast Asia, it is a revenge drama where the protagonist, Wang Wei (Xie Miao), puts everything on the line to save his kidnapped daughter, engaging in a deadly battle with mercenaries from a dark organization.

This film employs a unique directorial approach that minimizes dialogue, expressing characters' emotions and mindsets through action scenes that make up over 95% of the entire film. Action actors from various countries, including China, Indonesia, and Japan, have come together to create stunning battle scenes featuring clashes of 5 different martial arts.

The film was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and won 3rd place in the Midnight Madness People's Choice Award. International word-of-mouth reviews are also extremely high, with a perfect 100% "Fresh" score on the movie review site Rotten Tomatoes, and a high score of 8.4 out of 10 on IMDb (Internet Movie Database).

Even after its release in China, many film critics praised it, with comments such as "a level of completion that exceeds expectations" and "sharp, no-nonsense action." On Douban, China's largest movie and drama information site, it received an initial review score of 8.9 out of 10.

On its opening day, action stars such as Jet Li (Li Lianjie), Wu Jing (Wu Jing), and Donnie Yen (Zhen Zidan) came to show their support, writing on social media, "I'm proud" and "The real fistfights, the serious battles, and the life-threatening acting are simply breathtaking."

The authentic action film "Huo Zhe Yan," eagerly awaited by many, began its release in mainland China and will be simultaneously screened in Hong Kong and North America from the 12th, aiming to create a major sensation in this summer's box office season. (Translation/Editing by RR)