“Fury”, a fiery hit at the box office, must see film

An Allied forces Sherman tank, with a five-man crew led by Don “Wardaddy” Collier (Brad Pitt), has a mission to enter a small German town along with four other tanks and rescue troops trapped behind enemy lines.

That’s the storyline for the new World War II movie, “Fury.”

The crew, led by Collier, is crude and close, each individual serving his own purpose. You have Boyd “Bible” Swan, played by Shia LaBeouf; Trini “Gordo” Garcia, played by Michael Pena; Grady “Coon-Ass” Travis, played by Jon Bernthal; and the rookie to the unit, Norman Ellison, played by Logan Lerman.

In the beginning, the unit is trying to break Norman not only into their tightknit group, but to get his mind into the war, in general.

At first Norman is apprehensive, but Collier changes that in one small moment. The Sherman tank and its ballsy crew quickly lands in a faceoff against a German tank equipped with anti-tank weaponry. Norman learns the ropes of intense combat and becomes one of the guys.

The movie’s cinematography not only shows off Germany’s beautiful countryside, but also does a superb job at portraying the harsh realities of war and the collateral damage that comes with it.

The last scenes of the movie had an artistic end-of-the-world feel to it. I personally haven’t seen scenery done in that manner in movies such as “Saving Private Ryan,” “Hart’s War,” or any other WWII movie I’ve seen.

The tank used in the movie is one of the few operational Sherman tanks in existence.

Pitt does a decent job, acting stern and straightforward in this movie, portraying a good mentor of war for Lerman’s character, and showing his true nature in the final scenes.

LeBeouf does a decent job at portraying a soldier with extensive knowledge of the Bible, who is emotional for most of the movie.

Pena does fine fitting in with the unit, but it is Bernthal who really steals the show, playing a foul-mouthed, dirty minded, crude solider who has been severely de-sensitized by the war.

The chemistry between all five actors is good and they do a nice job showing how a unit with unique characteristics has bonded over the course of the war.

David Ayer, director of “Sabotage” and the writer of “Training Day,” directed the movie and provide a feel to it that was like a crossover of “Saving Private Ryan” and “Training Day.”

Going into Veteran’s Day, I suggest grabbing your dad, grandpa or any family member/friend who has served (and don’t forget to thank them!) and go see this movie – it deserves four stars.

I just want to personally give a shout out to anybody who has served our country in any way, shape, or form. Thank you for your service and Happy Veteran’s Day.

This flick is for you.