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Martial Arts Film 'The Furious' Gains Global Attention for Action and Performance

Analysed 19 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Hong Kong·Entertainment
Martial Arts Film 'The Furious' Gains Global Attention for Action and PerformancePreviousNext

The Furious, directed by Kenji Tanigaki and starring Xie Miao and Joe Taslim, is a martial arts action film centered on a mute father rescuing his abducted daughter while combating a criminal ring. Praised for its inventive fight choreography and visceral combat scenes, the film debuted strongly in Hong Kong and gained global attention. Xie Miao discussed the challenges of portraying a mute character and performing complex stunts, highlighting the film's commitment to practical effects and emotional expression.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 29/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • scrollin— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 19 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus primarily on the film's artistic and entertainment aspects without engaging in political discourse. They represent perspectives from film critics and the lead actor, emphasizing the movie's choreography, performance challenges, and reception. There is no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints in the coverage.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive, highlighting the film's strong action sequences, critical acclaim, and successful box office debut. The actor's reflections on the challenges faced add a human interest element, reinforcing an appreciative and enthusiastic sentiment toward the film's production and reception.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
scrollinReview: 'The Furious' battles its way to the top of the best-ever action films listCenterPositive
freepressjournalMartial Arts Star Xie Miao Opens Up About 'The Furious', Touted As 'The Best Action Movie Of The Decade'- FPJ ExclusiveCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 18 Jun, 05:29 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal18 Jun, 05:29 pm
    Martial Arts Star Xie Miao Opens Up About 'The Furious', Touted As 'The Best Action Movie Of The Decade'- FPJ Exclusive
  2. 2
    scrollin19 Jun, 02:18 am
    Review: 'The Furious' battles its way to the top of the best-ever action films list

Lens Score breakdown

29/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Hong Kong
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
19 Jun 2026
Key entities
Action filmMiao peopleMutenessJoe TaslimJournalistStage combatMartial artsChinese languageYayan RuhianMotif (visual arts)PsychosisArchery