The psychological thriller Furious tells how fragile the social balance is in modern society, when even incontinence in a traffic jam can lead to terrible, unpredictable consequences.
The first reviews and reviews of the film "Unhinged" with Russell Crowe have already appeared on the network, the release date in Russia is August 6, 2020.
Rachel (Karen Pistorius) arrives late for work and splashes out her accumulated annoyance in a traffic jam on a stranger (Oscar winner Russell Crowe). A dangerous game of cat and mouse begins, clearly demonstrating that none of us knows how close a person can be on the verge of fury.
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About working on the film
Unhinged is a cautionary tale about how an encounter with a stranger can turn into a chain of tragic events with fatal consequences. The discontent growing in traffic jams has been brought by the filmmakers to the absolute, to the point where one of the drivers “breaks down” and reacts so inadequately that it's hard to imagine.
“Furious describes a situation that is familiar to many,” notes screenwriter Carl Ellsworth.
Ellsworth loves psychological thrillers, the action of which takes place in a confined space, and terrifying situations that can happen to each of us at any time. Watching how irritability grows in traffic jams, the writer wondered how many people, day after day, hold back the anger bursting from within them.
Ellsworth says: “With the script for Furious, I wanted it to be the most exciting you can imagine, the most disturbing and dynamic, so that the events unfold in real time, and the plot did not release until the very end.”
Russell Crowe admits that the first thought that came to his mind after reading the script was this:
"In no case! I won't be in this movie! I was already scared to death, this character is really scary. I always strive for new challenges. "
For director Derrick Borte, the plot of the film Furious seemed very close: “This is one of those scenarios that you cannot tear yourself away from until you read it to the end - it’s too interesting how it will end. Everyone has bad days, and our story is about one of those days when the tension got out of hand. "
“From the very first reading of the script, I realized that the audience would understand the key idea,” adds producer Lisa Ellzi. Despite the fact that Russell's character is a pronounced antagonist and is distinguished by cruelty, viewers will easily understand each of the participants in the road incident that caused the subsequent dramatic events. "
Borte compares the protagonist, played by Crowe, to the shark from the movie "Jaws": he is just as deadly, invisible, leaving a lasting impression. Some kind of power.
“He's very scary,” says Crowe. And he no longer cares about the consequences of his actions, since he has already crossed the line. "
The man was at the very bottom. From his point of view, he has nothing to lose.
Meanwhile, Rachel (Karen Pistorius )’s life is also not all right. It would be very easy to stick the appropriate labels on the Man and on Rachel, but in reality, the world of each of our heroes is falling apart, albeit in different ways. "
“The picture very clearly reflects the current situation, when people are not able to put themselves in the shoes of the interlocutor,” adds Crowe.
Ellsey believes that the Man will become the most significant and characteristic role of all that Crowe has played.
“When I found out that he (Crowe) had agreed to the role, I could no longer imagine someone else in this role,” the producer admits. Russell was able to create a carefully crafted and deep image. "
Ellsey continues:
“Crowe scrupulously studied the character of his character and, probably, only he would be able to conduct such an analysis and make this character so understandable for the audience. He's formidable and unpredictable, like Jack Nicholson in The Shining, like DeNiro in Cape Fear, or like Michael Douglas in I've Enough! These roles have become truly iconic in the careers of great actors. "
Who is this man?
To this question, producer Lisa Ellsey answers: “This is a universal character. After that, nothing can stop him - he will at all costs make sure that he is heard and understood. "
“There are a lot of angry people in the world, especially now,” says Borte. People are losing the ability not only to resolve misunderstandings, but also to simply communicate in a civilized and productive manner. "
Rachel, like Man, is simply trying to make ends meet in a world that is unfriendly to her. How does she know that the guy in the next car is doing much worse? "
Ellsey understood from the start why Rachel had deliberately refused to apologize to the Man:
“It seems to me that her decision is quite reasonable and understandable, although not entirely correct. Any of us could have done the same in a similar situation. "
When choosing an actress to play Rachel, director Derrick Borte went through about 60 actresses before opting for Pistorius.
“I saw that she was sincere, vulnerable and could play the role realistically, reaching out to the hearts of the audience,” explains Ellsey. When she left the room, Derrick turned and said, "This is her, right?" I agreed".
“Russell was very fond of her,” adds Ellsey. She experiences a range of emotions, including concern for her son and anger at the traffic accident. "
Jimmy Simpson was offered the role of Andy, Rachel's best friend, counselor and lawyer. A road accident turns Andy into a lamb to be slaughtered in the Man's vendetta overnight.
“When I read the script, I thought it was going to be a fun ride,” recalls Simpson. I immediately became interested in this role, especially considering what kind of director and actors I have to work with. "
When the Man begins to threaten the life of Rachel's son, Kyle (Gabriel Bateman), the participants in the game of cat and mouse change places, because Rachel will stop at nothing to protect the child. Over time, she realizes that she has not always been the best mother, and intends to change that.
“Kyle was always older than his age and often took over the custody of his own mother,” Bateman explains. For Kyle, the real revelation is the mother's willingness to do anything to protect him. "
“Of course, the plot of Furious is invented, but at the same time it is very instructive and can spark a debate about how unrestrained we are on the road, and indeed in life,” sums up Borte. This is probably the best effect a movie can achieve. ”
