One of the most ambitious shot on video films I've ever seen, Sudden Fury is the work of independent British director/writer/producer Darren Ward, who shot the film when he could only use what resources he had available to him. Influenced by a lot of the ultra violent crime films from the seventies and eighties, his film is fast paced and gory as can be. The Acting & Story line is at times not pretty and the dialogue can get a bit annoying with the word F**k being said more times than a porno would have to offer. On the other side of the coin there is so much blood and gore splashed all over the screen you will forget about how bad the storyline is and you will be licking your lips for more bloody carnage so I can honestly say this is one of the goriest film I've ever seen (Keep the good work up Darren and just remember your pals at Tatchbury)
8 Reviews
Very violent, but oh so tedious.
BA_Harrison5 February 2010
Ruthless crime boss Randall (Paul Murphy) is intent on seizing control of SouthEast England's cocaine business, and is willing to kill anyone who stands in his way; but Randall bites off more than he can chew when he double-crosses fearless hit-man Walker (Nick Rendell).
The cover of the Uncensored, Uncut, Widescreen, Collector's Special Edition DVD of Sudden Fury is plastered with glowing quotes, and to date, IMDb offers almost overwhelmingly positive reviews—so how did this apparently amazing powerhouse of 'manic intensity' and 'savage energy' manage to slip under my radar for over 12 years? The answer: because it's not very good—an independent, low-budget, shot-on video effort that attempts in vain to replicate the brutality and grittiness of 70s and 80s Euro-crime flicks, but which fails thanks to a lazy script which relies so heavily on expletives that I can only assume writer/director Darren Ward was going for the World Record for most swearing in a movie (and would wager that he succeeded), and a cast who are, with the exception of David Warbeck, simply dreadful.
Admittedly, I didn't purchase Sudden Fury for it's Oscar worthy performances, beautiful cinematography or sparkling dialogue, but was lured into watching by the promise of unbelievably bloody violence, and to be fair, the claims of extremely brutal nastiness prove to be true: there's plenty of sadistic torture and quite a few semi-decent action sequences that provide enthusiastic gore and splattery squib-work. However, the plot and acting in this film are so completely diabolical that all the blood and guts in the world cannot prevent it from being an extremely wretched affair.
With a running time of around 102 minutes, there are far too many opportunities for our budding thesps to practise their art, and between the bursts of violence, viewers are treated to countless dull-as-ditchwater scenes in which various bad guys face-off with each other whilst swearing a lot and gesticulating wildly (either because the 'actors' are completely at a loss at what to do with their limbs whilst their mouths are moving, or are under the misguided notion that pointing a lot equates to a powerful performance).
I give Sudden Fury a rating of 2.5 out of 10 for being so irksome for so much of the time, but generously add an extra half point for its gratuitously violent content, the so-crap-it's-funny sex scene between troubled hit-man anti-hero Walker and a coke-addled hooker, several hilarious jungle warfare flashbacks that look as though they were filmed in the local woods (because they were), and a full-body burn stunt that is actually pretty impressive.
The cover of the Uncensored, Uncut, Widescreen, Collector's Special Edition DVD of Sudden Fury is plastered with glowing quotes, and to date, IMDb offers almost overwhelmingly positive reviews—so how did this apparently amazing powerhouse of 'manic intensity' and 'savage energy' manage to slip under my radar for over 12 years? The answer: because it's not very good—an independent, low-budget, shot-on video effort that attempts in vain to replicate the brutality and grittiness of 70s and 80s Euro-crime flicks, but which fails thanks to a lazy script which relies so heavily on expletives that I can only assume writer/director Darren Ward was going for the World Record for most swearing in a movie (and would wager that he succeeded), and a cast who are, with the exception of David Warbeck, simply dreadful.
Admittedly, I didn't purchase Sudden Fury for it's Oscar worthy performances, beautiful cinematography or sparkling dialogue, but was lured into watching by the promise of unbelievably bloody violence, and to be fair, the claims of extremely brutal nastiness prove to be true: there's plenty of sadistic torture and quite a few semi-decent action sequences that provide enthusiastic gore and splattery squib-work. However, the plot and acting in this film are so completely diabolical that all the blood and guts in the world cannot prevent it from being an extremely wretched affair.
With a running time of around 102 minutes, there are far too many opportunities for our budding thesps to practise their art, and between the bursts of violence, viewers are treated to countless dull-as-ditchwater scenes in which various bad guys face-off with each other whilst swearing a lot and gesticulating wildly (either because the 'actors' are completely at a loss at what to do with their limbs whilst their mouths are moving, or are under the misguided notion that pointing a lot equates to a powerful performance).
I give Sudden Fury a rating of 2.5 out of 10 for being so irksome for so much of the time, but generously add an extra half point for its gratuitously violent content, the so-crap-it's-funny sex scene between troubled hit-man anti-hero Walker and a coke-addled hooker, several hilarious jungle warfare flashbacks that look as though they were filmed in the local woods (because they were), and a full-body burn stunt that is actually pretty impressive.
nothing good
stephenwhenary19 February 2011
Warning: Spoilers
Resubmitted after an abuse report by some-one with a vested interest in the film caused it to be deleted. I'm sorry but if you make bad films you must expect unfavourable comments.
cheap and nasty, 9 February 2011 1/10 (This review was deleted by IMDb based on an abuse report filed by another user)
There is not much to say about Sudden Fury. I got a copy because I like Dave Warbeck and find he always gives a good performance no matter what rubbish he appears in. Unfortunately Warbeck would appear in just about anything and is probably in more simply awful movies than any other actor I can think of.
Sudden Fury is scraping the bottom of the barrel even by Warbeck's standards- a zero-budget disaster with literally nothing going for it.
I would like to say something good to give some balance to this review but there is nothing positive to say.
There is nothing to build on for the future- Darren Ward has no talent as a director, the script is pathetic and the actors are embarrassing (Warbeck excluded).
I didn't enjoy this one bit and if you're foolish to waste time and money on this I doubt you will either.
cheap and nasty, 9 February 2011 1/10 (This review was deleted by IMDb based on an abuse report filed by another user)
There is not much to say about Sudden Fury. I got a copy because I like Dave Warbeck and find he always gives a good performance no matter what rubbish he appears in. Unfortunately Warbeck would appear in just about anything and is probably in more simply awful movies than any other actor I can think of.
Sudden Fury is scraping the bottom of the barrel even by Warbeck's standards- a zero-budget disaster with literally nothing going for it.
I would like to say something good to give some balance to this review but there is nothing positive to say.
There is nothing to build on for the future- Darren Ward has no talent as a director, the script is pathetic and the actors are embarrassing (Warbeck excluded).
I didn't enjoy this one bit and if you're foolish to waste time and money on this I doubt you will either.
a total bloodbath is total right
braindäd11 July 1999
This splatter-action-mix is a b-movie, but it is worth to see it. The director made a pretty nice movie, which can convince in every part (story, actors, etc.).This is for people, who found 'reservoir dogs' too harmless and 'braindead' too funny. Also the special (and I think the last) appearance of genre-actor David Warbeck (who was also an actor in Fulci's 'The Beyond') , who died 1997, made it worth to look.So at least I can say: watch it, if you like this mixture.
Check it out. Outrageous low budget gore-fest.
captain_xen14 April 2003
Buckets of blood and ten thousand bullet hits make this a memorable and a laugh a minute gangster film. The creators didn't let having a miniscule budget from preventing them making a wildly entertaining bloody crazy film. Action all the way to the morgue. Very funny, check it out!
Bloody Great!
mill-111 April 2003
A real slaughter house of a movie, the body count is staggering, the pyrotechnic bill must have matched Lethal Weapon 4's. Carnage from start to finish. Torture, raunchy sex followed by more torture, a ballistic splatter heaven. Watch with a six pack and take away. Bloody great!
Sh*Te acting but entertaining and awesomely gory fun
robslings17 February 2006
The main hero in this British made movie is Walker, a great actor who steals every scene, especially when he's dredging up the past.
A real mans man if ever there was one he shoots it out in extremely gory fashion with some unbelievable character's as gangster who look more like film students.
Gory as a Fulci horror movie also includes Fulci favourite David Warbeck, who is very bad in this film too campy.
The dialogue does't last long between awesome action scenes with lots of gory gun carnage, which alleviates the hilarious acting.
Great special effects and gore, if you like your gangster films gritty and bloody this is awesome stuff.
A great showdown where everybody gets at least 12 bullets in them, very enjoyable.
Shame IMDb never has any details about the sequel which is included as a trailer on the DVD (Sudden Vengeance). It looks awesome and lots more exploits from Walker dredging up the past and confusing us all with his arm waving.
A real mans man if ever there was one he shoots it out in extremely gory fashion with some unbelievable character's as gangster who look more like film students.
Gory as a Fulci horror movie also includes Fulci favourite David Warbeck, who is very bad in this film too campy.
The dialogue does't last long between awesome action scenes with lots of gory gun carnage, which alleviates the hilarious acting.
Great special effects and gore, if you like your gangster films gritty and bloody this is awesome stuff.
A great showdown where everybody gets at least 12 bullets in them, very enjoyable.
Shame IMDb never has any details about the sequel which is included as a trailer on the DVD (Sudden Vengeance). It looks awesome and lots more exploits from Walker dredging up the past and confusing us all with his arm waving.
A bloodbath from start to finish...excellent!
film-review-monthly3 April 2003
Probably the most controvertial and violent bloodbath movies to be passed in the UK by the BBFC in years. Though obviously low budget, it seems what ever the budget there was they spent on blood SFX and pyrotechnics. Only in a Sam Peckinpah movie have I seen more bloodshed and bullet hits. Vicious, mayhem and massacres interspersed with torture and sex! A passionate if bloody movie. One for the boys!
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