Instead, it’s an eager-to-please British underdog comedy about a former swivel-hipped teen salsa sensation who stages a middle-age comeback to impress the woman he loves. Movie Review: Cuban Fury Allyson Johnson April 10, 2014. Cuban Fury is a decent movie with a mediocre storyline and a great comedic cast that sadly couldn't make this much better. In his early teens, Bruce Garrett (Nick Frost) was a salsa savant, ready to make his mark on the world by claiming a local major dance title.With his revered salsa coach, Ron (Ian McShane), awaiting his arrival, Bruce is waylaid by a group of bullies who humiliate him into immediate exile. By Simon Reynolds.
2014. At times, the movie has the energy of an "Anchorman"-style spoof — a hilarious late-movie dance-off between Bruce and Drew takes on absurdist overtones, as they dance on car roofs and do increasingly impossible moves. Directed by: James Griffiths. Despite sounding like a Latin martial-arts movie, "Cuban Fury" does not star the Jackie Chan of Havana. Now 25 years later, Bruce is stuck at the office with zero confidence and a few added pounds since his former days of a dancer. Cuban Fury Critics Consensus. This time last year, the big Valentine’s date movie was A Good Day To Die Hard.Next year, it’s Fifty Shades Of Grey. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. Published: 13 Feb 2014 . Cuban Fury tells the story of Bruce Garrett (Frost), who in 1987 was a salsa dancing prodigy, until he was jumped and picked on by a gang of bullies who throws his man card into question and destroys Bruce’s confidence. Nick Frost and Chris O'Dowd remain as undeniably likable as ever, but Cuban Fury saddles them with a contrived and predictable plot that's far too short on laughs. There has been a lot written about the British film industry in the past few weeks, some of it good, some of it less so. Cuban Fury Review. This is the kind of British rom-com that sneaks up on you when you least expect it and leaves you with a huge smile on your face at the end. With Nick Frost, Rashida Jones, Chris O'Dowd, Olivia Colman. Cuban Fury review: Nick Frost does Rocky in Cuban heels Nick Frost goes solo with hilarious and heartwarming results in Cuban Fury. He’s decided to fly that particular filmmaking coop however, with the actor going solo for Cuban Fury, a high-concept comedy that’s based on one of Frost’s own ideas. ... Get the best gaming deals, reviews, product advice, competitions, unmissable gaming news and more! Cuban Fury – review. Cuban Fury. Cuban Fury starts with a flashback of young Bruce being attacked and beaten by bullies. Cuban Fury is a 2014 British romantic comedy film directed by James Griffiths, written by Jon Brown, and starring Nick Frost, Rashida Jones and Chris O'Dowd. Published: 13 Feb 2014 . Cuban Fury is, among other things, the result of a drunken email in which Nick Frost asked his producer if she thought a movie in which he dances would be a good idea. Directed by James Griffiths. Starring: Nick Frost, Chris O’Dowd, Rashida Jones, Olivia Colman. Heat Vision Box Office Reviews Archives. The film was a minor box office success but received mixed reviews from critics. Film Review: Cuban Fury Lovable big cuddly teddy bear of an actor-bloke that he is, if Nick Frost asked you to do something, you’d probably say yes. Cuban Fury: why Kayvan Novak isn't playing the 'foreign bad guy' any more. The images are quickly cut and aren't graphic, though they do have an impact. Cuban Fury has a surprising amount of fun with these acknowledged clichés. Cuban Fury – review | Mark Kermode 3 / 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars. It prescribes very much to Nick Frost’s style of humor, but many are wary of a venture that doesn’t involve Simon Pegg and if I’m honest, it seems they should be. Beneath Bruce Garrett's under-confident, overweight exterior, the passionate heart of a salsa king lies dormant.