The action thriller The Furious fell from a flawless 100% critic rating to 99% after a lone negative review surfaced. directed by Kenji Tanigaki, the film debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025 and opened in U .S. and Hong Kong theatres on June 10, 2026.

Kelly Vance's lone negative review drops rating to 99%

East Bay Express critic Kelly Vance was the only voice to dissent , calling the movie “unoriginal” and saying it offers nothing new to genre fans. That single star‑low pulled the aggregate down, according to Rotten Tomatoes data, which now shows a 99% critic score based on 90 reviews.

Nine‑month perfect run ends after 90 critic reviews

For 270 days, The Furious held a 100% rating, a rarity for any release that amasses a sizable critic pool. The drop comes after the site loogged a total of 90 critic reviews, a figure that underscores the film’s broad critical attention. As the report notes, the audience score remains robust at 94%.

Toronto International Film Festival debut in September 2025 set the tone

The film’s premiere at TIFF generated early buzz, with reviewers praising its kinetic fight choreography and inventive camerawork. Those early accolades helped the movie secure a strong opening weekend in both the United States and Hong Kong, where it was released on June 10, 2026.

Kenji Tanigaki's choreography praised by critics

Critics repeatedly highlighted director Kenji Tanigaki’s ability to elevate martial‑arts set‑pieces, turning a straightforward revenge plot into a visual showcase. Reviewers cited the precise execution of action sequences and the film’s relentless pacing as reasons for its high marks.

Will future reviews push the score below 95%?

With the rating now vulnerable, the next wave of reviews could determine whether the score stays in the high 90s or slips further. The source does not indicate any pending major publications planning to weigh in, leaving the trajectory uncertain.