“Kung Fury” is a flashy, humorous and action-packed short film from 2015 that was conceived as a tribute to the 80s and the popular culture of the time. Written, directed and produced by David Sandberg, the film plays with a variety of zany ideas while not taking itself too seriously.
The story revolves around the titular kung fu cop named Kung Fury, who lives in an alternate timeline in 1980s Miami. After his partner is killed by a criminal master of Kung Fu, Adolf Hitler, Kung Fury vows revenge and takes on all kinds of crazy bad guys. To defeat Hitler, he even travels through time and meets Vikings, dinosaurs, laser raptors and even the Norse god Thor.
The film is full of over-the-top action, garish neon colours and a wild mix of retro references. One of the most striking scenes in the film is the time travel where Kung Fury travels to the “Viking Age” and faces a Viking army. Another iconic scene is the encounter with the hacker called “Hackerman” who endows Kung Fury with supernatural computer abilities and enables him to become even more powerful.
Another highlight of the film is the ultimate confrontation with Hitler, who rides a T‑Rex and wields laser katanas. This absurd yet riveting sequence is one of the most eccentric in the entire film and perfectly illustrates the crazy ideas that characterise “Kung Fury”.
“Kung Fury” is a rollercoaster ride full of nostalgia and wacky ideas. With its eccentric charm and retro flair, the film has become a cult classic that takes the audience on a humorous and action-packed journey back to the 80s. It is a declaration of love to the exaggerated and absurd that was so present in that era. If you like absurdly funny action films and enjoy taking yourself back to the pop culture of the 80s, you will definitely get your money’s worth with “Kung Fury”.
