Joe Taslim on The Furious: "The Most Complex Action Choreography I've Done in My Life"

Cine Geek sits down with actor Joe Taslim (The Raid, Warrior, Mortal Kombat) to talk about his latest film, The Furious. Joe opens up about working alongside martial arts legend Xing Yu, the grueling process behind what he calls the most complex action choreography of his career, and the rare collaboration between action directors Kenji Tanigaki and Kensuke Sonomura.

Taslim also reflects on the legacy of Indonesian action cinema, the influence of Hong Kong and Japanese masters, and why letting actors perform their own fights matters for storytelling. The Furious hits theaters in Puerto Rico on June 11th.

Chapters

0:00 – Introduction0:28 – Congrats on The Furious & working with Xing Yu1:45 – Breaking down the final fight scene (knives, ladders, tables)2:26 – Did anyone get hurt? The most complex choreography of his career3:20 – Two titans: Kenji Tanigaki & Kensuke Sonomura collaborate4:03 – What filmmakers can learn from Indonesian cinema4:35 – From Jackie Chan to The Raid: the evolution of action movies5:42 – The new wave: complexity, creativity & actors doing their own fights7:15 – Closing thoughts & Puerto Rico release date

For The Furious review, click HERE.