Fuze Review: A Candid and Unfiltered Analysis
Fuze places an unexploded World War II bomb at the centre of a tense, compact thriller. Major Will Tranter, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, leads the army team tasked with disarming it. The device proves more dangerous than it first appears.
Plot and complications
The bomb sits on a busy building site. Work stops when the device is discovered. The army plans a controlled procedure. The team finds a second fuze with a working timer. That discovery forces a change of plan and raises the stakes.
Nearby, a gang uses the blackout to rob a bank. Theo James and Sam Worthington play robbers who go by the names G and X. The police, supervised by Zuzana (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), do not detect the robbery at first. The proximity of the crime complicates the bomb operation. Diamonds factor into the heist plot. The film adds unexpected twists as it moves toward resolution.
Tone and pacing
The movie is tight and economical. It avoids unnecessary length and moves briskly. The reviewer gave it a 7.5 out of 10. There are no mid- or post-credits scenes.
Small details and moments
The army asks police personnel for pizza while they work. The robbers exploit a local power cut. One performance draws attention for an attempt at a South African accent. The film nods to classic action beats without becoming a pastiche.
Cast and crew
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Will Tranter
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Zuzana
- Theo James as G
- Sam Worthington as X
- Nabil Elouahabi as Z
- Dragos Bucur as Ludo
- Naveed Khan as Hardeep
- Honor Swinton Byrne as Clareese
- Alexander Arnold as Martin
- Luke Mably as LT Colonel Headley
- Iain Fletcher as General Minton
| Director | David Mackenzie |
| Screenplay | Ben Hopkins |
| Producers | Gillian Berrie, Callum Grant, David Mackenzie, Sébastien Raybaud |
| Music | Tony Doogan |
| Studio | Sky Original Films |
| Release date | 3 April 2026 |
| Running time | 98 minutes |
| Aspect ratio | 2.39:1 (ARRIRAW 4.6K, Anamorphic Master Scope) |
| Reviewer rating | 7.5/10 |
Availability and final notes
The film is playing in cinemas now. It is not yet available to pre-order on Blu-ray or DVD. Once announced, it will appear on the New DVD Blu-ray 3D and 4K releases UK list. An official trailer is available.
This concise Fuze review offers a candid and unfiltered analysis of the film’s strengths. It highlights solid performances, taut pacing, and a clever central conceit. For viewers who like compact thrillers, it is worth seeing on the big screen.
Article by Filmogaz.com. Reviewer has covered movies, videogames, and music since 1994.
