India, April 24 -- Directed by David Mackenzie and written by Ben Hopkins, Fuze positions itself as a throwback to a brand of slick, no-nonsense thrillers that once thrived in multiplexes. From its jittery, retro-styled opening credits-echoing the high-octane flair of Tony Scott-the film signals its intent clearly: this is less about reinvention and more about delivering a tight, entertaining ride without overreaching.

Set in modern-day London, the story kicks off when a construction site unearths what appears to be an unexploded World War II bomb. As authorities scramble to evacuate the area and neutralise the threat, a bomb disposal unit led by Aaron Taylor-Johnson steps in to defuse the device. Unbeknownst to them, the chaos above gro...