Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
08-22-2015, 05:01 PM
Rated R / 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Wow, where to begin? For starters, the reviews and praise the film has gotten leading up to this weekend - are completely legit. Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron are two badasses here. While they are equally tough, Hardy's Max is a loner, a fighter and a man that has had to earn his right to live. Theron's Furiosa comes from a more family-oriented background and is clearly passionate & compassionate about those around her, and closest to her. The two characters just compliment each other so well. Nicholas Hoult is outstanding in his supporting role as "Nux", a man looking and searching for his place. He is willing to prove he belongs to the cause. Actually, the entire cast delivers - there is no glaring weakness anywhere.
This is all tributed to George Miller's script and story. The cinematography is beautiful, and breathtaking at the same time. The shots he gets in every single action setpiece are phenomenal. The setpieces themselves are insane and crazy. I don't like throwing around the word "masterpiece", but this is how I feel after seeing the movie last night. There are so many memorable moments visually, you can't count them on both hands. The costume design is also great, as you might expect. It has the grungey, rocker, late 70s/80s look.
The carnage and pure mayhem George Miller dishes out is not forced. It all flows with the story. Sure, there is a little downtime, but it's just enough for you to catch your breath before it all resumes at full throttle. It is beyond high octane.
Finally, the entire mood and feel is set by an excellent score from Junkie XL (Tom Holkenborg). He is able to create an even more grand sense and feel the movie possesses. The sound is also pulsepounding and awesome.
To me, Fury Road supplants the original. The greatness of this film cannot, and should not, go unnoticed. This is an instant classic and one to be remembered for many years to come.
Wow, where to begin? For starters, the reviews and praise the film has gotten leading up to this weekend - are completely legit. Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron are two badasses here. While they are equally tough, Hardy's Max is a loner, a fighter and a man that has had to earn his right to live. Theron's Furiosa comes from a more family-oriented background and is clearly passionate & compassionate about those around her, and closest to her. The two characters just compliment each other so well. Nicholas Hoult is outstanding in his supporting role as "Nux", a man looking and searching for his place. He is willing to prove he belongs to the cause. Actually, the entire cast delivers - there is no glaring weakness anywhere.
This is all tributed to George Miller's script and story. The cinematography is beautiful, and breathtaking at the same time. The shots he gets in every single action setpiece are phenomenal. The setpieces themselves are insane and crazy. I don't like throwing around the word "masterpiece", but this is how I feel after seeing the movie last night. There are so many memorable moments visually, you can't count them on both hands. The costume design is also great, as you might expect. It has the grungey, rocker, late 70s/80s look.
The carnage and pure mayhem George Miller dishes out is not forced. It all flows with the story. Sure, there is a little downtime, but it's just enough for you to catch your breath before it all resumes at full throttle. It is beyond high octane.
Finally, the entire mood and feel is set by an excellent score from Junkie XL (Tom Holkenborg). He is able to create an even more grand sense and feel the movie possesses. The sound is also pulsepounding and awesome.
To me, Fury Road supplants the original. The greatness of this film cannot, and should not, go unnoticed. This is an instant classic and one to be remembered for many years to come.
5/5 (A+)
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