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Mad Max: Fury Road |OT| What a Lovely Day | RT: 98% | Metacritic: 89
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I refuse to believe such a thing after the success the Fast and Furious franchise has had.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
But this doesn't have family.
PlayALLtheGames
Banned
In what god forsaken place do you live? I just came back from a packed theater and people clapped after it.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
AMAZING
IT WAS AMAZING
IT WAS AMAZING
MrCunningham
Member
Warner Bros. going HAM. I hope it does well for them.
Yeah, there were maybe 15 or 20 people in my theater, and when I stole a glance around not very many of them seemed very into it. There were a gaggle of hipstery-looking folks outside the entrance to that theater when I came out who were talking about it and had a pretty meh opinion of it.
I think not seeing any of the originals is going to leave people confused as to what they've gotten themselves into.
BronsonLee
Member
Can't have a family in the apocalypse you know.
BELIEVE IN MEEEEEEE
WB clearly has faith in the movie. They're going full court press right now. I think they know they have a winner
Chezzymann
Member
I dunno, I haven't seen any of the other movies but I was blown away. Although I had a general idea of what the franchise was like.
Electronic artists - if that's what you want to call them - do some great scores. Junkie XL, M83, Daft Punk. Good stuff.
More_Badass
Member
Depp couldnt get it right, so they CGI'd his face onto a stuntmanWhy did they have to CG a guy jumping over a counter?
Yeah im aware of all those and have been following Junkie, but didnt realise he also scored this movie.
Also i just noticed he goes by the name Tom Holkenborg in this credit, i guess trying to branch out and appear more 'legit' in a way, since Junkie XL kinda sounds silly to some.
SpaceHorror
Member
http://www.businessinsider.com/mad-max-hugh-keays-byrne-returns-to-franchise-2015-5
Interview with Hugh Keays-Byrne about playing two different Mad Max villains 36 years apart.
I was super excited when I heard he was playing the villain in Fury Road, as his performance is one of the highlights of the original Mad Max.
Interview with Hugh Keays-Byrne about playing two different Mad Max villains 36 years apart.
I was super excited when I heard he was playing the villain in Fury Road, as his performance is one of the highlights of the original Mad Max.
LOL, I think it was too weird for some people. After the dwarf guy with the telescope showed up, the theater suddenly had an uncomfortable atmosphere.
Mississauga, Ontario. Although I went to the Winston Churchill theater on the Oakville border since it was the only one showing in 2D tonight. 7:15 screening (in case anyone else was there).
I was in the very back, and although I could tell some people were enjoying it, most were not. The whole audience was dead. The only reaction (aside from groaning/yawning) was a very mild chuckle when Guitar Man was sleeping. People were leaving as the final text came on the screen, and some even left after the final chase
as Max was pulling into the Citadel
Fucking scrub audience.
Also, from what I could tell the audio levels were fucked (unless the music is supposed to be near-silent).
PlayALLtheGames
Banned
The movie was fucking awesome, in my opinion. That was, what, like 1.5 hours of chases and action. I loved the cinematography, like the contrast between day and night. The script was rock solid.
Only thing I'll say is I'm not 100% convinced of Hardy as Mad Max. I think that casting could have been better, though I'm certainly not saying he was bad. Interestingly, Hardy recently apologized to George Miller (http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/05/tom-hardy-mad-max-apology).
Anyway, it worked out on screen.
Only thing I'll say is I'm not 100% convinced of Hardy as Mad Max. I think that casting could have been better, though I'm certainly not saying he was bad. Interestingly, Hardy recently apologized to George Miller (http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/05/tom-hardy-mad-max-apology).
Anyway, it worked out on screen.
greatestjediever
Member
Such an amazing film. I can get that it might not be some peoples cup of tea, but I would hope anybody who appreciates films can appreciate what action perfection this is. Really should be a standard for film class on how to make an action movie. This became my gf's favorite movie of all time.
ZeroTheShadow
Member
Very fun stuff. Love all the strong female characters in the film. Great cinematography as well.
I really really really hope this does well in the box office. The action was just something else, holy shit. Was seriously amazed by what I saw.
I'm not often into straight up action flicks - I'm not a fan of Vin Diesel really (just neutral), don't like Marvel, I tend to gravitate more towards dramas - but man, this was just... wow.
There's so much energy and creativity in every single scene. It's insane. Must see.
Are the other Mad Max movies like this?
I'm not often into straight up action flicks - I'm not a fan of Vin Diesel really (just neutral), don't like Marvel, I tend to gravitate more towards dramas - but man, this was just... wow.
There's so much energy and creativity in every single scene. It's insane. Must see.
Are the other Mad Max movies like this?
Road Warrior is the closest, but doesnt come anywhere close. They completely exceeded expectations with the overkill they did here.
Discotheque
Banned
this film is like Mad Max 2: Road Warrior with even more ambitious production design and visuals. Prefer Mel over Tom Hardy tho.
Road Warrior (#2) is pretty zany but well done in an 80s action kind of way. Thunderdome (#3) was just too much of a good thing. "Mad Max" (#1) sets the tables for things but it's a slow burn kind of dystopian action movie.
This movie is like 2, but with huge production values and Miller's touch.
Simo
Member
I'd be curious as to what the blu-ray will have, like a director's cut or deleted scenes since I know there were more flashbacks and narrations that got cut. Plus there are a few scenes in the trailers not in the finished film.
Flacracker
Banned
What are the chances of this winning best picture?
Simo
Member
Nope you're fine. Probably for the best you don't watch the originals to be honest, at least not until after.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
LOVE the part at the 58 seconds mark.
If you want, watch Road Warrior. It's not a continuation of a storyline, so there's no plot you'll be missing out on.
WITNESS ME
maquiladora
Member
Probably zero. What Oscar bait is scheduled to come out this year? I could see Charlize Theron getting a best actress nomination.
afternoon delight
Member
Wonderful in every way, and a great Mad Max movie. Loved that coda too.
maquiladora
Member
Gnome Scat
Member
I'm trying to put a mental block on that part.
As amazing as everything was the story was way too insane and quirky to get pro recognition from the Oscars. It should win a bunch of tech and art awards though.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Alright, so my full thoughts on Mad Max: Fury Road. This is about as spoiler free as can be.
It is as if George Miller has finally been able to show off his vision of the post apocalyptic wasteland with no compromises. At last, he has the money, technology, and skill to finally bring his world to life as he always imagined it. There are no cut corners here. It is just an explosion of ideas and creativity.
It finally feels like an actual world, and not just some small pocket somewhere. Everything is bigger and grander than what he has done before. There are hints at the other towns and colonies, and I want more.
Not only has the experience and money allowed Miller to fully realize and show off his science fiction world, but it has also allowed him to create some of the most exciting and visceral car chase and action sequences out there. There is an economy of motion to everything. You completely understand what is going on at all times, and are never confused, even as all hell breaks loose. Due to most of the action being done with practical stunts, everything has a weight to it and it makes the impacts that much more brutal.
While rated R and very violent, it never once feels gratuitous or over the top. It never revels in the gore or violence, but it never flinches from it either. This could have been easily been shaved down to a PG-13, but it would have lost the visceral feeling that so much of it has. There are several moments in this that made me howl and flinch, just as the previous films in the series did. And, as usual for this series, the villains death is brutal as hell and awesome.
As for the performances and characters, everyone feels fleshed out and real. No one in this feels like a cliche or a plot convenience. This Max is a very different Max from the old films. In the old films, he seemed both wild and self serving. Here, it just feels broken. Like a broken man, and survives only because he must, not because he wants to. Furiosa is of course the stand out of the film. The best way I can describe her is a lioness. She is like a protective and caring mother to those with her, but has a ferocity that comes out when she must defend her pride.
Nux and the Brides were surprising. Based upon previews and how they are introduced in the film, I expected them to be one dimensional and almost cliche, but the film does a great job of humanizing them and giving them enough depth that you feel concerned for them when everything starts going to hell.
The score by Junkie XL was fantastic, and I can see it becoming a favorite of mine much like Daft Punks score to Tron Legacy has. It is exhilarating and set the mood well even in the quieter scenes. This film would be fun to watch with just an isolated score, because it would probably work just as well because of the direction and minimal dialogue.
This was just expert filmmaking all the way around. The world building is the best Miller has done yet, and he has brought his already formidable action game to a totally new level. The only analogy I can think of is that he was the prize martial arts student back in the 80s. He was great, and should be proud of his accomplishments. But he knew he could do better, so he went away and studied for decades. Honing and perfecting his skill until he felt he was ready to come back and show the world how you do an art like this. Well, Miller just came back down the mountain as the old master. He has shown that there are few that can hang with him.
It is as if George Miller has finally been able to show off his vision of the post apocalyptic wasteland with no compromises. At last, he has the money, technology, and skill to finally bring his world to life as he always imagined it. There are no cut corners here. It is just an explosion of ideas and creativity.
It finally feels like an actual world, and not just some small pocket somewhere. Everything is bigger and grander than what he has done before. There are hints at the other towns and colonies, and I want more.
Not only has the experience and money allowed Miller to fully realize and show off his science fiction world, but it has also allowed him to create some of the most exciting and visceral car chase and action sequences out there. There is an economy of motion to everything. You completely understand what is going on at all times, and are never confused, even as all hell breaks loose. Due to most of the action being done with practical stunts, everything has a weight to it and it makes the impacts that much more brutal.
While rated R and very violent, it never once feels gratuitous or over the top. It never revels in the gore or violence, but it never flinches from it either. This could have been easily been shaved down to a PG-13, but it would have lost the visceral feeling that so much of it has. There are several moments in this that made me howl and flinch, just as the previous films in the series did. And, as usual for this series, the villains death is brutal as hell and awesome.
As for the performances and characters, everyone feels fleshed out and real. No one in this feels like a cliche or a plot convenience. This Max is a very different Max from the old films. In the old films, he seemed both wild and self serving. Here, it just feels broken. Like a broken man, and survives only because he must, not because he wants to. Furiosa is of course the stand out of the film. The best way I can describe her is a lioness. She is like a protective and caring mother to those with her, but has a ferocity that comes out when she must defend her pride.
Nux and the Brides were surprising. Based upon previews and how they are introduced in the film, I expected them to be one dimensional and almost cliche, but the film does a great job of humanizing them and giving them enough depth that you feel concerned for them when everything starts going to hell.
The score by Junkie XL was fantastic, and I can see it becoming a favorite of mine much like Daft Punks score to Tron Legacy has. It is exhilarating and set the mood well even in the quieter scenes. This film would be fun to watch with just an isolated score, because it would probably work just as well because of the direction and minimal dialogue.
This was just expert filmmaking all the way around. The world building is the best Miller has done yet, and he has brought his already formidable action game to a totally new level. The only analogy I can think of is that he was the prize martial arts student back in the 80s. He was great, and should be proud of his accomplishments. But he knew he could do better, so he went away and studied for decades. Honing and perfecting his skill until he felt he was ready to come back and show the world how you do an art like this. Well, Miller just came back down the mountain as the old master. He has shown that there are few that can hang with him.
Don't forget this one.
Lol
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Just got home
brehs
That was fuckin' amazing. Gotta collect my thoughts, but its just...so on point in pretty every area. They throw you into this fully-formed weird ass 2000AD world, Brenden McCarthy and Brett Elvins as shit, and you catch up through economical lines of dialog and actions. Its got a hundred fuckin' ideas and it wants to do all of them. Production/costume design is too stronk. Can't believe WB gave these dudes hundreds of millions of dollars to make something so goddamn out there.
It got crazy good action sequences, heavily detailed and frantic, but you're always aware of what's going on and where everybody is in relation to each other, shots have continuity from one moment to the next. Miller's got enough sense to do overhead/wide shots from time to time to reorient the audience. At the same time tho, its got these really simple but effective narrative hooks in the beginning, and builds them over time through the action.
And its just always fuckin' gorgeous, and it sounds so goddamn good, and it has one of the best hand-and-weapon fight sequence I've seen in ages, and goddamn b...
shit is legit one of the best action movies of all-time. A few years time, it should be spoken in the same breath as Raiders, Die Hard, Terminator 2, and yes, The Road Warrior. Its the weirdest, most confident, most thrilling, most beautiful damn film of the year.
brehs
That was fuckin' amazing. Gotta collect my thoughts, but its just...so on point in pretty every area. They throw you into this fully-formed weird ass 2000AD world, Brenden McCarthy and Brett Elvins as shit, and you catch up through economical lines of dialog and actions. Its got a hundred fuckin' ideas and it wants to do all of them. Production/costume design is too stronk. Can't believe WB gave these dudes hundreds of millions of dollars to make something so goddamn out there.
It got crazy good action sequences, heavily detailed and frantic, but you're always aware of what's going on and where everybody is in relation to each other, shots have continuity from one moment to the next. Miller's got enough sense to do overhead/wide shots from time to time to reorient the audience. At the same time tho, its got these really simple but effective narrative hooks in the beginning, and builds them over time through the action.
Nux goes from trying to sacrifice himself for our deluded sense of glory to sacrificing himself in a selfless act to protect the people he cares for. Max's nightmares end up saving his life from a rogue arrow. The damn Interceptor came back. Finally told homegirl Furiosa his name at the end, freely going back to his bloodbag ways to save her, their relationship believably built up to this moment of compassion.
And its just always fuckin' gorgeous, and it sounds so goddamn good, and it has one of the best hand-and-weapon fight sequence I've seen in ages, and goddamn b...
shit is legit one of the best action movies of all-time. A few years time, it should be spoken in the same breath as Raiders, Die Hard, Terminator 2, and yes, The Road Warrior. Its the weirdest, most confident, most thrilling, most beautiful damn film of the year.
No chance. Unfortunate.
I could see George Miller having a chance at best director. I'll never pay attention to the Oscars again if he doesn't get a nod.
Discotheque
Banned
a very rare feeling for me these days with big budget movies. usually it's the exact opposite.
BronsonLee
Member
Yeah, in hindsight, I'm liking the movie more and more than right after I saw it. It's...odd.
I'm watching it again tomorrow. Can't fucking wait.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I am glad that the drive home was only about a mile. I really wanted to speed like a mofo out of the theater.
Discotheque
Banned
yep i got the weekend to watch this again with some friends. I was too young to watch terminator 2 in theaters, I'll be damned if I let this slip out of my grasp with just one theater watch.
dat viewtiful review. on point.
this is what I imagine James Cameron's Battle Angel Alita film would have been like in terms of grit and vision. damn humanity if this is a flop.
i loved George Miller's other films but wasn't too hot on the happy feet series, I did not see this coming from him at all.