What a day, what a lovely day!!
best movie in 2015 !
Fabulous George Miller !!! One of the best action movie since a long time.
Great directing, photography, sound editing and sound mixing. Some impressive work.
i give it "2:Terrible" one for Tom and one for Charlize :)
I really hate the over post-produced Batmanish voice they put over Tom Hardy, It was like seeing an old Chinese movie translated. --I'm Batmax-- ...and the exaggerated color filters, but it's a good movie, it's fun and a lot of action, Charlize Theron did an excellent job... still, I love more the old classic Mad Max movies (except Beyond Thunderdome).
good movie I recommended to anyone
Nothing more than great. Great effects, great action, and good story. I regret not having seeing this in the cinema.
It's an OK summer blockbuster. The plot is pretty weak, but if you're looking for non-stop action, special effects and costuming, this would fit the bill. It's not a movie I'd watch again. I know "lots of driving" sounds like an odd criticism, but there is a TON of driving; it's about 95% of the movie. This takes place in Australia unless they changed that from the original, so why doesn't Theron have an accent? As far as I know, international travel doesn't happen in this world. Some of the other accents are extremely weak too, so that's definitely something they should have focused upon a but more.
Nice effects ... VERY LOW story ...
I would not say it has been a wast of time, but yeah ... Its been so weird ... Its kinda like a car accident, you cant really look away and just keep staring...
weird weird weird ... cant really recommend it
That movie was absolutely insane! One of the best action movies this year ! :)
I get why many loves this movie. It looks great, has a lot of action and... and... I've heard that some people think that the story is strong. Really? I'm all for women taking matters in their own hands. I love strong female characters. A movie can be well made but do nothing for me, and a "bad" made movie can be entertaining. For me a great movie, or a movie I love is one that I want to watch again. And lots more times. This didn't make me feel that way. I might watch the trailer(s) again but that's it. Not gonna buy it. For my entertainment it's 2/5 for me. Hate me if you want. Quality wise it definitely gets higher than that though.
horrible movie. Stopped watching it half way through
What a movie. I hate myself for missing it in 3D in theaters.
a weird action movie, the story is solid, it presents a somewhat original scenario to how our world will end up, but I can't help but say there's something missing.
High on action low on story, that's how I'd describe Mad Max: Fury Road. I was never a fan of the original movies and that didn't change with this reboot. Throwing together all kinds of crazy characters and them having them say the most ridiculous lines doesn't make a good movie. How some of the actors could say some of these lines with a straight face is beyond me. "He's a crazy smeg who eats schlanger!" What?!
The Mad Max universe is a post-apocalyptic world that's just too much and has no clear direction. It tries too hard.
And what's up with naming the movie Mad Max and then placing the focus on somebody else? Tom Hardy as Mad Max literally mumbles his way through a few lines in the entire movie and the rest of the dialog goes to Charlize Theron's character Furiosa. The title character is just along for the ride is someone else's movie.
A movie that has some (the CGI is shockingly bad for todays standards) great (physical) special effects, but lacks a story.
Loved the Doof Wagon! And Doof Warrior was awesome!
And where is Mad Max? I spotted only Tina Turner's sick brother...
Why not 10? Max role in the movie is very weak (this is not Max as we know him). Title of the Movie should be "She Max" and then I would rate it 10 :)
what a film, what a lovely film
So fucking good...I love it
This was a tough one--a little bit more 'story telling' and I think this may have been great, but to much was left out for their actually to be a movie with any reason--cool special effects is just not good enough for me these days, there actually needs to be a reason for the movie to have been made...
The Earth Mothers restore sanity to the world was a bit tired, the fractured evil triplets were not well developed--Raging Leader, Financial Scum, Super Hunter needed at least two more scenes to really make any sense or have an purpose in the film--to have been menacing. They 'landscapes' lacked diversity--though the Hurricane Alley & Desolate Swamp were great, we could have used more 'changes in scenery' at some level particularly the crushing urban stuff from the first film.
Hope is dangerous, Who Killed the Earth, Haunted by Nightmares of the Past, Drifter/Savior were all simple movie tropes that could have been developed SIGNIFICANTLY to make a movie that would have paid off a lot more.
Finally got to go to the cinema recently to watch the new Mad Max film, and just got around to completing my review on it all. I honestly thought I wouldn't get to see it at the cinema as it didn't seem to be the sort of film I could drag my wife along to. But thanks to the wonder of the @wittertainment podcast, she was willing (if not eager) to see what all the fuss was about, especially as she had not seen any of the other Mad Max films before. I on the other hand remember them from my younger days, and recall the excitement and intrigue that came from this post-apocalyptic world. Granted, we had lost Mel, but I felt Tom Hardy was an excellent choice to fill the role.
What was this film about you may ask? Well, the world has been turned into a wasteland run by those that controlled the oil (and without all their faculties in place). Max has lead a heartbreaking past, and one that has left him in emotional turmoil that he may never fully recover from. The world is full of car gangs, insanity, aggression, and heroes of grey.
Upon sitting down to watch the film, I was ready to just forget all the woes and stresses of my current days, and just be washed over my the film. I must say, this was the perfect choice for such a requirement. The action scenes were close to non-stop, I recall a few quiet periods during the film, but these did not last for long. Now, it is hard to explain how this is a good thing, many times you may hear people go to films and whinge about weak dialogue, or lack of depth to a film, this is not something you hear people comment on with regards to this instalment in the Mad Max saga. I feel that the main reason for this lies with the strength and integrity of the actors and writers. Whilst dialogue was limited, emotion was portrayed in actions and facial emotions, giving another way to show how the world has moved on, and talking is no longer the requirement it is today.
Further to this, there are several points for discussion (and often arguments) afterwards such as portrayals of feminism and physical disability portrayed on film, especially in a film that feels superficially simplistic on the surface. They could easily have gone with various stereotypes of film, and sold to the same audience as all the other high-octane action films, but instead they carefully laced some strong thoughts into the story.
Overall, this was an excellent film, both fun to watch and exhilarating. Also, whilst the story and plot points are not complicated, there are some very interesting visuals and more subtle points to the story which are in some ways more interesting because they are pushed to the background (as though the fact that a character is female, or has a disability is inconsequential, and the story does not care). So long as you aren't of the faint hearted, I would certainly recommend this film though if you were considering it, just don't expect to relax at all.
This movie is beautifully shot and the action scenes were intense without dropping in pace or development. The shocking thing in this movie was the immense amount of character development without the use of traditional dialogue and action scenes that are actually worthwhile, makes sense and has a point an extraordinary feat for the action movie standard of the past few decades. Giving the viewer enough information while telling them that this franchise has a rich unexplored history in its lore. Which could spawn a fandom over the next few years when more of this post apocalyptic dystopia is explored. I would not be surprised!
Final comment: Great movie MUST WATCH for all movie goers
This movie is worth the time spended on it
After a tense prologue to set up the film, It takes a little while to adjust to the scenario presented - Max might be Mad, but the world presented is completely nuts and difficult to accept even on its own terms (Some slightly dodgy acting from some of the minor characters doesn't help). But, that all quickly fades once the film sets out into the desert and quickly develops into one very intense chase film. Miller has created some of the most visceral and tense chase sequences in some time, each one different enough to prevent the film from becoming stale. That a lot of the stunts were done for real certainly makes it much more appealing, yet the film wouldn't work if we didn't care about the characters. Hardy as Max is certainly effective, but the real revelation here is Theron's Furiosa, The film is also beautifully shot with some stunning images that make this one of those films worth seeing on the biggest screen possible. The epilogue wraps things up a little too easily, but the thrill here is in the chase and one that is definitely worth taking.
I had no expectations of this movie when I went to see it on cinema. I never saw the original movies (and I don't intend to either), but I must say that I was positively surprised by this one. It was action packed with something happening all the time, so there was really never a dull moment, although I think it was maybe a tad too long with all the back-and-forth. The characters were brilliant and interesting in their own way and let's not forget - completely insane - but in a positive way of course. The sheer amount of creativity poured into the production simply amazes me. Everything fits together perfectly. I'm giving it an 8 simply because I realize that, although it certainly delivers on it's promises, it's just pure (but awesome) entertainment, and I generally expect more from a movie to give it a higher rating.
Oh, and don't bother with 3D, it doesn't add anything to the experience.
Simply the best action movie in years. Light on story, rich in frills and thrills.
Deserves a 10 out of 10 all around and marks above for this kind of movie
Maybe the best Mad Max so far and definely
well driven :).Truly remarquable sequel and reboot.
I had pretty low expectectations after the trailer
and and i was dragged into the theaterAnd i was blown away by this apocalyptic universe and the non stop action sequence.
Some 3D effects are cool too.
Well played Georges Miller and the team:)
Came in with no expectations and still got more than what I asked for. Quite possibly the best action film I've ever seen; The editing was superb, acting amazing and I loved, loved, loved the plot! Wish there had been a bit more character development and maybe a bit more depth to some of the other characters but all in all a fantastic movie that manages to be merge classic action movie traits and originality.
Came in ready for some meaningless plot and random action film action..... And I got so much more! The characters have actual depth and are portrayed by fantastic actors (besides Charlize Theron being generally amazing, she and Tom Hardy had really great chemistry). Moreover, the editing was marvelous which made the film fast paced yet easy to follow and it looked /so good/. Don't even get me started on costume and set design! After watching this movie I kind of want to get some steampunk gear and blow up cars haha. Really fantastic film, 10/10 will recommend to watch! It was unrealistic yes, but in a way that I didn't mind, like it was unreal on purpose.
My review is that the film is .... "perfect in every way!"
I paid ticket and snacks for this movie because I heard on the internet it was feminist, and I was not disappointed, not at all. Of course the beginning was a bit off putting given the bizarre setting of the movie, but once I got used to it I even accepted the guitar player with his stereo car. It's great to see a disabled woman, raised by women and helping women, carry so much of the plot. And also the girls. All amazing, diverse, and well-rounded.
Going to go against the vastly popular opinion on this one. The originals had this grounded bizarreness to them. Here we have a movie that starts off with the action cranked to 11 and continues all the way to the end without letting up. No character development, no semblance of reality without any grounding. Hardy is no longer the average family man turned hard due to tragic circumstances like Gibson, Hardy is a hard man out of the box. Im pretty sure this entire movies dialog would fit on one page.
Maybe I'm getting old, but I no longer respond to mindless bombast. And this movie is pure bombast and nothing else. I can appreciate the subtext of strong women leading women - nothing wrong with that. But this is supposed to be MAD MAX, not Maxine. Heartbroken.
I love the drums and guitar on the Doof Warrior's Doof Wagon. This is what the Blue Man Group would be doing in a post apocalyptic world.
Basically 300 except with more orange and in cars. What I mean by that is that the plot is there and it's okay but that's not why you're watching this movie (and the acting is honestly terrible). You watch this movie for the elaborate and unique action sequences.
I went alone to watch this movie and what a win! Action non-stop during the whole play. The film is a gift to all senses.
The only objection is that it leaves you with the feeling of wanting more
The story mechanics are quite familiar to some who have seen a few post-apocalyptic and western films before. Every sequence has its purpose, and every character's action on screen is justified.
To quote some guy who worked on the set of Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace, there's so much going on in every frame that tells you everything you need to know without having to tell you through its characters (and this quote is more relevant to Fury Road than it ever was Phantom Menace). The action set-pieces are the best thing to happen to Hollywood's tainted, reanimated corpse, like a refreshing spring rain after a decade's drought. And now men's rights groups are getting their panties in a twist because Charlize Theron's character, Imperator Furiosa, was given more dialogue in the trailer for the film.
I won't say anything more. These men's rights activists are jerks. If you have balls and the option to grow facial hair, be a real man and see this film. Bring a date.
Amazing action movie. Likely the best action movie of 2010s... and @jeff bahr is right it takes no hostages :)
was good, action, good budgetm history, seems a rehash of the 2 and the 3. angry furious empress
After enjoying this movie in IMAX 3D, I must say I'm utterly pleased. It keeps within the original Mad Max story, so isn't a reboot as such. Miller makes his presence be felt at the helm every single frame and his bag of tricks is full, and generous. The movie benefits A LOT from the 3D conversion for its very jumpy-action nature (however there's one shot when a driver's wheel jumps from the screen, that feels so 80's, that made me chuckle, you'll know when you see it), and the score was surprisingly good (I'm gonna buy it at iTunes right away). Hardy's performance is in tune with Gibson's: few words, pedal to the metal and dry humour here and there. You have to experience this film on the big screen, and I'm gonna bet that you'll love it just as myself.
Everything about this movie is amazing! The soundtrack, the plot, the characters and actors, the special effects. Everything! Loved it.
One of the best compliments you can give to a movie is that it takes you and wouldn't let you go before the end credits. That's what Max Mad did to me. The whole movie is so intense that my eyes were glued to the screen. The cinematography is gorgeous and make a world come to life. The main characters feel real and you can rely to them. I like it when a main characters isn't the 'invulnerable' hero, so you feel more tenses in the scenes because 'it could go wrong for him'. All this is directed in a perfect way. All of the action is filmed with a steady cam, thank god! No shaky cam but steady and wide shots which make the action scenes a real experience. I have no real faults with this film, I loved it from begin to the end. So I would recommend it for everyone who wants an awesome 2 hours.
I had no exceptions when I walked into the cinema, but I walked out content and happy. Charlize Theron is a sight for sore eyes even when she's tuff and hard. A movie that should be seen in cinemas, great action throughout the movie.
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Shout by NANCAY WANGBlockedParent2015-08-18T17:55:44Z
This is definitely one of my favourite movies, the excitement doesn't end until the movie ends. Even then, you're still kind of left with a tingly feeling.This is BOMB and it's one of the most exciting films i've ever seen. The cinematography was AMAZING and I had to take screenshots watching it at home because it was too fucking hot, it's like each scene was filmed and tinted with one dominant colour. Cinematography and the actual film itself aside, the way they represented this dystopian world is so unlike anything i've ever seen - some of the stuff is so out there, like the concept of man wanting to be more machine-like and using the V8 symbol as their hangsign. Not to mention the unrealistic use of a plastic bodysuit for Immortan Joe which would be impractical but yet that made the whole movie more exciting. The moment something impractical came into the film, it kind of make me think that cinema can just be explosions and action and stuff that doesn't make sense. Not everything needs to realistically fit to 'fit'. It's out of this world.