The Max Max franchise is one that I have enjoyed for some time now. The original films may feel dated, but their high-octane energy is still a blast to watch. When the franchise made a comeback in 2015 with Mad Max: Fury Road, I was pleasantly surprised just how awesome it was. Therefore, I eagerly awaited the prequel to that film, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Well, it's now playing in theatres and while I don't think it quite reaches the heights of its predecessor, it was still a great time at the movies. Here's why, if you already like these films, you should flock out and see this.
Anya Taylor-Joy takes over the role of Furiosa from Charlize Theron this time around, as the film follows her in her younger years. In fact, I was shocked at the fact that she didn't even show up until about an hour into the film. We get the full backstory of her life, from childhood to adulthood and leading into the events of Mad Max: Fury Road. This in turn has young Ayla Browne on the screen for the first hour and she does a terrific job. Anya Taylor-Joy also does a fantastic job making the character feel like Theron's version. I have to say though, just as Mad Max: Fury Road was a film that was really about Furiosa, this film heavily relies on the villain's presence, Dementus, played by Chris Hemsworth.
Since her childhood, Dementus has had a part to play in her life, so he is present more than any performer throughout the run time. His performance is wacky and he doesn't hold back from completely going for it. I found his character to be hilarious and psychotic in the best ways. I will say that the storyline involving him and Furiosa does get bogged down by a drawn-out conclusion. I found the film to have a great pace and much stellar action to keep you engaged, but when it came to the final 30 minutes or so, I was ready for it to wrap up. I get what the last act was trying to do, but it made the film feel longer than it needed to. Still, the finale is satisfying, albeit a little slow.
Overall, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a film that gives the fans of this franchise what they want to see, especially if they liked the 2015 film. George Miller once again directs and does an unbelievably good job, given the fact that he is 79 years old. His vision is still there and his ability to showcase his talents has not wained. I would love to revisit the frenetic world of Mad Max throughout more films, I just feel as though its audience isn't turning up as much anymore, which is a shame. If this is your type of movie, I can't recommend seeing this one enough, to try and keep the story going. It's simple and as exciting as ever, and now playing in theatres.
Anya Taylor-Joy takes over the role of Furiosa from Charlize Theron this time around, as the film follows her in her younger years. In fact, I was shocked at the fact that she didn't even show up until about an hour into the film. We get the full backstory of her life, from childhood to adulthood and leading into the events of Mad Max: Fury Road. This in turn has young Ayla Browne on the screen for the first hour and she does a terrific job. Anya Taylor-Joy also does a fantastic job making the character feel like Theron's version. I have to say though, just as Mad Max: Fury Road was a film that was really about Furiosa, this film heavily relies on the villain's presence, Dementus, played by Chris Hemsworth.
Since her childhood, Dementus has had a part to play in her life, so he is present more than any performer throughout the run time. His performance is wacky and he doesn't hold back from completely going for it. I found his character to be hilarious and psychotic in the best ways. I will say that the storyline involving him and Furiosa does get bogged down by a drawn-out conclusion. I found the film to have a great pace and much stellar action to keep you engaged, but when it came to the final 30 minutes or so, I was ready for it to wrap up. I get what the last act was trying to do, but it made the film feel longer than it needed to. Still, the finale is satisfying, albeit a little slow.
Overall, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a film that gives the fans of this franchise what they want to see, especially if they liked the 2015 film. George Miller once again directs and does an unbelievably good job, given the fact that he is 79 years old. His vision is still there and his ability to showcase his talents has not wained. I would love to revisit the frenetic world of Mad Max throughout more films, I just feel as though its audience isn't turning up as much anymore, which is a shame. If this is your type of movie, I can't recommend seeing this one enough, to try and keep the story going. It's simple and as exciting as ever, and now playing in theatres.
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