Review of Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) by Anne A — 08 Aug 2017

This is my new favorite movie. The score is one of the best I've heard in my life, and the way it pairs with the visuals takes it to a whole new level.

The caliber of non-verbal acting that Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy achieve is the best I think I'll probably ever see. The evolution of their characters as they reluctantly come to rely on the other being there is palpable, and the lack of dialogue in the beginning throws that into sharper contrast.

I can see how a die-hard Mad Max fan wouldn't like it because it's not about Max. But if you let that go and accept it for what it is - an independent story from Mel Gibson's character - you open yourself to a mind-blowing cinematic experience.

The amount of care and attention to detail in the vehicles and the stunts is very rare in the age of digital enhancement, and you can tell the difference. The more I learn about this movie, the more I come to respect and appreciate all the scenes.

This is a movie you can watch over and over again, and still not be able to tear your eyes away from the screen.