Review of Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) by Benskylerhill — 23 Apr 2018

It never lets up. George Miller has brought back the adrenaline-fueled spirit of the original Mad Max films with the pure visual splendor of the 21st century thrown in for added flare. This is the day and age that Mad Max was intended for.

First and foremost, this film is essentially a two-hour action sequence, and nearly all of it consists of car chases. But somehow, it never gets dull. The choreography is beautifully conducted and flawlessly portrayed with daring camerawork and unapologetically roaring sound mixing. The makeup and set design are ridiculously exaggerated and make for an entirely unbelievable thrill ride, but the sheer preposterousness of the visual appeal is unusually made up for by the sober reflecting brought on by the sufficiently simple storytelling. The acting and dialogue are surprisingly thoughtful and heartfelt, delivering an overall moving commentary on what it means to truly be at "home.".

Mad Max: Fury Road delivers on pretty much everything that it tries to do. It's action packed, beautifully directed in every way, and brings in an unexpected amount of thought-provoking narrative heft. The only notable flaw is the inconsistent tone that switches quickly between bombastic absurdity and somber seriousness, weakening the strength of the film's sweet underlying message.

Story: 8.5.

Acting: 10.

Script: 9.5.

Visuals/Sound: 9.5.

Entertainment Value: 9.5.

MY RATING: 9.