Review of Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) by Jin T — 28 Jan 2017

It's been a long time since I saw the first movie of Mad Max that featured Mel Gibson. In this one, we have Tom Hardy to play as lone wanderer with a traumatic past.

The cinematography is absolutely amazing. Love how they blend in the contrast in every scene and the characters were colorful within. I'm just glad there were no shaky cameras in this movie. Vehicle scenes were really, really good. I think it's hard to pull off such scenes because the actors have to interact perfectly to set things in motion and preventing to get a lot of takes. I was aware that the movie was in development hell but I'm glad it finally came out and it's a really good movie.

Surprisingly it's a continuation of the overall story of Mad Max. I haven't watched the rest except first one and like I said before, it's been a real long time. But I do remember how hardcore Mad Max is and he is a force to be reckoned with. Something about lone wanderers and their calm before the storm attitude that makes them stand out from the others.

Charlize Theron. Oh what a gal. Love her performance as always. A pretty good actress in a pretty good movie. I can't describe well anymore than I already can but to say that she adds the spice into the whole story of the Fury Road. Made her character tough as nails and would do anything to bring the oppressed girls to safe haven. One thing I didn't like much but it's probably just me is there was not enough Mad Max but I guess it's not bad to give other characters the spotlight and while we know Mad Max is just coming along for the ride. Surviving day by day, of course. While that was just my gripe, overall the movie is great nevertheless.

Mad Max Fury Road is another one rollercoaster ride you don't want to miss. You don't have to watch the previous films to get more of the overall story but if you like, then do so. Mad Max is legit.