Gene’s review published on Letterboxd:
"Oh, what a day... what a lovely day!"
I can’t believe it took me this long to watch this. Mad Max: Fury Road is pure cinema, a breathtaking spectacle from start to finish. This had to have been one of the hardest movies to shoot, but the payoff is incredible. It’s a nonstop storm of emotions, thrills, and jaw-dropping visuals. George Miller’s direction is incredible, every single frame feels like a work of art. The way he uses practical effects with just the right touch of CGI is masterful, and the stunts are on a insane, hard to believe they pulled some of this off.
The score by Tom Holkenborg is unreal. It’s intense, nerve-wracking, and adds so much weight to every scene. The pacing is relentless but perfectly balanced, and the story is simple but super effective, diving right into the action and never letting up. This is easily one of the best action sequels of all time and feels like an uncompromising vision brought to life, unlike so many big-budget movies that feel overly manufactured.
That said, the simplicity of the story does leave the characters feeling a little underdeveloped, and the plot isn’t groundbreaking, but honestly, the sheer energy and execution make up for it. Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, and Nicholas Hoult are all phenomenal. Charlize’s Furiosa is unforgettable; she brings such intensity to her role. And Nicholas Hoult was completely insane in this. His performance stands out so much, and it’s crazy how underrated he still feels despite the range he’s shown in recent years.
This is just a masterclass in action filmmaking, an intense, post-apocalyptic nightmare that will probably go down as one of the best films of its genre.
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