b&jy77VjiKn$#F
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Got out of my 4th viewing an hour ago. This movie is like a fuel injected suicide machine.
I still want more of it!!!
I still want more of it!!!
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Mad Max: Fury Road |OT| What a Lovely Day | RT: 98% | Metacritic: 89
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NotTheGuyYouKill
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I remember reading there was some friction on the set.
That's fucking weird though.
triplestation
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I've seen tom hardy in interviews and yeah he's weird
MisterFalcon
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Apparently everyone would get ready in Namibia for filming at 5 in the morning to have the best light and Hardy would show up 2,5 hours later.
I can see them skip Mad Max and pick Star Wars (if it's good) as their crowdpleaser choice.
I suppose this is how it felt to witness Cameron in his prime.
I don't really enjoy action movies. Unless they are well made they usually bore me and most directors don't know how to shoot a well-done action scene. As a random example, I've (only) recently watched the first Iron Man, which I greatly enjoyed until the final battle where it was just weightless CGI suits flung around. I generally like Christopher Nolan's movies but well, action scenes are not his forte. Going a bit further back, The Matrix was obviously great, but it was due to much more than action scenes. Even the aforementioned James Cameron classics, while I can appreciate the craftsmanship, I never could have really gotten into these films.
Mad Max: Fury Road completely redefines my stance on action movies. It's a movie unlike anything I've ever saw and beyond it's insanity it's a legitimately fantastic movie. I hate car chases in movies. Mad Max is basically one big chase scene and I loved every moment of it. Every set piece is brought to it's logical extreme. Camera work is fantastic. Sound design is exquisite. Costumes are ludicrous, but consistent. There is barely any story to speak of, and in this case it works. It works incredibly well because the movie is clearly a product of love, made by a director who cares, who has his vision and will stop at nothing to get it made.
It's a miracle that this movie came to be. An uncompromising R-rated action movie with a budget of $150 mil? I have no idea how it could have happened. It has pretty much no right to exist, yet it does, and I'm incredibly glad it does. At the end of the movie, as
he whispers the words that were repeated by the cultists throughout the movie, "Witness me". In this case it's not only him repeating the phrase, but Miller talking to the audience. He has created his masterpiece, a true magnum opus of the action genre. This is an unparalleled work that will be remembered for at the very least decades, and rightfully so.
tl;dr: 10/10, will watch again
I don't really enjoy action movies. Unless they are well made they usually bore me and most directors don't know how to shoot a well-done action scene. As a random example, I've (only) recently watched the first Iron Man, which I greatly enjoyed until the final battle where it was just weightless CGI suits flung around. I generally like Christopher Nolan's movies but well, action scenes are not his forte. Going a bit further back, The Matrix was obviously great, but it was due to much more than action scenes. Even the aforementioned James Cameron classics, while I can appreciate the craftsmanship, I never could have really gotten into these films.
Mad Max: Fury Road completely redefines my stance on action movies. It's a movie unlike anything I've ever saw and beyond it's insanity it's a legitimately fantastic movie. I hate car chases in movies. Mad Max is basically one big chase scene and I loved every moment of it. Every set piece is brought to it's logical extreme. Camera work is fantastic. Sound design is exquisite. Costumes are ludicrous, but consistent. There is barely any story to speak of, and in this case it works. It works incredibly well because the movie is clearly a product of love, made by a director who cares, who has his vision and will stop at nothing to get it made.
It's a miracle that this movie came to be. An uncompromising R-rated action movie with a budget of $150 mil? I have no idea how it could have happened. It has pretty much no right to exist, yet it does, and I'm incredibly glad it does. At the end of the movie, as
Nux is about to die
tl;dr: 10/10, will watch again
I'm stealing this.
I'm not sure why people say that, we hardly get that many adult dramas nowadays from holiday and a lot of those we only get around awards season. I think Mad Max actually has a decent chance at getting noms, but it's not a film that really needs that kind of recognition.
Not happening. Mad Max is rated R, it naturally won't do so hot. That said, I do think it should stay up decently.
Mr. Pointy
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If it doesn't contain a white guy acting as if he:
- was a genius with a mental issue
- was gay
- had AIDS
- was struggling with middle age, which also was an allegory for some role he was famous for in the 90s
or...
- it took 12 years to make (actually, it could get this close one)
- has an attractive woman in shit-ton of make up to make her look unattracive
...then it ain't getting an Oscar.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Mad Max.
I didn't see any evidence that he was straight.
He probably has radiation poisoning.
This is the 37 year old version of a character who debuted as a 20-something....
Boyhood: Fury Road
Theron could be a supermodel, yet plays a bald amputee.
Oscar pls.
b&jy77VjiKn$#F
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^ Dayum
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Oscars are the most cringeworthy thing.
Atraveller
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Brought dad with me to my second viewing, he wasn't too impressed, but I can't shout "mediocre" to his face.
b&jy77VjiKn$#F
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🚜🚜🚜🚛🚜🚜🚜💣🎸
Witness sister!!!. I love the fact that their prayer signals make a v8. Something that I hadn't really caught before. Just all the details so shiny and chrome.
YesNOnoNOYes
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OMG get out of here! I didn't realize that!!!
Eight fingers interlocking to form V!!!
Fuck meeeee sideways! Such incredible little details. I weep at the genius of this movie q.q
I'm going to see it again as well next week. All my love for the metal glory of this movie.
\m/
Bwahahaha yes!
Honestly, the best is hearing the reactions of people to moments in the movie and feeling their reactions, it's glorious. And having a full house was just awesome at a ten at night showing.
As a metal head, we'll still a metal head just not always rocking the jeans and green jacket with a maiden t-shirt.... This movie is just pure metal. Ahh! Live, die, and live again!
Miles Quaritch
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Watched it again last night and I love how it only seems to get better the more you watch it.
Also noticed something very cool, after a certain event, Joe is screaming and the mouth of his mask actually opens. I thought that was a pretty cool touch.
And after a second viewing, I've seen the light...Splendid is by far the best wife.
Also noticed something very cool, after a certain event, Joe is screaming and the mouth of his mask actually opens. I thought that was a pretty cool touch.
And after a second viewing, I've seen the light...Splendid is by far the best wife.
ryutaro's mama
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V = Valhalla
lastplayed
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Saw it again this week which I didn't think I'd do, I enjoyed it just as much.
I also just noticed one of his visions caused him to raise his hand to his head, which was soon repeated when he got shot in the head with the crossbow. Love little details like that.
But the goggles on capable though. The goooooglllles ( they do nothing ). I think i'll stop being single if a girl with goggles asked me out.
8 letters too
ryutaro's mama
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My goodness.
The Dutch Slayer
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The japanese trailer for mad max is like an anime intro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8yWActjmY4&feature=youtu.be&t=29
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8yWActjmY4&feature=youtu.be&t=29
YesNOnoNOYes
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Aaaah so awesome 🙆
Truth be told I was never a metal head and I never did quite understood the heart of metal until FURY ROAD exploded in my skull 💀
I'm more of a pop and classical girl... But FR inducted me to the Halls of Valhalla 🎸🚀🚗🎸
And it's a glorious, hi-octane, MAD ride that I don't ever want to get off... EVER.
*V8 salute*
RustedPieces
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Just read Maddox's review of this movie. Had no interest in seeing it till he gave it 100/5.
http://thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=mad_max_hell_yeah
For those that saw it, is it that good?
http://thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=mad_max_hell_yeah
For those that saw it, is it that good?
I wouldn't give it 100/5, but I do think it's the best action blockbuster of the past decade.
YesNOnoNOYes
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Where are the sources?
Told you!!!
Where did you get your avatarrrrrrrrrrrr
I need a MM avatar nooooooowwwwwwwwww STAT
Yeah, sounds about right.
A member on here was nice enough to make it for me.
I originally just cropped the poster.
Finally went yesterday, after all my friends already went and and made me feel like the only kid that doesn't have the new cool toy.
Was expecting to like it, but not to be blown away on such scale.
Biggest compliment i could make to it: i went to with my dad and he always falls asleep mid-movies, this is the first time i've seen him on the edge of his seat for the whole 2 hours.
Was expecting to like it, but not to be blown away on such scale.
Biggest compliment i could make to it: i went to with my dad and he always falls asleep mid-movies, this is the first time i've seen him on the edge of his seat for the whole 2 hours.
YesNOnoNOYes
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Also just wanted to say, even though he's not an old person, I used this description to convince a co-worker to see this film. Also convinced him to go in blind without watching a trailer. (And that I would pay him back his ticket if it sucked).
Bwahahaha, I'm classical to the max ( and my collection of a 100+ classical vinyl)... Totally had a metal opera phase. Actually, now that I think of it. That's what this reminds me of. A glorious metal opera, the Symphony of the Maddening Max. Oh my god, I can't wait for the full black and white version of the movie with only the soundtrack playing.... Ahhh.
Salute! Ride to Valhalla!
Lilalaunebaer
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Die Hard, Terminator 2, Aliens, .......... and Mad Max: Fury Road.
This is where the movie belongs. Standing at the top together with the other greats, looking down at current Hollywood peasant movies and yelling WITNESS!
This is where the movie belongs. Standing at the top together with the other greats, looking down at current Hollywood peasant movies and yelling WITNESS!
Road Warrior was there decades ago already tho.
Lilalaunebaer
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Well, then it already has a friend it knows.
That was great. Nintendo, make this happen
NobleGundam
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Watched the movie. I enjoyed it but it left me with more questions than answers.
Freewheelin'
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Like what?