Maddocks
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Because they think they are going to Valhalla when they die. Shiny and chrome.
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Mad Max: Fury Road |OT| What a Lovely Day | RT: 98% | Metacritic: 89
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Because they think they are going to Valhalla when they die. Shiny and chrome.
I don't usually like 3D films but... man, i think this film was better in 3D actually.
Some stuff was just incredible.
And i gotta praise the music (again, i think?). It is just great.
As i said, the only film i've ever seen twice in a theater (though if The Force Awaken's is good, it will be my second). Worth it.
Heck, even my friend liked it, even though it usually doesn't care for any kind of post-apocalyptic things (like Fallout). (Didn't ask him about the characters though.)
Some stuff was just incredible.
And i gotta praise the music (again, i think?). It is just great.
As i said, the only film i've ever seen twice in a theater (though if The Force Awaken's is good, it will be my second). Worth it.
Heck, even my friend liked it, even though it usually doesn't care for any kind of post-apocalyptic things (like Fallout). (Didn't ask him about the characters though.)
Here_Try_This
Member
Seen this now a few times now. It's the sound that really pushes this film into"Classic" territory for me. Some screenings, the mix did feel off though, and it was hard to understand some of the dialog. I blame the mediocre staff.
Came across this piece:
DPA hits the Fury Road for new Mad Max movie
The "Osmotron"
Came across this piece:
DPA hits the Fury Road for new Mad Max movie
The "Osmotron"
StalkerUKCG
Banned
A few things but mainly 2.
They want to be shiny and chrome like engines for their arrival in valhalla
Aerosol huffing produces a psychedelic high
lmao
Kenshin001
Member
I saw it today. Just got back actually. It was alright. Great action sequences, lots of tense moments, but some of the weak acting by the supporting cast was pretty jarring and Max's character seemed like an afterthought sometimes. It was also pretty humourless.
I did like that they had a strong female character though and Furiosa could have carried the film on her own. I think the critical reception and reports from friends had me psyched for this mind blowing experience and I was a bit deflated. Good movie, worth a watch, not great.
I did like that they had a strong female character though and Furiosa could have carried the film on her own. I think the critical reception and reports from friends had me psyched for this mind blowing experience and I was a bit deflated. Good movie, worth a watch, not great.
Anthony2035
Member
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
Humorless? I laughed every time the doof warrior was on screen. You must've seen a different film.
Not just that, but there is so much crazy funny shit going on and a lot of subtle humor. No clue how one can see this as humorless when it clearly has some clever planned jokes.
Mr. Pointy
Member
This movie better inspire another Fist Of The North Star sequel goddammit Buronson do you hear me? DO YOU!
Also Max on the front of the car and his "FUUUUCK THIIIIS" reactions were hilarious. Also, "mediocre".
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
Bullet Farm leader was funny as hell also.
And the bit where Immortan and his crew are chilling bored as hell, with Immortan Joe singing a weird song
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
Or when Max first joins up with Furiosa in the War Rig and keeps finding weapons stashed everywhere.
Kenshin001
Member
Which clever planned jokes? There was nothing like Bruce Spence's character from MM2 or the dog food eating scene.
Edit: yeah I guess the part when he was on the front of the car was funny. I forgot about that. I felt it didn't compare to MM2 though.
BTW also note that he later got
blinded
Lady Justice
The wives reveal was clearly intended to be somewhat amusing. Don't think this is too subtle. Also, sleeping Doof Warrior. And when Nux has his ultimative mediocre moment. You only realize the true impact later.
Yeah, that was great. The running gag with the boot was funny as well, and also serves a narrative purpose.
Max loses his boot when he kicks Nux's mate off the car right as they enter the sandstorm. After, he replaces it with one of Nux's boots when he's passed out; Nux is stuck with one boot for a long stretch of the film. After Max goes and blows up the Bullet Farmer's tank/car, he returns with guns, ammo....and a boot for Nux.
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The whole Boot thing was hilarious and I missed it during my first watch.
The Scollard
Member
Incredibly excited for the Blu-ray to come out. I was going to see the film again in theatres, but it had stopped playing before I had any time to head to the movies. Can't wait to watch this film again. It was such a fun experience.
Also, the incredibly talented Miracle of Sound has done a Fury Road song if anybody's interested. It's pretty good, and I've been listening to it practically on repeat since yesterday.
Also, the incredibly talented Miracle of Sound has done a Fury Road song if anybody's interested. It's pretty good, and I've been listening to it practically on repeat since yesterday.
I think he was praying for his passed child. That's one thing I love about the film, it didn't dismiss the emotional standpoints and values of the villains. Often times the score was reflective solely of the perspective of those the scene was addressing
(like the ENTIRE sequence where Nux was promised to be carried to Valhalla by Immorten Joe himself, and Rictus threw him onto the War Rig)
Confucamus!
I just want to say that I finally saw the movie and it was glorious, it had a lot of Road Warrior vibes to it. One thing I was a bit surprised about was the amount of time and depth given to Nux, I thought for sure Max would kill him after getting free and thus him and the rest of the War Boys would be pure cannon fodder. But, instead the film humanizes him and the rest of the War Boys so that every time one is killed on screen you can't help but feel sad since they are just a bunch of religious infused hopped up kids.
The opening bits
with Gru and Furiosa's attachment of Warboys also really helped to hammer this home. Everyone is human in this film, they are just coming at things from across the spectrum. I kind of wonder if Slit exists to not humanize Immorten Joe and the cult too much
Poimandres
Member
Saw this yesterday... very glad I went to see it at the cinema. GF thought it was great as well. So refreshing after the glut of super hero films of the last few years. It was a small cinema, but it was actually pretty packed with a wide demographic. Mind you, I am Australian so I guess that weighs into the audience appreciation of this film.
BertramCooper
Banned
It's definitely Australia.
ShaoranWright
Member
I just finished watching this movie and MY GOD, what a great film, loved the social commentary regarding what and where we look for things we want, and those action sequences, THOSE FUCKING ACTION SEQUENCES, George Miller blew me away with this film.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Shiny and chrome.
And I still can't get my wife to the theater to see it. Ugh. When the blu ray hits, this shit will be on repeat at my home.
OneEightZero
aka ThreeOneFour
I also enjoyed the fact that Max
and Immorten Joe do not come in contact with each other the entire movie.
I fell in love with Nux a lot more in my second viewing because of a lot of little things like this
It's never shown, but i get the feeling he probably knew about him being in his lair while he's there. Doubt the War Boys were smart enough to know to tattoo his back
Saw it for the first time with my brother. Thoroughly amazed. A lot more high octane stuff than the older trilogy but still had the classic's vibes. Character development were great for an action movie - I really loved both Theron and Hardy's roles. Both of them had their strengths and weaknesses which is what action movies fail to show. While there were some ridiculous and stupid stunts too (
). Overall, one of the best action movies I've seen in recent years, up there with The Raid and sequel, and Dredd.
Please let the game be at least 50% of what this movie was. And let there be a sequel..i'm sure there will be one.
how was Theron able to hold on to almost twice as heavy Tom Hardy with one hand?!
Please let the game be at least 50% of what this movie was. And let there be a sequel..i'm sure there will be one.
ShaoranWright
Member
Now everytime someone tells me they do't want to watch this movie, I'll be applying some serious Ludovico Technique, because this movie CANNOT remain unwatched.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
My wife was indifferent to Road Warrior, which she only saw for the first time the other year when I showed it to her. And the trailers for Fury Road weren't doing it. Really the only time she showed any interest in seeing it was when her parents were in town last weekend and they mentioned wanting to see it because of some commentators and critics raving about it, mainly ones that hate everything. Sadly, everyone was exhausted from traveling so no movie that weekend. Grrr.
I know once she sees it she will love it. She loved Dredd when she saw it after all. But that might be because of Karl Urban.
Well
it was her mechanical arm, that probably helped (until the straps started to break)
they did shoot at each other during the ending chase, but that was pretty much it.
YesNOnoNOYes
Member
Often. But not in this movie. Though I DO love the warboys very much. But Max and Furiosa's side got my vote for victory in Fury Road.
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Ugh I miss this movie so fucking much already. The Blu-Ray cant come quick enough ;____;
Spectral Glider
Member
He has bullets for teeth! How can you not laugh at how hilariously awesome that is? People who can't find the humor in a film like this scare me.
For me it took multiple viewings to really appreciate the humor, a lot of it is very subtle.