I don't watch many YT dudes review stuff but I like this guy, him yelling is not common and sells to me how good this movie is.
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Mad Max: Fury Road |OT| What a Lovely Day | RT: 98% | Metacritic: 89
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I don't watch many YT dudes review stuff but I like this guy, him yelling is not common and sells to me how good this movie is.
Yes, this isn't a direct sequel to any of the other movies, just a new movie with Mad Max in it. But you should try to see The Road Warrior at some point at least, it's really good!
This video is one of the very very few videos, where he gets loud and sorta fanboy-ish (very uncommon as well).
UltimaPooh
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Yeah I follow him it's rare for him to be super hyped up after a movie.
It's a shame that from what I have heard, Max himself seems to be (not really a spoiler but hiding it just incase some people have been ignoring reviews)
Ah well, it might not be that bad...
side lined In favour of charilize therons character. Was really looking forward to seeing what Hardy could do with the character and seeing more of Max being Max
Ah well, it might not be that bad...
UltimaPooh
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He is a bit more sidelined than in previous films... but that's a good thing. Also don't worry everyone has plenty of chances and scenes to show off their character.
Honestly, not too different from how he fits in The Road Warrior. Miller treats him like a mythic figure so we get only the broadest character touches, but Hardy's physicality and body language sells the character perfectly.
Ok, doesn't sound too bad. I'll definitely still give this a watch.
I've read people say this film could easily be referred to as
Furiosa: Fury Road due to the character focus
Insane Metal
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More_Badass
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So this going to ruin car chases in modern films the same way that The Raid movies ruined fight scenes in modern films? Like how do you go back to F&F after this?
RustyNails
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Anyone know how Armond White reviewed the movie?
Corpsepyre
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F&F will still be the movie that earns a gazillion more. People love that shit. Don't think they need to amp up the car chases in those movies as they will never feel as if anything's competing with them.
Honestly yeah I'd say that's fair, but I wouldn't paint it as a negative since
she is still quite good in this movie and I definitely don't think Max is overshadowed. He still looms large, it's just all the major emotional beats and story beats revolve around her. Max is just caught up in the...madness. Also, she's involved in the most spectacularly violent moment in the movie 
Spider from Mars
tap that thorax
98%???
Trash confirmed
Trash confirmed
Haloid1177
Banned
Man now that reviews hit and everything is confirmed about it being as good as we expected, I'm really hyped for Thursday night. Still struggling to find someone who wants to go see it with me (best friend is seeing it with her boyfriend, other friend is working and has no clue what it even is, final choice said it looks creepy) so ugh.
Can I get some.
He's
not really sidelined. They are just dual protagonists. They both have their standout moments, for sure.
ScottSullivan
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I've never seen any mad max movies but these trailers were so visually stunning I have to see this, and im a sucker for post apocalypse stuff.
Are all three of the original movies must sees?
Are all three of the original movies must sees?
BronsonLee
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Mad Max: Fury Road spoilers of a very light nature
They're clearly dual protagonists. The title card shows them both at the same time (with character name). Thought that was a very cool touch.
NickatNite
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ReadingRambo
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No. This thread is just 22 pages devoted to a shitty franchise whose latest installment isn't technically released yet.
Yes they are must sees. Ok maybe not the first one.
b&jy77VjiKn$#F
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Like many have said, you don't need to see them for this movie. But yeah, I would say they are must sees, especially the 2nd one. Some will tell you to skip the 3rd one and even the 1st, but just give those a shot.
I think it's funny that you're a sucker for post apocalypse stuff yet never seen the series @_@
And yes I recommended road warrior and thunderdome over the first movie but please watch them all.
HIGH DEF JEFF
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Damnnnnn.
I think I know where you're coming from though...how many people are going to stop by and ask which movies to watch?
I think the only "must see" of the first three is The Road Warrior. The others aren't bad, so you should check them out if you get the chance, but The Road Warrior is legitimately great.
More_Badass
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I liked the first one because it's one of the few films set on the verge of the apocalypse. It's not post apocalypse and it's not right at the start, it's civilization already on the descent towards collapse and chaos but not totally fallen yet
Watch Chris Stuckmann's other reviews or analysis of the action/horror genres; he's among the best movie reviewers on YouTube and has a lot of knowledge about movies themselves and how they are made which is pretty great.
After following for a few years now I can say that I've never seen him this excited in a review.
After following for a few years now I can say that I've never seen him this excited in a review.
maquiladora
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Delicious. Also, found out I can see it in 2D on Thursday. Yessssssss.
ReadingRambo
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It feels like every page someone comes and asks if they are any good and which one should I watch.
DiipuSurotu
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Wikipedia says the fifth installment is expected to be titled Mad Mad Furiosa. More Charlize Theron?
More_Badass
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That was a prequel Miller wanted to do apparently. He considered making it an anime spin-off. Doesn't look like it will happen now.
CharminUltra
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Only 97% I knew this was going to suck.
Oh what a day, WHAT A LOVELY DAY
Have to see Avengers 2 before i go to this.
Said to my gf last week that we have to see this in the theatre. She said "ok nice".
Yesterday she casually drops the bomb that she hasn't seen any of the Mad Max movies. I fell to the floor and was paralyzed for a few seconds. We then watched Mad Max 1 (which she found a bit strange) and are going to see Part 2 this weekend. Have to say that the last time i saw Part 1 was like 12 years ago and i too found it a bit strange. Have seen part 2 probably once or twice every year.
Said to her that 2 is way better but 1 is important (and more postapocalyptic) for Max's backstory.
Said to my gf last week that we have to see this in the theatre. She said "ok nice".
Yesterday she casually drops the bomb that she hasn't seen any of the Mad Max movies. I fell to the floor and was paralyzed for a few seconds. We then watched Mad Max 1 (which she found a bit strange) and are going to see Part 2 this weekend. Have to say that the last time i saw Part 1 was like 12 years ago and i too found it a bit strange. Have seen part 2 probably once or twice every year.
Said to her that 2 is way better but 1 is important (and more postapocalyptic) for Max's backstory.
BronsonLee
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b&jy77VjiKn$#F
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A favorite quote as I reading these reviews.
More_Badass
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What review is that from?
Yeah, I don't know why people are ragging on Stuckmann. The guy knows his stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eac0lXfMs9c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eac0lXfMs9c
Messofanego
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How is that a dealbreaker to you even if it was?
Aren't there plenty of movies where the main character or title thing (Godzilla, Alien/Aliens) were not on screen 100% of the time and yet still turned out to be great films? Especially western films, which this can be compared to?
I just never agreed into the screentime argument that it can damage people's interest or opinion of a film, I guess.
Except he doesn't know his stuff. That whole video is making the most obvious points in the most obvious ways about the most obvious movies. He adds absolutely no insight. Christ, one of his talking points is, "Movies need a good script." He doesn't go beyond that other than pointing out that Die Hard had a good script. No shit.