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Mad Max: Fury Road |OT| What a Lovely Day | RT: 98% | Metacritic: 89
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Androidsleeps
Member
I hope this movie takes the BO #1 spot this weekend.
WarrenMax007
Member
Movie was very, very, very good.
But again, it didn't live up to 99% RT and 9/10 average score. I would say it's a solid 8 - 8.5.
I liked it a bit less than i wanted to. On the one hand it's good, when a movie gets such good reception, but on the other, hype just goes so high that a movie, no matter how good it is, will never reach that.
But it might be just my problem.
Anyway, everyone should go see this.
But again, it didn't live up to 99% RT and 9/10 average score. I would say it's a solid 8 - 8.5.
I liked it a bit less than i wanted to. On the one hand it's good, when a movie gets such good reception, but on the other, hype just goes so high that a movie, no matter how good it is, will never reach that.
But it might be just my problem.
Anyway, everyone should go see this.
maquiladora
Member
It definitely reminded me of the kind of insane, over the top action sequences that I'd play out in my mind's eye as child when in a hyperactive mood after watching an exciting movie or cartoon. My 11 year old self would have lost his fucking mind watching this.
Night Angel
Member
That would be nice, but that's not very likely. Its R rating will almost guarantee it loses to AoU or PP2.
maquiladora
Member
Listening to this track from the OST is making me want to see it again.
Oh I'm still going tonight, doesn't matter to me. I go to the movies by myself all the time but they are killing me with the letdown talk.
The first thing I showed them was the Rotten Tomatoes percentage. They say "RT means nothing I don't trust it" and I just shake my head. I bet after I get back and sing its praises they won't even believe me. Oh well lol I'm having fun tonight with or without them.I hate to pull this card, but have you pointed them to Rotten Tomatoes? It's a pretty easy way to convince your "average" movie goer.
I've been spreading the gospel. Talking to coworkers, friends, family, gym buddies.
What's crazy to me is that people even need convincing. Trailer #2 is pretty fucking good--maybe not top tier, but definitely up there for me. Boggles my mind how anyone could see that and think it looks awful.
Clearly I'm right.
maquiladora
Member
Yeah you are better off going without them, sounds like they actively want to dislike it.
The movie is awesome, and they should go see it, but your friends actually sound like pretty smart people.
You wouldn't say the ratio on this one is an exception?
movie looks cool. I'm going to try to get out to see it.
This song is badass.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgYnKu8RYAU
This song is badass.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgYnKu8RYAU
TheExhaustedWalrus
Member
Going at 7:30 with a friend. Ready as hell.
Corpsepyre
Banned
Guys, what's the track from the Official Main Trailer that came out a month back or so? Specifically the second half of it? I know the first half is Brother in Arms.
Just came back from an IMAX viewing. HOLY CHRIST! What an incredible ride.
The pacing, the cinematography the colors, the action - everything was amazing! I was surprised at how a great a story they told with such little dialog.
The one thing that really stood out to me was the music. It was used so well to build tension and really give the action a punch. I think I was holding my breath for 30 minutes at a time. Gonna be hard to sleep tonight with my heart still racing!
The pacing, the cinematography the colors, the action - everything was amazing! I was surprised at how a great a story they told with such little dialog.
The one thing that really stood out to me was the music. It was used so well to build tension and really give the action a punch. I think I was holding my breath for 30 minutes at a time. Gonna be hard to sleep tonight with my heart still racing!
Zeyphersan
Banned
So I just watched Beyond Thunderdome and the kid painted white and black reminded me of a lot of people from the trailers for Fury Road. Spoiler-free: is that a connection or no?
Haloid1177
Banned
So um my theater is pretty packed for this 7 PM 2D showing. Pleasantly surprised.
OST was very cool indeed.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Sitting in theaters now
Best thing about R rated films, no kids
Best thing about R rated films, no kids
PhoncipleBone
Banned
My theater has about 30-40 people in it. Only a few minutes before showtime.
Lord Humungus be with me. I shall see you all on the other side.
Lord Humungus be with me. I shall see you all on the other side.
Haloid1177
Banned
I shit you not there's a four year old in my showing.
That kid is gonna be scared as hell and will probably start crying/screaming,just so you know
maquiladora
Member
Simo
Member
Holy shit! Nice find!
Bobby Roberts
Banned
Come on down, Mick LaSalle of the SF Gate!
At least Mr. LaSalle actually bothered to explain his critique, which is more than the only other rotten did.
Still, what they seem to have in common is that they find the film lacking in story. Although his complaint that nothing looks real is... odd. Considering. But maybe the oversaturation really fucked with him or something.
At least Mr. LaSalle actually bothered to explain his critique, which is more than the only other rotten did.
Still, what they seem to have in common is that they find the film lacking in story. Although his complaint that nothing looks real is... odd. Considering. But maybe the oversaturation really fucked with him or something.
There's another negative review. Movie is trash. Preorder cancelled.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
CharminUltra
Member
Wait, another rotten review?
Ok, party's over. Getting a refund.
Ok, party's over. Getting a refund.
Sibersk Esto
Banned
Noooooooo!!! This movie iz teh sucks
Corpsepyre
Banned
What's with these two critics spoiling all the fun?!
enigmatic_alex44
Whenever a game uses "middleware," I expect mediocrity. Just see how poor TLOU looks.
I never thought that the second Avengers would flop and that I'd be more excited for Mad Max than anything else so far this year, but here we are.... I did NOT expect such stellar reviews tbqh.
Was gonna see this eventually for Charlize and Tom Hardy, but this is now opening weekend for me.
Was gonna see this eventually for Charlize and Tom Hardy, but this is now opening weekend for me.
maquiladora
Member
Some of that is quite bizarre. There is only one scene in the whole film where "the big screen might as well be a computer screen". You've all seen it, it's the big sandstorm scene.
BronsonLee
Member
That second review is what it is. He went in with preconceived notions and the movie didn't sway him, no big deal. Critics have preferences, that's the way it goes.
Some of his critiques give me significant pause, though.
Some of his critiques give me significant pause, though.
It's funny that in a movie made which such attention to detail and mostly relying on practical effects, this dudes singles out 1 scene which apparantly uses obvious CGI and complains about it.....
Bobby Roberts
Banned
demosthenes
Member
Flop, lol. I hate the hyperbole that goes along with movies and video games.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
There is no universe we currently know of where Avengers 2: Age of Ultron can be considered a flop.
That shit is ridiculous.
That shit is ridiculous.
It's a very rare thing that when I leave a cinema and I really think about what I've just seen that I really appreciate a film more.
A recent example is Age of Ultron, I thought it was decent at the time, the more I thought about it though the more I began to pick it apart. It completely crumbled for me on a second viewing.
The more I think back on what I seen today I just can't help but realise just how well this film came together. It's a perfect action film.
I'll post my full thoughts later when I've had more time to process everything and compose it all comprehensibly.
A recent example is Age of Ultron, I thought it was decent at the time, the more I thought about it though the more I began to pick it apart. It completely crumbled for me on a second viewing.
The more I think back on what I seen today I just can't help but realise just how well this film came together. It's a perfect action film.
I'll post my full thoughts later when I've had more time to process everything and compose it all comprehensibly.
flop? what?
Didn't live up to expectations, sure. Flop? Not a chance. Shot at being the biggest film of the year, and at least critically, it was well received.
Brilliant, utterly brilliant.
It's been a long time since I've been so genuinely impressed by an action film, I think the last one I genuinely loved was Dredd or The Raid 2 and they were on much smaller budgets. George Miller and his team are mental genius' and I honestly can't believe they got such a large budget to make a wonderful chase film filled with crazy characters.
I do agree that it wasn't deep or exactly thought provoking but it raced along at a brisk ol pace, kept me thoroughly engaged and a lot of the set pieces/stunts I thought were genuine 'fuck me!' moments they were so exciting and well done. It's been a while since I've watched all the Mad Max films but after the first, in 2 and 3, wasn't Max very much a bystander/part of the action in those as well ? It honestly didn't feel like he had any less/more to do than some of the other Mad Max films but I might be misremembering, really need to watch them all again.
I really must give a big clap though to the actual action filming. It's some of the most stunningly filmed action I've seen in a big budget film in a long time. Every action clear to see, no shakeycam, easy to see who's coming and going, who's entering and leaving the frame etc. It's one of the 'clearest' action films I've seen in recent years and fucking hell I can only applaud them for that. Made it an absolute joy to watch. if you have any interest in action filmmaking you owe it to yourself to see this on the big screen. It's just fucking stunning.
It's so good to see them hit it out of the park after so many years trying to get it made. It's put me in the mood to watch the first three this weekend and then go see it again next week :lol: I really want that Mad Max game now too!
It's been a long time since I've been so genuinely impressed by an action film, I think the last one I genuinely loved was Dredd or The Raid 2 and they were on much smaller budgets. George Miller and his team are mental genius' and I honestly can't believe they got such a large budget to make a wonderful chase film filled with crazy characters.
I do agree that it wasn't deep or exactly thought provoking but it raced along at a brisk ol pace, kept me thoroughly engaged and a lot of the set pieces/stunts I thought were genuine 'fuck me!' moments they were so exciting and well done. It's been a while since I've watched all the Mad Max films but after the first, in 2 and 3, wasn't Max very much a bystander/part of the action in those as well ? It honestly didn't feel like he had any less/more to do than some of the other Mad Max films but I might be misremembering, really need to watch them all again.
I really must give a big clap though to the actual action filming. It's some of the most stunningly filmed action I've seen in a big budget film in a long time. Every action clear to see, no shakeycam, easy to see who's coming and going, who's entering and leaving the frame etc. It's one of the 'clearest' action films I've seen in recent years and fucking hell I can only applaud them for that. Made it an absolute joy to watch. if you have any interest in action filmmaking you owe it to yourself to see this on the big screen. It's just fucking stunning.
It's so good to see them hit it out of the park after so many years trying to get it made. It's put me in the mood to watch the first three this weekend and then go see it again next week :lol: I really want that Mad Max game now too!
I thought the fun was the movie?
Nerdkiller
Membeur
Almost. It's the almost that makes it.
The only problem with Charlize Theron's performance is that it's TOO good!
Bobby Roberts
Banned
godDAMMIT