I'm sitting in the theater and there's a visible black streak on the screen. It's not the picture it's an actual tear. Dammit I'm not watching it like that. I'll wait to see if the curtains pull over it cause it's close to the bottom but I'm gonna be pissed if they just leave their screen like that.
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Mad Max: Fury Road |OT| What a Lovely Day | RT: 98% | Metacritic: 89
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NealMcCauley
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Oh and you could definitely tell Weta and Richard Taylor had a small hand in the design. Stunning to look at. Basically orc parties with guns.
I have never seen a movie score that high...
Don't just look at the total -- look at the some of the actual review quotes. Multiple reviewers are referring to this as the best action movie of the decade and, in a few cases, the best action movie ever.
I'm not a huge believer in metacritic/rotten tomatoes, but I do think it works reasonably well at the extremes. The difference between a 99 and a 95 is not significant; a difference between a 99 and a 60 is. Further, the actual reviews help guide me, instead of just looking at a score.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Me while watching the movie:
MrCunningham
Member
Two rotten reviews...
I guess my hype is deflated now, I won't be seeing this movie in cinemas tomorrow.
But seriously, 155 positive reviews?!!
Simo
Member
Primethius
Banned
Just finished watching it.
Wow.
Just fantastic stuff. The gif above was me the entire time.
Wow.
Just fantastic stuff. The gif above was me the entire time.
nhlducks35
Member
I think I'll watch the one at my theater in 2 hours
Shouldn't be sold out, right?
Shouldn't be sold out, right?
Simo
Member
My buddies all want to go Saturday since it's the only free time they've all got so I'll be waiting until then. What better than to hit the steak house, drink a few brews and then get lost in the wasteland again!
Nice! How is the Alamo in Kalamazoo? I'm near Ann Arbor and always wanted to try a Drafthouse.
Nice! How is the Alamo in Kalamazoo? I'm near Ann Arbor and always wanted to try a Drafthouse.
Discotheque
Banned
throw the 'witness me' war boy gang signs out the window on your way there lol.
Simo
Member
That or the V8 hand sign! If the steak isn't any good then I can always Immortan Joe the waiter with a "ARGH! MEDIOCRE!". lol
BronsonLee
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Exclusive Footage of Me Reading These Impressions:
Foreign studios are allowed to cumulatively release 34 films a year in China on a profit sharing basis (other films can be sold for distribution to Chinese companies for a flat rate). I don't know how those slots are divvied up. So far, WB has released Jupiter Ascending and will release San Andreas in China this year. I imagine that Pan will also be released there.
It's really nice! Great screens and service. Not to mention they're extremely anal about talking and cell phone lights. They'll kick you to the curb if they see it.
They also played old B movie trailers and had a special message from George Miller before the movie that was pretty hilarious.
BronsonLee
Member
GODDAMNIT JUPITER ASCENDING WILL BE THE DEATH OF US ALL
700 million isn't a box office smash hit, but a hit.
That movie was really helped by 3D showing as well. That's a best case scenario for Mad Max fury road imo, but I'm guessing WB is expecting ~400-500 million worldwide (which is still a profit). ~500 million would put it on par with the latest Godzilla movie which is getting sequels, so I'm guessing this would be a nice spot? ~700 million = Gravity, Dawn of the planet of the ape, MCU movies such as Captain america 2, Thor 2.
Simo
Member
Awesome! I'll have to try it out, the only downside is it's about an hour or more drive.
BronsonLee
Member
700 million isn't a box office smash hit, but a hit.
What the fuck, it was absolutely a smash hit.
Someone else handle this dammit
Just finished it up in theaters.
After every massive action sequence I found myself letting out a long, slow breath. This movie seriously gets you amped and into it.
Absolutely a positive cinematic experience, and a really fun piece of cinema. Great action movie.
Have to disagree with people calling it something revolutionary or the best action film of the last decade. It was fun and worth seeing in theaters, but it wasn't some masterstroke bringing about an action cinema renaissance like some people are implying.
After every massive action sequence I found myself letting out a long, slow breath. This movie seriously gets you amped and into it.
Absolutely a positive cinematic experience, and a really fun piece of cinema. Great action movie.
Have to disagree with people calling it something revolutionary or the best action film of the last decade. It was fun and worth seeing in theaters, but it wasn't some masterstroke bringing about an action cinema renaissance like some people are implying.
KolosLazar16
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Jeffolation
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Fantastic, amazing, etc. Only negative thing I can say is the 3D isn't worth the surcharge. Go 2D.
KolosLazar16
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That was a crazy movie. Very intense and the action was amazing. Didnt quite love it to death like the crazy reviews would have you believe, mostly just cause i actually felt at times the story hurt it a little. But yeah this movie was about as perfect a sequel you could have made for the Road Warrior. They knew what badass shit to put in it. I imagine if you were a diehard mad max fan this is about the best movie you could have wished for.
Sure as hell wasn't sold out where I'm at. There were about 30 people in the theater. I even showed up extra early to make sure that I would get a ticket. Ended up being the 5th person to get a ticket.
Well, he's comparing it to films that cost $175-200M to produce. Gravity cost $100M to produce. It would have been a success at ~$300M worldwide. Godzilla or Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, not so much.
More_Badass
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I think the renaissance is in the crazy reliance in stuntwork and practical effects in a era that overuses CGI (ie Public Enemy)
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So stoked!! Going with my girl, early tomorrow. The hype is unbelievably real!
It is basically sold out at my theater for the super late showing.
Was gonna go this weekend but decided what the hell and went to see it tonight. Amazing movie, so much fun.
Unfortunately, it seemed like 90% of the people in my theater hated it. They were yawning, groaning, checking their phones, etc. I fear this movie will not do well with general audiences.
Unfortunately, it seemed like 90% of the people in my theater hated it. They were yawning, groaning, checking their phones, etc. I fear this movie will not do well with general audiences.
noomi
Member
Loved it, but had the immersion ruined by 4 people sitting behind me who couldn't shut the fuck up even after I asked them to be quiet.
Constantly talking, not even trying to whisper... just plain out talking. And this one black dude who kept going "DAAAAAAAAMN" & "WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT"
God damnit, this is why I tend to stay away from theaters, people fucking suck.
Constantly talking, not even trying to whisper... just plain out talking. And this one black dude who kept going "DAAAAAAAAMN" & "WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT"
God damnit, this is why I tend to stay away from theaters, people fucking suck.
Chezzymann
Member
This movie was fucking incredible. Easily one of if not the best action movie I've ever seen.
I loved the guitar guy, lost my shit every time I saw him
I loved the guitar guy, lost my shit every time I saw him
Atraveller
Banned
Horrible people!
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I need some time to compose my thoughts for a full review, but here is the short version:
FUCK. MY. ASS.
That was a glorious masterpiece. I need to go see it a few more times and look at it a bit more objectively, but my god was that first experience amazing.
Now, off to get my mind back and write up some more details.
FUCK. MY. ASS.
That was a glorious masterpiece. I need to go see it a few more times and look at it a bit more objectively, but my god was that first experience amazing.
Now, off to get my mind back and write up some more details.