MurkyZebra2417
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Fucking awesome movie.
But "75% action" is a bit overexaggerated by people... lets settle for 50%. Still awesome!
But "75% action" is a bit overexaggerated by people... lets settle for 50%. Still awesome!
Mad Max: Fury Road |OT| What a Lovely Day | RT: 98% | Metacritic: 89
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Anton Sugar
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If they're doing up to 10, it has a much better chance, for sure. Have they decided on that? Last I heard, they were considering reverting it.
They are apparently seriously considering going back to 5, since the shift to 10 (and then anywhere from 5-10) has actually had the opposite of the intended effect (the category hasn't gotten more inclusive as far as type of film, and overall there has actually been a decrease in the number of nominated films across the board as most end up going to the best picture nominees).
I think this movie will be big in tech categories and genre award shows, and has an outside chance at a director and editing nomination, but Best Picture is probably out of reach unless it becomes a legitimate box office phenom based on word of mouth/long legs.
Bobby Roberts
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Anton Sugar
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I've had a fucking nightmare night trying to watch this fucking movie.
I go to the cinema, the only one showing it in 2D in the entire city, and the motherfucker is fully booked. The girl at the till tells us the next one is at 10 o clock, (we'd have to wait 2 hours). My friend says there's a smaller cinema showing the movie, I am apprehensive but still too excited and need to see this film, and I agree. We get there and it's fucking fully booked, only two seats in the front left, this is a small ass screen and we're literally staring up at this 50' screen. I can't fucking do it. We walk back to the other one hoping to get to it on time. We do, we arrive 30 minutes ahead of time. Go to the ticket seller, and ask for two tickets to mad max, she smiles and says 'Great! Do you already have 3D glasses or are you buying them?'. Are you fucking shitting me. We ask for the 2D showing. She says it's in another hour and 10 minutes time, and it costs double because it is in a director's hall showing whatever the fuck that is. We just walk out as she apologises for the fucking ridiculousness of it all.
I go to the cinema, the only one showing it in 2D in the entire city, and the motherfucker is fully booked. The girl at the till tells us the next one is at 10 o clock, (we'd have to wait 2 hours). My friend says there's a smaller cinema showing the movie, I am apprehensive but still too excited and need to see this film, and I agree. We get there and it's fucking fully booked, only two seats in the front left, this is a small ass screen and we're literally staring up at this 50' screen. I can't fucking do it. We walk back to the other one hoping to get to it on time. We do, we arrive 30 minutes ahead of time. Go to the ticket seller, and ask for two tickets to mad max, she smiles and says 'Great! Do you already have 3D glasses or are you buying them?'. Are you fucking shitting me. We ask for the 2D showing. She says it's in another hour and 10 minutes time, and it costs double because it is in a director's hall showing whatever the fuck that is. We just walk out as she apologises for the fucking ridiculousness of it all.
Rygar 8 Bit
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cant wait seeing it tomorrow
Vigilant Walrus
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George Miller is an old man who hasn't made films in decades.
Besides Terrence Mallick who came out of retirement of nearly two decades to make The Thin Red Line I can't think of a comeback like this.
I just don't understand it. This film is grotesquely good. It was so absurd.
Besides Terrence Mallick who came out of retirement of nearly two decades to make The Thin Red Line I can't think of a comeback like this.
I just don't understand it. This film is grotesquely good. It was so absurd.
Roddslayer
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Got a softball double header and then a couple of us are heading straight to the theater afterwards. Going to be a good Friday.
maquiladora
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Did anyone else pick up a sort of Terry Gilliam vibe from the characters/art/quirkiness?
Freewheelin'
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His last film was in 2011
a secret-boss
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love the personality of the gangs.
first hype movie of 2015 that delivered for me
first hype movie of 2015 that delivered for me
Spectral Glider
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Not in this genre. But surprisingly enough he did both Happy Feet movies (writing, directing and producing) and Babe 2 and wrote the screenplay and produced the first Babe. Prior to that he did Lorenzo's Oil and worked on Dead Calm.
SCULLIBUNDO
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I hope you feel embarrassed.
I never understood why venturing out of a single genre is seen as a negative in Hollywood, especially when it comes to landing these big budget projects. If nothing else, I'm sure dabbling in animation gave Miller all kinds of freedom when it came to the visual construction of a lot of these set pieces.
If you wanted to make a parallel, I feel the most obvious would be Zemeckis. After a decade in animation, back to live action. Except, unlike Zemeckis, Miller hasn't gone senile quite yet.
If you wanted to make a parallel, I feel the most obvious would be Zemeckis. After a decade in animation, back to live action. Except, unlike Zemeckis, Miller hasn't gone senile quite yet.
maquiladora
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I guess what he is trying to say is that he hasn't made an action move in 30 years and he hasn't made a live action film in almost 20 years.
afternoon delight
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actor speculation:
could have swore Michael Palin was Charlize Theron's subordinate on the war rig in the beginning, the squinty directing one covered in total white.
SCULLIBUNDO
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Yes you should.
Yup, not much else to add. A fucking masterpiece. A symphony of destruction. I had the highest of expectations for this movie for months, and it still blew me away in every way possible.
I don't know what the previous world record for holding one's breath was, but I think 2 hours by me should be a new one.
A couple times I noticed my fingernails were digging into my palm. I was just completely engaged in every way possible. Such a relentless, amazing experience.
George Miller is a fucking god.
I don't know what the previous world record for holding one's breath was, but I think 2 hours by me should be a new one.
A couple times I noticed my fingernails were digging into my palm. I was just completely engaged in every way possible. Such a relentless, amazing experience.
George Miller is a fucking god.
Liquidsnake
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Does all the praise here mean its going to do bad numbers wise?
Gnome Scat
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Well it did win him an Oscar for Best Animated Feature, so I guess it's good if you're into that sort of thing.
maquiladora
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Just the first one.
The effects were good, Zemeckis has always had a good grasp of effects.
The kindest thing I can say about the rest of Flight is that he didn't write the script so it's probably too unfair to put the blame solely on Zemeckis.
(Also, it probably has the laziest, most uninspired use of licensed music in any film, ever.)
It's going to do bad numbers regardless of the praise in this thread. I loved the movie, but I think there's many things, e.g. the general visual style, that'll seem unappealing to many.
Anton Sugar
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The only review that matters. lol
I hope they use this on the "for your consideration" campaign.
Saw it today. I went in with high expectations and I still managed to be blown away. The only unfortunate thing was that the last third of the movie didn't quite live up to the first two thirds in terms of action and visuals.
Hoping this movie holds up when watching it at home rather than in a theatre.
Hoping this movie holds up when watching it at home rather than in a theatre.
air jordans for dogs
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Holy shit that movie is insane
Discotheque
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I eagerly await a redub in the next few years where the entire sound mix is replaced with a heavy metal soundtrack. This film has so much momentum and visual storytelling
Night Hunter
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Just got back. That certainly was metal as fuck!
Melon Husk
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I liked Hardy but it definitely felt like he couldn't quite get a grasp on his character. Like, he ALMOST had it, but veered off. He has his moments, though, and does a good enough job being the extremely reluctant hero.
Didn't help that his accent varied widely. I just want him to be Australian, dammit
Agreed. Perhaps the sequel could focus 100% on Max. That accent though, it has to go. I wanted to hear an (even fake) ozzie Max, not a bullfrog. Fortunately continuity issues are not a concern in the Mad Max universe.
I knew he reminded me of someone! Sadly it couldn't have been him.
maquiladora
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Well then you'll probably love this a whole lot.
chicagocubsfan
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Have to say Tom Hardy was great in this, worthy successor to Gibson in the role.
crazyrabbits
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Bringing 4 friends with me. So ready for this.
Joel Was Right
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Just came back.
Definitely a gorgeous film but it lacks any meaningful dialogue. 90% of the movie is spent on a car chase.
Definitely a gorgeous film but it lacks any meaningful dialogue. 90% of the movie is spent on a car chase.