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Post by Neverending on May 17, 2015 16:23:42 GMT -5
Yes, the warlord in this movie also played the Toecutter in Mad Max. This series has a history of re-using actors, like Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy and Robert Rodriguez Mariachi Trilogy. |
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Post by PhantomKnight on May 17, 2015 16:24:55 GMT -5
Holy Mother of God, this movie was awesome! Compared to the first two Mad Max films, George Miller has really stepped it up in the directing department, and it feels like he's finally managed to tap into the true potential in this universe. He makes this thing feel more grand and of course, he stages some really kick-ass and amazing action sequences, all of which deliver and then some. Miller creates real excitement and tension in these through excellent camerawork and cinematography, so kudos to John Seale as well. Also, there's a great amount of imagination on display in these action sequences -- where else are you going to see a guy playing a guitar that doubles as a flamethrower? The story and characters have just enough development to them to keep you invested, and yes, Charlize Theron steals this movie from Tom Hardy, who still does good with what he's given. The score by Junkie XL is awesome, too. Mad Max: Fury Road is an old-school action flick in such a refreshing way.
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Post by Neverending on May 17, 2015 16:30:29 GMT -5
MovieBuff is like the opposite of Doomsday. LOVES modern movies but HATES old ones. As good as Fury Road is, The Road Warrior is WAY better. To say George Miller reached his full potential is asinine.
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Post by PhantomKnight on May 17, 2015 16:33:51 GMT -5
I'll ask again: what's so awesome about The Road Warrior? Sure, it improves on a few things from the original, but for the most part, I had the exact same reaction to it that I had to the first, which is that it's just okay.
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Post by Neverending on May 17, 2015 16:40:05 GMT -5
I'll ask again: what's so awesome about The Road Warrior? Sure, it improves on a few things from the original, but for the most part, I had the exact same reaction to it that I had to the first, which is that it's just okay. Before I answer, let me ask you: what makes Fury Road great and Road Warrior okay? It's not like both movies are polar opposites. |
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Post by PG Cooper on May 17, 2015 16:45:41 GMT -5
I'll ask again: what's so awesome about The Road Warrior? Sure, it improves on a few things from the original, but for the most part, I had the exact same reaction to it that I had to the first, which is that it's just okay. Miller's post apocalyptic world is realized very well, in both overt and more subtle ways. The film also makes great use of its scenery and generally looks great. Max himself is badass and the whole film has a cool vibe, like a mythic Western. The action is also great, particularly the extended climax, which belongs in the chase scene hall of fame. |
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Post by VaderStark14 on May 17, 2015 17:06:20 GMT -5
Funny I for a moment was thinking he was Kane Hodder you know the most famous jason.
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Post by PhantomKnight on May 17, 2015 17:19:49 GMT -5
I'll ask again: what's so awesome about The Road Warrior? Sure, it improves on a few things from the original, but for the most part, I had the exact same reaction to it that I had to the first, which is that it's just okay. Before I answer, let me ask you: what makes Fury Road great and Road Warrior okay? It's not like both movies are polar opposites. I'll ask again: what's so awesome about The Road Warrior? Sure, it improves on a few things from the original, but for the most part, I had the exact same reaction to it that I had to the first, which is that it's just okay. Miller's post apocalyptic world is realized very well, in both overt and more subtle ways. The film also makes great use of its scenery and generally looks great. Max himself is badass and the whole film has a cool vibe, like a mythic Western. The action is also great, particularly the extended climax, which belongs in the chase scene hall of fame. Pretty much every reason PG Cooper lists as the reasons why he loves The Road Warrior are the same reasons why I loved Fury Road. Seriously did we watch the same movie? Now, Mel Gibson's Max may have the edge over Tom Hardy's, but Hardy still did great as the stoic, silent type of fighter. |
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Post by Dracula on May 17, 2015 17:24:37 GMT -5
Pre-Review: This is a very cool movie with some beautifully trippy designs and exciting action scenes. I'm happy to see a summer blockbuster that thinks a little bit outside the box. That having been said, I think the hype-train might be getting a little out of control on this one, it's not a perfect movie. The characters are all kind of meh, including the main character (who was admittedly pretty blank in the old movies too) and there isn't a whole lot of story inbetween the chase scenes. The film's surface level charms are definitely enough to carry it, just, let's maybe keep things in perspective here.
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Post by Neverending on May 17, 2015 17:27:11 GMT -5
Pretty much every reason PG Cooper lists as the reasons why he loves The Road Warrior are the same reasons why I loved Fury Road. That still doesn't answer my question. What makes Road Warrior "okay"? |
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Post by PhantomKnight on May 17, 2015 17:39:05 GMT -5
Everyone goes on and on about how Road Warrior is such a great action movie. Well, to me, the climax of Road Warrior is the only action sequence in that film that really stands out. The rest were, well, alright, I guess. Plus, all the other characters around Max weren't particularly memorable. By comparison, every action sequence in Fury Road is balls-to-the-wall amazing and outdoes anything in Road Warrior, and Fury Road also has more memorable side characters. Obviously, there's Furiosa, but Immortan Joe was a definite presence as well, in addition to Nicholas Hoult's character.
But most of all, The Road Warrior doesn't really have the sheer ENERGY of Fury Road. This makes Road Warrior -- not to mention Furious 7 -- look like Driving Miss Daisy. |
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Post by Neverending on May 17, 2015 17:48:49 GMT -5
The Road Warrior doesn't really have the sheer ENERGY of Fury Road. This makes Road Warrior -- not to mention Furious 7 -- look like Driving Miss Daisy. This is what I expected you to say. Fury Road is a REALLY good movie, but it's tailored at the ADD Generation. Like PG Cooper said, The Road Warrior is more old school and plays out like a contemporary western. It's a movie that gives its characters breathing room and that's what makes the climax emotionally investing. Fury Road develops its characters and story in the middle of the action. That's interesting and different - although not original, go watch It's a Mad Mad Mad World - and George Miller exhibited amazing skills in pulling if off. But there's something more classical and charming about The Road Warrior. Even though it's about Australians fighting for gasoline, it's not in a rush. It takes its time to explore the world and its people. It also gives Mel Gibson an opportunity to be a badass, unlike Tom Hardy who had to take a backseat to Charlize Theron. |
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Post by PhantomKnight on May 17, 2015 19:08:00 GMT -5
The Road Warrior doesn't really have the sheer ENERGY of Fury Road. This makes Road Warrior -- not to mention Furious 7 -- look like Driving Miss Daisy. This is what I expected you to say. Fury Road is a REALLY good movie, but it's tailored at the ADD Generation. Like PG Cooper said, The Road Warrior is more old school and plays out like a contemporary western. It's a movie that gives its characters breathing room and that's what makes the climax emotionally investing. Fury Road develops its characters and story in the middle of the action. That's interesting and different - although not original, go watch It's a Mad Mad Mad World - and George Miller exhibited amazing skills in pulling if off. But there's something more classical and charming about The Road Warrior. Even though it's about Australians fighting for gasoline, it's not in a rush. It takes its time to explore the world and its people. It also gives Mel Gibson an opportunity to be a badass, unlike Tom Hardy who had to take a backseat to Charlize Theron. So, are you implying I didn't like Road Warrior as much simply because I'm part of the "ADD Generation"? Come on. I sat down to watch The Road Warrior with a very open mind, pretty excited, too, but the fact of the matter is I didn't care that much for it simply because I had a few real problems with it: the world is more developed in it, but only slightly so, the villains are given little personality and feel like they're there only to be killed, the side characters are pretty thinly developed, too, and I never really cared about them, and the climax is the only memorable -- and exciting -- action scene in it. I can see why it would work for so many -- and I love my fair share of slower movies -- but it wasn't the case with Road Warrior.
Fury Road does much, MUCH more with this universe that was interesting to me, and it combined story and character development -- just enough -- very fluidly with great action. It's what I thought Road Warrior would be and what Fast and the Furious should be.
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Post by VaderStark14 on May 17, 2015 19:56:17 GMT -5
I do suppose the old villain does have tina turners hair. But really I think this was better then Thunderdome and lets also be clear for me mad max is not as hard to replace as martin riggs as far as characters go.
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Post by Jibbs on May 17, 2015 23:28:47 GMT -5
MovieBuff is like the opposite of Doomsday. LOVES modern movies but HATES old ones. As good as Fury Road is, The Road Warrior is WAY better. To say George Miller reached his full potential is asinine. You gave Fury Road 4.5 out of 5 stars. How could Road Warrior be "WAY better?"
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Post by Neverending on May 18, 2015 0:10:01 GMT -5
You gave Fury Road 4.5 out of 5 stars. How could Road Warrior be "WAY better?" The Road Warrior is 6 out of 5 stars. |
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Post by FShuttari on May 18, 2015 0:55:27 GMT -5
I'll ask again: what's so awesome about The Road Warrior? Sure, it improves on a few things from the original, but for the most part, I had the exact same reaction to it that I had to the first, which is that it's just okay. Miller's post apocalyptic world is realized very well, in both overt and more subtle ways. The film also makes great use of its scenery and generally looks great. Max himself is badass and the whole film has a cool vibe, like a mythic Western. The action is also great, particularly the extended climax, which belongs in the chase scene hall of fame. I came to give this review. Holy hell the last half hour of this movie... You'd think the action was already to much... but this film actually kicks into more gear near the end. Old ladies fighting, people on giant stick things grabbing girls, guitar metal player with fire that shoots out, oh and Mad Max actually accomplishes something... Furiousa stole the show and deserves her own film at this point 8.5/10 |
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Post by VaderStark14 on May 18, 2015 1:07:37 GMT -5
Did anyone else hoped at some point during the movie we would get the story about how Therons character lost her hand and had a robotic hand.
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Post by Jibbs on May 18, 2015 17:59:46 GMT -5
I was vaguely curious, but for some reason I didn't expect an answer. Probably better that way.
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Post by filmjerk on May 18, 2015 21:43:58 GMT -5
According to Miller, the title of the next Mad Max film will be "The Wasteland"
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Post by VaderStark14 on May 18, 2015 22:29:34 GMT -5
They gotta bring back Therons Furiousi for she was great in this movie and she awes him one for saving her life.
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Post by Jibbs on May 18, 2015 22:30:24 GMT -5
Mad Max 5: With a Vengeance
Mad Max 5: Electric Bugaloo
Mad Max 5: Beyond Thunderdome.
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Post by frankyt on May 19, 2015 16:50:43 GMT -5
Think the Furiosa haircut will get popular? See a buncha shaved head ladies around?
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Post by Neverending on May 19, 2015 17:02:19 GMT -5
Think the Furiosa haircut will get popular? See a buncha shaved head ladies around? I'm sure lesbians have had that hairstyle for ages. |
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Post by IanTheCool on May 20, 2015 19:45:15 GMT -5
So, a new Mad Max eh? Seems like an odd choice for a franchise to revise, as the original films really only exist as cult classics. And while it has name recognition, Joe and Jane Public really don't know much about it apart from that. But nevertheless, it is back and with a vengeance.
Fury Road promises an intense action ride with lots of car chasing goodness and gritty settings and characters. And it delivers. The action sequences take up the majority of the film and are both inventive and well-choreographed. They manage to stay fresh throughout the movie too, which is nice.
There is one major lull about 3/4 of the way in as the runaway rig carrying fugitive women from a work camp gets to take a break from the constant pursuit behind them. Normally a break in the action doesn't bother me much, but maybe because there wasn't much substantial in this lull or perhaps because I had become so accustomed to the breakneck pacing and energy thus far, it felt really laborious.
The setting really manages to realize the anarchistic landscape of the original films in a somewhat fuller and richer sense than before, going into various different factions living in the outback. And honestly, a lot about this society is mostly an exercise in grotesquerie, something which I've never been a fan off and usually turns me off. A lot of the grosser realizations does knock this down a notch for me, but I do realize that that is a totally personal and subjective nitpick. But in reality, this is one wild ride and a truly visceral action movie experience.
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