Story Summary:
“An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and almost everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order. There’s Max (Tom Hardy), a man of action and a man of few words, who seeks peace of mind following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos. And Furiosa (Charlize Theron), a woman of action and a woman who believes her path to survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to her childhood homeland. Written by Production“
Know how people slow down when the see an accident on the side of the road? This movie is filled with them, and there is no need to slow down or keep your eyes on the road. And these aren’t some bit of CGI wonder thrown on the screen. Oh no, these are, for the most part, old school physical stunts, played out to perfection.
Want some numbers though? How about these:
110 Tons of Steel
330 Major Stunt Sequences
20 Nitrogen-Canon Vehicle Rollover Stunts
70 Ultra-High Risk Stunts
0 Significant Accidents
But hey, what is a movie filled with stunts if it doesn’t have good acting in it also? Well, that would be the movie Hooper with Burt Reynolds. This movie though, is not that. Starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, they knock it out of the park together. More so for Charlize Theron in my opinion. Not only does she play a bad-ass, but she plays a one-armed bad-ass on top of that. And I don’t want to take away from the fantastic job that Nicholas Hoult (Beast, X-Men First Class) did as Nux either. Awesome job by him to the point that I didn’t even realize that it was him at any point, and I was bought in on him as the character. Fantastic job.
And have you seen the previews with the drums and guitar? You know, this guy?
They are playing the soundtrack in those scenes. F’n awesome! Over the top? Absolutely, but who cares! This movie is nothing but an in your face, nitro laced, adrenalin ride.
Hey, I could talk numbers and actors and ability until I am blue in the face, but the fact is that if you enjoy action movies, go see this. If you like movies about fighting for survival after we destroy the Earth, then go see this movie. If you are looking for the next Oscar movie, then don’t go see this movie. But man, it was a fun and entertaining movie to watch. So grab some popcorn and soda, sit back, and enjoy the ride.
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