Pure action and not much else

Rating: 8/10 (18 August 2015)

I hate to say this but I feel this movie is a bit overrated. The best things Mad Max: Fury Road has to offer are the multitude of intense, epic action sequences and the visually stunning landscapes and images that the film captures. Besides these traits, Mad Max fails to offer much more.
While the film overall is still pretty enjoyable, its major flaw is that it fails to develop any real connection with the viewer. None of the characters are developed that well and none of their conflicts and goals are truly explored. The problem with this is that some of the scenes that are meant to be more emotional aren't very impacting.
As mentioned, there isn't much else that is great about Mad Max. The acting is fine but nothing impressive, the story isn't all that interesting, the script isn't anything special, and in general, the movie fails to catch the viewer's attention except for when the action sequences occur. In conclusion, Mad Max: Fury Road is still a fun ride but just not with very much to offer.