what a film! what a lovely film!

Rating: 8/10 (21 January 2017)

...well, maybe the word "lovely" isn't the BEST way to describe it, although the visuals are quite beautiful.
I'd say that the best words to describe "Fury Road" are awesome, intense, chaotic, and jaw- dropping. It is one of the greatest action-adventure movies I have ever seen. Not only is the action well shot and executed, but the entire visual style has an epic quality to it. Everything from the character designs to the color pallet work together to form a masterful cinematic roller coaster ride.
This brutal and monumental instant classic also contains likable characters, strong performances, and subtle storytelling. As George Lucas once (ironically) said "A special effect without a story is a pretty boring thing." "Mad Max: Fury Road" is full of mind blowing special effects, and also contains a pretty outstanding story. there are moments of genuine power and tenderness. At times Miller puts the action on pause, and the spotlight is now on the characters. So, despite this film containing seemingly non stop action, it still is strong enough script and character wise to keep the audience caring and engaged.
I would also like to note that I very much admired how Max's backstory is mostly kept a mystery here (perhaps it is explained in the original films, which I have yet to see-although I do plan to sometime soon). Instead, it is made clear that something has happened to him- there has been some tragedy in his past life, and it effects his character. It shows some kind of human weakness, almost like the final scenes of "McCabe & Mrs. Miller". Warren Beatty's character always seems like the toughest guy in town, but by the end the pathetic nature of human beings is shown, and his weaker side is at last exposed.