Best post-apocalyptic movie in ages.

Rating: 10/10 (19 August 2019)

Amazing use of bright desert colors and not so blue night. Feels quite different than the usual dull theme for such movies. I love the use of live vehicles and scenes over excessive CGI. (Depends on movie type tho.) Building those vehicles, setting up real explosions, using real polecats and rock riders, all make the movie a better experience. 3-Act Structure plot well defined, as well as "show, don't tell" well executed. The tension escalated steadily, reaching the movie climax and giving a satisfying end. The return chase was action-packed.
Another kudo to Miller for cutting frames during any actions. Well thought of. Gives off interesting vibes. There's unfortunate logic in that humans would likely use other humans as meat and milk. Resources like food, water, and oil would be guarded and tyrants would rise.
You can see how poorly Joe views his people, war boys, produce, and breeders. Joe wasting so much fuel in his race is an amazing display of power. He's so "rich" he has enough to throw away. At least, that's the image he gives to his followers since he gets called out by the People Eater. Best line from Joe is the "don't get addicted to water." You'd expect someone to say the same, but for coffee. Also, the war boys, indoctrinated from childhood and proudly dying for a leader that doesn't care for them. Ouch.
Furiosa, badass strong female character represented in much more than just "kick ass." She earned her high rank position, although I'm sure it cost her arm. She wants redemption, surely for the horrible things she had to do. The war boys don't even question what she meant by detour. Taking Joe's 'wives' was such a bold move. Upon discovering the Green Place is gone, you can feel the pain with her.
Obvious that several women have been sexually abused, yet no need to show the actual act. Kudos for showing their trauma, feelings, and various reactions. The 5 'wives' were so diverse in personalities. Another plus for Joe treating 'his wives' well. They're healthy, educated, and have their own space, living the "high life" despite being rape victims. This way they will give birth to a healthy heir. It'd be no good if he treated them like trash and underfed them.
Max, literally haunted by his past, enough to hear voices and see things. Funny how Max is just there, along for the ride. Furiosa drives the plot and he follows. Thanks to Nux for bringing his 'blood bag' along. Plus, once Nux is separated from Joe long enough, he becomes saner. Even Max becomes more trusting. While Fury Road can stand on its own, it's useful to watch the previous three Mad Max movies to get a feel of who Max is and the world.
Use of the War Rig is top notch. That's one way to drive shiny and chrome. Best vehicle. It could even be its own character at this point. The storm was such a great render with an amazing quality and terror. Using lost knowledge and repurposing everyday objects are so realistic. Miller in his commentary is right that people would cherish the things they have left. Every scraps would be reused. The unforgiving hot desert wasteland, dunes, and dread are both astounding to look at and terrifying.
Another good note is the use of disabled people. Not just Furiosa's one arm or Max's insanity. The doof warrior is blind and I presume the drummers behind are too. Miller has done a great job in showing that physical and mental impairment don't prevent people from surviving the apocalypse. The use of medical conditions like fever, cancer, tumors, and stitched wounds make the environment feel harsh. Only a few, like the wives are in top shape because reasons cited earlier.
The acting. Entirely believable. The war boys are complete lunatics, suicide bombing, wanting a glorious death. Furiosa has one arm while the actress has both and despite this, you can believe an arm is missing in movement and use of the mechanical arm. As mentioned, the 5 eives with different personalities and Nux changing over the movie.
Lastly, glad Joe is dead and Furiosa took his place, in a positive light.