Disturbing and Hopeful

Rating: 6/10 (16 May 2015)

Original Review:
It's got the feel of the original series with a renewed energy. The world has changed, but the overriding theme remains: survive.
In this reboot, we follow the story of a drifter with nothing to lose and a woman looking for a way out. Both main characters are quite relatable and stand out in a fictional world much different and off-putting than any other. The disturbing imagery takes away your comfort and the action sequences drag on as the film wanes, but the beautiful desert landscapes and score by Junkie XL help glide the movie. The story was surprisingly heart-felt with a great performance from Nicholas Hoult and a surprising one from Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
As a newfound fan of The Road Warrior, this was disappointing. It is a decent road trip film, but I expect it to improve upon a mandatory rewatch.
Upon Rewatch:
Tom Hardy may have ruined the film. His occasional low growls and general lack of emotion certainly do not make him likable nor do they make him an interesting supporting character. The way Max was written for this movie makes me question whether this can even be considered a Mad Max film. That flashbacks that should add depth to his character do nothing but confuse.