≈ The Most Insane Movie Of All Time ≈

Rating: 8/10 (15 May 2015)

In the best possible way.
Going into this movie, I feared that all the hype might be too high. An all out action movie receiving a staggering 99% on RT is very rare. However, I can assure you, the hype is met. In fact, this film exceeded most of my expectations.
First off, I have to talk about the cinematography. Simply put, its staggeringly beautiful. The camera moves around these wild car chases in such a fluid way, its almost poetic. The colors of the barren desert are eye popping and every grain of sand on the ground is captured in such detail.
Now, the action. It is just insane (yes, I had to use that word again). And the best part about the action is the rawness and grit of it. My hat goes off to George Miller, who at his age, has achieved sometime outstanding. The direction of the action is what makes it amazing. Beautiful, wide, long takes mixed with quick pace editing. It is something to be witnessed on the big screen.
The soundtrack is also perfectly fitting. Harsh, unforgiving, intense. When a moment of tension arrives, it is enhanced by a subtle yet prominent soundtrack, which gives it that extra edge. In the climax moments of the film, the soundtrack begins to rise in tone and give the car chases and absolutely epic feel. Another great aspect of the film.
One of the only tiny, mini, little gripes I had with this film, is the acting. Yes, Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy are excellent as the two leaders of the film. However, the supporting cast, especially 'The Wives' had some moments of awkward and forced dialog; it didn't seem natural. Even Nicholas Hoult had some slight moments that took me out of the movie, and seemed like an actor playing a part.
Nevertheless, I absolutely loved this film. This is the reason I love movies. It is the ultimate form of escapism. You go into the theater, sit down and just get lost and have a great time for 2 hours. It is the purest form of entertainment; exactly what this movie was supposed to do.
I believe this film is a milestone of action filming, and shall be remembered that way for a long time.