This set the bar high for the films of 2015 and action films in general!

Rating: 10/10 (19 May 2015)

Unless you identify yourself as a Men's Rights Activist and really hate strong female characters, "Mad Max: Fury Road" might be the best movie of the summer.
The story for this one has the spirit of the other Mad Max films, the characters are terrifically written and performed, Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron are particularly awesome in the film and Theron pretty much steals the show as Furiosa, it was cool to see the actor who played Toecutter (Hugh Keays-Byrne) in the first film return and play a new, equally insane character, the action is almost too much to handle and those with weak hearts might go into cardiac arrest from it all (but appreciate it because the action is so awesome) and the over-the-tops elements not only feel at home with the Mad Max franchise but help make it wickedly entertaining and, at times, amusing.
Aside from the spectacular action, one of my favorite aspects of the film was how strong the female characters are. None of them come off as weak or set dressings or as damsels in distress. This movie, thanks to the help of George Miller getting Eve Ensler to consult on the characters, isn't compiling with the outdated notion that action films have to be all about gruff, growling men who seem to never shave but actually trim their 5 o'clock shadow. It stinks that this has to be a highlight when, in reality, it should just be expected but it was so refreshing to see an action film with women who just come off as tough and you never have to question why they are that way.
Overall, I absolutely loved this film and have no complaints about it. The movie proved that sequels—even done years later—can work and it proved the old, completely outdated notion that Hollywood is still mysteriously pushing in 2015, that it is possible to have strong female characters in an action film. Heck, I actually thought the character of Furiosa was way tougher and cooler than Max and I now want to see a spin-off that's all about her. Hollywood, take note because this movie just took you to school on how to write strong female characters.