A steady-dose adrenaline I.V.

Rating: 10/10 (15 May 2015)

When it comes to movies, I have many loves and few passions. Mad Max: Fury Road is one of those passions, and even though I anticipated the film I was still completely blown away.
It didn't take long for me to become completely immersed by the film's atmosphere; in fact, you have little choice. With a world that is so striking and foreign, your only shot at escaping captivation is to walk out of the film.
Both the cinematography and sound are staggering. They take things you are familiar and turn them into something very alien, and viewers are much likened to explorers. At points, I was beside myself with how amazing the costumes and props were done. This film is as close as I've come to culture shock without buying a plane ticket.
The jump-cuts, while ample, are done well in a sense that they keep your brain for lingering too long on one shot and prevent you from predicting what exactly might happen next and when it will happen.
The story, while simple and nothing new, does not lack substance. Miller chooses to drive home narrative using a camera and visuals instead of long-winded speeches and explicit anecdotes. Rather, MM:FR has the viewer considering even the smallest details of the plot and how they might have come to fruition.
In short: there are few movies that left me as staggered and excited as this film did. If film is to be considered a pillar of entertainment and culture for society, this film is a foundation for those pillars. Its plot is nothing revolutionary, but it's simply some of the most fun I've had watching a movie.