The greatness of an action monologue

Rating: 8/10 (7 November 2016)

The sequel to George Miller's trilogy is finally done. The new Mad Max film is here to prove that Miller is still one of the best directors worldwide. The plot is not something innovative or pioneering, but the scenery is enough to impress even the most skeptical. In a vast desert full of sand, George Miller sets his post-apocalyptic scenery which is about a rebellion against a tyrant, Immortan Joe. Actually, Miller set a motor orchestra, a war of vehicles on the humongous desert. Each action scene is a work of masterpiece. The details of direction are flawless, giving the impression that we've never seen something similar. Maybe we are accustomed to special effects and blockbusters, but here the level is definitely up. The action is exponential, in a point that Miller should have given some action-breaks to relieve the audience. But this is the main characteristic of Mad Max: it doesn't let us take our eyes away, not because we'll lose plot's continuity because the action scenes are delightful. I think George Miller had conceived his film as an action monologue. Well, in order to do this, Miller has sacrificed all his characters. It's a fact that he doesn't give a complete portrait of his characters, only some specific elements. For example, we never learn who is Max (Tom Hardy), the complete story of Furiosa (Charlize Theron) and many other clues, such as how the world ended. I think that's the one and only film's drawback. It would be much better if we knew more things about the characters' s background. There are also many other elements to bear that Mad Max is magnificent, as the six Oscars winning. The sound, the makeup, the costumes and generally the way the film is produced, indicate the overall great work. As for the interpretations, we didn't expect less from Tom Hardy, who is possibly the hottest name in Hollywood at the moment and Charlize Theron proves one more time that she can play in such movies any given day. Mad Max: Fury Road is extraordinary. A few words need to describe this film. If someone is looking for something deep and profound, then this is not what he/she should see. Mad Max: Fury Road is full of action from first to last and due to this is considered a great film.