A Good Thrill Ride.

Rating: 8/10 (17 May 2015)

"Mad Max: Fury Road", is the 4th film in the Mad Max Series, from Director George Miller, and the first to be released in 30 years. It takes part in a post-apocalyptic future,, where humanity's survivors are battling for life-saving and potential life resources such as gasoline and water. The movie stars Tom Hardy, replacing Mel Gibson in the title role in the previous movies as "Mad Max" and Charlize Theron as "Imperator Furiosa". I have heard that this film takes part in between the 2nd Film –"Mad Max: The Road Warrior", and the 3rd Film – "Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome". Prior to this, I had only seen the first film - "Mad Max", which I admit, I did not like, partially because there was practically no explanation that it was an post-apocalyptic setting, which I believe was explained in the next movie. Long story short, the action sequences – all in the form of action taking part in or around automobile chases, is indeed first rate. In terms of the story - I had heard you had not needed to see the others, but it would give you depth. My gut tells me that seeing the 2nd film, would have increased my enjoyment significantly, particularly as the film is not too Dialogue heavy in the about the first half of the film so. With that mind, the action sequences make it a fun thrill ride, and the actors do well with what is given. When I get a chance to see the other movies, I will certainly revisit this one, and it may improve. For now - 3 ¼ Stars out of 4 Stars – 8 ¼ out of 10 Stars.