Consistently Thrilling

Rating: 9/10 (2 June 2015)

From the moment this relentlessly paced film begins, it never lets you go. The rapid editing and pacing makes the whole experience, from start to finish, invigorating. George Miller's trademark method of speeding up fight scenes has never looked so good amid the gloriously bombastic set-pieces. The tumultuous and cartoonish personalities the characters embody are very pleasurable, rectifying any over-seriousness that the film may inhabit. And the action scenes are...well...revolutionary.
Most of the action in this film mixes itself up and tries to take fresh turns. I was very surprised at how varied the deaths were. Crazies perish by explosions, crushing, falls, gunshots, and stabs in magnificent scenes that comprise most of the film.
People complaining about the plot is very silly. This is a film to *experience*. Much like Gravity or Birdman, it feels like it's got the fluidity and excitement in its one scenario, while adding emotion to their unwantedly twist-filled stories.
Charlize Theron's character adds emotion to the mix, and Tom Hardy's portrayal of Max adds a gritty and mysterious depth that Mel Gibson couldn't bring to the table.
Overall, this is an intense, visceral and highly entertaining film that may be the year's best so far.