Marvellous

Rating: 8/10 (20 May 2016)

What a beautiful piece of modern entertainment. Although George Miller decides to completely abandon any narrative structure, and apparently didn't even have a script but just a storyboard when he started the project, he has crafted an energetic, character driven story that simply interests you from the first to the last minute. Charlize is absolutely brilliant. But it's not the individuals, it's the powerfully orchestrated summary of all players and elements that makes Fury Road an instant classic. I especially loved the music. The original Max Max films somehow got lost in the style and stardom of the 80ties. Fury Road translates the franchise into a 21st century context, while at the same time preserving the essence of the original. And probably good choice not to re-cast Mel Gibson. Chapeau!