Great Movie, Great Allegory, Great Performances.

Rating: 9/10 (6 July 2015)

What I really enjoyed about this movie was that, for the first half, I was pretty sure it was just going to be a completely prurient, vacuous action movie filled with special effects violence for special effects violence's sake; then it completely changed up in to a meaningful dramatic exposition of powerful themes and important allegorical advocacy of respect for human diversity, condemnation of unchecked abuse of power by authority, and the effects of nuclear power and global climate change.
I thought the film was powerful and entertaining at the same time. Charlize Theron working with Tom Hardy created a powerful chemistry on screen that only results from bringing two major talents like these together in the same dramatic exposition, which was indeed a treat. And I was equally surprised and pleased to see many new faces as well, which is a trend I hope continues casting Hollywood blockbusters.
Finally I have to admit, the film left me wondering whether or not Emu Oil is an effective remedy for post-apocalyptic road rash. :-)
Until Next Time,
Peace.