Best film of 2015

Rating: 8/10 (5 November 2015)

I'm going to start by saying that if you've read one 'Mad Max: Fury Road' review, then you've read them all, so feel free to skip this, but I will do my best to prevent the words 'adrenaline', 'rush' and 'action-packed' from appearing often.
That being said, what can you really say about 'Fury Road'? The story and characters are so simple and immediately understandable that there's nothing to say other than 'it was amazing'. The action sequences were beyond incredible, especially considering the lack of CGI used. The atmosphere is beyond indescribable, invoking emotions without even needing to say anything. The film can simply show you an image and you'll have an emotional reaction.
Actors: Tom Hardy does a masterful job as Max, with Charlize Theron being equally masterful as Furiousa. The other actors do their jobs fine, with Nicholas Hoult being a surprisingly tragic character, and Hugh Keays-Byrne being a perfectly grotesque villain. Story: as said, simple and understandable, a desert-wide chase of epic proportions. Visuals: Visually, I can't think of another film that looks quite like 'Fury Road'. It's a post-apoc world, sure, but it's so colourful and so bright, it almost looks happy. The sand is yellow, the sky is blue, the blood is red, it all stands out so perfectly from everything else. Sound: cleverly mixing an actual soundtrack with the in-world music of drums and electric guitars being played upon entering battle, 'Fury Road's soundtrack. Genre: As said, the action in this film is incredible. The majority of the stunts were practical, which makes certain scenes even more entertaining.