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Title: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: LarBrd33 on May 13, 2015, 03:50:35 AM
I gotta admit that I haven't seen the original low budget Mad Max movies in a long looong time.    The trailer for this new one caught my eye... it looks like some kind of post apocalyptic cirque du soleiu.   Hard not to get a little jazzed when seeing it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_4nzm9ICuo

So I was cautiously optimistic.  I read a little bit about it and was surprised to realize this "reboot" is being directed by the same dude who directed the first three (George Miller).   What a strange career that guy has had.  He does those low budget "Mad Max" movies... follows it up with "Witches of Eastwick" and "Lorenzo's Oil"... hmmm, ok...   Then does the two "Babe" (with the cute pig) kid movies followed by the two "Happy Feet (dancing penguin)" movies... Wait, what?.... then back to Max Max.   Strange career. 

So apparently this movie is some kind of hybrid sequel/reboot/spiritual re-imagination of the original two.  He had wanted to do it for years with Mel Gibson reprising his role and inevitably (for age/scandal reasons) decided to re-cast with Tom Hardy.  Kinda going the James Bond route with it. 

Fascinated to learn that the main baddie in this one:

(http://i.imgur.com/6QOMAve.jpg)

Is played by the same actor who played the the main baddie in the original:

(http://i.imgur.com/tfGg5Bd.jpg)

... Though as a different character.  So yeah... sort of a spiritual re-imagination of the first two movies.

The early reviews are in.  So far on Metacritic based on 21 reviews it has a 88/100:  http://www.metacritic.com/movie/mad-max-fury-road  ... I expect it has to drop a bit, because 88 is insanely high.  For context, generally only oscar contenders like Selma (89), Birdman (88), Whiplash (88) score that high.  American Sniper and "Theory of Everything" both got a 72.   Generally you don't see action films score anywhere near that.  "The Dark Knight" scored an 82.  Movies like The Avengers score in the 60s.   I would have expected this to be something like the movie "300" which scored a 51... so the rave reviews are a bit surprising. 

So far on Rotten Tomatoes it has a 98% based on 54 reviews.  http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mad_max_fury_road/   The only "rotten" review gave it 2 out of 5 stars and commented,  "Noisy, explosive and visually spectacular but depressingly hollow"... so it's good to know the worst-case scenario here is "visually spectacular".   Best-case scenario?... respected critics like Richard Roeper are calling it one of the best action movies ever. 

I'm pumped to see it. 
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road
Post by: LarBrd33 on May 14, 2015, 02:31:08 AM
It now has a 90/100 on Metacritic based on 29 reviews.

99% on RottenTomatoes based on 87 reviews.

Woah
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road
Post by: indeedproceed on May 14, 2015, 07:52:18 AM
It has to be a awesome
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road
Post by: SHAQATTACK on May 14, 2015, 08:06:22 AM
I was in home form college the weekend the original first Mad Max movie debuted .

There was zero interest in my town.     I think it was considered a drive in B movie that got put in theater .    But the ad was intriguing and we were not expecting much when we went to see it opening night.

There were only 7 people in the giant old time theater ......that included us two......I wondered if they were even going to run it.....LOL

We went in thinking this could suck royally

But ......latter we drank beer and talked all night about how actually good it was.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road
Post by: jordb2k5 on May 14, 2015, 08:34:42 AM
Wife and I are seeing this tonight!  Can't wait I think this will be the best summer movie.  Side note I'll be very disappointed if Pitch Perfect 2 beats it at the box office, which it probably will. 

I will post some thoughts spoiler free tonight if I get time.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road
Post by: Celtics4ever on May 14, 2015, 09:29:24 AM
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  Can't wait I think this will be the best summer movie.  Side note I'll be very disappointed if Pitch Perfect 2 beats it at the box office, which it probably will.
  I'd be worried less about Pitch Perfect, you have to be sarcastic, suggesting this as the original only made 65 million and the first was a modest success.   I know there was a website suggesting that it would give it a run but that was patently absurd.

I would be more worried about the Avengers.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road
Post by: jordb2k5 on May 14, 2015, 09:52:50 AM
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  Can't wait I think this will be the best summer movie.  Side note I'll be very disappointed if Pitch Perfect 2 beats it at the box office, which it probably will.
  I'd be worried less about Pitch Perfect, you have to be sarcastic, suggesting this as the original only made 65 million and the first was a modest success.   I know there was a website suggesting that it would give it a run but that was patently absurd.

I would be more worried about the Avengers.

I'm not being sarcastic, I think PP2 will beat out Mad Max at the box office for the weekend.  I really really hope I'm wrong on this I've never seen the first PP even.  Mad Max is rated R so that has to factor in as well.  Not saying in anyway shape or form that PP2 will be better than MMFR at all.  Pitch Perfect and Anna Kendrick have grown in popularity since the original. 

We shall see when the weekend ends, I hope Mad Max is on top it blows my mind that people would pay to see PP2 when MMFR is out there but what can you do. 
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road
Post by: LarBrd33 on May 14, 2015, 01:02:42 PM
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  Can't wait I think this will be the best summer movie.  Side note I'll be very disappointed if Pitch Perfect 2 beats it at the box office, which it probably will.
  I'd be worried less about Pitch Perfect, you have to be sarcastic, suggesting this as the original only made 65 million and the first was a modest success.   I know there was a website suggesting that it would give it a run but that was patently absurd.

I would be more worried about the Avengers.

I'm not being sarcastic, I think PP2 will beat out Mad Max at the box office for the weekend.  I really really hope I'm wrong on this I've never seen the first PP even.  Mad Max is rated R so that has to factor in as well.  Not saying in anyway shape or form that PP2 will be better than MMFR at all.  Pitch Perfect and Anna Kendrick have grown in popularity since the original. 

We shall see when the weekend ends, I hope Mad Max is on top it blows my mind that people would pay to see PP2 when MMFR is out there but what can you do.
It depends on word of mouth. I don't think mad max necessarily has a huge following waiting to see the film.   But the fact that it's receiving widespread critical acclaim will help. Based on the reviews, this is a transcendent action masterpiece.  I think a lot of people are expecting another tired reboot by some hacky director cashing in on a vaguely familiar franchise. Instead, it appears we are getting a game-changer.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: acieEarl on May 14, 2015, 01:16:46 PM
The background on the first Mad Max is pretty cool. Miller made the first one on a super low budget for something like half a million dollars. The biker scenes were done by a local motorcycle gang and there was no sci fi action shots. Miller was on the back of a motorcycle with a 100lb camera shooting the movie.

The second movie "Road Warrior", Miller got the big money to make the movie he really wanted. Loved Road Warrior.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on May 14, 2015, 01:53:15 PM
I'm new to the series, and I was looking forward to seeing this tomorrow.

Reading the thread titlle and other media websites about its reception makes me so excited to see it now. Looks like I'm off to a very entertaining Friday.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: heitingas on May 14, 2015, 02:45:26 PM
You guys do realize critics get paid for their reviews right ? Not saying it's a bad movie without seeing it, but just saying.

I watched the first 3 mad max movies btw.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on May 14, 2015, 02:58:42 PM
You guys do realize critics get paid for their reviews right ? Not saying it's a bad movie without seeing it, but just saying.

I watched the first 3 mad max movies btw.

Lol......

If that's the case, why don't every high budget movie do it then.... Lol
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: BigAlTheFuture on May 14, 2015, 03:01:12 PM
Anyways, big year for Tom Hardy. Mad Max receiving almost perfect reviews, he has that British gangster flick about the twins (where he plays both twins!!) and The Revenant with Leo Dicaprio coming out later in the year. Dude is on his way to superstardom.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road
Post by: jordb2k5 on May 14, 2015, 03:05:59 PM
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  Can't wait I think this will be the best summer movie.  Side note I'll be very disappointed if Pitch Perfect 2 beats it at the box office, which it probably will.
  I'd be worried less about Pitch Perfect, you have to be sarcastic, suggesting this as the original only made 65 million and the first was a modest success.   I know there was a website suggesting that it would give it a run but that was patently absurd.

I would be more worried about the Avengers.

I'm not being sarcastic, I think PP2 will beat out Mad Max at the box office for the weekend.  I really really hope I'm wrong on this I've never seen the first PP even.  Mad Max is rated R so that has to factor in as well.  Not saying in anyway shape or form that PP2 will be better than MMFR at all.  Pitch Perfect and Anna Kendrick have grown in popularity since the original. 

We shall see when the weekend ends, I hope Mad Max is on top it blows my mind that people would pay to see PP2 when MMFR is out there but what can you do.
It depends on word of mouth. I don't think mad max necessarily has a huge following waiting to see the film.   But the fact that it's receiving widespread critical acclaim will help. Based on the reviews, this is a transcendent action masterpiece.  I think a lot of people are expecting another tired reboot by some hacky director cashing in on a vaguely familiar franchise. Instead, it appears we are getting a game-changer.

I agree I am hopeful that this is a masterpiece of a film.  All my point was that I fear like you said it isn't a popular franchise currently.  Tons of bad movies make $ at the box office is what concerns me. 
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: D.o.s. on May 14, 2015, 03:08:41 PM
You guys do realize critics get paid for their reviews right ? Not saying it's a bad movie without seeing it, but just saying.

I watched the first 3 mad max movies btw.

You do your job for free, I assume?
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: jordb2k5 on May 14, 2015, 03:13:54 PM
You guys do realize critics get paid for their reviews right ? Not saying it's a bad movie without seeing it, but just saying.

I watched the first 3 mad max movies btw.

You do your job for free, I assume?

There are critics that I can't trust their reviews because I know they've been bought.  Harry Knowles is the worst for example he will not bad mouth a movie by any of his "friends" that are directors.  He gives them good reviews and he gets free stuff/gets to visit sets.

However that's not everyone and critics are wrong about films often.  Don't think they will be on this one however  I think it lives up to the hype
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: D.o.s. on May 14, 2015, 03:19:25 PM
I stopped paying attention to movie reviews when Pauline Kael and Roger Ebert died. I still read Peter Travers because of a rogue Rolling Stone subscription.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: LarBrd33 on May 14, 2015, 04:10:06 PM
You guys do realize critics get paid for their reviews right ? Not saying it's a bad movie without seeing it, but just saying.

I watched the first 3 mad max movies btw.

You do your job for free, I assume?

There are critics that I can't trust their reviews because I know they've been bought.  Harry Knowles is the worst for example he will not bad mouth a movie by any of his "friends" that are directors.  He gives them good reviews and he gets free stuff/gets to visit sets.

However that's not everyone and critics are wrong about films often.  Don't think they will be on this one however  I think it lives up to the hype
There's no chance that it's receiving critical acclaim, because 100+ critics were paid off.  If that was the case, literally every billion dollar movie would receive widespread critical acclaim.  And yet you see movies like "Man of Steel" get a 55 on Metacritic... Avengers scoring in the 60s... Fast and Furious movies scoring in the 60s.   

Mad Max is receiving almost unprecedented critical acclaim.   I have literally never seen a big budget action flick receive unanimous praise like this. 
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: Lucky17 on May 14, 2015, 04:18:47 PM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/13/mens-rights-activists-mad-max_n_7276144.html
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: D.o.s. on May 14, 2015, 04:31:20 PM
You guys do realize critics get paid for their reviews right ? Not saying it's a bad movie without seeing it, but just saying.

I watched the first 3 mad max movies btw.

You do your job for free, I assume?

There are critics that I can't trust their reviews because I know they've been bought.  Harry Knowles is the worst for example he will not bad mouth a movie by any of his "friends" that are directors.  He gives them good reviews and he gets free stuff/gets to visit sets.

However that's not everyone and critics are wrong about films often.  Don't think they will be on this one however  I think it lives up to the hype
There's no chance that it's receiving critical acclaim, because 100+ critics were paid off.  If that was the case, literally every billion dollar movie would receive widespread critical acclaim.  And yet you see movies like "Man of Steel" get a 55 on Metacritic... Avengers scoring in the 60s... Fast and Furious movies scoring in the 60s.   

Mad Max is receiving almost unprecedented critical acclaim.   I have literally never seen a big budget action flick receive unanimous praise like this.

http://pretentious-o-meter.co.uk
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: LarBrd33 on May 14, 2015, 04:38:41 PM
You guys do realize critics get paid for their reviews right ? Not saying it's a bad movie without seeing it, but just saying.

I watched the first 3 mad max movies btw.

You do your job for free, I assume?

There are critics that I can't trust their reviews because I know they've been bought.  Harry Knowles is the worst for example he will not bad mouth a movie by any of his "friends" that are directors.  He gives them good reviews and he gets free stuff/gets to visit sets.

However that's not everyone and critics are wrong about films often.  Don't think they will be on this one however  I think it lives up to the hype
There's no chance that it's receiving critical acclaim, because 100+ critics were paid off.  If that was the case, literally every billion dollar movie would receive widespread critical acclaim.  And yet you see movies like "Man of Steel" get a 55 on Metacritic... Avengers scoring in the 60s... Fast and Furious movies scoring in the 60s.   

Mad Max is receiving almost unprecedented critical acclaim.   I have literally never seen a big budget action flick receive unanimous praise like this.

http://pretentious-o-meter.co.uk

Yeah that's the thing, though...

A lot of action/comic book films received mixed-to-poor reviews by critics. I'll use Metacritic scores for reference. Whether it's the "Taken" franchise (26-50 on Metacritic), Avengers (60s), Fast and Furious franchise (60s) or literally every movie Zack Snyder has made ("300" - 51, "Man of Steel" - 55, "Watchmen" - 56"). Even an oft-mentioned film liked "Dredd" scored a 59.

A common excuse from fans is that critics simply do not like action films. As if all critics are merely pretentious elitist snobs who only enjoy boring slow-paced schmaltzy actor-driven dramas with beautiful prose and thoughtful introspective dialogue. The belief has been that a large percentage of high-brow critics will auto-bash anything resembling entertainment.

Now here comes "Mad Max: Fury Road".  It's receiving more consensus critical praise than almost every single Oscar nominee last year.

And yet everything I read about it suggest it's a balls-to-the-wall action flick with minimal dialogue. Does this put to rest the theory that "critics hate action films"?
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: D.o.s. on May 14, 2015, 04:43:04 PM
Critics loved Drive. Ebert (and others) gave Die Hard a great review (if you read it, instead of just looking at the star quotient). People that say that sort of stuff probably don't know what they're talking about and are trying to justify the fact that they like bad movies without having any idea "what makes it bad."

"I like it" does not make something good. That's a big hurdle for a lot of people.  Not to mention, using numbers to measure the worth of art is fundamentally stupid.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: LarBrd33 on May 14, 2015, 04:44:57 PM
I stopped paying attention to movie reviews when Pauline Kael and Roger Ebert died. I still read Peter Travers because of a rogue Rolling Stone subscription.
FYI, Travers gave it 3.5 out of 4 stars. 

He says, "Mad Max: Fury Road kicked my ass hard. It'll kick yours. So get prepped for a new action classic. You won't know what hit you."
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: D.o.s. on May 14, 2015, 04:47:42 PM
I have read nothing that suggests that Mad Max isn't an awesome movie.

The problem is that a lot of movies that enjoy mass success aren't. Being a "good movie" and being financially successful aren't mutually exclusive, but making a blockbuster requires a ton of money, and directors haven't had the power to make massive movies free of producers/investor meddling since 1980, give or take.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: LarBrd33 on May 14, 2015, 04:55:08 PM
Critics loved Drive. Ebert (and others) gave Die Hard a great review (if you read it, instead of just looking at the star quotient). People that say that sort of stuff probably don't know what they're talking about and are trying to justify the fact that they like bad movies without having any idea "what makes it bad."

"I like it" does not make something good. That's a big hurdle for a lot of people.

I completely agree. 

I look at critical consensus as a great quick-glance to determine whether a movie is worth my time.  I'm familiar enough with the scoring system that I know what to expect... and frankly, I generally agree with the scores.   

On Metacritic, 90+ means it's a critically beloved film... something approaching masterpiece and very likely an Oscar Contender.

80-90 - Outstanding film.  One of the year's best.
70-80 - Great film.  Most people will enjoy it.
60-70 - Good film.  Unless you hate the genre, it should be fine.
50-60 - Mediocre, but if you like the genre you should enjoy it
40-50 - Avoid these movies unless it's a genre you love
30-40 - Probably garbage, but if it's your favorite genre you might be ok with it.
20-30 - "The Love Guru" starring Mike Meyers



Still, I have the capacity to enjoy most movies on that scale.  The most recent "Hobbit" film scored a 58.  It wasn't a very good movie, but I was fine with it, because I like the world.

"Divergent" scored a 48.  Not a good film, but if you're a big fan of teenage "Hunger Games" style angsty action movies, you'll probably be ok with it.  My girlfriend works with teenage girls... this was right in their wheelhouse.  I liked "Maze Runner" slightly more.  Not surprisingly, it scored slightly higher (56).

Both "Dumb and Dumber To" and "Hot Tub Time Machine 2" scored below 40.  Garbage movies, but I love comedy so I enjoyed them for what they were. 

A lot of fans get super defensive when critics dislike their favorite movie.  I happened to really like "Man of Steel" (55), because I love Superman... but I fully understand why it scored that low.  I agree with the score.   

On the flip side, I HATE the Horror genre.  I'd rather get punched in the face than sit through a Horror movie that scored under 60 on Metacritic.  I reluctantly went to the theater to see "Cabin in the Woods" with my girlfriend mainly because it scored a 72.  It was a really solid movie.  I enjoyed it.  The quality of the film outweighed my major dislike of the genre.


Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: celticsclay on May 14, 2015, 06:06:47 PM
Critics loved Drive. Ebert (and others) gave Die Hard a great review (if you read it, instead of just looking at the star quotient). People that say that sort of stuff probably don't know what they're talking about and are trying to justify the fact that they like bad movies without having any idea "what makes it bad."

"I like it" does not make something good. That's a big hurdle for a lot of people.

I completely agree. 

I look at critical consensus as a great quick-glance to determine whether a movie is worth my time.  I'm familiar enough with the scoring system that I know what to expect... and frankly, I generally agree with the scores.   

On Metacritic, 90+ means it's a critically beloved film... something approaching masterpiece and very likely an Oscar Contender.

80-90 - Outstanding film.  One of the year's best.
70-80 - Great film.  Most people will enjoy it.
60-70 - Good film.  Unless you hate the genre, it should be fine.
50-60 - Mediocre, but if you like the genre you should enjoy it
40-50 - Avoid these movies unless it's a genre you love
30-40 - Probably garbage, but if it's your favorite genre you might be ok with it.
20-30 - "The Love Guru" starring Mike Meyers



Still, I have the capacity to enjoy most movies on that scale.  The most recent "Hobbit" film scored a 58.  It wasn't a very good movie, but I was fine with it, because I like the world.

"Divergent" scored a 48.  Not a good film, but if you're a big fan of teenage "Hunger Games" style angsty action movies, you'll probably be ok with it.  My girlfriend works with teenage girls... this was right in their wheelhouse.  I liked "Maze Runner" slightly more.  Not surprisingly, it scored slightly higher (56).

Both "Dumb and Dumber To" and "Hot Tub Time Machine 2" scored below 40.  Garbage movies, but I love comedy so I enjoyed them for what they were. 

A lot of fans get super defensive when critics dislike their favorite movie.  I happened to really like "Man of Steel" (55), because I love Superman... but I fully understand why it scored that low.  I agree with the score.   

On the flip side, I HATE the Horror genre.  I'd rather get punched in the face than sit through a Horror movie that scored under 60 on Metacritic.  I reluctantly went to the theater to see "Cabin in the Woods" with my girlfriend mainly because it scored a 72.  It was a really solid movie.  I enjoyed it.  The quality of the film outweighed my major dislike of the genre.

Did Dumb and Dumber 2 make you at least laugh? I enjoyed the first one but haven't bothered to see the second almost entirely off reviews.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: LarBrd33 on May 14, 2015, 06:50:30 PM
Critics loved Drive. Ebert (and others) gave Die Hard a great review (if you read it, instead of just looking at the star quotient). People that say that sort of stuff probably don't know what they're talking about and are trying to justify the fact that they like bad movies without having any idea "what makes it bad."

"I like it" does not make something good. That's a big hurdle for a lot of people.

I completely agree. 

I look at critical consensus as a great quick-glance to determine whether a movie is worth my time.  I'm familiar enough with the scoring system that I know what to expect... and frankly, I generally agree with the scores.   

On Metacritic, 90+ means it's a critically beloved film... something approaching masterpiece and very likely an Oscar Contender.

80-90 - Outstanding film.  One of the year's best.
70-80 - Great film.  Most people will enjoy it.
60-70 - Good film.  Unless you hate the genre, it should be fine.
50-60 - Mediocre, but if you like the genre you should enjoy it
40-50 - Avoid these movies unless it's a genre you love
30-40 - Probably garbage, but if it's your favorite genre you might be ok with it.
20-30 - "The Love Guru" starring Mike Meyers



Still, I have the capacity to enjoy most movies on that scale.  The most recent "Hobbit" film scored a 58.  It wasn't a very good movie, but I was fine with it, because I like the world.

"Divergent" scored a 48.  Not a good film, but if you're a big fan of teenage "Hunger Games" style angsty action movies, you'll probably be ok with it.  My girlfriend works with teenage girls... this was right in their wheelhouse.  I liked "Maze Runner" slightly more.  Not surprisingly, it scored slightly higher (56).

Both "Dumb and Dumber To" and "Hot Tub Time Machine 2" scored below 40.  Garbage movies, but I love comedy so I enjoyed them for what they were. 

A lot of fans get super defensive when critics dislike their favorite movie.  I happened to really like "Man of Steel" (55), because I love Superman... but I fully understand why it scored that low.  I agree with the score.   

On the flip side, I HATE the Horror genre.  I'd rather get punched in the face than sit through a Horror movie that scored under 60 on Metacritic.  I reluctantly went to the theater to see "Cabin in the Woods" with my girlfriend mainly because it scored a 72.  It was a really solid movie.  I enjoyed it.  The quality of the film outweighed my major dislike of the genre.

Did Dumb and Dumber 2 make you at least laugh? I enjoyed the first one but haven't bothered to see the second almost entirely off reviews.
Yeah ... it was as stupid as you'd expect.  If you STILL like the first, you probably would like the second.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road
Post by: LarBrd33 on May 15, 2015, 03:11:11 PM
Wife and I are seeing this tonight!  Can't wait I think this will be the best summer movie.  Side note I'll be very disappointed if Pitch Perfect 2 beats it at the box office, which it probably will. 

I will post some thoughts spoiler free tonight if I get time.
Did you like it?  I'm seeing it tomorrow. 

FYI, it officially finished with an 89/100 on Metacritic.  I've never seen an action flick get that kind of critical acclaim. 

I hoped we'd look back on 2015 as the year a beloved movie from late 70s got a sequel/reboot worthy of it's predecessor.  I thought it would be Star Wars, though... not Mad Max.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: LarBrd33 on May 24, 2015, 04:25:40 PM
Btw, I finally got to see this movie... it's freaking incredible.  Go see it in the theater.  It's easily the best one out right now.  Absolutely worthy of the praise.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: GC003332 on May 24, 2015, 04:48:20 PM
Did they manage to squeeze in Mel Gibson for a cameo role.
An Alfred Hitchcock split second kind of thing to pay homage to him?
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: Csfan1984 on May 24, 2015, 04:49:57 PM
I saw this movie yesterday. I'd think if you are into sci-fi survival action then this movie is for you. Also vehicle and machine fans should love all the wild rides. Nice visual movie with very little story however. You can almost tell there is 10x more to the story than what is told. But in fairness how much story can truly be added without ruining the action. Great performances by the whole cast as well with what little acting they had. 3.75 out of 5 stars because it's not for everyone.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: LarBrd33 on May 24, 2015, 05:10:34 PM
Did they manage to squeeze in Mel Gibson for a cameo role.
An Alfred Hitchcock split second kind of thing to pay homage to him?
No I don't think that was every considered.  A Gibson cameo would have taken people out of the story.   

Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: indeedproceed on May 24, 2015, 05:19:24 PM
My wife has never seen a mad max movie, does not like Sci-Fi, and does not really like action movies.

And she loved this movie.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: Csfan1984 on May 24, 2015, 05:31:40 PM
My wife has never seen a mad max movie, does not like Sci-Fi, and does not really like action movies.

And she loved this movie.
She into horror/survival movies? Maybe reason she loved. The date I went with only likes action, comedy or romance and she said it was just Ok. I love all types of movies except horror. I find horror silly survival is good though.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: MBunge on May 24, 2015, 05:33:49 PM
Visually brilliant with strong female characters and spectacular action.

On the other hand, it is by far the most cartoonish and heavy-handed in its storytelling.  The first three were clearly set in a post-apocalyptic Earth.  This one might as well have been set on Arrakis or Vulcan.

Mike
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: Csfan1984 on May 24, 2015, 05:36:15 PM
Visually brilliant with strong female characters and spectacular action.

On the other hand, it is by far the most cartoonish and heavy-handed in its storytelling.  The first three were clearly set in a post-apocalyptic Earth.  This one might as well have been set on Arrakis or Vulcan.

Mike
Tp for Arrakis
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: PhoSita on May 24, 2015, 06:08:56 PM
My wife has never seen a mad max movie, does not like Sci-Fi, and does not really like action movies.

And she loved this movie.

This was an action movie that women can actually enjoy.

Heck, Furiosa was the true main character.

Yes, it was a bit heavy handed, but I can appreciate a blockbuster with some ideological heft to it.

Visually a stunning movie.  Quite a technical achievement.  Kept me entertained the whole way through.  Charlize Theron completely stole the show.

Tom Hardy doesn't have the charisma that Mel Gibson did in the role (weird attributing charisma to Mel, but there it is), but he didn't need to have charisma to work in the role.  He wasn't the star.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: ivanshankk3 on June 10, 2015, 01:40:06 PM
I have seen Unbroken but this are another movies that I am going to watch today.

http://www.ted2film.com/
http://thetourdefrance2015live.com/
http://gameofthronesseason5news.com/
http://insurgentmovie2015.com/
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: littleteapot on June 10, 2015, 03:23:03 PM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/13/mens-rights-activists-mad-max_n_7276144.html
This is absolutely hilarious.
Title: Re: Mad Max: Fury Road Receiving Widespread Critical Acclaim
Post by: Robb on June 10, 2015, 03:29:12 PM
This movie was awesome.