Mad Max: Fury Road (1 Viewer)

[joffer]

About to watch on HBO

 

[KarmaPolice]

Tried again. Don't get the love. Ok car chase movie, but still a car chase movie. This getting awards for best picture of the year stuff is just silly.

The Academy doesn't like to hand out Oscars to action movies but I think this one deserves a nomination.

Why, specifically? Maybe I just like movies that look different, but I wasn't blown away by the action like a newer Bond movie or even some scenes in fun movies like Capt America 2. Can't be the plot or writing. Just trying to understand what is nomination worthy besides people had a blast in the theaters.

It beats the new Bond movie in so many aspects.

So no specific reason?

 

[Psychopav]

Tried again. Don't get the love. Ok car chase movie, but still a car chase movie. This getting awards for best picture of the year stuff is just silly.

The Academy doesn't like to hand out Oscars to action movies but I think this one deserves a nomination.

Why, specifically? Maybe I just like movies that look different, but I wasn't blown away by the action like a newer Bond movie or even some scenes in fun movies like Capt America 2. Can't be the plot or writing. Just trying to understand what is nomination worthy besides people had a blast in the theaters.

It beats the new Bond movie in so many aspects.

So no specific reason?

I'll try.

Reasons that Fury Road is a phenomenon:

• It's gorgeous
• It's pacing is fantastic
• It's stunt work is jaw dropping to watch
• It draws on, deepens and expands a mythos with almost no dialogue
• It has depth, making it accessible on many levels
• It's visionary
• It has outstanding rewatchability
• It sounds phenomenal

 

[Insein]

I watched about 40 mins of this last night. It's OK.

Hey this is like a B+ from you. I'll take it.

 

[Binky The Doormat]

Tried again. Don't get the love. Ok car chase movie, but still a car chase movie. This getting awards for best picture of the year stuff is just silly.

The Academy doesn't like to hand out Oscars to action movies but I think this one deserves a nomination.

Why, specifically? Maybe I just like movies that look different, but I wasn't blown away by the action like a newer Bond movie or even some scenes in fun movies like Capt America 2. Can't be the plot or writing. Just trying to understand what is nomination worthy besides people had a blast in the theaters.

It beats the new Bond movie in so many aspects.

So no specific reason?

I'll try.

Reasons that Fury Road is a phenomenon:

• It's gorgeous
• It's pacing is fantastic
• It's stunt work is jaw dropping to watch
• It draws on, deepens and expands a mythos with almost no dialogue
• It has depth, making it accessible on many levels
• It's visionary
• It has outstanding rewatchability
• It sounds phenomenal

But is it a 90 minute car chase?

 

[AnonymousBob]

Best action movie since The Raid.

 

[Insein]

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Tried again. Don't get the love. Ok car chase movie, but still a car chase movie. This getting awards for best picture of the year stuff is just silly.

The Academy doesn't like to hand out Oscars to action movies but I think this one deserves a nomination.

Why, specifically? Maybe I just like movies that look different, but I wasn't blown away by the action like a newer Bond movie or even some scenes in fun movies like Capt America 2. Can't be the plot or writing. Just trying to understand what is nomination worthy besides people had a blast in the theaters.

It beats the new Bond movie in so many aspects.

So no specific reason?

I'll try.Reasons that Fury Road is a phenomenon:

• It's gorgeous
• It's pacing is fantastic
• It's stunt work is jaw dropping to watch
• It draws on, deepens and expands a mythos with almost no dialogue
• It has depth, making it accessible on many levels
• It's visionary
• It has outstanding rewatchability
• It sounds phenomenal

It also has a dude who's sole purpose is to play heavy metal with flames coming out of his guitar while riding through a desert at 90mph.

 

[Psychopav]

Tried again. Don't get the love. Ok car chase movie, but still a car chase movie. This getting awards for best picture of the year stuff is just silly.

The Academy doesn't like to hand out Oscars to action movies but I think this one deserves a nomination.

Why, specifically? Maybe I just like movies that look different, but I wasn't blown away by the action like a newer Bond movie or even some scenes in fun movies like Capt America 2. Can't be the plot or writing. Just trying to understand what is nomination worthy besides people had a blast in the theaters.

It beats the new Bond movie in so many aspects.

So no specific reason?

I'll try.

Reasons that Fury Road is a phenomenon:

• It's gorgeous
• It's pacing is fantastic
• It's stunt work is jaw dropping to watch
• It draws on, deepens and expands a mythos with almost no dialogue
• It has depth, making it accessible on many levels
• It's visionary
• It has outstanding rewatchability
• It sounds phenomenal

But is it a 90 minute car chase?

Yes, it is probably the best 90 minute car chase ever. It is accessible on that level, for sure.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Tried again. Don't get the love. Ok car chase movie, but still a car chase movie. This getting awards for best picture of the year stuff is just silly.

The Academy doesn't like to hand out Oscars to action movies but I think this one deserves a nomination.

Why, specifically? Maybe I just like movies that look different, but I wasn't blown away by the action like a newer Bond movie or even some scenes in fun movies like Capt America 2. Can't be the plot or writing. Just trying to understand what is nomination worthy besides people had a blast in the theaters.

It beats the new Bond movie in so many aspects.

So no specific reason?

I'll try.Reasons that Fury Road is a phenomenon:

• It's gorgeous
• It's pacing is fantastic
• It's stunt work is jaw dropping to watch
• It draws on, deepens and expands a mythos with almost no dialogue
• It has depth, making it accessible on many levels
• It's visionary
• It has outstanding rewatchability
• It sounds phenomenal

But is it a 90 minute car chase?

Maybe 70 min

 

[The General]

The fact that is it was a 90 minute car chase but was so good is an excellent argument for why it was great.

 

[joffer]

fun movie. incredible action.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

The fact that is it was a 90 minute car chase but was so good is an excellent argument for why it was great.

Serious question: What was great about it other than the action?

 

[KarmaPolice]

The fact that is it was a 90 minute car chase but was so good is an excellent argument for why it was great.

Serious question: What was great about it other than the action?

From above:

• It's gorgeous
• It's pacing is fantastic
• It's stunt work is jaw dropping to watch
• It draws on, deepens and expands a mythos with almost no dialogue
• It has depth, making it accessible on many levels
• It's visionary
• It has outstanding rewatchability
• It sounds phenomenal

 

[The Gator]

The fact that is it was a 90 minute car chase but was so good is an excellent argument for why it was great.

Serious question: What was great about it other than the action?

The dark haired broad

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

The fact that is it was a 90 minute car chase but was so good is an excellent argument for why it was great.

Serious question: What was great about it other than the action?

From above:

• It's gorgeous
• It's pacing is fantastic
• It's stunt work is jaw dropping to watch
• It draws on, deepens and expands a mythos with almost no dialogue
• It has depth, making it accessible on many levels
• It's visionary
• It has outstanding rewatchability
• It sounds phenomenal

I'll give you the stunt work.

Visionary? Depth?

 

[Rohn Jambo]

Tried again. Don't get the love. Ok car chase movie, but still a car chase movie. This getting awards for best picture of the year stuff is just silly.

The Academy doesn't like to hand out Oscars to action movies but I think this one deserves a nomination.

Why, specifically? Maybe I just like movies that look different, but I wasn't blown away by the action like a newer Bond movie or even some scenes in fun movies like Capt America 2. Can't be the plot or writing. Just trying to understand what is nomination worthy besides people had a blast in the theaters.

It beats the new Bond movie in so many aspects.

So no specific reason?

Where does one begin? I do not want to point out every flaw in Spectre but it is low energy compared to Fury Road.

 

[JB Breakfast Club]

The fact that is it was a 90 minute car chase but was so good is an excellent argument for why it was great.

Serious question: What was great about it other than the action?

The music

The setting

The vehicles

The cinematography

Knowing the majority of the scenes are practical

Furiosa

Imortan Joe

The MFing flamethrower guitar

 

[KarmaPolice]

The fact that is it was a 90 minute car chase but was so good is an excellent argument for why it was great.

Serious question: What was great about it other than the action?

From above:

• It's gorgeous
• It's pacing is fantastic
• It's stunt work is jaw dropping to watch
• It draws on, deepens and expands a mythos with almost no dialogue
• It has depth, making it accessible on many levels
• It's visionary
• It has outstanding rewatchability
• It sounds phenomenal

I'll give you the stunt work.

Visionary? Depth?

Wasn't my list.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Tried again. Don't get the love. Ok car chase movie, but still a car chase movie. This getting awards for best picture of the year stuff is just silly.

The Academy doesn't like to hand out Oscars to action movies but I think this one deserves a nomination.

Why, specifically? Maybe I just like movies that look different, but I wasn't blown away by the action like a newer Bond movie or even some scenes in fun movies like Capt America 2. Can't be the plot or writing. Just trying to understand what is nomination worthy besides people had a blast in the theaters.

It beats the new Bond movie in so many aspects.

So no specific reason?

Where does one begin? I do not want to point out every flaw in Spectre but it is low energy compared to Fury Road.

I haven't seen the new Bond, I was just listing examples of action movies I think look better action-wise than this.

I was asking your specific reasons this should be up for a best picture award.

 

[The General]

The fact that is it was a 90 minute car chase but was so good is an excellent argument for why it was great.

Serious question: What was great about it other than the action?

The action was the movie, definitely the main draw. A few things off the top of my head: The way it looked, art direction costumes, etc. The crazy characters that the movie had, the main bad guy, the war boys, the flaming guitar dude. The messed up worlds these dudes had created in the apocalypse. Thought the ending was great, how Max just drifted off into the crowd.

Everyone likes different movies. I'm not a huge action fan, this one was best one I can remember seeing in awhile.

 

[AnonymousBob]

C'mon. Even Tanner said it's okay. Have you seen his track record of panning everything? If he's saying it's okay we're clearly looking at a masterpiece.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

The fact that is it was a 90 minute car chase but was so good is an excellent argument for why it was great.

Serious question: What was great about it other than the action?

The music (didn't even notice it except for Eddie Van Flamin )

The setting (thunderdome has more interesting settings)

The vehicles (cool)

The cinematography (good but some of it was overdone and distracting)

Knowing the majority of the scenes are practical (that's neat but not sure why that's better than CGI)

Furiosa (meh)

Imortan Joe (cool but looked like a villain from TMNT)

The MFing flamethrower guitar (pretty funny but ultimately silly)

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

C'mon. Even Tanner said it's okay. Have you seen his track record of panning everything? If he's saying it's okay we're clearly looking at a masterpiece.

For an action movie it was very good. In the grand scheme of things it was fair.

 

[KarmaPolice]

The fact that is it was a 90 minute car chase but was so good is an excellent argument for why it was great.

Serious question: What was great about it other than the action?

The music

The setting

The vehicles

The cinematography

Knowing the majority of the scenes are practical

Furiosa

Imortan Joe

The MFing flamethrower guitar

Maybe I should have popped in a "making of" bonus feature or something. To me a lot of the crashes, storms, etc. still looked like CGi stuff that usually does zip for me. Honestly surprises that a lot of the stuff might be practical. I guess maybe it is just shot in a different way and has a different feel that didn't agree with me. Definitely more engrossed in stuff that Nolan might do or something from MI 4 than anything in here.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I guess when I think of something that should be up for a best picture it has to have everything: look, sound, acting, script, direction, dialogue, blah, blah. I get why people would think this should win some technical awards. But when everybody here are just saying that it is a great car chase movie, I am missing a lot from the bolded above, so IMO it shouldn't even be mentioned with other stuff. From what I have seen so far, it was a damn good year for movies, this just wasn't one of them. I got it more when people were grumbling for a Dark Knight nod. There was a little more in other areas from Ledger's performance to the fantastic opening shot. Plus he started pushing that IMAX envelope with that movie if I remember right.

 

[JB Breakfast Club]

Every time you see a vehicle flip or explode, it's a practical shot. The pole cats are real people on real vehicles. The monster truck is really out there in the middle of the desert jumping and flipping.

Dismissing this as just a car chase means you didn't connect with the characters. I suppose not everyone will agree, but I think Furiosa is one of the most engrossing leads in an action movie in years.

 

[Koya]

It took a bit to get going... after the initial visuals, it takes a while for the plot to develop enough to care about the characters, but it's not like there wasn't enough visual fun to keep you watching.

Loved the last hour or so. Hey, pretty basic storyline, lets be honest. But this was a really well produced movie that felt a lot in the spirit of the original.

 

[Psychopav]

If all you see is a car chase, then I don't blame you for not getting why some people acclaim this movie so highly

For myself, I didn't find the cinematography distracting at all; in fact, I view it as a vital piece of the art here, and done better than anything I've seen in years. If you're not touched by surrealism, you probably don't care about that aspect of this move. As for me, I haven't been moved by movie visuals this much since probably Big Fish.

I was also very moved by the devotion of the war boys to the mythos created by Immortan Joe. If you're not into religion and the dedication of its devotees, you probably don't care much about that aspect of the movie.

I honestly feel this movie is as close to a masterpiece as anything I've seen on the big screen. Easily in my top 10. I understand not everyone will feel the same, of course.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Every time you see a vehicle flip or explode, it's a practical shot. The pole cats are real people on real vehicles. The monster truck is really out there in the middle of the desert jumping and flipping.

Dismissing this as just a car chase means you didn't connect with the characters. I suppose not everyone will agree, but I think Furiosa is one of the most engrossing leads in an action movie in years.

They provided almost no backstory for her. Or Max for that matter (assuming you no nothing of the originals). In fact there is very little in the way of character development. Except for maybe Nex or Wex or whatever.

 

[culdeus]

If all you see is a car chase, then I don't blame you for not getting why some people acclaim this movie so highly

For myself, I didn't find the cinematography distracting at all; in fact, I view it as a vital piece of the art here, and done better than anything I've seen in years. If you're not touched by surrealism, you probably don't care about that aspect of this move. As for me, I haven't been moved by movie visuals this much since probably Big Fish.

I was also very moved by the devotion of the war boys to the mythos created by Immortan Joe. If you're not into religion and the dedication of its devotees, you probably don't care much about that aspect of the movie.

I honestly feel this movie is as close to a masterpiece as anything I've seen on the big screen. Easily in my top 10. I understand not everyone will feel the same, of course.

Sheesh. Maybe I'm spoiled to serial TV dramas.

 

[Psychopav]

If all you see is a car chase, then I don't blame you for not getting why some people acclaim this movie so highly

For myself, I didn't find the cinematography distracting at all; in fact, I view it as a vital piece of the art here, and done better than anything I've seen in years. If you're not touched by surrealism, you probably don't care about that aspect of this move. As for me, I haven't been moved by movie visuals this much since probably Big Fish.

I was also very moved by the devotion of the war boys to the mythos created by Immortan Joe. If you're not into religion and the dedication of its devotees, you probably don't care much about that aspect of the movie.

I honestly feel this movie is as close to a masterpiece as anything I've seen on the big screen. Easily in my top 10. I understand not everyone will feel the same, of course.

Sheesh. Maybe I'm spoiled to serial TV dramas.

I don't know what this means

It's no The Good Wife, if that's what you mean.

 

[ghostguy123]

Wait... This isn't shtick? You guys really did like this movie? It was friggin horrible! I kept waiting for it to be good. Then BAM! It was over and I was pissed that I hung in there that long. Made the top 10 list of movies I wish I hadn't watched.

Did you see it in the theater or at home??? Big difference in my opinion..Loved it in the theater 8 out of 10

Watching it at home was missing quite a bit from the experience.. Maybe a 5 out of 10..

At home. The plot was strange and Max appeared to be learning disabled or something. Not sure how watching him grunt and point would have been better on a larger screen.

You missed the point, badly

 

[ghostguy123]

Every time you see a vehicle flip or explode, it's a practical shot. The pole cats are real people on real vehicles. The monster truck is really out there in the middle of the desert jumping and flipping.

Dismissing this as just a car chase means you didn't connect with the characters. I suppose not everyone will agree, but I think Furiosa is one of the most engrossing leads in an action movie in years.

They provided almost no backstory for her. Or Max for that matter (assuming you no nothing of the originals). In fact there is very little in the way of character development. Except for maybe Nex or Wex or whatever.

So?

 

[Rohn Jambo]

Every time you see a vehicle flip or explode, it's a practical shot. The pole cats are real people on real vehicles. The monster truck is really out there in the middle of the desert jumping and flipping.

Dismissing this as just a car chase means you didn't connect with the characters. I suppose not everyone will agree, but I think Furiosa is one of the most engrossing leads in an action movie in years.

They provided almost no backstory for her. Or Max for that matter (assuming you no nothing of the originals). In fact there is very little in the way of character development. Except for maybe Nex or Wex or whatever.

I think there is very good character development, especially for Furiosa. You confused that with dialogue, or back story or plot.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

Wait... This isn't shtick? You guys really did like this movie? It was friggin horrible! I kept waiting for it to be good. Then BAM! It was over and I was pissed that I hung in there that long. Made the top 10 list of movies I wish I hadn't watched.

Did you see it in the theater or at home??? Big difference in my opinion..Loved it in the theater 8 out of 10

Watching it at home was missing quite a bit from the experience.. Maybe a 5 out of 10..

At home. The plot was strange and Max appeared to be learning disabled or something. Not sure how watching him grunt and point would have been better on a larger screen.

You missed the point, badly

I am surprised that those who have seen the older Mad Max movies did not see the growth in the character or creators in this latest version. Fury Road ends with a very different message on how one finds hope and redemption.

 

[ghostguy123]

I have never seen any of the old Mad Max movies (which is amazing considering how many I have seen). I do think Mad Max was on in the background way back when at someone's house, but that's about it.

Still thought this was excellent.

 

[Worm]

This movie is what I imagine doing cocaine is like.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Wait... This isn't shtick? You guys really did like this movie? It was friggin horrible! I kept waiting for it to be good. Then BAM! It was over and I was pissed that I hung in there that long. Made the top 10 list of movies I wish I hadn't watched.

I say this with no irony or sarcasm: Mad Max: Fury Road is a great movie.

Yes, it is the best movie of 2015.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Tried again. Don't get the love. Ok car chase movie, but still a car chase movie. This getting awards for best picture of the year stuff is just silly.

Check out the best picture Oscars from the last 25 years and it's far less silly.

 

[sbonomo]

Definitely better than star wars

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Every time you see a vehicle flip or explode, it's a practical shot. The pole cats are real people on real vehicles. The monster truck is really out there in the middle of the desert jumping and flipping.

Dismissing this as just a car chase means you didn't connect with the characters. I suppose not everyone will agree, but I think Furiosa is one of the most engrossing leads in an action movie in years.

The look of the film is very real. It is one of the biggest factors and something the rest of Hollywood could learn from. Also felt the same way about H8, no blue/green screens for efx.

Good post

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Definitely better than star wars

It was by far. Would much rather sit thru MMFR than another viewing of Star Wars-BO Awakes

Most 40 something males and up that don't attend comic con would rather watch Mad Max IMHO.

 

[sbonomo]

I just don't get it. I struggled to get through the entire movie. Visionary, ground breaking etc....I don't think so. Nominations for any award outside of blowing things up is a big stretch.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Anyone that scoffs at the notion that Fury Road is worthy of an Oscar should review the following list of Oscar Best Picture winners. Some of these are at best unmemorable, others are simply bad:

The Hurt Locker
Crash
Million Dollar Baby
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Chicago
Shakespeare in Love
Titanic
The English Patient
Forrest Gump
Dances with Wolves
Driving Miss Daisy
Rain Man
Out of Africa

 

[Apple Juice]

There's something to be said for knowing exactly what the goal of a movie is and then executing it flawlessly.

Cramming a bunch of backstory and dialogue into this movie wouldn't have improved it.

 

[culdeus]

Maybe this movie just draws a similar sort of cult thing that avatar did? There were lots of people that really got into the world that was created and forgave the movie for lack of a plot or dialogue. There was one fbg here that almost got to the hysterical obsession level with it. Was one of the stranger subplots I can remember here.

I cut this thing off at the 60% point. Can't see ever investing more time in my life to rewatch it or finish it out.

 

[Todem]

Anyone that scoffs at the notion that Fury Road is worthy of an Oscar should review the following list of Oscar Best Picture winners. Some of these are at best unmemorable, others are simply bad:

The Hurt Locker - Decent
Crash - Meh
Million Dollar Baby - Outstanding
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Outstanding
Chicago - Meh
Shakespeare in Love - Outstanding
Titanic - Outstanding (yeah throw tomatoes at me I loved it)
The English Patient - Outstanding
Forrest Gump - Outstanding
Dances with Wolves - Outstanding
Driving Miss Daisy - Meh
Rain Man - Outstanding
Out of Africa - Meh

I guess I have bad taste.

But Fury Road is my fav from 2015 that is for sure. I loved it. watched it again last night.....still as awesome as the first time.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Every time you see a vehicle flip or explode, it's a practical shot. The pole cats are real people on real vehicles. The monster truck is really out there in the middle of the desert jumping and flipping.

Dismissing this as just a car chase means you didn't connect with the characters. I suppose not everyone will agree, but I think Furiosa is one of the most engrossing leads in an action movie in years.

They provided almost no backstory for her. Or Max for that matter (assuming you no nothing of the originals). In fact there is very little in the way of character development. Except for maybe Nex or Wex or whatever.

I think there is very good character development, especially for Furiosa. You confused that with dialogue, or back story or plot.

Could you point it out to me?

 

[joffer]

it needed boobs

 

[msommer]

it needed boobs

It did need boobs. That's about the only serious flaw in it, though