Vertigo

Vertigo
Vertigo

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Reworking a masterpiece as MAD MAX: FURY ROAD



Mad Max: Fury Road is a reboot of sorts by director George Miller of his original Mad Max trilogy, and he has lost none of his power. Given a canvas of desert expanse and a terrific cast including Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, Miller totally reimagines a post apocalyptic world ruled by a ruthless gangs in weaponized vehicles who horde scarce resources.  Essentially structured as one extended chase over the course of the entire film, Miller extends his masterpiece sequence from The Road Warrior and embellishes it with super, spectacular action scenes, outrageous stunt work, and special effects. But what this visual stunner never loses sight of is the redemptive human element and how a group of disparate and desperate characters can bond together for a greater good and reveal a bit of humanity in a cruel, barren world. An outstanding piece of filmmaking that transcends its genre.


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