Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is director George Miller’s (The Road Warrior, Babe) latest in the post-apocalyptic world that serves as a prequel to his classic, Mad Max: Fury Road. More epic in scope with a focused character study on one protagonist, it is a highly engaging, entertaining adventure that ties together both films.
Civilization
has fallen and only scavengers and hidden enclaves remain in The Wasteland. A
child, Furiosa, is captured away from her home by marauders led by the cunning,
ruthless Dr. Dementus (Chris Hemsworth). Resourceful and determined, Furiosa must learn to survive, and she watches
and learns, waiting for a chance to return home. As a young adult, Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy)
blends in with the work crews and becomes expert and proficient with weapons
and machinery. When Dementus attacks The
Citadel, it results in an uneasy, protracted deal between warring factions who
control a limited number of fortresses. As
Furiosa waits for her opportunity to escape, help comes from an unlikely
source. Can she finally break free of her captors, and will she exact revenge on Dementus?
This film is epic in scope and very similar to Fury Road except this one provides more background and intimate perspective of Furiosa. Taylor-Joy and Alyla Browne (as a younger Furiosa) are affecting and seamless in their portrayals while Hemsworth is outstanding playing against type.
Miller
has an eye for visual imagery and creates a totally convincing, brutal world
where survival is paramount. A
significant portion of the film features a couple of elaborate chase sequences showcasing
his outstanding, heart-stopping action
that, even after several Mad Max
films, is still riveting and stunning in execution, often without any dialogue
for long stretches. Fans of this series especially Fury Road should be thoroughly entertained.
****1/2
of ***** stars
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