Remember when Mad Max Fury Road came out and everyone was talking about how everything was almost completely clean with practical effects? Almost everything looked so damn realistic, the action, the camera works, the landscape, everything. But Furiosa is different. Some of the world's reviewers mentioned that not everyone who liked Fury Road was going to like this movie and we agreed. This, in particular is why; Furiosa was a toned down approach when it comes to practical effects. It isn't nearly as good as Fury Road. It loses 'that' thing that made Fury Road what some people might call a classic. If you're expecting everything practical, you're going to be disappointed.
What Furiosa offers is something else. And you need to be able to accept it before you can even start liking the film. While Fury Road is more grounded and raw, Furiosa feels like a dream-like reality. It is more CGI-ed, the texture is more artsy, and at times, you'd probably realize that it feels like the editors have painted it to look a bit more cartoony. There's nothing wrong here but when you have Fury Road that's just miles better, it's hard to for people not to compare to its predecessor.
But here comes one aspect that Furiosa aces more than Fury Road. It has a story to tell. An origin worth investing in. Fury Road lacks this part, it serves only the basic and the rest is action. Furiosa is more story and character-driven than action. From the moment it starts, you know this has a real weight put towards it. A lot of effort were put in the script. And yes, the story is interesting. We needed her origin because Fury Road didn't tell us much about her. How? Why? Who? A lot weren't explained so this prequel was made for that.
However, it just doesn't feel neat. The story starts off really good, the direction is clear. But as the movie progresses, it begins to crumble bit by bit. The pacing is uneven, the story sometimes loses its focus and at times, there are a lot of things going on, it feels a bit too crowded. But nowhere do we say that this movie is bad. It isn't bad but it could have been polished more.
And we were expecting more for the finale. It isn't grand enough. It isn't as emotional as how we expected. And it's even inconclusive. We understand that Furiosa's origin is a lore but the ending is kept open and loose. So your interpretation of 'that' one thing is kept ambiguous, letting you decide based on the character study you've seen for the past 2 hours. If you're expecting for an explosive grand finale, just don't because it's not going to give you that. It's more personal. It's more centred on the characters' emotions and motivations rather than an action-packed climax.
And let's not forget Anya Taylor-Joy, she's just so good in this role. You can see the resemblance with Charlize Theron with how she brings her character to life. She's gritty. Furiosa is someone who follows that 'revenge is a dish best served cold' handbook and Anya nails it in her role. Chris Hemsworth also looks and acts very differently than his previous roles. He's selfish, menacing, mischievous in his own unique ways. Kudos to him and the makeup team.
Verdict: Critics were right. Not everyone who loves Mad Max: Fury Road is going to love Furiosa, and we know exactly why. Furiosa takes a toned-down approach, using fewer practical effects and relying more on CGI, creating dream-like, fantasy landscapes that look like a beautiful canvas. While it excels in storytelling and character development, the film suffers from uneven pacing and a bland finale, which is completely opposite to what Fury Road offered almost a decade ago. Nevertheless, Furiosa is still worth watching for die-hard action movie fans, or at least for Anya Taylor-Joy.
What Furiosa offers is something else. And you need to be able to accept it before you can even start liking the film. While Fury Road is more grounded and raw, Furiosa feels like a dream-like reality. It is more CGI-ed, the texture is more artsy, and at times, you'd probably realize that it feels like the editors have painted it to look a bit more cartoony. There's nothing wrong here but when you have Fury Road that's just miles better, it's hard to for people not to compare to its predecessor.
But here comes one aspect that Furiosa aces more than Fury Road. It has a story to tell. An origin worth investing in. Fury Road lacks this part, it serves only the basic and the rest is action. Furiosa is more story and character-driven than action. From the moment it starts, you know this has a real weight put towards it. A lot of effort were put in the script. And yes, the story is interesting. We needed her origin because Fury Road didn't tell us much about her. How? Why? Who? A lot weren't explained so this prequel was made for that.
However, it just doesn't feel neat. The story starts off really good, the direction is clear. But as the movie progresses, it begins to crumble bit by bit. The pacing is uneven, the story sometimes loses its focus and at times, there are a lot of things going on, it feels a bit too crowded. But nowhere do we say that this movie is bad. It isn't bad but it could have been polished more.
And we were expecting more for the finale. It isn't grand enough. It isn't as emotional as how we expected. And it's even inconclusive. We understand that Furiosa's origin is a lore but the ending is kept open and loose. So your interpretation of 'that' one thing is kept ambiguous, letting you decide based on the character study you've seen for the past 2 hours. If you're expecting for an explosive grand finale, just don't because it's not going to give you that. It's more personal. It's more centred on the characters' emotions and motivations rather than an action-packed climax.
And let's not forget Anya Taylor-Joy, she's just so good in this role. You can see the resemblance with Charlize Theron with how she brings her character to life. She's gritty. Furiosa is someone who follows that 'revenge is a dish best served cold' handbook and Anya nails it in her role. Chris Hemsworth also looks and acts very differently than his previous roles. He's selfish, menacing, mischievous in his own unique ways. Kudos to him and the makeup team.
Verdict: Critics were right. Not everyone who loves Mad Max: Fury Road is going to love Furiosa, and we know exactly why. Furiosa takes a toned-down approach, using fewer practical effects and relying more on CGI, creating dream-like, fantasy landscapes that look like a beautiful canvas. While it excels in storytelling and character development, the film suffers from uneven pacing and a bland finale, which is completely opposite to what Fury Road offered almost a decade ago. Nevertheless, Furiosa is still worth watching for die-hard action movie fans, or at least for Anya Taylor-Joy.
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