Furiosa
George Miller
Mad Max
Furiosa 7
10:01That awkward moment when you haven't blogged in more than a minute.
But the gorgeous moment when it's because God answered your prayers and you're now employed amongst other things.
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Guys one question that makes me want to sprint as if I were back in my athletic glory days is this:
'What's your favourite film?'
Ohmydays I cannot with that question.
Especially when people find out that I study film, because if they deem my answer insufficient, then I've essentially shamed the film business.
The truth is, I have no one favourite film.
I love so many that it is impossible to choose just one.
But a while back, I found the answer to that terrible question. For 2015 at least.
Mad Max: Fury Road.
I mentioned this film in my 'Furious 7' post and I actually managed to see it (see, I'm always wanting to watch lots of cinema releases but not actually doing it).
My brother watched it first and then more or less forced me to follow suit.
First of all, people are beginning to notice that you can't go wrong with a bit of Tom Hardy and he's the epitome of that strong steely silent star that seldom graces our screens*.
Having said that, I believe Max is the 'star' of this film in name only.
Insert Imperator Furiosa - the literal definition of cool.
Magnificently played by Charlize Theron, Furiosa is a lieutenant of Immortan Joe, the film's (disgusting troll) villain but she's obviously good, noted when it is revealed that she has a plan to liberate Joe's imprisoned five wives: Capable, Cheedo, Toast, the Dag, and the pregnant Angharad. Joe wants his harem back so he rallies up he troops and set out to recapture the lot.
This plan is essentially the plot.
It's simplicity is necessary in order to give way to the stunning visuals from the guy who brought us Babe, Babe 2 and Happy Feet.
I mean, your fave could never.
If your eyes leave the screen it should only be to blink.
The visuals become even more stunning when you realise 90% of if is practical and not CGI. The film is essentially a two hour car chase accompanied by a minion of Joe doing some serious shredding on his electric guitar.
What I love most about MM:FR is its feminist tone.
There's obviously Furiosa who is a strong and not-to-be-messed-with leader who also is missing an arm.
Then there's Joe's wives who thank God I did not find annoying or weak but instead opinionated and individual.
Also, the film was edited by Miller's wife, Margaret Sixel.
Ha, I love us.
And I love this film.
*how smart do I sound, ha!
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