Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) is a visually striking film, structured explicitly into five parts. The world-building mirrors Dune, yet with a more humanistic twist involving tribes and a desperate need for oil and gas.
The dynamic cinematography effectively scales from intimate close-ups to grand, massive landscapes, particularly the stunning sand dunes. The stunts are hyper-real and dangerous, showcasing impressive acting and camerawork. The night scenes are uniquely well-lit. While most costume designs are impressive, some appear visually cheap. The villains, although looking clumsy and arrogant, work well within the film's context.
The sound mixing is phenomenal and the soundtrack by Junkie XL felt distinctively influenced by Hans Zimmer. The music, with layered brass and violin orchestras, perfectly complements the sound design, creating a very loud and immersive "wow"-type experience.
Regarding editing choices, while the time-lapse editing helps clarify the timeline, the second time-lapse was unnecessary and seemed odd. Moreover, all over the movie the unnecessary speed-ups felt awkward and detracted from the natural flow. Some scenes were unnecessarily long, and the editor could have made more consistent cuts to improve pacing.
The second act, though chaotic, was visually engaging. Some CGI moments appeared cheap, but the overall world-building is unique and compelling. The writing improves in the second act compared to the first. Actor's voice depth is notable but for some not profound enough. The third act's action scenes are the most enjoyable and visually engaging. However, again, the frequent speed-ups detracted from my overall enjoyment. The fourth and fifth act is full of tension and suspense. The main villain has a vibe reminiscent of The Dark Knight's Joker, and the revenge theme, though messy, adds to the film's fun.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga offers a visually dynamic experience with impressive world-building and intense action scenes. Despite that there are gaps in the pacing and unnecessary scenes, but the fifth act is full of tension and suspense, its unique storytelling and compelling visuals make it a solid 8/10, and a very decent 9/10 for its thrilling moments and creative execution.
The dynamic cinematography effectively scales from intimate close-ups to grand, massive landscapes, particularly the stunning sand dunes. The stunts are hyper-real and dangerous, showcasing impressive acting and camerawork. The night scenes are uniquely well-lit. While most costume designs are impressive, some appear visually cheap. The villains, although looking clumsy and arrogant, work well within the film's context.
The sound mixing is phenomenal and the soundtrack by Junkie XL felt distinctively influenced by Hans Zimmer. The music, with layered brass and violin orchestras, perfectly complements the sound design, creating a very loud and immersive "wow"-type experience.
Regarding editing choices, while the time-lapse editing helps clarify the timeline, the second time-lapse was unnecessary and seemed odd. Moreover, all over the movie the unnecessary speed-ups felt awkward and detracted from the natural flow. Some scenes were unnecessarily long, and the editor could have made more consistent cuts to improve pacing.
The second act, though chaotic, was visually engaging. Some CGI moments appeared cheap, but the overall world-building is unique and compelling. The writing improves in the second act compared to the first. Actor's voice depth is notable but for some not profound enough. The third act's action scenes are the most enjoyable and visually engaging. However, again, the frequent speed-ups detracted from my overall enjoyment. The fourth and fifth act is full of tension and suspense. The main villain has a vibe reminiscent of The Dark Knight's Joker, and the revenge theme, though messy, adds to the film's fun.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga offers a visually dynamic experience with impressive world-building and intense action scenes. Despite that there are gaps in the pacing and unnecessary scenes, but the fifth act is full of tension and suspense, its unique storytelling and compelling visuals make it a solid 8/10, and a very decent 9/10 for its thrilling moments and creative execution.
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