Furiosa review: A thrilling prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road

Furiosa: from the Mad Max saga comes to theaters with a mission. Bring audiences back to a post-apocalyptic universe George Miller with a new story full of action and adrenaline. The film is a prequel Madness Madness: Fury Road in which this time starring Anya Taylor-Joy (Queen’s Gambit, Last night in Soho, Menu). standing in front of her Chris Hemsworth (Thor in Marvel Universe) as the terrible warlord Dementus.

Story Furious travels back to a little girl’s earliest childhood when she is kidnapped from the Green Place, where she lives surrounded by abundance and enough resources to live a good life. From this fateful moment, she must learn to fend for herself, being just a child in the territory Dementus. This crazy villain is also at war with Immortan Joeantagonist Fury Road, who dominates the Citadel with an iron fist. At one point Emperor Furiosa Ultimately, it will be presented as a peace offering, passing from the hands of one sadistic scoundrel to another, while simultaneously creating a place for itself in this world of scarcity, violence and gasoline.

Pick up the baton

The new installment of the franchise had two major obstacles. On the one hand, honor. Mad Max: Fury Road, one of the best action films of the 20th century. XXI. On the other hand, this Anya Taylor-Joy maintain the refined level he showed Charlize Theron How Furious. A double problem that is very difficult to solve and which, however, George Miller managed to do this very gracefully.

Furious from Taylor-Joy restores the mysticism that made him so iconic in the version Theron. This is even more so this time, since there are almost no lines of dialogue, even less than Keanu Reeves V John Wick. Having no words, the character expresses himself with his looks. And this is where the young actress achieves success. The Argentinean is one of the most expressive performers in the industry and uses this to create Furious Deep and nuanced, albeit with one desire: revenge.

When the film hits the accelerator, she gives absolutely everything, leaving her skin and her soul. His dedication to his craft extends beyond the screen and draws the viewer into the story of his survival. Choosing the right cast for the character given the legacy he carried was very difficult, but the choice could not have been better. Thanks to this movie Furious She is even more legendary and is recognized as one of the greatest heroines in film history.

Moreover, the main character grows thanks to his colleague. His hermeticism contrasts with eccentricity Dementus from Chris Hemsworth. It was necessary to find, because… Immortan Joe V Fury Road, a man capable of exuding charisma and terror in equal measure. And the actor, who has been criticized in recent years for his role in Marvel, has landed the best role of his career. Miller manages to convey to the interpreter the delusional and alienated tone of the film, serving as a perfect copy Furious. It’s a brilliant performance that makes the villain one of the best in the saga.

Long shadow

Another important decision Miller V Furious do not repeat the structure exactly Mad Max: Fury Road. This premiere was a surprise: before and after in a big-budget action film. But to give it a sequel (or prequel), it was not enough to repeat its successes. I had to distance myself, find my idiosyncrasy. And the director knew it. So it adds a lot more drama to the story. It was the only way to appreciate the film for what it was, and not for the legacy placed on it by decree.

Thus, in Furious This is a classic story about a character who is dragged into hell to learn how to be reborn and become a better version of himself. The film explores human nature taken to the extreme. Also in loss, in pain and in hopelessness. Life Furious This is a tragedy from start to finish. This is why his thirst for revenge is so strong. On the other hand, there are interesting reflections on the balance of power, the desire for conquest and a dirty war in which there is never honor. Amen, of course, to the environmental background of the saga. All messages work like well-oiled gears.

Unlimited action

This drama is an amazing concept that can hook viewers with a new story. But, perhaps, this is the main drawback of the film. And the first part is too long. The idea is fantastic and wonderfully executed in a cinematic spirit. Miller making it a constant pleasure. But it wasn’t until an hour later that recording seemed to actually begin. Of course, when he does this, there is no pause.

The long action and chase scenes are again amazing. Nobody skates like Miller race cars, trucks, motorcycles and any vehicle the director has on hand. All this is seasoned with brutal explosions, gunfire and crazy post-apocalyptic characters that overload the screen, leaving a crazy spectacle of adrenaline, sand and gasoline. In this regard, the last hour of the film is a miracle.

Moreover, although the decline is evident in relation to Fury Road in the use of digital effects – especially a couple of chromaticities -, Furious It remains a miracle in the context of today’s cinema. The feeling of watching something so tangible and practical is light years away from the feeling of almost any other modern blockbuster. A barbaric film that deserves to be seen on the biggest screen.

In short, it can Furious don’t get there Mad Max: Fury Road, but it’s great fun. It’s more subdued and dramatic, but it’s still a stunning spectacle of action, sand and petrol with Anya Taylor-Joy who becomes a giant in revenge mode and Chris Hemsworth so far in his best role. George Miller It does not lose its relevance, no matter how many years pass. The prequel is at its best, able to find its own identity.