In a post-apocalyptic desert wasteland where humanity madly suffers from the scarcity of vital resources, two insanely brave people fight for a better future. On the one hand, Max (Tom Hardy) is a solitary man scarcely speaking but flooded with hallucinations. He tries to make peace with himself after his wife and daughter got brutally killed. On the other hand, Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) is a vigorous and fearless woman who heroically tries to join her childhood homeland to save her female companions from the cruelty and ruthlessness of the powerful and evil Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne).
Mad Max: Fury Road, directed by George Miller, is an explosive and audacious cinematic production. This action film is successfully driven by a hypnotic rhythm, an impressive and innovative cinematography, and charismatic protagonists. Indeed, stagnant and slow scenes are rather rare. The main action revolves around the captivating chase. Hence, there are always fast movements, which adroitly serves to increase the exciting tension emanating from the film. The editing is original and truly reflects the craziness of those who appear on the screen. Mad Max: Fury Road is also visually outstanding. Colours are smartly mixed and desert landscapes are admirably captured by the camera. The plot remains simple with a clear focus. By avoiding extra storylines, the film does not fall into the usual trap characterising other productions. Here, there is no empty scenes deprived from any interest. In addition, all the protagonists are fascinating and bring some unique value to the overall film.
The best character in Mad Max: Fury Road is, without any doubt, the rebel Furiosa interpreted by a royal and brilliant Charlize Theron. She is a true positive role model. She is a strong, brave, fearless and independent woman. Furiosa is the real badass heroine. What a delicious pleasure and satisfaction to finally see a woman being the extraordinary saviour in a cinematographic genre usually targeting male viewers. Mad Max: Fury Road is unambiguously feminist as it successfully challenges the hegemonic male domination regrettably found in action films. This cinematographic production will hopefully change the way women are depicted in this specific genre. Women can be convincing leaders.
In brief, Mad Max: Fury Road is a marvelous film which does not hesitate to place a badass female heroine at the very core of the action.
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