Let's be clear from the start, this fifth installment of Mad Max is, for me, the best. Of course, from the first second, we find everything that makes up the essence of Mad Max: gasoline, engines, desert, violence, madness, apocalypse... Each shot contributes decisively to this magnificent aesthetic and to this universe. I think one could create a cult on this material.
Of course, extremely intense motorized action represents the heart of the film, but, compared to Fury Road, which focused almost exclusively (and excellently) on pure action, additional major elements are implemented here, which add about thirty minutes to the length: 1. A lot of world-building, establishing places and characters that flesh out the universe and give it coherence. Solid foundations are laid for the possible future of the franchise.
2. The narration is diffracted in chapters with quite poetic titles, which reflects a broader narrative desire than in previous opuses.
3. The return of a very verbose character (Dr. Dementus), something that we had not seen since Toecutter in the first film whose dialogues/monologues had been written mainly by the ephemeral screenwriter James McCausland. It is a welcome and enriching return to speech in a series of films generally characterized by its dry non-stop action and its characters who are very rudimentary in terms of communication with others.
It was a superb experience in theatre, enhanced by Junkie XL's commanding musical score. Thank you all for this unique and precious moment.
Of course, extremely intense motorized action represents the heart of the film, but, compared to Fury Road, which focused almost exclusively (and excellently) on pure action, additional major elements are implemented here, which add about thirty minutes to the length: 1. A lot of world-building, establishing places and characters that flesh out the universe and give it coherence. Solid foundations are laid for the possible future of the franchise.
2. The narration is diffracted in chapters with quite poetic titles, which reflects a broader narrative desire than in previous opuses.
3. The return of a very verbose character (Dr. Dementus), something that we had not seen since Toecutter in the first film whose dialogues/monologues had been written mainly by the ephemeral screenwriter James McCausland. It is a welcome and enriching return to speech in a series of films generally characterized by its dry non-stop action and its characters who are very rudimentary in terms of communication with others.
It was a superb experience in theatre, enhanced by Junkie XL's commanding musical score. Thank you all for this unique and precious moment.
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