Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) - Page 93 - Blu-ray Forum

imsounoriginal · 09-03-2015, 05:49 PM

The first time I saw this movie, in theaters when friends/critics were hyping it like crazy, I didn't really like it. Agreed with Ray Jackson's thoughts, and then some. Also hadn't (still haven't) seen any of the older Mad Max films. I rewatched Fury Road with a friend who got the early CinemaNow code a few weeks ago and liked it much more the second time around. Something just clicked this time. Now I've bought the Steelbook and ordered the 3D disc separately from eBay. So I've come a long with my feelings towards this movie. I still don't think it's really as deep as people claim, and it's still a little overhyped, but it is a very entertaining and completely insane action epic.

Jumpman · 09-03-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

This film had a lot more practical in camera effects than CGI so I can't fault this film much at all in that regard. I don't care for CGI films myself which was the main reason the Star Wars prequels will always boring junk.

Mad Max is a very well made film. still Shocked it was George Miller behind it.

This film has WAY MORE CG than how it's being discussed. The Blu made that completely obvious. It's great CG, almost seamless but this idea that almost everything is practical is ridiculous. There's a lot in this film.

lolwut · 09-03-2015, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jumpman

This film has WAY MORE CG than how it's being discussed. The Blu made that completely obvious. It's great CG, almost seamless but this idea that almost everything is practical is ridiculous. There's a lot in this film.

Still more practical stunts than most action films today.

Faint · 09-03-2015, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lolwut

Still more practical stunts than most action films today.

Spill that tea.

HD Goofnut · 09-03-2015, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

There were some great conversational moments in The Road Warrior and Thunderdome where characters actually took some time to delve into the philosophical and moral ramifications of the post-apocalyptic world.

And there were some funny, quirky moments involving the characters that do not exist in Fury Road.

...I miss Bruce Spence.

I'm not saying I didn't enjoy the movie.

But it was missing a lot of the thematic substance of the original trilogy imo.

+1 for Bruce Spence. I would have loved to see him and his older son in this one. Maybe for the sequel.

Aragorn the Elfstone · 09-03-2015, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by lolwut

Still more practical stunts than most action films today.

Yep. The film has a lot of supporting CGI, but the stunts are real. Also lots of composite shots, but that's not exactly CGI.

A lot of modern filmmakers should take note.

DaveyJoe · 09-03-2015, 06:41 PM

Yep, it was mostly there to enhance what was captured with the camera. I do think they went overboard with the Sarlacc Pit, though.

bkfountain · 09-03-2015, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Agree with you, except for the notion that there's any substantive character development, which imo there is not.

The essence of the film is this:

...get from point A to point Z and back to point A again.

...with a series of chases and explosions in between that become redundant and repetitive after a while.

That's it--that's all there is.

there's plenty of character development, like the entire movie since the plot is simple as you said. Nux, Furiosa, and Max all develop and have their lives laid out without exposition and characters telling us what they feel.

TitusTroy · 09-03-2015, 06:59 PM

Fury Road is getting a re-release on September 11th- in IMAX 3D...click below to see if it's playing in a theater near you...

https://www.imax.com/movies/m/mad-ma...3d-experience/

Aragorn the Elfstone · 09-03-2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bkfountain

there's plenty of character development

This. I'm so sick of people saying there's no character development. The action and story/character development happen often simultaneously in this film.

eiknarf · 09-03-2015, 07:11 PM

Will there be a sequel to this?

rltilley · 09-03-2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by prozacnation1978

I really cant see how some of you havent seen the mad max films at all ??

I'm 48 & just watched the first two Mad Max movies for the first time in the last 2 weeks. Will watch Thunderdome & then the new one to complete the series when I get back from vacation. Not sure how I missed out when they were current. I was around at the time.

DanTheMan · 09-03-2015, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TitusTroy

Fury Road is getting a re-release on September 11th- in IMAX 3D...click below to see if it's playing in a theater near you...

https://www.imax.com/movies/m/mad-ma...3d-experience/

OMG, my nearby AMC is getting this!

HD Goofnut · 09-03-2015, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by eiknarf

Will there be a sequel to this?

Miller announced it already: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4575512/

bkfountain · 09-03-2015, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by eiknarf

Will there be a sequel to this?

there's plans, and Hardy is signed on for more I believe.

format916 · 09-03-2015, 07:25 PM

i just cant understand people defending this movie to the T. so what if reviews say it has no character development? telling us it does till were blue in the face is not going to change anything. people are really making this movie to be much more important than it is.

StingingVelvet · 09-03-2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by format916

i just cant understand people defending this movie to the T. so what if reviews say it has no character development? telling us it does till were blue in the face is not going to change anything. people are really making this movie to be much more important than it is.

It's just a kick-ass action movie that looks (relatively) practical and has some great characters and moments. That's it, but that's a lot nowadays, when almost every blockbuster is an overdone CGI comic book style action movie.

If this came out 30 years ago, which it kind of did, it would still be awesome but not as unique.

Aragorn the Elfstone · 09-03-2015, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by format916

telling us it ~~does~~ doesn't till were blue in the face is not going to change anything.

HD Goofnut · 09-03-2015, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

It's just a kick-ass action movie that looks (relatively) practical and has some great characters and moments. That's it, but that's a lot nowadays, when almost every blockbuster is an overdone CGI comic book style action movie.

If this came out 30 years ago, which it kind of did, it would still be awesome but not as unique.

Exactly, it's a throwback to the way films used to be made.

bbwiscfan · 09-03-2015, 08:43 PM

I was told this was one of the greatest action movies in the last decade easily. I've now seen it and was not disappointed in the slightest. The video and audio are astounding and this clearly has plenty of rewatch value. Glad I bought this right away instead of waiting for redbox for 4 weeks. I'm happy with the film.

And Charlize Theron was incredible as well.

09-03-2015, 08:43 PM	#1860
bbwiscfan Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Minnesota, USA 4K collection:630 Blu-ray collection:1176	Blind bought this on Tuesday I was told this was one of the greatest action movies in the last decade easily. I've now seen it and was not disappointed in the slightest. The video and audio are astounding and this clearly has plenty of rewatch value. Glad I bought this right away instead of waiting for redbox for 4 weeks. I'm happy with the film. And Charlize Theron was incredible as well.

09-03-2015, 05:49 PM	#1841
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	The first time I saw this movie, in theaters when friends/critics were hyping it like crazy, I didn't really like it. Agreed with Ray Jackson's thoughts, and then some. Also hadn't (still haven't) seen any of the older Mad Max films. I rewatched Fury Road with a friend who got the early CinemaNow code a few weeks ago and liked it much more the second time around. Something just clicked this time. Now I've bought the Steelbook and ordered the 3D disc separately from eBay. So I've come a long with my feelings towards this movie. I still don't think it's really as deep as people claim, and it's still a little overhyped, but it is a very entertaining and completely insane action epic.

09-03-2015, 06:41 PM	#1847
DaveyJoe Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Maryland 4K collection:553 Blu-ray collection:3920 Trading Score:2	Yep, it was mostly there to enhance what was captured with the camera. I do think they went overboard with the Sarlacc Pit, though.

09-03-2015, 06:59 PM	#1849
TitusTroy Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:New York City 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:126 Trading Score:16	Fury Road is getting a re-release on September 11th- in IMAX 3D...click below to see if it's playing in a theater near you... https://www.imax.com/movies/m/mad-ma...3d-experience/

09-03-2015, 07:11 PM	#1851
eiknarf Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2011 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:393 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:2	Will there be a sequel to this?

09-03-2015, 07:25 PM	#1856
format916 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2011 Location:South Florida 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:497 DVD collection:429 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	i just cant understand people defending this movie to the T. so what if reviews say it has no character development? telling us it does till were blue in the face is not going to change anything. people are really making this movie to be much more important than it is.

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