The film left me feeling giddy, with a big smile on my face. It's the best time I've had in a theater in a long time, and I couldn't help but laugh in appreciation of the ridiculousness that was unfolding before my eyes. George Miller has brought back what we loved about 80's action films while also brining new ideas to the table. It's arguably the greatest action film of the 21st century. Fortified in a massive, armored truck, loner Mad Max joins Imperator Furiosa and her band of rebels as they try to outrun a warlord and his henchmen in a. 'Mad Max: Fury Road' has set a new standard for action films. And it's glorious to behold thanks to the use of practical effects, incredible stunt work and stunning cinematography. One thing that sets the action in this film apart from a good majority of mediocre action films today is that every action the character's make have an affect on them. George Miller has put together some of the greatest, most memorable action set-pieces ever. Now, how about those action sequences? Incredible - exhilarating - jaw-dropping. But in a film loaded with action, it's nice to see a solid narrative. Is the story something we haven't seen before? Not at all. Yes, the film does fill 80% of its run-time with action sequences, but it never gets in the way of the humanity between these characters that Miller has brought to life. Leading up to the film's release, many speculated if this would be just another action film that lacks a solid narrative and motive, but I am happy to say that this is simply not the case. Along with him is Charlize Theron as Imperator Furiosa - a woman who seeks redemption by helping five young '"wives" escape from the film's antagonist. Tom Hardy takes the reigns this time around as Max - a man of few words who has been hardened by the world in which he lives. For those who have seen the original films and loved them, you'll fall in love all over again with this film. 'Mad Max: Fury Road' is ridiculous in all the right ways. George Miller returns to live-action filmmaking with one of the greatest action films ever put to screen.
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