Mad Max: Fury Road

[Brian in Mesa]

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[Brian in Mesa]

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[Shaggy]

Holy crap on a stick is right! Wow that looks like an intense movie! Can't wait!!

 

[Bert]

This looks amazing! I cant wait.

But it got me thinking, I saw Thunderdome, but that's the only Mad Max movie I ever saw. I was born in 1980 but even so they were a little before my demographic. So I wanted to watch Mad Max 1 and 2. Well just so happens they are playing the original on HBO this week, maybe Stars or somthing, anyway I recorded it and started watching it and man is this bad. Just not really going anywhere they keep chasing bad guys in their weird cars and FABULOUS leather cop outfits lol... I only got to see about 30 mins of it, does it get better? Cuz this kinda just seems like a watered down version of Clockwork Orange to me. Should I keep watching?

 

[Stout]

This looks amazing! I cant wait.

But it got me thinking, I saw Thunderdome, but that's the only Mad Max movie I ever saw. I was born in 1980 but even so they were a little before my demographic. So I wanted to watch Mad Max 1 and 2. Well just so happens they are playing the original on HBO this week, maybe Stars or somthing, anyway I recorded it and started watching it and man is this bad. Just not really going anywhere they keep chasing bad guys in their weird cars and FABULOUS leather cop outfits lol... I only got to see about 30 mins of it, does it get better? Cuz this kinda just seems like a watered down version of Clockwork Orange to me. Should I keep watching?

 

[Cheesebeef]

This looks amazing! I cant wait.

But it got me thinking, I saw Thunderdome, but that's the only Mad Max movie I ever saw. I was born in 1980 but even so they were a little before my demographic. So I wanted to watch Mad Max 1 and 2. Well just so happens they are playing the original on HBO this week, maybe Stars or somthing, anyway I recorded it and started watching it and man is this bad. Just not really going anywhere they keep chasing bad guys in their weird cars and FABULOUS leather cop outfits lol... I only got to see about 30 mins of it, does it get better? Cuz this kinda just seems like a watered down version of Clockwork Orange to me. Should I keep watching?

Mad Max was just okay, IMO. The Road Warrior is as good a post-apocalyptic action movie nightmare as they come, IMO.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Trying really hard not to get too hyped up for this but reviews are out of this world so far...

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/mobile/m/mad_max_fury_road/

 

[Shaggy]

Nothing can over hype this movie for me. I know it will a awesome flick with or with out the high ratings. Look forward on see it it.

 

[Covert Rain]

Well...I think I can temper my expectations only because 99% of these post apocalyptic films suck. Even though I have always had a soft spot for them and really liked the Mad Max series....I am realistic about what to expect.

If this turns out to be better than that? Sweet!

 

[Cheesebeef]

I think Stout is going to miss out on the best movie of the summer based on principle.

 

[BigRedRage]

i think I am going to see this at the IMAX in 3d.

I dont think my wife will be willing to watch it due to the violence.

Whomever sees it soon, can you let me know about the sexual content? is it more graphic than the sexual content in the walking dead? hopefully there is none so I can take my 13 yr old daughter but it seems that sex scenes are required in tv/film these days. Even the walking dead has sex scenes, I dont see the value they add unless you are a 15 yr old boy.

 

[Stout]

I think Stout is going to miss out on the best movie of the summer based on principle.

No way I'll like it better than the Avengers. Sadly, I'll probably end up watching it, because I have a buddy who relies on me to get him to the theater for most movies. It's how I was hoodwinked into watching the abortion that was the last Fast and the Furious movie.

And my whole hating on this movie is because it could look and be awesome without having to recycle characters and themes. Why on earth couldn't it be an original post-apocalyptic movie? No reason...none at all.

 

[Cheesebeef]

No way I'll like it better than the Avengers. Sadly, I'll probably end up watching it, because I have a buddy who relies on me to get him to the theater for most movies. It's how I was hoodwinked into watching the abortion that was the last Fast and the Furious movie.

And my whole hating on this movie is because it could look and be awesome without having to recycle characters and themes. Why on earth couldn't it be an original post-apocalyptic movie? No reason...none at all.

as opposed to... the Avengers 2... which recycles characters and themes?

 

[Covert Rain]

as opposed to... the Avengers 2... which recycles characters and themes?

Well....comic books in general are similarly themed. He has a point that there is probably more room to explore themes in this type of movie. Instead, it's just ...post apocalyptic bad guys....Max get tangled....Max saves the day. Rinse repeat. That generic description can be used for every Mad Max movie to date (including this one).

Don't get me wrong...this movie still might be epic. I would love to see the franchise get new life. It looks like it might.

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[Cheesebeef]

Well....comic books in general are similarly themed. He has a point that there is probably more room to explore themes in this type of movie. Instead, it's just ...post apocalyptic bad guys....Max get tangled....Max saves the day. Rinse repeat. That generic description can be used for every Mad Max movie to date (including this one).

can't the same be said of every post-apocalyptic movie? It's a genre... just like comic book movies. I just don't get bashing this movie... for probably doing the exact same thing as comic book movies. If it ain't your genre or your favorite franchise, I get it. But when the criticism is it's the same characters and themes rehashed that you get from every comic book movie and you want "originality", I don't.

 

[Covert Rain]

can't the same be said of every post-apocalyptic movie? It's a genre... just like comic book movies. I just don't get bashing this movie... for probably doing the exact same thing as comic book movies. If it ain't your genre or your favorite franchise, I get it. But when the criticism is it's the same characters and themes rehashed that you get from every comic book movie and you want "originality", I don't.

For me personally I would rather see more Mad Max than some generic post-apocalyptic movie. Only because I think he is bad-ass. I was only saying that I could see the point specifically in regards to this genre but you are right it probably applies to most genres in some way.

 

[Stout]

can't the same be said of every post-apocalyptic movie? It's a genre... just like comic book movies. I just don't get bashing this movie... for probably doing the exact same thing as comic book movies. If it ain't your genre or your favorite franchise, I get it. But when the criticism is it's the same characters and themes rehashed that you get from every comic book movie and you want "originality", I don't.

Yeah, sure, they're EXACTLY comparable...one was done decades ago with different actors, and one is a direct sequel with the same actors several years later. Otherwise, they're exactly the same lol

Like, I wouldn't have been going "Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome? Get a life!"

 

[BigRedRage]

none of the vehicles in mad max are CGI

http://www.engadget.com/2015/05/14/mad-max-practical-effects/#continued

 

[Cardinals.Ken]

Yeah, sure, they're EXACTLY comparable...one was done decades ago with different actors, and one is a direct sequel with the same actors several years later. Otherwise, they're exactly the same lol

Like, I wouldn't have been going "Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome? Get a life!"

Cheese's analogy is absolutely correct, in my mind at least. As long as summer blockbusters have to compete with an ever crowded media market to earn the few bucks any of us have, studios will use the only tactic at their disposal to grab the public's attention; that being brand recognition.

If you like movies, and you still want to enjoy what's left of the theater experience, you will have to come to terms with the fact that this (sequels, reboots, remakes, and reimaginings) is the norm now...and has been for some time now.

In the case of the Mad Max franchise, I'd even be so bold to say that it deserved an update. Even if it's been 30 years between films, you might want to give this a change. From what I hear, Mad Max could very well be the best action movie of the decade. If you were to make a list of things that action movies have gotten wrong these past few years, I'm told that this movie gets it right.

I wouldn't have said this a couple of weeks ago, but Mad Max is going to destroy Age of Ultron at the box office. And while it's a long overdue, and perhaps even unwanted, sequel I for one am happy to be excited about a summer action movie that isn't based on a comicbook.

Just like the Fantastic Four reboot, I'm going to give it a chance to blow my doors off.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Yeah, sure, they're EXACTLY comparable...one was done decades ago with different actors, and one is a direct sequel with the same actors several years later. Otherwise, they're exactly the same lol

guess you have a major problem with the James Bond series then, huh? I mean... you must have been railing against Casino Royale, which completely rebooted the series... with different actors... same themes and all that.

must have loathed the idea of the Star Wars prequels too... that came out decades before, with different actors playing the same roles.

 

[Stout]

guess you have a major problem with the James Bond series then, huh? I mean... you must have been railing against Casino Royale, which completely rebooted the series... with different actors... same themes and all that.

must have loathed the idea of the Star Wars prequels too... that came out decades before, with different actors playing the same roles.

Nope. I'd even be for the Idris Elba James Bond casting idea. Of course I loath the Star Wars prequels...after the fact I think we can agree James Bond is quite a different franchise than most. Star Wars...blaaaaah lol

Look, of course there are times when it's a good idea to revisit a franchise, or to make sequels, etc. I've been on record as being eager for them--especially being eager for Guardians of the Galaxy 2, the Marvelverse movies, and others. Then you have things like the 3 Hobbit movies that you can tell are train wrecks before you see one second of the first one.

What it comes down to is whether or not you think a certain franchise should be rebooted/redone/sequelized. I clearly don't think we needed more Mad Max. Not at all. Make this a regular post-papocalyptic flick, and I'd be gung ho for it. As Cardinal.Ken noted, it's all about brand recognition. I understand the money grab/business side of it, although I think it's pathetic a studio has to latch onto that rather than make something original. Absolutely pathetic. Abandon the failing tent pole crapfests that have been losing money and invest in original movies. I used to go to the movies several times a week. That's fallen off to once every few weeks lately. It's not because of time or money, that's for sure.

It doesn't matter how much you try to tell me I'm wrong, Cheese, I will NOT agree that there needed to be another Mad Max movie. Why did it need the label and the character? Other than selling out for the cashola?

Do I pick and choose which of these franchises I support and which I don't? Of course, I'm a movie fan with differing tastes. That's my prerogative. Feel free to keep arguing with me...I love arguing

 

[BigRedRage]

Nope. I'd even be for the Idris Elba James Bond casting idea. Of course I loath the Star Wars prequels...after the fact I think we can agree James Bond is quite a different franchise than most. Star Wars...blaaaaah lol

Look, of course there are times when it's a good idea to revisit a franchise, or to make sequels, etc. I've been on record as being eager for them--especially being eager for Guardians of the Galaxy 2, the Marvelverse movies, and others. Then you have things like the 3 Hobbit movies that you can tell are train wrecks before you see one second of the first one.

What it comes down to is whether or not you think a certain franchise should be rebooted/redone/sequelized. I clearly don't think we needed more Mad Max. Not at all. Make this a regular post-papocalyptic flick, and I'd be gung ho for it. As Cardinal.Ken noted, it's all about brand recognition. I understand the money grab/business side of it, although I think it's pathetic a studio has to latch onto that rather than make something original. Absolutely pathetic. Abandon the failing tent pole crapfests that have been losing money and invest in original movies. I used to go to the movies several times a week. That's fallen off to once every few weeks lately. It's not because of time or money, that's for sure.

It doesn't matter how much you try to tell me I'm wrong, Cheese, I will NOT agree that there needed to be another Mad Max movie. Why did it need the label and the character? Other than selling out for the cashola?

Do I pick and choose which of these franchises I support and which I don't? Of course, I'm a movie fan with differing tastes. That's my prerogative. Feel free to keep arguing with me...I love arguing

I missed mad max the first time around, I think it is a great idea to reboot them because even if you love the old ones, to me they aren't very watchable. Nostalgia factor doesn't matter to those who didn't see it the first time around. Its like having someone who just watched guardians of the galaxy turn around and watch goonies. They will likely find goonies horrible but those who watched it 30 years ago love it.

The original max max series is very old and dated. Rebooting it makes great sense as I bet a bunch of 35 and under people will see it in droves and love it without having seen the originals.

As long as it is quality cinema, it should be a hit.

Personally, having every movie a super hero flick is far more annoying than rebooting a franchise from 30 years ago.

 

[Shaggy]

I missed mad max the first time around, I think it is a great idea to reboot them because even if you love the old ones, to me they aren't very watchable. Nostalgia factor doesn't matter to those who didn't see it the first time around. Its like having someone who just watched guardians of the galaxy turn around and watch goonies. They will likely find goonies horrible but those who watched it 30 years ago love it.

The original max max series is very old and dated. Rebooting it makes great sense as I bet a bunch of 35 and under people will see it in droves and love it without having seen the originals.

As long as it is quality cinema, it should be a hit.

Personally, having every movie a super hero flick is far more annoying than rebooting a franchise from 30 years ago.

I don't care if there are a ton of super hero movies, or if there are a ton of reboots of older movies. As long as they are good and entertaining, bring them on. With Mad Max, I watched the older ones and they were good, especially the thunder dome one and I am glad to see them reboot this with todays tech. I also can't wait to see a reboot/squeal to Ghostbusters. Bring them all on, as long as they are entertaining, I'm all for it!

 

[Cheesebeef]

Nope. I'd even be for the Idris Elba James Bond casting idea. Of course I loath the Star Wars prequels...after the fact I think we can agree James Bond is quite a different franchise than most. Star Wars...blaaaaah lol

Look, of course there are times when it's a good idea to revisit a franchise, or to make sequels, etc. I've been on record as being eager for them--especially being eager for Guardians of the Galaxy 2, the Marvelverse movies, and others. Then you have things like the 3 Hobbit movies that you can tell are train wrecks before you see one second of the first one.

What it comes down to is whether or not you think a certain franchise should be rebooted/redone/sequelized. I clearly don't think we needed more Mad Max. Not at all. Make this a regular post-papocalyptic flick, and I'd be gung ho for it. As Cardinal.Ken noted, it's all about brand recognition. I understand the money grab/business side of it, although I think it's pathetic a studio has to latch onto that rather than make something original. Absolutely pathetic. Abandon the failing tent pole crapfests that have been losing money and invest in original movies. I used to go to the movies several times a week. That's fallen off to once every few weeks lately. It's not because of time or money, that's for sure.

It doesn't matter how much you try to tell me I'm wrong, Cheese, I will NOT agree that there needed to be another Mad Max movie. Why did it need the label and the character? Other than selling out for the cashola?

Do I pick and choose which of these franchises I support and which I don't? Of course, I'm a movie fan with differing tastes. That's my prerogative. Feel free to keep arguing with me...I love arguing

so, if it's a franchise you LIKE, it's "needed" even though there's no originality or same actors, but if it's one you DISLIKE, it's not needed. Could have just said that instead of railing on and on about how important "originality" and "slapping a "known title" on movies are the reason you hate going to the movies (even though you continue to support the franchises you like that do so).

 

[Stout]

I missed mad max the first time around, I think it is a great idea to reboot them because even if you love the old ones, to me they aren't very watchable. Nostalgia factor doesn't matter to those who didn't see it the first time around. Its like having someone who just watched guardians of the galaxy turn around and watch goonies. They will likely find goonies horrible but those who watched it 30 years ago love it.

The original max max series is very old and dated. Rebooting it makes great sense as I bet a bunch of 35 and under people will see it in droves and love it without having seen the originals.

As long as it is quality cinema, it should be a hit.

Personally, having every movie a super hero flick is far more annoying than rebooting a franchise from 30 years ago.

I get your point here. This makes the most sense out of everything I've read in favor of it. I, as someone who has watched and loves the originals, certainly have a different opinion than someone who hasn't. Fair enough.

so, if it's a franchise you LIKE, it's "needed" even though there's no originality or same actors, but if it's one you DISLIKE, it's not needed. Could have just said that instead of railing on and on about how important "originality" and "slapping a "known title" on movies are the reason you hate going to the movies (even though you continue to support the franchises you like that do so).

Hey, I'm human--so sue me