"Mad Max: Fury Road" Trailer Review
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It stands to reason that many American moviegoers were introduced to the under-appreciated Australian New Wave cinema back in 1979. That's when George Miller's debut feature film "Mad Max" came out.
Miller's dystopian version of Australia is sobering. Echoing the real life energy shortages of the 1970s, "Mad Max" preyed upon the fears of audiences still struggling to get back on their feet economically speaking.
While big time cities existed, ruthless bikers like Crawford "Nightrider" Montazano controlled the Outback with despicable ultra violence.
Then unknown actor Mel Gibson got his big break playing the title character Max. As you all know, he later became Hollywood's biggest star thanks to the "Lethal Weapon" series and "Braveheart", among other hits. But Gibson started to unwind after spouting off crazy anti-semitic statements and homophobic remarks later in life.
So why does all this 1970s nostalgia matter today? Well, the first "Mad Max" film to hit theaters in 30 years in coming to theaters soon and no, Mel won't be starring in it, or even returning for a cameo as far as I know.
Called "Mad Max: Fury Road", the buzz surrounding this film is palpable. That should be of no surprise to anyone who saw December 2014's mayhem filled trailer. But a second trailer, now a week old, has been making the rounds on the internet. And as hard as it may be to believe, this international trailer is even more dizzying, rollicking and absorbing then the U.S. trailer it follows.
I've included the trailer below, but before watching it, keep this in mind: everything from the costuming to the makeup to the music is fabulous. No detail is insignificant to an older, wiser George Miller who gracefully returned to the series he created as director.
This is what happens the stakes are high. Max, now played by "The Dark Knight Rises'" Tom Hardy, has to endure gigantic explosions, and an intricate car chase between his captors and would be rescuers, while chained to a pool. He's not a damsel, but Max is definitely in distress.
Understandably, all these in-your-face visuals coupled with Dutch musician Junkie XL's soundtrack could be a mirage. Trailers have a way of making bad films look like Oscar-worthy fare. And a terrible script, wooden acting and a dying nostalgia among theatergoers for Hollywood reboots could prove deadly for "Fury Road's" prospects.
Let's hope that this view is wrong however and that "Mad Max: Fury Road" is more than a style driven movie.
After all, dystopia never looked this good.
Killer teaser trailer, am I right?
"Mad Max: Fury Road" is coming to theaters on May 15, 2015.
As always, thanks for reading!
It stands to reason that many American moviegoers were introduced to the under-appreciated Australian New Wave cinema back in 1979. That's when George Miller's debut feature film "Mad Max" came out.
Miller's dystopian version of Australia is sobering. Echoing the real life energy shortages of the 1970s, "Mad Max" preyed upon the fears of audiences still struggling to get back on their feet economically speaking.
While big time cities existed, ruthless bikers like Crawford "Nightrider" Montazano controlled the Outback with despicable ultra violence.
Then unknown actor Mel Gibson got his big break playing the title character Max. As you all know, he later became Hollywood's biggest star thanks to the "Lethal Weapon" series and "Braveheart", among other hits. But Gibson started to unwind after spouting off crazy anti-semitic statements and homophobic remarks later in life.
So why does all this 1970s nostalgia matter today? Well, the first "Mad Max" film to hit theaters in 30 years in coming to theaters soon and no, Mel won't be starring in it, or even returning for a cameo as far as I know.
Called "Mad Max: Fury Road", the buzz surrounding this film is palpable. That should be of no surprise to anyone who saw December 2014's mayhem filled trailer. But a second trailer, now a week old, has been making the rounds on the internet. And as hard as it may be to believe, this international trailer is even more dizzying, rollicking and absorbing then the U.S. trailer it follows.
I've included the trailer below, but before watching it, keep this in mind: everything from the costuming to the makeup to the music is fabulous. No detail is insignificant to an older, wiser George Miller who gracefully returned to the series he created as director.
This is what happens the stakes are high. Max, now played by "The Dark Knight Rises'" Tom Hardy, has to endure gigantic explosions, and an intricate car chase between his captors and would be rescuers, while chained to a pool. He's not a damsel, but Max is definitely in distress.
Understandably, all these in-your-face visuals coupled with Dutch musician Junkie XL's soundtrack could be a mirage. Trailers have a way of making bad films look like Oscar-worthy fare. And a terrible script, wooden acting and a dying nostalgia among theatergoers for Hollywood reboots could prove deadly for "Fury Road's" prospects.
Let's hope that this view is wrong however and that "Mad Max: Fury Road" is more than a style driven movie.
After all, dystopia never looked this good.
Killer teaser trailer, am I right?
"Mad Max: Fury Road" is coming to theaters on May 15, 2015.
As always, thanks for reading!
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