“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (2024) directed by George Miller, starring Anya Taylor-Joy & Chris Hemsworth / Z-View
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
Director: George Miller
Screenplay: George Miller, Nico Lathouris, based on characters created by George Miller, Byron Kennedy, Nico Lathouris
Stars: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Alyla Browne, Lachy Hulme, John Howard, Angus Sampson, Elsa Pataky, Nathan Jones, Josh Helman, Goran D. Kleut and David Field.
Tagline: Fury Is Born.
The Plot…
In an apocalyptic future, we learn the backstory of the warrior woman, Furiosa. Kidnapped as a child by Dementus’ biker gang who murdered her mother, Furiosa was then traded to Citadel Warlord Immortan Joe. Furiosia was doomed. Using her wits and tenacity, Furiosa escapes and plans for the opportunity to get her vengeance.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
George Miller had everything (screenplay, concept art, etc.) in place in regard to Furiosa’s backstory prior to the filming of Mad Max: Fury Road. Fury Road actors were given access so they knew each character’s complete arc.
Chris Hemsworth (Dementus) and Elsa Pataky ( plays two roles: Vuvalini General and Mr Norton) are married in real life.
Where Furiosa takes place in regard to Mad Max and The Road Warrior is hard to pin down since George Miller doesn’t have a strict timeline laid out. Miller views each tale as a legend.
Mad Max: Fury Road was highly anticipated and still exceeded expectations. The belief that Furiosa would raise the bar even higher was prevalent among many fans. While Fury Road is an extended chase, Furiosa is a character study disguised as an action film.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) rates 3 of 5 stars.
