Mad Max: Fury Road

dawgfan · 05-15-2015, 12:56 AM

Go see this movie. In a theater. Preferably a big one with a good sound system. But regardless, go see it. It will assault your senses like nothing else you've seen.

Draft Dodger · 05-15-2015, 06:22 AM

yeah, I don't go see movies in the theater but I've already told the wife we're going to this one

Grover · 05-15-2015, 06:49 AM

George Miller recommends seeing the movie in 2D

B & B · 05-15-2015, 07:38 AM

Havent seen a movie this year in the theater.

Planning on driving to the nearest IMAX for this one which is over an hour.

Expectation level is very high.

ColtCrazy · 05-15-2015, 08:03 AM

Between work and my classes I've missed the big movies that I would normally go see the past few months (Hobbit, Avengers). I got out to see Imitation Game and that's it lately. But, wow, Mad Max has a 99 on rotten tomatoes right now. That's impressive alone.

MikeVic · 05-15-2015, 10:34 AM

Yeah saw the advance screening of this. Definitely a theatre movie. Enjoyed it a lot!

Chief Rum · 05-15-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Grover

George Miller recommends seeing the movie in 2D

That's a given for me. There are very few movies where 3D is worth it to me. I can't stand the gimmick part of 3D (spears in your face, etc.). I would only accept 3D if showing it really adds depth to the viewing experience. Gravity was a great example of a movie where it was worth it to see in 3D.

Such movies are few and far between and certainly outside of that, spending an extra $3-5 is a ridiculous additional expenditure for 3D.

I'll be seeing this one this weekend for sure (in 2D).

dawgfan · 05-15-2015, 12:31 PM

I didn't even know there was a 3D version of the movie. I can tell you that the 2D experience is awesome and plenty intense. In fact, the only movie I can think of that compares in terms of visceral, intense experience is Aliens, and that one falls short.

Grover · 05-15-2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

That's a given for me. There are very few movies where 3D is worth it to me. I can't stand the gimmick part of 3D (spears in your face, etc.). I would only accept 3D if showing it really adds depth to the viewing experience. Gravity was a great example of a movie where it was worth it to see in 3D.

Such movies are few and far between and certainly outside of that, spending an extra $3-5 is a ridiculous additional expenditure for 3D.

I'll be seeing this one this weekend for sure (in 2D).

To me, and I know everyone says Avatar, but The Adventures of Tin Tin was the best 3D experience I've had.

Chief Rum · 05-15-2015, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Grover

To me, and I know everyone says Avatar, but The Adventures of Tin Tin was the best 3D experience I've had.

I remember when that came out, but never saw it. I didn't even know they had that in 3D.

Yeah, I know Avatar has been mentioned. Interstellar has been, too.

It really needs to be very visual movies with deep landscapes to deserve a good 3D experience.

Butter · 05-15-2015, 02:08 PM

Coraline was great in 3D.

chinaski · 05-15-2015, 04:22 PM

Caught it last night in 2D. I think I just set the bar way too high, and sadly ended up being a little underwhelmed. The action is fantastic, but after a while it gets kinda repetitious. I sum it up as a mediocre masterpiece.

dawgfan · 05-15-2015, 07:30 PM

I know the movie won't appeal to everyone, but I can't think of any other movie I've seen where the experience of watching it felt so visceral, and in exiting the theater you felt like you survived watching it as much as anything else. It's just a full-out assault on the senses. I went on a company outing to it last night, and pretty much every one of us had a similar reaction.

It's a bizarre universe you're thrust into, and the story isn't anything revolutionary, nor does it likely hold up all that well to close scrutiny, but it just doesn't matter. The universe Miller creates is creative enough you're willing to buy into it, and he executes so well on what the story is that you just take accept how ridiculous and over-the-top it is.

TCY Junkie · 05-15-2015, 08:54 PM

My gf said it was absurd as I am, she didn't like it. If she doesn't like absurd is she just dating me to try to change me.

Schmidty · 05-15-2015, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TCY Junkie

My gf said it was absurd as I am, she didn't like it. If she doesn't like absurd is she just dating me to try to change me.

I just pooped my pants.

Grover · 05-15-2015, 10:48 PM

Girlfriend fell asleep. I was riveted. More please.

revrew · 05-17-2015, 03:17 PM

Saw it 3D. Didn't add anything. "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'houle" (sp.) was one of the few films I've seen where 3D really, really made a positive difference.

As for the movie itself, nope. 115 minutes of action and 5 minutes of story (oh, and about 35 seconds of a forced love story angle that was laughably bad). That's just not enough to sustain interest.

Now, the opening scene, the world it created, all very, very solid. Stark and beautiful and ugly all at the same time. Mesmerizing. But wasted. As soon as the picture was set and it turned to action ... yes it was visually stunning, but also viscerally ugly at times, gross and stupid way too often (like watching the original "Dune" all over again), but honestly, you gotta care about the characters to make the action compelling. And while Charlize Theron was a good heroine, Max himself was a waste, and the girls in the backseat were dreadful. Just watching insane, malformed zealots scream and try to kill characters you don't really care about over and over and over and over and over ... yeah, not gonna do it for me.

MIJB#19 · 05-17-2015, 03:53 PM

You don't go to this movie for the story. The costumes are nice, the scenery ridiculous, the visual effects carry the movie, the sound effects can be overwhelming. The plotline is non-existent. It won't be Charlize Theron's most memorable role. Heck, if you like, do it for glancing at the super models. I know we had some good laughs. And I'll sheepishly admit I actually tried to dodge stuff that flew "off" the screen in 3D. The action movie fans of our group loved it, the story line people shrugged at it. Me, I went in there to get 2 hours of entertainment, they flew by and I had to conclude I was entertained. I rated it a 7 out of 10.

RainMaker · 05-17-2015, 04:01 PM

Girlfriend didn't like it but I thought it was one of the best action movies we've had in years.

Kind of surprised that it's sitting at 98% on Rotten Tomatoes though. I mean it's great for an action movie but didn't think a movie like that would get universal praise.

Schmidty · 05-17-2015, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

I just pooped my pants.

WTF????

Chief Rum · 05-18-2015, 02:04 AM

I thought it was terrific.

To each their own, but I have no idea why anyone goes into this looking for a story. It's just an excuse to have massive action.

B & B · 05-21-2015, 09:13 PM

If you go in preparing to be entertained, then youre happy.

This is not Citizen Kane.

The movie is pure non-stop systematic madness with a brief 10 minute intermission.

What a fun fucking ride.

albionmoonlight · 05-21-2015, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by revrew

Saw it 3D. Didn't add anything. "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'houle" (sp.) was one of the few films I've seen where 3D really, really made a positive difference.

As for the movie itself, nope. 115 minutes of action and 5 minutes of story (oh, and about 35 seconds of a forced love story angle that was laughably bad). That's just not enough to sustain interest.

Now, the opening scene, the world it created, all very, very solid. Stark and beautiful and ugly all at the same time. Mesmerizing. But wasted. As soon as the picture was set and it turned to action ... yes it was visually stunning, but also viscerally ugly at times, gross and stupid way too often (like watching the original "Dune" all over again), but honestly, you gotta care about the characters to make the action compelling. And while Charlize Theron was a good heroine, Max himself was a waste, and the girls in the backseat were dreadful. Just watching insane, malformed zealots scream and try to kill characters you don't really care about over and over and over and over and over ... yeah, not gonna do it for me.

But, flamethrower guitar.

tarcone · 05-21-2015, 10:26 PM

I went last night with my wife. Her comment was "I knew how it would end."
Well, yeah, it was pretty obvious. But the ride to that point was fun. I was entertained. I think my expectation for total non-stop action was a little high. But I love me a good car chase movie. And this was a good one.

MIJB#19 · 05-22-2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

But, flamethrower guitar.

Excellent point.

Chief Rum · 05-22-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

But, flamethrower guitar.

I think when I first saw that, I kinda giggled like a school girl. So ridiculous and stupid, and yet so strangely awesome.

dawgfan · 05-22-2015, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

I think when I first saw that, I kinda giggled like a school girl. So ridiculous and stupid, and yet so strangely awesome.

Yeah, my first time seeing it I was thinking "Really?", and then I thought "Actually, yeah - this works and totally fits"

cartman · 05-22-2015, 03:26 PM

I figured though after all day riding and playing that he'd have to slow down, but no, he kept churning out the power chords

Grover · 05-22-2015, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

I figured though after all day riding and playing that he'd have to slow down, but no, he kept churning out the power chords

I like when he's sleeping in his little sling.

cartman · 05-22-2015, 03:45 PM

The scoop about flame-thrower guitar guy:

Mad Max Doof Warrior Backstory Revealed

BillJasper · 05-30-2015, 03:22 PM

Decent enough movie. Spectacular to look at but the story seemed a little thin.

AENeuman · 05-31-2015, 04:32 PM

Walking out of the theater I felt like I just watched a 2 hour version of the gimp scene in pulp fiction... And I love it.

BYU 14 · 05-31-2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BillJasper

Decent enough movie. Spectacular to look at but the story seemed a little thin.

Agreed, saw it last week and toned my expectations down for anything more than a two hour gore/crash/explosionfest and glad I did. Allowed me to enjoy it for what it was, wife, not enamored at all.

BillJasper · 05-31-2015, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BYU 14

Agreed, saw it last week and toned my expectations down for anything more than a two hour gore/crash/explosionfest and glad I did. Allowed me to enjoy it for what it was, wife, not enamored at all.

Funny, my wife loved it more than I did.

05-15-2015, 06:22 AM	#2
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05-15-2015, 08:03 AM	#5
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	Between work and my classes I've missed the big movies that I would normally go see the past few months (Hobbit, Avengers). I got out to see Imitation Game and that's it lately. But, wow, Mad Max has a 99 on rotten tomatoes right now. That's impressive alone. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

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05-15-2015, 10:34 AM	#6
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Yeah saw the advance screening of this. Definitely a theatre movie. Enjoyed it a lot!

05-15-2015, 12:31 PM	#8
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	I didn't even know there was a 3D version of the movie. I can tell you that the 2D experience is awesome and plenty intense. In fact, the only movie I can think of that compares in terms of visceral, intense experience is Aliens, and that one falls short.

05-15-2015, 04:22 PM	#12
chinaski College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon	Caught it last night in 2D. I think I just set the bar way too high, and sadly ended up being a little underwhelmed. The action is fantastic, but after a while it gets kinda repetitious. I sum it up as a mediocre masterpiece. __________________ CCFL - Buffalo Bills IHOF - Houston Mustangs GML - San Diego

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dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	I know the movie won't appeal to everyone, but I can't think of any other movie I've seen where the experience of watching it felt so visceral, and in exiting the theater you felt like you survived watching it as much as anything else. It's just a full-out assault on the senses. I went on a company outing to it last night, and pretty much every one of us had a similar reaction. It's a bizarre universe you're thrust into, and the story isn't anything revolutionary, nor does it likely hold up all that well to close scrutiny, but it just doesn't matter. The universe Miller creates is creative enough you're willing to buy into it, and he executes so well on what the story is that you just take accept how ridiculous and over-the-top it is.

05-15-2015, 08:54 PM	#14
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05-17-2015, 03:17 PM	#17
revrew Team Chaplain Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Just outside Des Moines, IA	Saw it 3D. Didn't add anything. "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'houle" (sp.) was one of the few films I've seen where 3D really, really made a positive difference. As for the movie itself, nope. 115 minutes of action and 5 minutes of story (oh, and about 35 seconds of a forced love story angle that was laughably bad). That's just not enough to sustain interest. Now, the opening scene, the world it created, all very, very solid. Stark and beautiful and ugly all at the same time. Mesmerizing. But wasted. As soon as the picture was set and it turned to action ... yes it was visually stunning, but also viscerally ugly at times, gross and stupid way too often (like watching the original "Dune" all over again), but honestly, you gotta care about the characters to make the action compelling. And while Charlize Theron was a good heroine, Max himself was a waste, and the girls in the backseat were dreadful. Just watching insane, malformed zealots scream and try to kill characters you don't really care about over and over and over and over and over ... yeah, not gonna do it for me. __________________ Winner of 6 FOFC Scribe Awards, including 3 Gold Scribes Founder of the ZFL, 2004 Golden Scribe Dynasty of the Year Now bringing The Des Moines Dragons back to life, and the joke's on YOU, NFL! I came to the Crossroad. I took it. And that has made all the difference.

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05-17-2015, 04:01 PM	#19
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Girlfriend didn't like it but I thought it was one of the best action movies we've had in years. Kind of surprised that it's sitting at 98% on Rotten Tomatoes though. I mean it's great for an action movie but didn't think a movie like that would get universal praise.

05-18-2015, 02:04 AM	#21
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I thought it was terrific. To each their own, but I have no idea why anyone goes into this looking for a story. It's just an excuse to have massive action. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

05-21-2015, 09:13 PM	#22
B & B College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A sports era long ago when everything didnt require a Nike logo	If you go in preparing to be entertained, then youre happy. This is not Citizen Kane. The movie is pure non-stop systematic madness with a brief 10 minute intermission. What a fun fucking ride. __________________ Nobody cares about Kyle Orton because he's black. -PT

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tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I went last night with my wife. Her comment was "I knew how it would end." Well, yeah, it was pretty obvious. But the ride to that point was fun. I was entertained. I think my expectation for total non-stop action was a little high. But I love me a good car chase movie. And this was a good one. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

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BillJasper Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Kentucky	Decent enough movie. Spectacular to look at but the story seemed a little thin. __________________ The Confederacy lost, it is time to dismantle it.

05-31-2015, 04:32 PM	#32
AENeuman College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SF	Walking out of the theater I felt like I just watched a 2 hour version of the gimp scene in pulp fiction... And I love it.

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