What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

**Exo** · 05-14-2015, 09:28 PM

Mad Max: Fury Road

For the first time since The Dark Night, I have dragged myself out to a theater to see a big name film on opening night. I just don't do it. I like to get to the theater on dead nights and a week or two after the film has come out. It's just quieter. For some reason I really wanted to see this film as soon as I could due to all the rave reviews I've been seeing so far. Rave reviews for an R rated reboot/sequel of a franchise that hasn't had a film in over 20 years? Yeah, I had to see it. I'm glad I did. It ended up being a f*cking blast.

I haven't seen a Mad Max film since high school. I think a bunch of us sat down and just put them on one after the other and got drunk. That being said, I'm not a huge fan of the universe. The movies were great. Don't get me wrong. I just wasn't part of the culture of Mad Max. I was always a Water World type of person.

That's a joke.

George Miller's return to non-dancing/talking animals is pretty special. I don't think I've seen a resurrection like this in a long ass time. The film was kick f*cking ass. I can't really call myself a huge action film person. I love story and character development and most of them are missing those two elements. A good handful of films have been able to not only include those two qualities, but also deliver some breathtaking set pieces to go along with it. I'm a fan of the last two Planet of the Apes films. The Batman trilogy was solid. The original Die Hard is one of my favorite films. Besides Batman, I like my action films without superheroes. It's no surprise that I ended up liking this film so much. As completely batsh*t insane this movie was, I didn't really get a sense that none of it could ever happen. The action was somewhat realistic, if we were to ever get as savage as these people that is.

To be honest, I didn't really understand what the hell was going on for the first ten minutes or so of the film. It was a little jarring to just be shoved into this world of huge lady breast feeding, white zombie looking fellas, and roving marauders with no fear of death. Thankfully this wasn't a huge deal. I quickly learned that I didn't need to know anything about this world that they were in. The planet is sh*t and most people are sh*t. Here's a truck with Charlize Theron in it. Go! I was on board.

Speaking of Charlize Theron, this is her movie. I know it is called Mad Max. I know that Tom Hardy was very good in the lead role, but I was way more drawn to Theron as Furiosa. She's the one that started this whole movie into overdrive. Hell, without her, Max would still be a hood ornament. The fact that was kicked just as much ass as Max while only having one arm was also a major draw in. I wouldn't mind seeing a movie that completely focused on her. Theron was that good.

The action was pretty phenomenal. There were some quiet scenes that pushed the story forward a little bit but for the most part the audience is treated to balls to the f*cking floor action. Like a nine year old's Legos box, the vehicles that came from left to right over the course of the movie ranged from terrifying to hilarious. You had spiked cruisers, sand bikes, teeter totter trucks, and my favorite of all, the sound trailer. I wonder how my man got the job on the guitar? Dude has it made. Actually, Miller was able to not only show us an insane character like the guitar marauder, but his inclusion actually helped make the score more intense. I was on the edge of my seat during these car chases.

If you want to have more films like this in theaters, then go see this movie. Huge budget rated R films don't happen a thousand times a year. Go and see this film to show that there is an audience for these kind of movies. Go see the film because it's looney-bin crazy too. That's also a reason to go.

4.5/5

Chula Vista · 05-14-2015, 10:23 PM

Nice. I'll follow your advice.

**Frownland** · 05-15-2015, 02:05 AM

The Zero Theorem

A newer Gilliam film where he really does a good job of creating his own little dystopian universe. I liked it a fair bit but I feel like it would benefit with less reliance on CG and a better soundtrack because those gave it a somewhat cartoony element that didn't quite mesh with the themes it covered. Christoph Waltz and Matt Damon put on great performances alongside the rest of the cast.

The Babadook

I ****ing loved this film. It's rare where I can watch a horror film and actually be frightened throughout when the movie doesn't use any jump scares. The cast was incredible along with the soundtrack and camera work in this blend of spectral and psychological horror. I had wanted to see this since Exo posted up his review in here and now it's on Netflix so you have no excuse to miss this. Honestly I think it's one of the best horror films I've ever seen. 10/5

Guybrush · 05-15-2015, 03:43 AM

Just saw Mad Max yesterday and I agree with Exo who wrote a rather good post. Go watch it!

I don't have much more to add other than I was very impressed that this movie actually got made. Most of it happens at high speed and I can only imagine how much more difficult this makes everything. It makes it much more difficult to organize and choreograph, to shoot, the stunts get more dangerous and resetting everything takes longer. Add to that the fact that most shots only last a few seconds .. very impressive!

Other than that, Exo is spot on. Theron is really good and the movie is just pedal to the floor crazy adrenaline action bonanza. You could take out an arbitrary 10 minutes of action and it would be the climax of any other movie, but here it's almost non-stop.

Also loved the Babadook and liked The Zero Theorem

The first I would recommend to all who like creepy, psychological horror and the latter to all who like Terry Gilliam and know what they're in for.

Oriphiel · 05-15-2015, 11:22 PM

For the first time in recent memory, I watched an action movie with a ton of CGI that didn't bore/bug the hell out of me. That movie was Mad Max: Fury Road. After the radiation kicks in and an extra arm pops out of my torso, I'll give it three thumbs up.

Justthefacts · 05-16-2015, 12:29 AM

The guitar dude/tribal drum truck was worth the price of admission alone.

Guybrush · 05-17-2015, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justthefacts

The guitar dude/tribal drum truck was worth the price of admission alone.

There's an interesting article on that here

That Insane 'Mad Max' Flame-Throwing Guitar Is No CGI Trick -- Here's How They Actually Made It - MTV

Oriphiel · 05-17-2015, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tore

There's an interesting article on that here

That Insane 'Mad Max' Flame-Throwing Guitar Is No CGI Trick -- Here's How They Actually Made It - MTV

Reminds me of the music video for Turbo Lover, when Glenn Tipton's guitar shoots out flames at the end of his solo.

The Batlord · 05-17-2015, 08:05 PM

Just saw Mad Max. Amazing. I want an exploding lance (in my pants).

DeadChannel · 05-18-2015, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Batlord

Just saw Mad Max. Amazing. I want an exploding lance (in my pants).

My review is wip.

05-14-2015, 09:28 PM	#15171 (permalink)
Exo All day jazz and biscuits Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,354	Mad Max: Fury Road For the first time since The Dark Night, I have dragged myself out to a theater to see a big name film on opening night. I just don't do it. I like to get to the theater on dead nights and a week or two after the film has come out. It's just quieter. For some reason I really wanted to see this film as soon as I could due to all the rave reviews I've been seeing so far. Rave reviews for an R rated reboot/sequel of a franchise that hasn't had a film in over 20 years? Yeah, I had to see it. I'm glad I did. It ended up being a fcking blast. I haven't seen a Mad Max film since high school. I think a bunch of us sat down and just put them on one after the other and got drunk. That being said, I'm not a huge fan of the universe. The movies were great. Don't get me wrong. I just wasn't part of the culture of Mad Max. I was always a Water World type of person. That's a joke. George Miller's return to non-dancing/talking animals is pretty special. I don't think I've seen a resurrection like this in a long ass time. The film was kick fcking ass. I can't really call myself a huge action film person. I love story and character development and most of them are missing those two elements. A good handful of films have been able to not only include those two qualities, but also deliver some breathtaking set pieces to go along with it. I'm a fan of the last two Planet of the Apes films. The Batman trilogy was solid. The original Die Hard is one of my favorite films. Besides Batman, I like my action films without superheroes. It's no surprise that I ended up liking this film so much. As completely batsht insane this movie was, I didn't really get a sense that none of it could ever happen. The action was somewhat realistic, if we were to ever get as savage as these people that is. To be honest, I didn't really understand what the hell was going on for the first ten minutes or so of the film. It was a little jarring to just be shoved into this world of huge lady breast feeding, white zombie looking fellas, and roving marauders with no fear of death. Thankfully this wasn't a huge deal. I quickly learned that I didn't need to know anything about this world that they were in. The planet is sht and most people are sht. Here's a truck with Charlize Theron in it. Go! I was on board. Speaking of Charlize Theron, this is her movie. I know it is called Mad Max. I know that Tom Hardy was very good in the lead role, but I was way more drawn to Theron as Furiosa. She's the one that started this whole movie into overdrive. Hell, without her, Max would still be a hood ornament. The fact that was kicked just as much ass as Max while only having one arm was also a major draw in. I wouldn't mind seeing a movie that completely focused on her. Theron was that good. The action was pretty phenomenal. There were some quiet scenes that pushed the story forward a little bit but for the most part the audience is treated to balls to the fcking floor action. Like a nine year old's Legos box, the vehicles that came from left to right over the course of the movie ranged from terrifying to hilarious. You had spiked cruisers, sand bikes, teeter totter trucks, and my favorite of all, the sound trailer. I wonder how my man got the job on the guitar? Dude has it made. Actually, Miller was able to not only show us an insane character like the guitar marauder, but his inclusion actually helped make the score more intense. I was on the edge of my seat during these car chases. If you want to have more films like this in theaters, then go see this movie. Huge budget rated R films don't happen a thousand times a year. Go and see this film to show that there is an audience for these kind of movies. Go see the film because it's looney-bin crazy too. That's also a reason to go. 4.5/5 __________________ LastFM SUPREME POO BAH MODERATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE Last edited by Exo; 05-17-2015 at 03:56 PM.

05-14-2015, 10:23 PM	#15172 (permalink)
Chula Vista Toasted Poster Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SoCal by way of Boston Posts: 11,332	Nice. I'll follow your advice. __________________ “The fact that we live at the bottom of a deep gravity well, on the surface of a gas covered planet going around a nuclear fireball 90 million miles away and think this to be normal is obviously some indication of how skewed our perspective tends to be.”

05-15-2015, 02:05 AM	#15173 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	The Zero Theorem A newer Gilliam film where he really does a good job of creating his own little dystopian universe. I liked it a fair bit but I feel like it would benefit with less reliance on CG and a better soundtrack because those gave it a somewhat cartoony element that didn't quite mesh with the themes it covered. Christoph Waltz and Matt Damon put on great performances alongside the rest of the cast. The Babadook I ***ing loved this film. It's rare where I can watch a horror film and actually be frightened throughout when the movie doesn't use any jump scares. The cast was incredible along with the soundtrack and camera work in this blend of spectral and psychological horror. I had wanted to see this since Exo posted up his review in here and now it's on Netflix so you have no excuse to miss this. Honestly I think it's one of the best horror films I've ever seen. 10/5 __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth.* d e a f b o x

05-15-2015, 03:43 AM	#15174 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	Just saw Mad Max yesterday and I agree with Exo who wrote a rather good post. Go watch it! I don't have much more to add other than I was very impressed that this movie actually got made. Most of it happens at high speed and I can only imagine how much more difficult this makes everything. It makes it much more difficult to organize and choreograph, to shoot, the stunts get more dangerous and resetting everything takes longer. Add to that the fact that most shots only last a few seconds .. very impressive! Other than that, Exo is spot on. Theron is really good and the movie is just pedal to the floor crazy adrenaline action bonanza. You could take out an arbitrary 10 minutes of action and it would be the climax of any other movie, but here it's almost non-stop. Also loved the Babadook and liked The Zero Theorem The first I would recommend to all who like creepy, psychological horror and the latter to all who like Terry Gilliam and know what they're in for. __________________ Something Completely Different

05-15-2015, 11:22 PM	#15175 (permalink)
Oriphiel Ask me how! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The States Posts: 5,354	For the first time in recent memory, I watched an action movie with a ton of CGI that didn't bore/bug the hell out of me. That movie was Mad Max: Fury Road. After the radiation kicks in and an extra arm pops out of my torso, I'll give it three thumbs up.