When it comes to rating the amount of action in a movie, my rating scale ranges between 2001: Space Odyssey (to this day, I feel is one of the most unnecessarily slow and boring movies ever made) at the bottom to Mad Max: Fury Road as the standard to beat. If there is any movie that epitomises frantic action, it is this one and its incredible pace and high-action hi-jinks from start to finish are like a benchmark for what an action movie should strive for. Not to mention the most epic car chase in cinematic history by a long shot.
Which is why I’m really hoping that we get to see George Miller make another one because the world needs more movies like this. Unfortunately much like the long gap between Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome and 2015’s Fury Road, the next move in the franchise, rumoured to be titled Mad Max: The Wasteland, has been caught up in legal battles, largely relating to certain cost overruns from the last film and debates on who still owes who with regards to the profits.
It’s a sad bit of legal wrangling that has understandably left any work on a sequel from happening. However, according to Fandango managing editor Erik Davis that a sequel to the movie could be “beginning to rev its engines”. Something which should get many people excited if it’s rue.
It’s worth noting though that with no further detail or official confirmations from Miller or the studio itself, that this is just a rumour for now. Not to mention that considering how long it took Miller to get Fury Road through production, that even if rumblings were to be in progress, it might take a while for all the pieces to come together. Especially if he plans for the sequel to be even more outrageous than that last classic.
Still, considering the massive critical and commercial success of the last movie, it’s hard to not imagine that at least the studio would want more of that success and I think that further Mad Max movies are inevitable. I’m just hoping that it is sooner rather than later. I’d even be happy if we just get a spin-off focusing on Charlize Theron’s Furiosa, who was the real star of the last film. In fact, please make this happen.
Last Updated: February 7, 2019
RinceThis
February 7, 2019 at 11:49
Excellent movie. People who hated if because GIIRLZ can really grow the fuck up.
Captain JJ
February 7, 2019 at 12:00
What a cool and fun movie.
BradeLunner
February 7, 2019 at 12:05
I don’t know how to calmly address your criticism of 2001. I feel like I should, but then people should have their own opinions I guess.
Captain JJ
February 7, 2019 at 12:10
Yes, but his opinion is wrong! 😛
2001 is a masterpiece and showcases a lot of what’s missing in good film making these days.
Craig probably thinks Blade Runner is too long and slow as well…then I say we riot!
Admiral Chief
February 7, 2019 at 12:35
Blade Running The Final Cut FTW
BradeLunner
February 7, 2019 at 12:39
So good.
Admiral Chief
February 7, 2019 at 13:10
Loved the sound track, also, DAT FINAL SPEECH YO
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 7, 2019 at 12:39
You remind me of Blade Runner! :uglylaugh:
RinceThis
February 7, 2019 at 16:21
You are so right!
G8crasha
February 7, 2019 at 14:15
There is a reason it is up there with the best Scifi films ever! But hey, we live in a Democracy, so opinion is a prerequisite in life.
HvR
February 7, 2019 at 13:25
A big criticism of 2001 is that reading the book is sort off a requirement before watching the film.
BradeLunner
February 7, 2019 at 15:40
It wasn´t a requirement for me (still haven´t read the book though I am a fan of Arthur C Clarke) , actually read recently that the book and the movie were drafted together as a sort of collaborative effort between Clarke and Kubrick, only that the movie was released first with many changes that weren´t approved by Clarke. Oh well, they´re both gone now.
RinceThis
February 7, 2019 at 16:21
Or are they!? Yeah, Clarke was livid with Kubrick, though I think it’s only because he stole the attention of the audience.
BradeLunner
February 7, 2019 at 16:53
Or are they! That´s a good point, Kubrick did fake the moon landing after all!
Captain JJ
February 7, 2019 at 15:46
I wouldn’t say that’s true at all. I watched the movie many years before I ever read the book and I loved it to bits because it’s about so much more than just the story and the setting. The cinematography, atmosphere and style used in the film in itself is masterful.
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 7, 2019 at 16:16
You certainly get a lot of time to appreciate that.
RinceThis
February 7, 2019 at 16:21
With 60 years under your belt I can see what that is a concern for those with little time left.
HvR
February 7, 2019 at 16:36
Feel there is a couple of critical plot points that is presented beautifully in the film but without any kind of narration (which would have probably ruined the moment) is not clearly explained in the film.
Like why HAL went crazy, Bowman’s “travel” through the monolith and the birth of Star Child.
I also watched the film first, then read the whole series and then later went on to watch the film again and actually enjoyed it more.
Captain JJ
February 8, 2019 at 11:05
Interesting.
I get that yea, it does touch a bit better on some things then, but the visual storytelling in the movie was very impressive considering, as you say there was no narration.
RinceThis
February 7, 2019 at 16:21
Not at all. They invented so many beautiful visual ways to make the movie it stands alone, and proudly.
Se7en Sharon Needles
February 7, 2019 at 22:52
I just found it boring and shit.
Captain JJ
February 7, 2019 at 12:15
That first chapter is either serious baiting or I need to back away slowly.
RinceThis
February 7, 2019 at 12:46
Also, Craig, you are a cuck if you cannot appreciate that awesomeness of 2001! And I once shook your hand! Gah!
Captain JJ
February 7, 2019 at 12:46
We can’t all be winners
RinceThis
February 7, 2019 at 12:46
Well this is a winner comment!
Captain JJ
February 7, 2019 at 12:46
o/
Se7en Sharon Needles
February 7, 2019 at 22:58
Do you even know what that word means?
G8crasha
February 7, 2019 at 14:11
I enjoyed the last Mad Max, but the older films will always have a special place in my heart!
CrAiGiSh
February 8, 2019 at 09:51
OW PLEASE BE TRUE !!!