"Jcarr" (jcarr)
03/22/2016 at 09:21 • Filed to: Bad Max
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"Jcarr" (jcarr)
03/22/2016 at 09:21 • Filed to: Bad Max | 1
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I finally got around to watching Fury Road the other day. I have to say, I was a little....underwhelmed. The vehicles were really cool and the visuals were great, but the story was pretty boring in my opinion. It’s not a terrible movie, but I’m glad I didn’t pay theater money to see it.
BeaterGT
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 09:25 |
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If anything, theater money is what makes it worth it. You have the guitar dude shredding IN YO FACE
JGrabowMSt
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 09:25 |
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I can understand where you’re coming from, but I was absolutely and completely impressed by the sound design of the movie, and need to see it on bluray or something again.
I thought it was one of the better movies in terms of sound design lately. A lot of little things that really came together and made the whole movie more impressive. But that’s just more technical stuff rather than storyline.
Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 09:27 |
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You’re not awaited for in Valhalla...
MonkeePuzzle
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 09:29 |
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it was VASTLY improved by being seen in the theatre. but I can see what you’re saying, it and the other Mad Max movies have fairly basic plots, that can be summarised very briefly.
Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 09:29 |
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It’s been taking up space on my dvr for ages now.
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Jcarr
> Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
03/22/2016 at 09:32 |
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It was worth watching once to see it, but it’s not one I’d watch again.
themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 09:35 |
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What I loved about Fury Road was that it had the sheer genetalia to just be a fairly high paced, action driven movie. The plot was simple and had a few holes. I didn’t care. Because monster truck double cadillac. It played out very well (DOOF WAGON FTW!!!!!) and was a great movie on spectacle alone. Throw in some good character moments (Max and his car was a great running theme) and while I don’t think it is the apex of acting or storytelling, the directing is god-tier and the movie works very well as a movie. 9/10 will watch again and again on home theater setup.
adamftw
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 09:35 |
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There is little to no dialogue in the movie yet it is a VERY easy storyline to follow. Think about that. A fantastic piece IMHO. Set design, costumes, makeup, sound... all fantastic.
Party-vi
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 09:35 |
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YOUR REVIEW IS
Flavien Vidal
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 09:35 |
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Visually GREAT movie... Other than that, nothing special really... I didn’t expect anymore than that though. It’s a typical apocalyptic road movie... When you think of it, the original Mad Max kind of sucks too story wise :)
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Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
> Party-vi
03/22/2016 at 09:44 |
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MEDIOCRE JCARR!
MEDIOCRE!
Azrek
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 09:45 |
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I loved it, but for the same reasons I still have a collection of Star Wars figures on my mantle. My inner 9 year old sometimes gets to take control and use the credit card.
This is basically that time in the sandbox where you crash all your crazy matchbox cars together and have a good time. It is straight forward nonsense with how the cars are designed, the costumes and the flamethrowing guitar (BADASS!). So I enjoyed the hell outta it.
I am not sure what folks were expecting in terms of dialog as all the Mad Max movies were Mel just brooding in a corner or grumbling. It was perfect.
On top of this, at Dragoncon last year all the folks dressed as Warboys accidently walked into an Immortan Joe speech. A Joe was in the loft in the Marriott drinking a beer with a bunch of Warboys below also drinking. Another Warboy saw his chance and introduced Joe to the audience. Joe, without missing a beat, out down his drink and did the first whole speech impromptu. There was much yelling/rejoycing. I was a witness.
Nibbles
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 09:49 |
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Well you were right about one thing..
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MonkeePuzzle
> Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
03/22/2016 at 09:51 |
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give it a view. it’s visually incredible (per it’s oscar) and acceptable as a summer blockbuster
MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> JGrabowMSt
03/22/2016 at 09:51 |
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The sound sure as hell was fantastic.
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MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 09:52 |
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The cars were cool, the sound was cool, the story was...well jumping around in the desert on cool cars, that was the whole movie.
And personally, I’m a little pissed his car was off-ed so quick.
Mercedes Streeter
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 09:54 |
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I don’t think that Fury Road amazes most people for its story (I mean, it’s your standard post-apocalyptic story), the amazing stuff are the visuals, the raw beauty of a mostly CGI-free movie, and of course, the ambiance and soundtrack. :)
The Ghost of Oppo
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 10:06 |
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The straight forward plot line is in part why it was such a good movie. You don’t need a bunch of unfollowable plot twists to construct a comprehensive theme. The film keeps your entertained with the action and satisfied with a complete story line. Unlike another vehicle based action franchise which will remain nameless
Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 10:09 |
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Nearly nonstop action and tension is now boring. We have reached peak excitement. Pack it up, everyone. Stories are over.
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Jcarr
> Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
03/22/2016 at 10:13 |
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Nonstop driving and very little tension is what I got out of it. Maybe I just approached it with the wrong expectations. I’ve only seen bits and pieces of previous MM movies so I guess I heard all the hype and expected something that wasn’t meant to be there.
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Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 10:18 |
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Very little tension? You live a life I will never understand.
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Jcarr
> Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
03/22/2016 at 10:20 |
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I guess. I’ve seen movies with much more tension than this.
The Powershift in Steve's '12 Ford Focus killed it's TCM (under warranty!)
> MonkeePuzzle
03/22/2016 at 10:40 |
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This. Watching it in theaters was an experience. I honestly left the theater with a headache from the sensory overload and only afterward, once it sunk in, I appreciated how good the insanity of it was. Watching it on a 40" TV at home, with no surround sound, wouldn’t have had the same effect.
Mattbob
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 10:51 |
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I 100% agree. The story is really weak.
ranwhenparked
> Jcarr
03/22/2016 at 21:05 |
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I don’t know, I just never got into the whole Mad Max thing in the first place. I mean, the first one was OK, but, after that, it just got too weird for me.