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'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga': Fans give Anya Taylor-Joy film the ultimate seal of approval

Soon after George Miller's 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' premiered in theaters, fans took to social media to share their candid opinions

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: George Miller's 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' is finally out in cinemas, ready to blow your minds. Serving as the fifth installment in the 'Mad Max' franchise, this film acts as a prequel to the 2015 hit 'Mad Max: Fury Road'.

After its buzz-creating premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, the film finally arrived in theatres on Friday, May 24, 2024, putting the relentless wait of the fans to an end.

Fans love 'Furiosa: The Mad Max Saga' for its action scenes

Nine years after the previous 'Max Max' film was released, fans of the franchise are flocking to theaters to witness the epic saga unfold, eager to share their unfiltered opinions.

On X, an excited fan wrote, "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a beautifully shot, well acted, perfectly directed, violent, action masterpiece and I loved every goddamn second of it," while another fan summed up the film as "Relentless, Vengeful, Thrilling, Cunning"

A fan of the franchise drew comparisons with 'Fury Road', stating, "Just watched Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and while it’s less insane than Fury Road, the vehicular action scenes are still amazing. There’s one guy driving the truck in one of them that looks like Solid Snake that made me go “Is that…?” a few of times."

"Just saw Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga with my kiddos. And it’s a solid prequel to Furiosa story. Easter eggs. More of a story compared to fury road," added another.

Anya Taylor-Joy has impressed viewers with her titular role. Hailing her work, a fan said, "I’ve always liked Anya Taylor-Joy and always enjoyed watching her, but after seeing her in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga…I need her in everything."

"Finished Furiosa A Mad Max Saga and bro god damn was it good Anya & Chris killed it!" said another person reviewing the performances.

Recommending everyone to watch the movie, a fan said, "I finally saw Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Everyone please see this movie!!! 10/10 I loved the movie so much!! (The only thing I got adjusted to is the action movement, it took me a while that’s like a comic book)"

CGI in 'Furiosa: Mad Max Saga' turns into disappointing factor for fans

Though the film comes out as a winner for its remarkable performances and mind-blowing action sequences, the film occasionally falters when it comes to CGI. Fans haven't hesitated to call out the weaknesses in the film.

A fan wrote, "Good movie indeed, watched it today, the only bad thing was CGI really sucked. But Furiosa will likely be the last installment for Mad Max saga for a while. 7 million true Friday + 3.5 million on Thursday for a movie that has cost 170 million is a disaster. Craziness."

Another fan, while criticizing the film's CGI, said, "While Fury Road was one incredible chase sequence, Furiosa is a sweeping epic that explores George Miller's Wasteland in much greater depth. It's awe-inspiring cinema, and truly breathtaking at points. Spotty cgi in parts is my only single complaint."

Should you watch 'Furiosa: The Mad Max Saga'?

'Furiosa' has been a refreshing addition to George Miller's franchise, offering fans a much-anticipated follow-up after waiting 30 years for 'Fury Road'.

The post-apocalyptic action-adventure franchise has been entertaining fans for decades, and George Miller's vision continues to evolve with each installment.

With his masterful writing and creativity, Miller has delivered an intriguing saga that diverges from its protagonist Max Rockatansky for the first time, shifting the focus to Furiosa.

The film's narrative has been backed by stellar performances from Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth.

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' could be the best film of an excellent franchise and is an important addition to the franchise from the point of view of understanding the world and its characters. The film is a must-watch," says MEAWW in its review for 'Furiosa'.

'Furiosa: The Mad Max Saga' trailer