A distant future, Desolated and deserted.
Barren, lifeless and hopeless. A bizarre state of ravaging people in command. Insanity all around. Any form of sanity only sticking out like a sore thumb.
MAD MAX gives you a gripping action adventure amidst a magical setting which is ridiculously entertaining and for most part,gets you sucked into it.
The world is all dust and dirt. But there is no alien invasion or extra-terrestrial force looming large and sucking life out of the people. No virus pandemic either and thankfully, no zombies.
Rather, a self afflicted and self-devastating ramifications bringing the world to a wasteland.
The plot- plain, linear and lucid. The protagonists on the run from a ferocious gang led by a man named Joe who happens to control the oil and water in the region.
But what makes it all roll, is the breathtaking and relentless action which is on display. Big and bombastic it is, absolutely original and raw. There are plenty of crashes, blasts, flames, men on poles swinging between vehicles, vehicles shaped like porcupines and more. There is hardly a breather in between as sand swirls around and storms engulf the area.
So much of mayhem, but perfectly orchestrated.
There is no sophistication and technical mumbo-jumbo on view, only hyperkinetic mechanical and brilliantly crafted chase sequences. All done with precision.
There is genuine urgency in the proceedings, minimal dialogues and no self indulgence whatsoever.
You seem to care for the protagonists, you want them to get away and surely, you want the wild and savage leader to be decimated.
Also, certain validations dealt with, though very faintly and vaguely. Firstly, The powerful and resourceful manipulating the commoners, more so in times of despair. Secondly, the elemental needs transcending all human emotions. Who has time for love or sympathy, when the entire essence is on survival.
Hope is to stay on, no matter how unfortunate the world seem.
In the end, it is a film not meant for everyone. Strictly for ardent action lovers and for people looking for unorthodox and inventive viewing.
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