Review of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (2024) **** Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Alyla Browne, George Shevtsov, Lachy Hulme, Charlee Fraser. George Miller's ongoing dystopian future saga incorporates the prequel origin story of its titular heroine (first Browne as a child and then Taylor-Joy as a young woman) who endures the kdinapping of deranged 'leader' Dementus (Hemsworth getting in touch with his inner Josh Brolin having a field day) while tangling with the equally demented Immortal Joe (Hulme, imposing as ever) over the barren wasteland's precious resources with nothing but vengeance and redemption in her sights. Taylor-Joy, boasting the most expressive beautiful eyes today in cinema, digs deep and dirty with a gritty and stoic turn holding her own with the action at hand, while she doesn't exactly resemble Charlize Theron, she does have her laser focused gaze and stance down pact. Bold, aggressive and abundant in scope, execution and some truly amazing set pieces guaranteed to leave your jaw-dropping, pulse racing and heart exploding. Must see in IMAX or the next best thing onscreen.