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If you enjoyed Fury Road, there's plenty to love in Furiosa. The roaring engines, stunning cinematography, and fantastic world-building create an immersive experience. While Furiosa excels in many areas, there are moments where Fury Road shines brighter.
Story and Characters
The decision to focus on Furiosa was a brilliant one. Charlize Theron made the character unforgettable in Fury Road, and Anya Taylor-Joy does her justice in this installment. The characters are well-developed, and the story delves deep into the rich world George Miller has crafted. Furiosa's journey is tragic yet compelling, weaving seamlessly into the narrative of Fury Road. As a prequel, it stands firmly on its own, with plenty of references for Fury Road Fans fans.
Chris Hemsworth delivers one of his best performances as the villain. It's refreshing to see him in a different light, although his character lacks the depth of Furiosa. The reappearance of the villains from Fury Road in a more neutral role is intriguing, and it would have been nice to see more of them. It was good to see more of Gastown and Bullet Farm. The film has a strong start, a solid middle part, and a satisfying ending that ties neatly into the Fury Road story.
Action and Visuals.
The action in Furiosa is plenty fun and creative, they rely more on CGI than the practical effects that made Fury Road so raw and visceral. George Miller uses CGI creatively, crafting action scenes that fit perfectly into the Mad Max universe and Furiosa's story. The balance of CGI and practical action in Fury Road was one of its greatest strengths. In Furiosa, the biggest action scenes are CGI-heavy, lacking the same impact. Despite this, the film's overall feel isn't diminished. There are still plenty of amazing stunts and practical effects that keep the action grounded and exciting.
Miller's ability to blend the chaos of action with wonderful cinematography is masterful. His signature camerawork is ever present during this high-octane and explosive journey.
Furiosa is a worthy prequel to Fury Road, offering a thrilling ride with deep character development and a richly detailed world.
Story and Characters
The decision to focus on Furiosa was a brilliant one. Charlize Theron made the character unforgettable in Fury Road, and Anya Taylor-Joy does her justice in this installment. The characters are well-developed, and the story delves deep into the rich world George Miller has crafted. Furiosa's journey is tragic yet compelling, weaving seamlessly into the narrative of Fury Road. As a prequel, it stands firmly on its own, with plenty of references for Fury Road Fans fans.
Chris Hemsworth delivers one of his best performances as the villain. It's refreshing to see him in a different light, although his character lacks the depth of Furiosa. The reappearance of the villains from Fury Road in a more neutral role is intriguing, and it would have been nice to see more of them. It was good to see more of Gastown and Bullet Farm. The film has a strong start, a solid middle part, and a satisfying ending that ties neatly into the Fury Road story.
Action and Visuals.
The action in Furiosa is plenty fun and creative, they rely more on CGI than the practical effects that made Fury Road so raw and visceral. George Miller uses CGI creatively, crafting action scenes that fit perfectly into the Mad Max universe and Furiosa's story. The balance of CGI and practical action in Fury Road was one of its greatest strengths. In Furiosa, the biggest action scenes are CGI-heavy, lacking the same impact. Despite this, the film's overall feel isn't diminished. There are still plenty of amazing stunts and practical effects that keep the action grounded and exciting.
Miller's ability to blend the chaos of action with wonderful cinematography is masterful. His signature camerawork is ever present during this high-octane and explosive journey.
Furiosa is a worthy prequel to Fury Road, offering a thrilling ride with deep character development and a richly detailed world.
New Tales from the Borderlands" offers a good time for fans of the Borderlands series but falls short of making a lasting impression. As a follow-up to the strong first game, it maintains some of the charm but lacks the ambition to reach the same narrative heights.
The game is a solid followup to the strong first game however the story never reached the same highs as the first one, because it seemed to really have no ambition to be grand.
The gameplay introduces little innovation beyond the fighting minigame and the fun joke later in the story with Fran and her sponsor-bot. This might have been acceptable if the game's story had been stronger and more engaging. I really enjoyed the reccuring joke with the Tediore Guard and the fighting minigame, but the action figures overstayed their welcome and often times felt as a forced pause rather than a relaxing break of pace, as the overall gameplay is quite minimal and uninspired.
The story begins with a solid premise, featuring familiar locations and characters, and concludes satisfyingly. However, the middle section feels out of place, even within the quirky Borderlands universe, serving mostly as filler. Nothing really interesting happens in the middle and the character arcs dont really progress much other than artificial relationship meters depending on your dialogue options. There are some good jokes here and there for the Borderlands fans.
Among the main cast, Fran stands out as the most interesting and well-developed character, fitting seamlessly into the Borderlands world. She feels right at place and I really hope to see her in the next Borderlands games. Unfortunately, Octavio and Anu don't fare as well. While Anu has her moments, both characters suffer from weak writing and poor jokes, preventing them from being taken seriously.
These two are often overshadowed by Fran and the supporting cast. L0U13, with his intriguing motivations, and the talking gun Brock are particularly noteworthy. Although Susan Coldwell is well-designed and well-acted, her motivations are clichéd, and secondary villains like the Fullfölja sisters and Brock have a more compelling presence in the story. This imbalance highlights that some talent and effort were present in the game's development, attempting to uphold the Borderlands spirit.
Overall, "New Tales from the Borderlands" is an enjoyable experience for series fans but lacks the depth and innovation to stand out. While the game has its moments of humor and charm, it ultimately feels like a missed opportunity to expand the Borderlands universe in a meaningful way.
The game is a solid followup to the strong first game however the story never reached the same highs as the first one, because it seemed to really have no ambition to be grand.
The gameplay introduces little innovation beyond the fighting minigame and the fun joke later in the story with Fran and her sponsor-bot. This might have been acceptable if the game's story had been stronger and more engaging. I really enjoyed the reccuring joke with the Tediore Guard and the fighting minigame, but the action figures overstayed their welcome and often times felt as a forced pause rather than a relaxing break of pace, as the overall gameplay is quite minimal and uninspired.
The story begins with a solid premise, featuring familiar locations and characters, and concludes satisfyingly. However, the middle section feels out of place, even within the quirky Borderlands universe, serving mostly as filler. Nothing really interesting happens in the middle and the character arcs dont really progress much other than artificial relationship meters depending on your dialogue options. There are some good jokes here and there for the Borderlands fans.
Among the main cast, Fran stands out as the most interesting and well-developed character, fitting seamlessly into the Borderlands world. She feels right at place and I really hope to see her in the next Borderlands games. Unfortunately, Octavio and Anu don't fare as well. While Anu has her moments, both characters suffer from weak writing and poor jokes, preventing them from being taken seriously.
These two are often overshadowed by Fran and the supporting cast. L0U13, with his intriguing motivations, and the talking gun Brock are particularly noteworthy. Although Susan Coldwell is well-designed and well-acted, her motivations are clichéd, and secondary villains like the Fullfölja sisters and Brock have a more compelling presence in the story. This imbalance highlights that some talent and effort were present in the game's development, attempting to uphold the Borderlands spirit.
Overall, "New Tales from the Borderlands" is an enjoyable experience for series fans but lacks the depth and innovation to stand out. While the game has its moments of humor and charm, it ultimately feels like a missed opportunity to expand the Borderlands universe in a meaningful way.