Initial reactions promise bombastic action fireworks for the Mad Max prequel Furiosa

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Furiosa: The second trailer for the new Mad Max film unleashes real action fireworks

At the May 23, 2024 The long wait is over and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is starting in German cinemas. Fans of the post-apocalyptic action series naturally ask themselves in advance: Is the film any good? Or are we more likely to be disappointed here?

The answer is most likely: Oh yes, it's good! At least that's what the first criticisms that are currently appearing online indicate. We'll summarize for you what is being praised and what has already received a little criticism.

Much praise, but also a warning

Let's start directly with Therese Lacson from the renowned film portal Collider. She is particularly impressed by her acting performance by Furiosa actress Anya Taylor-Joy.

But she also has criticism up her sleeve: The pacing of the film is not optimal and in their opinion it doesn't quite live up to the fabulously good Mad Max: Fury Road.

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Fandango editor Erik Davis, on the other hand, is downright enthusiastic. According to him, this is what it is about Action film art at the absolute highest level.

Even more: Furiosa is a cruel and relentless epicthat the craziest chases, the most bombastic characters and breathtaking cinematography have to offer.

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David Ehrlich, chief critic at IndieWire, describes Furiosa as really incredibly good. But he also has a warning for Mad Max fans: Apparently the prequel to Fury Road does some things so much differently that those in the know might frustrate becomes.

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Thor, sorry, Chris Hemsworth also comes off well. The actor portrays the warlord Dementus in Furiosa shines in a way never seen before – at least says Nick L'Barrow, editor at Novastream Network and host of the Monthly Movie Marathon podcast.

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All information about Furiosa

If you've now completely gotten caught up in the furious hype for the film, we've got a little fuel to fuel it further.

Mad Max films are known for brutal action and not exactly squeamish depictions of violence. If you've had any concerns about whether Furiosa also has rough scenes, rest assured: the official age rating doesn't suggest otherwise.

Oh, and while we're already mentioning brutal action: In Furiosa you can expect, among other things, a 15-minute action scene that was shot over 78 days with 200 stunt people. In addition, director George Miller's crew simply equipped a motorcycle with a working aircraft engine because… why not?!

You think we've already used up all our powder? Are you kidding me? Are you serious when you say that! In the box above we have linked three more exciting articles about Furiosa. In it you will find out, among other things, why Furiosa will not be portrayed by Charlize Theron again in her own film.

Our Mad Max luminary Vali also explains why his biggest concern about the film is now a thing of the past.