That fifteen minutes of quiet went by fast didn't it? From what I could glean from searching the internet, there actually was no script for Mad Max: Fury Road, just storyboards (drawings that illustrate the story. Here are Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron on that. A script for this movie would be pretty damn short, with as little said in it as there is. And for the last twenty minutes, much of the time I couldn't tell what was being said—deliberate on the part of director Miller I have to think.
Take a look at this, the chase scene from The Road Warrior: it clearly was the basis for the chase in Mad Max: Fury Road—and in its time it was just as thrilling. Again, no dialogue, just movement and action. And here's the beginning of the chase in Fury Road. It would be hard to top the opening of Fury Road, but this chase does it.
1. You've seen the whole movie now: similar to what you did with Jaws, what would you say to a friend who asked if they should see Fury Road?. Avoid merely recounting the plot as many did with Jaws—but make clear to your reader why they should or shouldn't see the movie. 100 words.
2. Not knocking anyone in the movie's acting: Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, all those women warriors, Nicholas Hoult who played Nux, even the super models—not to mention all those War Boys—they all were perfectly fine. Charlize Theron was great even. But you're not going to recommend this film to your friends for the acting (as you might Moonlight, which we'll watch next week). So using the chase clip above, comment on one part of the film that is strictly cinematic—the photography; the editing; the sound; the costumes—that particularly made it particularly stand out for you. How did it do so? And does it add to the "must see" status of the film?
3. In fact, what, above all, makes this movie a "must see movie"? Explain your answer.
4. Finally: read this review of Sherlock Jr. (1924). I didn't hear much laughter from the class, even though I was thoroughly enjoying the film. In the past I've used his full-length film The General, which is a masterpiece of comedy, silent and sound. On one level, Sherlock Jr. is as far from Mad Max: Fury Road as any movie can be from another. On another level, in its primitive manner, it celebrates the sheer fun of movies as much as Mad Max does; it acknowledges the magic of movie making. I wanted you to see what a silent movie was. So my question: your reaction to it? What worked; what didn't.
Write over 200 words to answer these questions. See you all Monday.
1.I would definitely recommend Fury Road to anyone who asks me about it. I have never seen an action movie that is as interesting as Fury Road, and I have never seen one where there are more main female characters than main male characters. Fury Road is jam packed with action, but somehow, it doesn’t feel repetitive. The scenery is gorgeous, along with its awesome special effects. There are explosions, fire, crazy war machines and tactics that keep it interesting, and awesome vintage car creations. The colors in this movie are also gorgeous. One part of the movie is a red sand landscape, one part is the blue night, and there is a wild mix of weather and colors when they go into no mans land while trying to escape. It’s an awesome post apocalypse movie that is beautifully done, which makes it interesting enough to keep the attention of viewers who don’t usually enjoy action movies.
ReplyDelete2. The sound was amazing in this movie. This movie heavily relied on the sound effects to carry it, and the sound did a great job. The sound made me feel as if I was in the chase scene and it made everything intense and nerve wracking. The roar of the engines, the breathing of the actors, the sounds of the gunshots and fire arrow things, the sound of the sand on the cars, the sound of the gunshots hitting the metal, the grunts of the white guys, the fire sounds, and especially the acceleration sounds all created this crazy chase scene that I felt I was a part of. I think it is awesome how this movie used sound effects to their full potential. The music was also a large part of the chase feeling, as the intense music builds up and up as the cars go faster. The guitar man was my absolute favorite in this movie, as he was hilarious, but also added that crazy rock music to the scene. They also did a great job at using silence, which not a lot of movies do, to make the crowd extremely nervous when Max falls. The sound really pushed this movie, and made it a must see for me as it created such a nerve wracking feeling.
3. This is a must see movie for me, because even though it is an action movie, the cinematography makes it worth seeing. This didn’t feel like a classic boring action movie where a guy just fights random people all the time. The story of the wives, Max, and the Citadel were intriguing (even though we didn’t get much of an explanation of the story), and the sounds, colors, interesting cars, and war tactics made it stand out. I’ve never enjoyed an action movie before, but this one had details that made the fight scenes fun and different. However, I do wish there was more slow parts about the wives, Furiousa, Max, and the new life in the Citadel, but that’s just because even though this is an action movie, I want more than just pure action.
4. I think if I had watched this movie back in the day when it came out, I would have found it hilarious. I got where the jokes were coming from, but they just weren’t enough to make me laugh. Looking at it now, however, for me to almost laugh sometimes is actually pretty impressive, as humor was very different back when this was made. I really don’t like when actors overdo it, which is just how silent movie actors acted at this time. I also thought parts of it were unnecessary and dragged on, especially the part when the man enters the movie (even though I do understand how this “movie magic” was awesome at the time). The orchestra’s music wasn’t very interesting, and also made it a little boring for me. I was surprised that I did not mind that there wasn’t any dialogue, and I actually thought it was really fun to imagine what everyone was saying and be able to understand what was going on without any speaking. It also made it more special when there was writing on the screen.
1. I can honestly say that I have no idea why I enjoyed this movie so much, but I know that I would recommend it in a heartbeat. It might have been because of the abundance of action, or how attached I got to the characters (not because of their lines but because of their emotions and motives, which were clear throughout the movie), or maybe because of the cinematography. In any of those cases, I absolutely loved the movie. I thought the amount of action and thrill could only get away with being in this movie, which is what makes it so unique. Any other movie packed with that much thrill would either be boring or far too much for me, however, the lack of lines (but still lovable characters) and the incredible scenery just evened all of the overwhelming action out and made it a perfect movie. I don't think I found any flaws in the movie. The 15 minutes of calm completely drew me in; I didn't see it as a time to readjust or zone out or finally breathe, but I was anticipating the next car chase or war scene. I love not knowing what happens next in a movie, and this movie definitely kept me on my toes.
ReplyDelete2. I personally think the first scene of a movie can really make or break it, and this one's definitely made it. That all-one-take kind of filming when Max was running through the tunnels of the Citadel made me feel as though I was running with him, and the cuts to the war boys so close behind him made me extremely anxious and I felt a sense of adrenaline. It's interesting how it had that effect on me: it wasn't like I was watching a movie it was like I was in it. And because it opened like that, I felt like I was in the movie the entire time. The special effects of the film were incredible as well, and even the scenery. The dessert scenes felt surreal and it was hard to believe that they filmed that in an existing location.
3. As I said before, I would say the uniqueness of the film makes it stand out and makes it totally worth your two hours. There was so much that was different in this movie than any other I've ever seen, like the scenery, the intensity, the plot, and the lack of acting. I don't think any other movie could pull that off, and the fact that there was more emotive acting in this than there was speaking made me, the watcher, sympathize and love the characters. I even teared up when Nux died! The whole movie was just so amazingly filmed that I don't have a specific example of what made it a "must see", but I can say that the first 5 minutes gave me chills. The lack of acting have major room for interpretation, and so everyone who watches the movie will interpret and see it differently which is another unique concept that I love about this movie and what makes it so worth it.
4. I actually really enjoyed Sherlock Jr., despite its lack of dialogue. I loved the music and how it kind of replaced the speaking, and gave depth to the actors' emotive faces. The music, in my opinion, made the movie a great movie. Although I prefer movies with sound, I thought it was really well done for its time. I also loved the scenery and setting of the movie, even though it was black and white.
1. This movie is amazing. Why? To me, a main part of that is the visuals. The color palette used in this film enriches the world, especially in the cool blue colored night scenes (also, the flares that were used a couple times had some really awesome deep colors). The cinematography is amazing, with the wide over the top views of the racing cars, or when the camera sweeps up next to the vehicles (like in the tagged chase scene with the initial shot and with Max trying to cut those chains). The plot is very very simple, but the movie is never boring as it has so much action. So it is impossible for this movie to not entertain you. Overall this is a great movie, and anyone can love it, even if you're against violence and gore, this is not the type of hands on action that produces loads of blood (like in Jaws), so its very easy to get sucked into this world by its visuals, action, the music, and the action (did I mention the action?).
ReplyDelete2. Trying to pick one aspect of this film that makes it such a good film is hard, but I have to go with the cinematography. A sad trop in most modern action movies is that it gets too close to the action (usually hiding bad choreography), which makes action scenes confusing. Fury Road on the other hand does the opposite, in every shot you can see clearly what is going on and how everything is happening. Not only that, the film also gives the needed establishing shots as new parts of action arrives (the opening shot of that scene, when the harpoon cars come, and when the people on sticks cars come). This gives the individual scene a sense of pace, as it is broken up with widely framed shots when new threats arrive. Also, as I mentioned earlier, the moving shots along with the cars adds a nice visual flow that keeps the pace going. Most shots used in the action scenes are medium shots, this allows the change to a close up or a wide shot to be subconsciously noticed by the audience. There's not an over use of the close up shots (which is very common in most modern movies), and the wide shots are only used when something new is introduced. The subtlety of this type of cinematography definitely adds to its "must see" value.
3. In fact, above all, I still feel the cinematography makes this movie a "must see." Going along with the other points I have made, this movie does action right, it knows what to fit inside its frame to make a cohesive sequence of action. If I had to choose one word to describe the cinematography, I would say: "epic." Whether it be from the grand wide shots above the hundreds of cars as they chase after Furiosa (especially when they are sending up the flares early on and when Max decides to go back), or the personal shots of Furiosa's determined face (which looks even more epic when she has that black grease over her eyes), or especially the wild shots from inside the storm with the swirling red colors and lightning flickering in the background (and I can't not mention that one shot of Max after the storm when he is covered in sand, or in the first scene with that long shot of him being captured by the warboys). This movie's cinematography is a character of itself, perhaps the strongest character, which differentiates this movie from others by saying something, and letting itself be noticed. George Miller holds certain shots for just long enough for the average movie-goer to notice something different, to notice not what's happening in the story, but to notice how it is framed (for instance the really wide shots or that one of Max in the sand), and that is why I think this movie is a "must see."
4. My reaction to the silent movie? Well, it is certainly a good movie, there's not really something specific that I can point to to say why it doesn't resonate as much with me. In fact, I don't dislike the movie at all, I really appreciate its cleverness. I especially love the start of his dream when he is walking through all of the different movie sets. But the sad thing about the older classic movies over time is that they are copied by other movies. So while I see how clever each stunt is, it feels a little dated and like something I've seen before. For instance, once that guy comes in saying his watch has been stolen, everyone knows that the thief is going to plant it on Keaton. While this does take away some of the ingenuity of the movie, I still find myself liking it. I still think the stunts are clever, even though I might be able to guess whats going to happen. The music was a little cheesy, but it fit the movie and the time period. I do agree with you in that this is a film celebrating the sheer fun of movies, but the type of fun is all physical comedy, not the mix of physical and mental banter that were used to (did I actually just use 'banter'?). But I can't hold that against the movie, as that was all they could do with the technology at the time. Overall, I am still enjoying the movie, just maybe not as much because I feel like I've seen it before.
ReplyDeleteI think you should see this movie because it is an action packed movie full of epic chase scenes but you end up leading the movie with so much more. The movie is based in a post apocalyptic world that will spike your interest and leave you wanting to know more about the society. The characters say little but at the same time show so much through silent acting. This is the type of moving that will stay with you and leave you begging for the sequel so for those reasons I think this is a must see.
DeleteI think the photography/camera work helped into making this a movie worth seeing because since the movie was not based around dialogue and was mostly made up of action scenes they had to be really well made action scenes for this to be a movie to remember. A ton of the scenes in the vast sandy earth they were driving through were really visually interesting and the chase scenes had many unexpected camera angles from shots very high above the action to shots very close into the action. The use of closeups on peoples faces was also key because it was both interesting and showed emotion of the characters.
I think this is a must see movie because unlike many action films that purely just have explosions and you leave satisfied but it wasn't very memorable, this movie truly stays with you because of the epic action but also because it makes you feel. The end of the movie calls for emotion that leave the viewer waiting for a sequel. This movie is worth seeing because it combines both action and character attachment seamlessly.
Sherlock Jr. definitely had some very funny parts, but nothing quite laugh out loud funny, more situationally funny. I feel as though at the time, this movie would have seemed funny, but in present time it doesn't quite do the same. Maybe its because at the time these jokes were new and fresh and now we see them as repetitive gags we've seen before. Since we've seen them before, the premise doesn't have as much as an effect on us. Also i feel as though movie making now a days is so jam packed with either jokes or action im just not used to the type of movie.
1. I would tell them definitely to watch the movie, but I would warn them that its action packed. I actually already told a friend to watch it, and pretty much said its really good and really entertaining, and that even if they are not normally into action movies its worth a see. I hate spoiling movies, so I left it at that. Overall the movie is worth seeing because it’s really fun to watch, it’s just enjoyable and really keeps the watcher on their toes. Just like Jaws I think that it’s not only a good movie it’s a fun experience.
ReplyDelete2. The photography of the movie is incredible. The backgrounds were breathtaking, and very realistic. I think the photography really made the movie stand out, if it was the same chase scenes and same acting but with less beautiful artistic photography I really think I would have enjoyed it a lot less. The visuals in the movie are really still sticking with me. Shots of the dessert and the sand were really really well done, and the whole world that it is set on is incredible and foreign looking, but still so realistic.
3. The cinematography of the movie can really be a factor in making a movie worth seeing. The editing, and photography were outstanding and made the movie really stand out for me. As I said before the visuals in the movie are still really sticking with me. Mad Max really showed the artistic aspect of movies. Another part of the movie that really kept me engaged was how attached I became to the characters even though there was little to no dialogue. When the little white bald guy died I was so devastated .
4. I did not love Sherlock Jr. I think a factor might be because we watched it after watching Mad Max and they could not be any more different. I also did not really like the orchestra, and thought the music was a little bit boring. Parts of the movie surprised me though, like when he steps into a movie that is playing onscreen, because I did not realize they could realistically do that in old movies. I think one of the reasons I did not like it is just because humor is really different, I have grown up on a lifetime of fart jokes, while Sherlock Jr. has a very different kind of humor. Even with all of those comments above there were still moments in the film that I was surprised I enjoyed. I thought the part when they were trying to kill Sherlock Jr. was really well done, and the scene when Sherlock swings down from the building into the back of the car. Other parts I did not like were the repetitive parts like the scene with the dollar, and after stepping into the screen when Sherlock keeps falling. I don’t know if back then this was funny, but when the same mistake keeps happening over and over I get frustrated instead of amused.
1. I would definitely recommend this movie. This is a movie I really enjoyed although at first I did not enjoy the movie at all. This movie doesn't include big talking roles yet when you are watching it you don't notice. Also the movie had several unanswered questions but once you get into the movie it was almost as if it didn't matter. The second half of the movie was when I connected to the characters, this is when I began to like the movie. Mad Max: Fury Road is full of action and always keeps you on the edge of your seat. I loved all the eccentric characters, and the filming and scenery were beautiful. I always found myself routing for Max, the wives, Nux, and Charlize Theron. This truly was a fantastic movie I would advise everyone to watch.
ReplyDelete2. The unique look of the characters made the movie standout. This movie uses costumes and makeup to make creatures never before seen. These eccentric characters stood out because each one was so different from each other. Since there was very little talking in Mad Max: Fury Road relied on appearance. This movie did a really nice job with the different looks. Although the crazy looking creatures are fictional the makeup and costume use makes them appear real. This makes the movie worth seeing because the visual aspect of movies is important.
3. This movie is different than anything I have ever seen. This action movie uses little dialogue while other action movies heavily rely on the script. This movie relied on the sound, the appearance of the characters, and the scenery. Fury Road is a must see because of its uniqueness, and it's action. The action in the movie never fails to keep you holding your breath. Most action movies start off slow, and another unique aspect about Fury road is that it is fast and action packed all the way through. The movie is full of action because it doesn't use a script so it uses its actions to explain the story. Mad Max: Fury Road uses scenery to create a dramatic impact that makes this movie a must see.
4. I actually really liked Sherlock Jr. I enjoyed the look of the movie. Since there is no audible talking, the movie did a really nice job of making simple jokes simple that did not require dialogue. There was also a nice use of music. Although I have never seen a silent film and while watching the movie I got so carried away I forgot it was silent. One thing that didn't work was using props that weren't explained through action or talking, which made it confusing to the viewer. I think this movie is very funny, and was nice to see after Fury Road.
1. I would say 100% yes, they should see the movie. No matter what you look for in a movie it fulfills all requirements one might have. If you enjoy characters then look at the relationship between Max and Furiosa, the red head wife and the war boy. If you enjoy plot well then here’s quite a complex tale for you, even after you finish the movie you won’t be completely sure of what happened and everyone’s connection to each other. As for scenery and cinematography well the landscape and coloring from the movie is absolutely brilliant. There is something for everyone in this movie.
ReplyDelete2. Comparing the two chase scenes is difficult to do. The previous movie is just not up to par with “Fury Road.” “Fury Road” is much more vivid and the details of the cars and the outfits all add to the scene. The setting of the movie is in an incredible desert and the acting really doesn’t need to be great I think because it doesn’t take a master actor to get shot or shoot others. Most of the movie is chase scenes and fighting. There are very few intimate moments and they mostly take place between Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy. I think the photography in the movie is amazing. The desert and gorge are very beautiful. There are several sweeping landscapes where the truck is shown from a distance going through the desert or being closed in on by the War Boys but the background is just incredible. In “The Road Warrior” chase scene I think it loses some of its effect because it is shot on a paved road and the background is really meek. The color palette is incredibly bland and nothing stands out about the chase scene in “The Road Warrior”.
3. I think that it’s a different movie than most because of the lack of dialogue. The plot and the relationships between characters are interesting but it’s all done with very little dialogue. I don’t think anyone could really dislike the movie unless they truly hate action and combat. The movie is pretty much all action all the time and the music with all the colors makes for a really in-your-face movie. I think that the lack of non-action/in-between parts really disguises the fact that there isn’t any dialogue. The audience is so focused on who is dying and who is being a bad ass that they don’t notice that Max never said his name, or really anything, until the last 5 minutes of the movie.
4. I haven't enjoyed Sherlock Jr. so far. I think maybe just because I’m used to a different standard when it comes to movies. I like humor and jokes, but the ones in Sherlock Jr. just didn’t seem funny to me but I think that is because of the time. What I think is funny and what I think of when it comes to humor is definitely different from when the movie was released in the 1920s. In the review it says that the movie “takes off” when Keaton is in the movie being played in the theatre and to me that says that it must’ve been impressive movie editing back then but now it seems kind of run of the mill almost. Just like special effects, they develop over time and now looking back at movies that were made even 10 years ago they look fake because of what we can do now with graphics and everything. Just as technology develops so does culture which includes things like humor so I think that my distaste to the movie may just be that I have a different view point than those in 1924.
1) Definitely see Mad Max: Fury Road. I can't say for certain if you'll like it, though. Typically violence, war, and gore aren't things I like in my movies, but I completely enjoyed this movie in spite of those things. You should see the movie because it's really incredible visually from the explosions to the hair and make up to the design of the vehicles. It has diverse characters that will play to different emotional responses. You will find yourself surprised at your empathy, appreciation, or sympathy for characters that encourage or enjoy violence, for instance the War Boys and that guitar player. There are many things to like about the movie and it's done so that every one can have a different take away from it. See it to see how it will impact you specifically.
ReplyDelete2) I can't say I loved the editing all that much, but the specific angles they used were pretty good. For example, when the woman is knocked off her bike and shooting. They do a good job of capturing her power and the chaos surrounding her and leaving her behind. Also, the shot of her being run over was really well done. Camera angles have a big impact; For instance, seeing someone from below makes them seem bigger and more powerful. I think pretty much anything good adds to the must see status.
3) I think it's a combination of 2 things. One, the movie is just a good time! It's action packed and suspenseful and you are never quite sure where the next bullet will fly or punch will be thrown. What makes the movie more than just a good move, the thing that makes it great and worth seeing, is how the characters are portrayed. It's how you can enjoy the guitar player for loving his craft, how you can appreciate Nux's brain washing, and how you can like Max even though he refuses hope and looks for solitude sometimes selfishly. Some of the "wives" are immediately happy to be free but one initially wishes to return to slavery. All the characters are so interesting and have such diverse motivations/backgrounds. The thing that makes the movie great is the character development.
4) I like the movie so far, and there hasn't really been anything about it I didn't like. The makeup and hair look pretty bad to me, but I understand they had to make things stand out in black and white and those were the styles of the time. I think its fun to watch even if it doesn't always have me laughing out loud.
Also something that I guess deserves a special shout out for working is the part where the poor man follows the rich man and copies everything he does. It was pretty impressive how well they did that.
Delete1. I would definitely recommend Mad Max: Fury Road. For about two hours viewers get to escape their everyday, boring, repetitive lives and enter an entertaining apocalyptic world. The intense, thrilling car chases makes you feel as if you are riding along with Max, Nux, and others. The little-to-none dialogue adds to the entertainment; for a majority of the movie we do not get sucked in to slow, boring drama, but get the rush of each chase scene. This movie creates the thought of what if there was a nuclear war that had the same impact during my lifetime? Would this be the new civilization?
ReplyDelete2. What really stood out for me was the special effects and the costumes. I think a combination of those two things really made the movie both believable and much more entertaining. I've seen sic-fi movies before where the graphics are just horrific, and it really makes the movie not worth seeing. But all the makeup and costumes of the war boys really played into making the movie more believable. And all the cars bumping and firing at each other looked superb, making the movie much more believable and realistic.
3. I think this movie is a must see because it shows that not all movies need good character development or interactions to be deemed a quality film. I feel like so many people see that a movie is action-packed, and are automatically turned away. Where's the drama or characters? they ask. But this movie shows that not all films need good interactions and dialogue. At the beginning of this class, many people said they cared more about the characters than the plot. This movie shows that that is not always the case because many of those people said they loved the movie. For this reason, it is a must see.
4. On Tuesday, I said that I was turned away by silent films. However, after seeing this film again, I realized there is move than I thought to silent films. I felt they were just picture frames and not much else, but in Sherlock Jr. there is a story that is amusing and entertaining. Buster Keaton is both really clever and funny in his shenanigans. I loved the scene where he was following the man who set him up with the receipt from the pawn shop. Despite the simplicity of the scene, it is still at the same time clever and hysterical. I also did not realize how hard silent films must be to act in. The actors really have to sell their actions to make them believable, since there's no speech to back them up. All in all, I enjoyed the film much more than I thought I would've.
1. I guess I would recommend this movie to a friend. I thought it was interesting enough but I wouldn't necessarily categorize it as something terrific or amazing. I feel like movies worth seeing are those that leave you thinking about it and that have an impact on you, but I wasn't really left with this feeling. Maybe because there wasn't really a moral or anything to learn from this film. The goal was to entertain its audience so I definitely think it fulfilled its purpose. But overall it didn't really stand out to me as much as other movies might. I enjoyed all the action and adventure and I really like where it took place, but to me it was just another well-shot action movie.
ReplyDelete2. The beginning of the movie really stood out to me. It was a lot of action and movement right at the start of the film and this really captured my attention. I thought this part was really well done because of the suspense and the stunts were also very cool. I also liked how towards the end of this scene we thought he was going to get away on the swinging crane but he didn't, I think enabled the story to keep going and for the audience to be left wanting to know what happens next and whether or not he makes it out.
3. I personally liked the lack of dialogue. I thought the movie was interesting because it didn't require a lot of explaining and didn't have a lot of depth. It was easy to understand and predict, yet still really interesting because of the cinematography and setting. It's worth seeing because of how easily it intrigues you with so little effort. The movie draws attention to itself with the costumes and makeup, the visuals, the post-apocalyptic technology, the urgency of the characters, and the amazing setting. All these details make this movie worth seeing.
4. I appreciated it but it wasn't something I'd prefer to movies today. I liked how it was somewhat similar to Mad Max in that it was easy to understand with very little effort. I also liked the stunts and I thought they were very from what we see today. Like the scene with the water tower and the train and the scene when he's on the roof and manages to swing on the crane (I think) and land into the car. I liked those aspects of the film because they looked really smooth and easy while they probably took a lot of time to practice and execute.
1. You should definitely see the movie. It is by far the prettiest action movie you will ever see. Beautiful people, beautiful shots of the desolate landscape, even beautiful fight scenes. You may not understand what’s going on all the time, I certainly didn’t, but you care anyway. Why? I don’t quite know. The characters certainly aren’t compelling, nor is the motive of the protagonist, but, for some reason, you care. Perhaps it’s that there’s a reasoning behind why the world of theirs is the way it is, reasoning that makes us frightened for our own futures. Or perhaps it’s the opposite: that we can escape into this world knowing that ours will never be this way. We can allow ourselves to care without investing ourselves in a connection to characters representative of ourselves, our worst selves. I don’t know if that makes sense, but maybe that’s because I haven’t decided yet why I liked this movie, whether it was because of fear or escape. I think it could be either, maybe even both, and that’s perhaps why it’s such a compelling film: our minds are fighting between this anxiety, what our world could possibly become, and this comfort, things in our lives will never be that bad.
ReplyDelete2. I think the photography/editing mixed with a little bit of the props are what make this movie, and especially this scene, striking. Our heroes are fighting the same way the war boys are, yet we’re cheering for them…why? Because we support their motives. The end justifies their means. That’s a dangerous philosophy to play with, but I think it’s executed really well here. Nux is spitting gasoline into the engine the same way that other way boy is; the female warriors laugh after hammering men with bullets the way those war boys laugh their hideous laughs at the chance to fight and kill. Our heroes are just as violent and deadly as our villains. What gives them license, in our minds, to do that? Unlike the characters themselves, it’s the way their actions are filmed that force us to ask this question.
3. This is the best post-apocalyptic movie ever made. Yes, I went there. Fight me. This is both the scariest and most hopeful telling of the world after the end that I’ve ever seen. We destroyed the world the way we’re bound to do sooner or later, and life’s hell for a while. Creepy, polygamous men take over—what could be worse? But there’s always hope, even if it’s simply the hope that you die honorably, there’s always hope, and it’s not some incredibly ridiculous hope of happily ever after. People die. People leave. But life goes on, and if there’s anything this movie teaches us, it’s that life’s not something to take for granted. So, yes, watch this movie because it is the best of its kind.
4. I can’t say Sherlock Jr. is my favorite, but it had some redeeming qualities. What qualities? I may have to think on that, for it surely isn’t entertaining in the conventional sense, or any sense for that matter, nor does it provide some great insight to the world which could possibly redeem itself from the tedious drawl it persists with for at least as much of the film as we’ve seen, perhaps the whole thing. All that being said, I’m sure it was fabulous in its time, when standards for comedy, beauty, and art were different. I, however, am having a hard time indulging its juvenile sense of humor.
also, seeing as plot doesn't seem to be the primary purpose of the movie, that leaves comedy as the only other noticeably important feature, and, simply put, I didn't find it funny.
Delete1. I definitely think it's a movie worth seeing because it gives you a lot of different mixes of movies all in one. I think that the action in this movie is always really intense, and the watcher learns early on that the good people in the movie doesn't always survive. Also the movie is very mysterious because it focuses on this man with a wild back story in a work that is never completely explained to us. Also this movie goes into a deeper level of topics like a woman's role in this time and showing these powerful women working together on a common goal. The movie is also really pretty, the colors are very bold like the red dirt they ride on and even the silver spray paint they spray on. Also most of the women in the movie were all models so that adds to the attractiveness of the movie. The acting isn't the greatest but you really connect with the characters and you grow with them, and when they fight you genuinely care if they live or die. At the end of the movie you feel accomplished like the characters do, even though you didn't do anything, however it fells like you're traveling this journey with them.
Delete2. I think that something that made the movie was the editing. I think that it helped the watcher see a lot of different perspectives of people in the movie all at one time escially during fighting scenes. For example one moment you would be cheering Furiosa on and then the next you would be hoping one of the warrior boys would fall off the car. I think the moment that stood out to me was when Max gave away his blood to Furiosa and then he finally to,e her his name. For me I got kinda emotional because here was this man who has barely known or talked to this woman but no they have a bone and he wanted to make sure she lived so she could be happy again which was so sweet to me.
3. I think it's a must see because it really shocks you. I thought it was just going to be a boys movie where they shoot up a bunch of cars to get a girl but it was soooo much more than that. It's beautiful to watch, and nearly every scene is action packed. It leaves you thinking and it leaves you sad and happy because it wasn't the typically ending you think it would have. You really get to know the characters without them having to explain themselves to you which I think it's amazingly done. And you end up caring what happens to the characters and you want it to have a sequel so some of your questions could possibly be answered.
4. So I probably wouldn't ever watch a silent movie outside of class but I don't think this one is all that bad. I just find it weird that no one talks and like they have to write the words up on the screen, like the first 15 minutes I was jus waiting for someone to speak and its almost frustrating. I think it does have cinematic influence because the guy coming out of his body was probably new at the time. I really enjoyed the scenes where the background would change and I think it's some of the best editing in the film. My favorite part was the pool table scene because I thought it was funny how he never hit the 13 ball and the butler with his hand signals. Overall I don't think it's a must see unless you really like old types of films.
1. I would highly recommend it. Each detail is choreographed with care, and it is action to such a constant level that the stunt doubles probably have more stage time than the actors. It is exciting, and this is exactly what you want out of an action movie. It doesn't try to be Moonlight and have serious character development, it just chooses to succeed at stunning you with nonstop fighting, chasing, running, crashing and all manner of other things that make for good explosions.
ReplyDelete2. The visuals are amazing. Within each section of the movie, we see only a few colors, whether the deep reds and yellows of the day or the blue of the night. This largely monochromatic movie makes the focus on the "green place" more clear and the ultimate green of the citadel more striking. In addition, it's just really really pretty.
3. This is an action movie done really well. It's constantly moving and constantly interesting. Every shot is planned out and spliced with the rest with care. At times the blows and cuts match up with the rhythm of the music. There is very little in the way of dialogue but all of the actions look awesome. This is what makes it a must-see. If you want to see a good action movie with great action, and very little besides that, this is a very good option.
4. I've seen all of "Sherlock Jr." and will write this as such. I definitely agree with the review that the movie picks up when Keaton starts dreaming. It gets a lot more entertaining. They can let go of trying to make a serious plot and have what is essentially just goofy physical humor for its own sake. None of the movie is really "serious" but entering the dream allows them to do things like the random changing of location which has no real purpose other than to make for funny situations. When they can do this, it becomes much better.