Introduction
Furiosa, The post-apocalyptic 2024 picture, a Mad Max Saga” directed by George Miller stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Alyla Browne as Imperator Furiosa. This film, which stars Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke, is both a prequel and a spin-off to “Mad Max, Fury Road” (2015). Released in Australia on May 23, 2024, and the US the following day, the movie made its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
Premise
The story of young Furiosa is followed in “Furiosa, A Mad Max Saga,” which is set before “Mad Max, Fury Road.” Captured by the Biker Horde, under the command of Warlord Dementus, she must endure hardships in the Wasteland while attempting to make her way back to the Green Place of Many Mothers amid power conflicts within the Citadel.
Cast
1. Anya Taylor-Joy as Imperator Furiosa
2. Alyla Browne as young Furiosa
3. Chris Hemsworth as Dementus, leader of the Bike Horde
4. Tom Burke as Praetorian Jack
5. Lachy Hulme as Immortan Joe / Rizzdale Pell
6. Nathan Jones as Rictus Erectus
7. Josh Helman as Scrotus
8. John Howard as The People Eater
9. Angus Sampson as The Organic Mechanic
10. Charlee Fraser as Mary Jo Bassa, Furiosa’s mother
11. Quaden Bayles as War Boy
12. Daniel Webber as War Boy
Production
Pre-production
The story of young Furiosa is followed in “Furiosa, A Mad Max Saga,” which is set before “Mad Max, Fury Road.” Captured by the Biker Horde, under the command of Warlord Dementus, she must endure hardships in the Wasteland while attempting to make her way back to the Green Place of Many Mothers amid power conflicts within the Citadel.
Filming
Principal photography for the film will begin in June 2022, after second unit filming wrapped in Australia in May of the same year. At US$233 million, it became the most costly production in Australian cinema history, thanks to a filming incentive of AU$175 million. Hemsworth stated that former inmates were employed as backup performers. Even though the filming was over by October 2022, Taylor Joy characterized her time on site as difficult and isolating.
Post-production
Principal photography for the film will begin in June 2022, after second unit filming wrapped in Australia in May of the same year. At US$233 million, it became the most costly production in Australian cinema history, thanks to a filming incentive of AU$175 million. Hemsworth stated that former inmates were employed as backup performers. Even though the filming was over by October 2022, Taylor Joy characterized her time on site as difficult and isolating.
Release
On May 15, 2024, “Furiosa, A Mad Max Saga” made its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. May 23, 2024, is when Australian theaters will open, and May 24, 2024, is when American theaters will open. Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures are the distributors. The original release date of June 23, 2023 was postponed.
Reception
Box office projection
Last Day “Furiosa, A Mad Max Saga” is expected to earn $50 million on its opening weekend in North America, according to Hollywood projections.
Critical response
Recieved an average score of 8.6/10 and an 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, critics praise the movie for giving “Fury Road” more substance. With 83 out of 100, Metacritic indicates “universal acclaim.” Give it four stars out of four for storytelling and performances, Robert Daniels of RogerEbert.com says. On the other hand, Variety’s Owen Gleiberman deems it pretentious, and the BBC’s Nicholas Barber awards it a 3 out of 5 stars, citing its convoluted narrative.
