About Mad Max: Fury Road (HBO)

"Mad Max: Fury Road" is a 2015 dystopian action film co-written, directed, and produced by George Miller. Set in a post-apocalyptic desert wasteland, Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy), haunted by his turbulent past, wanders alone until he's captured by the War Boys, the army of the tyrannical Immortan Joe. Meanwhile, Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) betrays Joe by fleeing with his five wives who were kept for breeding. When their paths cross, Max joins Furiosa and the brides in their epic battle for freedom and survival.

Making / Production

The film was in conceptual development since 1997 and saw several delays due to security and weather issues. Principal photography was completed in December 2012, and most of Miller's crew were Australians. The film was shot with a technique known as centre framing, to help the audience's eye track the action.

Actors

• Tom Hardy portrays Max Rockatansky, a former cop turned survivalist. Hardy's performance is lauded for seamlessly stepping into Mel Gibson's shoes, yet adding his own spin to the character.
• Charlize Theron shines as Imperator Furiosa, a rebel warrior with a mechanical arm. Her portrayal of Furiosa as a fearless yet compassionate woman is widely praised.
• Nicholas Hoult gives a memorable performance as Nux, a War Boy who battles with his loyalties.
• Hugh Keays-Byrne, who played the villain in the original "Mad Max," returns as the menacing Immortan Joe.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film has only 2,000 words of dialogue, relying heavily on visual storytelling.
• More than 80% of the effects seen in the film are real, practical effects.
• It took over ten years to complete the film from its initial inception.

Awards

"Mad Max: Fury Road" was a major hit at the 88th Academy Awards, winning six awards out of its ten nominations, including Best Film Editing, Best Production Design, and Best Costume Design.

Quotes

• "You know, hope is a mistake. If you can't fix what's broken, you'll go insane." - Max
• "I am the one who runs from both the living and the dead. Hunted by scavengers, haunted by those I could not protect." - Max
• "Out here, everything hurts. You wanna get through this? Do as I say." - Furiosa

Music, Soundtrack

• Junkie XL's—electronic musician Tom Holkenborg—pulse-pounding score remains a key factor in the overall effect of Mad Max: Fury Road. The score adds to the tension and excitement throughout the film's intense sequences.
• Additionally, the film features the haunting song, "Singing my song" by the mysterious woman, adding another layer of complexity to the film's score.