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Mad Max Fury Road is a masterpiece of a film, with amazing action and stunts, supercharged editing, and powerful themes of redemption. Erik Voss dives deep into this film for an analysis of the visuals, the story structure, and the impressive attention to detail by director George Miller and his team. How does Fury Road connect to Mad Max 2 The Road Warrior? What is the deep dark secret of the CHROME spray, and how does Max's blood save Nux from a doomed fate?
00:00 - What A Lovely Day
01:09 - Who Killed the World?
03:08 - Max Captured
05:55 - Furiosa Leaves Citadel
08:15 - Immortan Joe Explained
10:26 - Insane Deleted Scene
10:45 - Joe's Wives
11:54 - Nux
13:04 - Furiosa Chase
16:03 - Sandstorm Mystery
17:52 - Road Warrior
18:52 - Max vs Furiosa
21:09 - Nux Returns
22:02 - Canyon Pass
23:46 - Joe's Favorite Dies
25:42 - The Green Place
28:41 - Furiosa Heartbreak
30:48 - Craziest Detail
31:47 - Stunts Breakdown
33:36 - Best Shot in Fury Road
34:45 - Immortan Joe Death
36:05 - Tom Hardy & Mel Gibson
37:07 - Witness Me
37:46 - Fury Road Final Scene
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Sand storms absolutely create lightning, pretty intense ones at that. The friction created from the sand particles colliding with each other creates a static charge that produces lightning.
Yeah I just hit this part and was thinking this guy doesn't watch a lot of nature documentaries and such. Volcanic clouds, Sand storms all produce lightning.
As do helicopter main rotor blades in a rainy, dusty or sandy environment. Just on a much smaller scale. Hunt for Red October scene where Jack Ryan is repelling from a helicopter to the Las Angeles class attack sub Dallas, in the rain.
Big, defined sandstorms like that are called haboobs fyi
Dry lightning
Darude
This movie proved to me, that with great direction, vision, and style a franchise can continue and never get stale
Vision is key. Hire artists and trust them. It's not guaranteed to work, but it has a chance. Whereas a corporate committee trying to please everyone is almost guaranteed to be forgettable at best.
Can’t forget… Solid Writing and Attention to Detail…
It certainly didn't hurt that it was in pre-production for a decade and a half due to filming cancellations. I remember seeing photos of the vehicles before filming of the Mel Gibson version in 1999 or 2001 (can't remember which) was canceled, and the vehicles weren't nearly as cool as what we finally got. There was even a rig made to look like a dog, with big floppy ears, since the War Boys were originally called War Dogs.
@@derkeheath5172 The Mutt Cutts van in the background would have been a great Easter egg tho.
No. This movie sucked compared to any of the old mad max movies
Once i was diagnosed with a brain tumor that would end my life in 18 months. Call it god, call it luck, call it fate, but the tumor was removed. That was 8 years ago. However, I'll never forget what it was like to be told you have an exact half-life. Nux is a character i totally understand and even relate to. Nothing brings clarity like knowing how it is supposed to end.
We all die.
Knowing when that happens doesn’t make it a “half-life”
…if anything for me I’d want to live each moment to the fullest until that time came.
@@ObsessiveGeek you're right, half life wasn't the right term. I guess what I really meant is just having someone tell you how much longer you can expect to live really brought me a lot of clarity. And please believe me, when I thought I was dying I tried to experience everything I could. I met amazing people, I worked on my book (which isn't very good, but was cathartic) I played open mic nights, and I asked beautiful women to dance. Now that I have a mostly clean bill of health, I really appreciate everything in life. Thanks for the discourse, I hope you have a great week.
@@user-pl3hw2nw7tdear pl3hw2nw, my Dad _was_ diagnosed, _did_ pass after 8 months surrounded by family and friends. When u say "clarity"...what do u mean
(not blaming my culture. But we are religious. He passed on a Wed, on Tue I was even sure we had to keep praying. Which means...I made zero room to ask him about death...which is why Im reduced to asking you..yes 7 years on I am still deeply saddened I didnt love him better.
Will appreciate discourse or if u do not write back absolutely fine too, I know it is a big ask. Of course had I known differently, I would have done that 8 months vastly, vastly vastly differently.
I get you mate, people will struggle to understand if they haven't been there. Take the midwit who commented previously for example. Nothing quite like death to not only focus the mind, but free it...
@@ajhd95 thank you friend. Your kind words matter.
I still remember feeling shocked but also somehow relieved in the theater when Nux died. I went into the movie expecting cool visuals and not much else. As a kid the aesthetic and world building of the Mad Max movies from the 80's had really caught my imagination, but wow, were they ever nihilistic. Especially in Road Warrior, Max was the only character who came across as cool or capable in any way really. The other good guys were pretty ineffectual. The bad guys were basically inhuman. And regardless which side, everyone who dies, dies screaming or humiliated so that Max looks tougher. In Fury Road I could tell Furiosa was going to be different, but I was convinced from the start that Nux was only there to be a foil, and was definitely going to go out like a punk, either killed by Max, or killed by a baddie right before Max killed that baddie, just to raise the stakes a little. And it almost happened so many times. And then he went out like an absolute hero. It made the whole movie inspiring, when I was expecting dehumanization. Afterward I asked myself if it was almost too feel-good. But it wasn't, because the hero didn't live. He died. Fury Road is basically Shakespeare with napalm.
"Fury Road is basically Shakespeare with napalm." Best. Summarization. Ever.
Nice
Crap I shouldn’t have read this. That was my fault. I’m sure I will still enjoy the movie.
Honestly this comment makes me want to watch it even more than the video above.
I'm convinced that Fury Road was lightning in a bottle..
Id be suprised, Pleasantly albeit if Miller manages to replicate it
Max walking away at the end was the better choice. It implies that he wont take part in what comes next, but he'll be back to deal with it if necessary.
Likely because of all the horror that he witnessed throughout the series including the death of his family. His character struggles have always been based on his instinct to protect because of that initial failure. It's a beautiful callback to the tragic Hero origin that creates a borderline antihero that possesses a sense of justice and fairness on a larger scale once introduced to the evidence at hand and the recognized struggle to survive and continue suffering that guilt that he carries. Meanwhile, Max's sanity has indeed been broken because of having witnessed the world's destruction at the heels of the familial loss.
He's the best of Rogue Cop stories in an Apocalyptic Wasteland that has ever been committed to film history and a glory to behold.
And max is a lone drifter who doesn't want to be a part of anything,
He just happens to end up in these crazy situations.
It's the trope. He's the Lone Wanderer all the way back from Kurosawa samurai films. He comes into a crazy town, saves the day, and leaves, onto the next one. He doesn't want a parade or a celebration in his honor. He never came looking to save anybody. He did it because it had to be done, and that it got finished is good enough for him.
I get the impression too that he doesn't feel like he deserves any semblance of security or civilization. His penance is to wander the wasteland forever.
@@kensmith2829Same, it's a product of his guilt from not saving his wife and child.
I thought the only key moment you missed was when Max decides to go off into the mist to finish off the guy from the bullet farm. Furiosa asks what they should do if he doesn't come back, and he just says "well you keep moving." The look she gives him when he leaves I personally believe is the moment she decides to start really trusting him.
I'm by no means stupid but I'm insanely bad at analysis of film possibly because I'm dyslexic so it's great when things like this are pointed out to me because it's like I can enjoy that scene anew, thanks for pointing this out 👍👍
@@GrandDawggy Many thanks! It's a great film. There is also the part at the end I find quite moving, when Max is alone watching them leave and has another hallucination. When the little girl says "common pa, lets go", is when he decides to follow. The film doesn't tell you much, but it's obvious he's such a damaged man, and this scene represents him overcoming that loss. Deciding to once again decide to not just look after himself, but try to help others like he did in his past.
That whole scene is my favorite. Cooling down the rig and max going off to stall them. Yes, it’s obvious that this is when furiosa starts to begin trusting max. But… what did max do out there. It’s hard to remember the scene exactly but he just kind of walks into the dark and comes back bloody after an explosion. Am I missing something obvious? That’s my puzzling moment of the film.
@@Squatch76 No, they don't show the scene. Eavoss actually covers that exact moment in this video, saying that we didn't see it because Max isn't the center of this story
@@jasonsullivan2775 yea, I think it's probably best expressed this way too. Because as the audience of Mad Max, we know what he does... we know what he's capable of... So *if* he returns, we know he killed anyone in his way...
"sometimes the most heroic thing you can do is just support the driver from the back seat" This is a great reminder for any actor.
Doesn't say "Yes" says "Witness"
Yeah that's what I heard everytime and it makes 100× more sense
I was enjoying the video until this part. War boy clearly shouts “witneeeess”
I re-watched this movie yesterday for like, the fourth time and what I love about it, is that the attention to details and continuity is INSANE, and everytime I notice something new.
The one I love the most begins in the very first chase, when Nux's car loses a tire and he needs counterweight in the back of his car. Max then fights the lancer who falls off the car grabbing one of Max's boots. A few moments later, when Max wakes up in the sand and fails to cut himself free from Nux, he takes one of Nux's boots off for himself.
Later on, when they're waiting for the engine of the war rig to cool down, Max engages in a fight off-screen, wins it, and comes back with a new wheel for the rig and... A NEW BOOT FOR NUX.
It's such a subtle payoff at more than half runtime, for something that had been set up in the first 20 minutes.
Love this movie so much and never get tired of watching it ❤
While we adore George Miller for just being who he is and what he does, we forget the other specialists. Sadly.
Your superb observation is testament to the prowess of the script supervisor, also sometimes called a continuity supervisor.
From the actors' clothing and hairstyles to the position of props and set dressing, they are everywhere.
Phew!
Anyone else notice that the three warlord may represent the three of the four horseman. Immorton Joe represents famine, bullet farm represent war, and gas town represent pestilence. Max however, represent death, for him to see the people he couldn't save, and manage to survive in situation no normal human could.
Yeah, that's definitely there in the subtext. Max as a blood bag in his gardening fork muzzle could signify him as an avatar of death. Or standing over the desolated land in the opening shot, hooded by his shaggy hair. His first act in the film is to kill something, after all. But then again, his final act is to save Furiosa's life by giving his blood. So I don't know what to make of that. Nux could also represent death, as he's the one who's a living corpse, and he dies and is reborn twice before his final self-sacrifice at the end.
I remember seeing early artwork that specifically referred to them as that.
It's not famine it's patriarchy. Imperialism, capitalism.
The enslaved wet nurses he drinks milk from... not a famine
Deep in the feels yo
Maybe max is death because he is an inevitable force of destruction
At 35:39 you can see Capable doing the Vuvalini hand gesture that symbolizes respect for the dead complimenting Nux's final "Witness me"
One thing about this film that is often overlooked in terms of the production and accolades is the sound of this film. It won Oscars for both best sound mixing and best sound editing and it really shows. If you play this in a home theatre with a really good surround sound system (even just in basic Dolby Digital 5.1), the soundscape and surround effects are incredible. There's a particular scene in the mud blue area where you hear a gunshot coming from the rear right and it is so well done and quite frightening, I actually thought something had happened in real life. This is one of my reference films to use when testing a new surround sound film (along with Master and Commander as well as Ford vs Ferrari).
Yeeeeeessss. If it ain't this or transformers then I'm not sure it's worth watching for sound design alone 😅
If you have any suggestions PLEASE share, it's so difficult to find a movie with unique and intriguing sound 🔥
Oh also I gotta say aquaman is pretty good sounding movies, probably deserves to be credited anytime the other two are mentioned
For someone who grew up in and around deserts, lightning does form inside large sand storms, its incredibly powerful static electricity, easily enough to throw you around if you are hit by it or you are touched by another grounded person
Thank you, I was going to say the same thing.
Snow does the same thing sometimes.
Warboy falling from ambulance doors clearly yells “witness” not Yes lol
Truuue 8:41
Clearly huh…
I came here to say this.
@@DeepDiveNRhello there
@@DeepDiveNRwuts next
This movie is about all 3. It’s the pivotal moment in Furiosa’s life, it’s Nux’s redemption and sacrifice, and for Max it’s one tale in a series of many. Max is a force of nature at this point. He’s in the background, but he drives the action.
IF MAX IS THERE IM GOOD!!!!!
I saw it at the cinemas in 3d and remember being impressed with how intense it was as an action film, and how epic the photography was. It wasnt until i rewatched it more recently that i realised how indepth it really is. Some of the symbolism and metaphors in it are really striking. Such an epic film.
"You can say so much more by just making a good movie!"
One of the best lessons people could take from the film's success. Make your point with good storytelling and it gives the people who need to hear it a chance to internalize it before they get defensive and dug in.
You mean: ... Show don't tell (your point)? 😂😂😂
Not just show don’t tell, but allow the viewer to make the connections and conclusions (rather than showing/telling them what to conclude) and they will have far more weight and meaning. Good teachers and therapists do this too.
Probably one of the things that this movie changed for me the most is the notion that dialogue was absolutely necessary to convey emotion, story, or character depth. I remember watching this for the first time and realizing about half way through that there was so little dialogue...but it didn't impact how much I enjoyed the film, or how much I was getting out of it. Sometimes, just a simple look or movement was more than enough. Absolutely one of the best post-apocalyptic movies I've ever seen...and one that I need to revisit...it's been far too long.
And example of the film-making maxim "show, don't tell".
I've watched a couple of reviews and deep dives of this movie but I was not expecting this video to go so in depth. From start to finish, every scene and every symbology. I am most pleased.
Truly a great film. I was really impressed about the attention to detail of Max reapplying the air-brake supply hoses to stop the second trailer from skidding. All Air-brakes have dual-functionality; If you don’t have adequate air supply from the air-compressor the spring-brakes will apply and you can’t move in the first place. It’s like a deadmans switch so you don’t accidently kill people on the highway/freeway. You can’t drive the bigger trucks if you aren’t certified in the systems entire purpose or capability. The psi/kPa dump would suggest that the entire truck has a higher governor lockout and it didn’t just lock all of it’s tires. That’s riding dirty for sure.
Fury Road is such an amazing movie, so well crafted, and a perfect example of how you don't need overly complex characters or narratives to tell a blistering and thought-provoking story.
Also, on a side-note, the movie was joined by a fantastic video-game released the same year that, while not a direct tie-in was definitely in the same universe and set before the events of Fury Road, evidenced by Hope and Glory, and their deaths, featuring heavily in the storyline, along with the War Boys and Scabrous Scrotus as the main villain.
Both the movie and the game are among my all time favourites.
That was an awesome game, but I could never get the V8 engine because I kept losing that stupid race lol
I just got that on sale. Looking forward to checking it out. I was initially disinterested because it didn't seem to feature anything of Furiosa, or the themes of the film. But people keep singing its praises, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
@@rottensquid It is not connected to the movie directly, it is Max's story. But the game is very well done, and I am one of the many hoping it gets a sequel
@@ArcaneSorceror Looking forward to checking it out, while I wait for some of these new premium games to go on sale. Someone down the comments mentioned that Corey Barlog of God of War was involved in it, so that's interesting.
@@rottensquid Balrog was involved in the early development stages, and and George Miller was providing input during production too.
The game itself is atmospheric. As an open-world "take over territories" title there is a fair bit of repetition in what segments you play, but they are all fun to work through.
The characters are also great, the storms are a thing to behold, and the car combat (especially in first-person mode) is as close to being in a Mad Max movie as you're ever going to get.
I grew up watching Road Warrior and Thunderdome constantly on HBO and VHS. Going to the theater to watch Fury Road was absolutely magical. Watching that sandstorm on that big screen was mesmerizing. I completely agree with you, Fury Road was the best movie of 2015.
I owned VHS, and DVDs of the first 3 , 30 plus years lost to history now.
I read Moby Dick around the time this film came out. I was so convinced that the big chase scene in the desert where people were throwing spears from the big trucks were representative of Captain Ahab’s pursuit of the white whale, except in Mad Max it was an ocean of sand.
I love this movie most for this reason!
Also equivalent to tom chasing jerry
You didn't mention the fact that the guitarist would likely be suffering from significant hearing loss, so getting the guitar back gives him the only control he knows - how to fight back against the tinnitus.
That dude would be deaf as a rock, he's just feeling the vibrations
8:07 The war boy yells “witness” .
I was a stuntman on the movie for 5 1/2 months in Namibia.
Great breakdown, well spotted for many things!
Fun fact… I came up with the V8 prayer hands when we were doing a couple weeks of testing and “Dramaturgy” classes before shooting.
Oh and you’re going to love doing a breakdown on Furiousa! I did some stuff on that too…. Lots of Easter eggs 🎉
That's awesome! You must have a blast on those movies!
@@StuntScotty73ohh that's awesome. I hope the story will be as good as fury road. I'm cautiously optimistic
Stuntscotty crazy username
@@kp1x crazy career
What I enjoyed about this movie:
1. Trust your audience. The ones that are looking will catch what you're saying. The ones that don't? It's okay, they're enjoying other stuff. You can design your movie to be enjoyed at multiple layers, rather than trying to make sure everyone sees it the same.
2. You don't need "a main character." You need good characters. The viewer will decide which character to really connect with, so give them all strong connection points. And that usually means have fewer, but deeper characters.
3. The titular character of a franchise is often *not* the most interesting. Sometimes, their role isn't "The One Who Does Everything." Sometimes they are the force that brings other key players together. Not the General, but the rallying flag.
I agree with it all, but perhaps it should have just been called Fury Road. Mad Max in the title brings expectation of this being a mad max centered film.
@@Uthandol Maybe... but in which Mad Max film was Max actually the most *interesting* character, anyway?
@@okayhonks Well, I thought he was interesting in mad max proper. He has never been a deep character, but no one in mad max films are.
Well said!!
@@Uthandoluh I’d argue Furiosa was pretty deep on Fury Road. It’s in the subtext
This film kind of showed me that character development can be done in the most subtle of ways and even without dialogue. Just the way a character talks, moves, or even crashes a truck into a mountain can tell you so much about their journey. Another great video Mr. Voss! Keep pumping out these BANGERS!!!
The absolute 10/10 section of this movie for me is the soundtrack and how excellently it blends with what’s on screen. There isn’t a moment throughout where the music doesn’t match the action, doesn’t help drive the plot forward. It’s like a concept album, music video, and movie all in one. Really elevates the experience for me.
When it comes to high octane and amazing action and visuals, Mad Max Fury Road is one the best and one of my favorites.
The continuous chase, action scenes, and pounding score makes Fury Road an instant masterpiece. I watched it several times in IMAX when it first came out. 3-D was still a thing back then and I remember watching it in that as well. The cars, characters, and props give so much reality to this post-apocalyptic flick. The first 3 movies are a warm-up for this one. I'm really excited to see the next film! I can't wait!
Caucasian ass NPC dialogue
This was my introduction to your page. I’m glad I found it. That was a lot of fun now I’m gonna find another episode. Have a great day.
I already loved the movie, but I am so grateful for having found this video. All the tiny visual details, the summation of the overall theme and how all the events serve that theme, the idea of Nux being the main character--just beautiful. I especially love your explanation that the visuals of the sandstorm as viewed by the audience are actually how Nux--who is hopped up on chrome--would see the sandstorm. Just fantastic stuff, love your take on it.
I absolutely LOVE the way you analyze films! You notice all the details, the impact they play, and the way you integrate important life lessons is uplifting and a breath of fresh air. Keep rocking on man!
And congratulations on the upcoming parenthood!!! 🎉
This film encouraged me, as a fledgling special effects artist, that there will continue to be an important place for physical effects, makeup and stunts as film making progresses - and even more; that the digital/SPFX relationship can be more harmonious than it has been in the last two and a half decades, and that there is room for people like me in story telling to help craft textured and beautiful worlds.
Sure it did
I love your point about the centre frame Focus, I have turned off many a film that have too many cuts and this is the only way to make this work. thank you for such an amazing breakdown
This is the absolute best analysis of this film I have ever heard. You found so much more than I did. Thank you.
The intricate detailed story, told without many words, is the best part for me. The chase and the race, are just plain fun to look at. A picture is worth a thousand words indeed🎉
agreed. You just know that without a dedicated director and writer behind the work, a pushy studio would have certainly stiff-armed their way into the production, and added huge exploratory dialogue, a 45 minute backstory leading to max's capture, a bigger love story between him and theron, and almost CERTAINLY no dead pregnant mother in the first half of the movie. They'd cave to have it happen near the end, perhaps, haha, but the son would survive and furiosa and max would take the boy under their wing making the world an even better happier place in the end BARF
i remember renting this and watching it with my dad. we didn't expect much and were completely blown away. i also remember the oscars that year actually feeling like a bit of a sweep because they did win multiple awards. anyway its a very good memory i have with my dad who has now passed, and i think it's a great film.
I just seen this for this first time today…..thank you for the breakdown. Makes me appreciate this more a little bit more
My interpretation is that it's a perfect display of a post-apocalyptic military engagement. I mean it's way more complex than that, but it perfectly displays multiple militia engaging and fighting in their own weird styles while telling an absolutely kick arse story.
Great analysis. For me this movie supported my belief that Mad Max is one of the best franchises of all time. It also showed that when you have a creator who stays true to his vision for his character they can continue to knock their projects out of the park and maintain their creations relevance. Almost all modern franchises can learn valuable lessons from the Mad Max series and its creator.
This is the movie that got me obsessed with the custom movie car business. The thought and execution and functionality of these builds are just incredible.
The Graphic Novel goes even further into showing how much thought went into this! There's even a comic going into the history of the cars that became part of the war rig.
A lot of the background cars were built on Australian Off-road race cars, they bought almost everything that was for sale and looked interesting when they were going to film this in Australia. Friends of mine built these cars, loved these cars, formed their dearest memories racing them in the desert. A lot of these cars have real world history, and epic battles of their own.
Brilliantly thought out retrospective, I found it insightful.
Witnessed!
First time viewer to your channel, you managed to hook me in right away. My severe ADHD had me assuming that you’d be someone who’d talk a lot but not say anything valuable (a great deal of critics on YT).
Truly enjoyed your video.
Mad Max: Fury Road is one of my top 5 films hands down; it’s definitely a culmination of all George Miller’s Best world ideas/story telling.
This film proved that continued storytelling in an intellectual property or franchise didn’t have to be flavorless garbage with nothing to look forward to in a visual media.
a 75 year old man with passion, talent and a locked down vision for a feature film spent long days in the desert shooting a movie on actual environments, using an actual art team to craft practical effects, real stunts.
Dude did this and allegedly everyday was directing in a leather jacket he never took off.
Awesome review and energy, well depicted and broken down perfectly. So much fun to watch 👏👏👏
Honestly the best film I've ever seen in the cinema. It was a rhythmic thumping beat all the way through. Relentless and powerful. Glorious visuals, sound, music and great acting. It's great that throughout the film, Max is reacting and adapting. It never goes to his plan, he is along for the ride as we are as viewers.
Pretty sure I saw this about 4 times when it released in theatres
Erik this channel is so great! Most of the movies you've covered so far are some of my favorites, but your deep dives provide sooo many amazing details about the intents of the creators that it makes me love those movies even more. This video is a huge example of that!
truly
To Erik Voss and the Deep Dive team - Thank you for doing this in-depth look at Mad Max: Fury Road. This movie kicks major post-apocalyptic ass with it's nail-biting, relentless action and stunning practical effects. I can't wait to rewatch it with the new insights and nuances you guys have pointed out - e.g. the ghosts of Glory and her mother. You are by far best movie channel on TH-cam! Oh what a lovely day!! 🤘😎
Just rewatched Thunderdome, can we appreciate the sheer amount of actors hanging on the dome while everything in the dome is done practical. It boggles the mind considering todays movies.
Holy heavens! I loved this movie before, but you have elevated it to one of my favorites ever!! I love the details you pointed out and the back story I never knew! Wow, I'm totally blown away! Thank you for this!
Doof is a very Australian phrase, they often call raves Doofs or Doofers also named after the noise of the drum in usually EDM electronic dance music. They called raves that when I was in Tasmania way back in 2007 so it might not still be a popular phrase but I doubt it's a coincidence that this is an Australian movie and the Doof warrior and Doof machine were named after the noise of the drum here too.
"doof" = Australian psytrance bush party
also "ferals" have two meanings, either Australian Luddite hippies or alternatively hill billies
In America, in the 90's we also called them raves.
Was hoping someone would comment this! they’re absolutely still called doofs & when I first learnt the word it was described to me the exact way Eric does in the video haha
DOOF - Mars Needs Women ; TIP Records 1995, early psytrance floorfiller.
This movie rocked my world the first time I saw it. I grew up on the 80s and have always loved the series . This movie is a fitting legacy for Max.
I was so amazed at this movie. The music and practical stunts were what first knocked me over. But the world building and hints of history and story (that were obviously much deeper than what was portrayed in one watching of one film) impressed me.
Max "A Man reduced to a single instinct, Survive"
Dutch Van Der Lynn "Ya hear that Arthur, this guy knows his stuff"
My favorite movie. Great cinematography. Great story. Great theme. Great editing and sound. 10/10 movie.
The music/sound in this movie is just perfection. There are movies out there where the sound is just as important as everything else going on, Baby Driver and Guardians for example, but whereas in those movies the sound somewhat leads the movie, in this movie on the other the sound elevates what's already there it doesn't overtake it, it lifts it. Apart from a couple of key moments, the initial drums bit and the focus on the guitar truck the sound does not overtake the movie, it feels like it sits in the back, like it's right under the skin, but just like the flesh that sits under the skin without the sound the movie would be less of a movie.
Movies are a visual media first and that should be the lead of the movie, sound needs to elevate that and not overtake it. This movie undoubtedly has some of the best visuals in all of cinema, so having the sound further elevate that without outshining the start is just amazing.
Thank you for posting this video 🎉. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great 👍 work..
This analysis is good on so many levels, thank you for the video.
Just wanted to say, I am so happy to have found this channel. Sometimes this algorithm does us right. I really appreciate the moments when you dive into the possible symbolisms. I did competitive impromptu speaking in college after serving in the army for 4 years. I often used symbolism that I extracted from films as supportive evidence for my arguments and loved doing it.
To Erik Voss and the Deep Dive team - Thank you for doing this in-depth look at Mad Max: Fury Road. This movie kicks major post-apocalyptic ass with it's nail-biting, relentless action and stunning practical effects. I can't wait to rewatch it with the new insights and nuances you guys have pointed out - e.g. the ghosts of Glory and her mother. You are by far best movie channel on TH-cam! Oh what a lovely day!! 🤘😎
I am glad you told us about the prequel comic it's really added some hidden depth to one of my favourite movies thank you
This movie is a masterpiece, and gave me chills watching it in theater. you could tell the love and attention they gave while creating it.
I truly appreciate the time and work you put into these videos! Long time watcher, first time commenter. First of all, congrats on the upcoming little one, I just became a twin dad myself this last year and being is simply amazing. Secondly, congrats on the new channel, have watched every video and can’t get enough. Lastly, I’ve been curious - have you ever seen/wanted to do a breakdown on the show “Dark”. Not sure where it would fit amongst the channels/series but it’s one of my favorite shows and feel like it should be right up your alley… anyways keep doing what your doing!
I loved your point that every character in this film is on an arch! So smart to identify this aspect of the film - which, IMHO, is so critical to the richness of the story being told.
I think my favourite moment in the film is Max walking into the darkness and then coming back with the sack of guns while soaked in blood. It teases us by not showing the action, but has the chilling implication of the ultra-violence he is truly capable of. But overall I loved this movie because while some people were upset Max didn't get the majority of screentime, it does fit with the theme of Max not being the "Hero" of the story, but rather just a survivor of it. Even looking back at the other films (aside from the first), most of the movie Max is usually fairly short on words or surrounded by more lively characters who provide exposition and dialogue.
Which to me has always represented more that Max is sort of a vehicle for us the viewers to witness this world through, rather than solely being about him just kicking tons of butt. A opposite example would be something like John Wick where virtually everything in the story is revolving around him and most scenes are literally focused entirely on him. But then in Mad Max movies you get Max more or less just getting dragged into situations where he's forced to help people for mutual survival and we get a lot of characterization from them and learn their motives. Which in turn fleshes out the world and gives us this deeper and more "lived in" feeling.
You have given me so much respect for this movie. I was not a fan until now. Ill be checking out your videos, you have great delivery. Very clear, concise, and great energy! ❤
One of my favorite films! Absolutely great breakdown; as always, you find little elements I've never noticed despite seeing Fury Road who-knows-how-many times.
I have to admit, it took me a long time to get around to Fury Road, and when I did, I don't think I gave it the care of attention it deserved. Thank you for teasing out so much of the detail. I will take it with me when I give this film a much deserved rewatch.
This might be one of my favorite deep dives yet! I loved all the Mad Max movies then when Fury Road came along it was a whole new love affair but this breakdown brought me to tears! And now of course I have to go watch it again!! Thank you for fresh eyes!
I love this channel and this has got to be one of my favorite videos.
It was through this project I gained a full appreciation for Mad Max. I played the game a ton which is a weird alternate to the prequel comic. It is definitely less canon to the story however provides a lot of great details about the world and different factions.
Miller actually worked with Cory Barlog of GOW2 and eventually the amazing GOW4 in pre production so that work definitely shows in the game even if you can also tell neither man worked on the game directly.
I already loved the mad max movies but I gained a deeper appreciation through his range with Happy Feet and coming back to his baby, Max.
I don’t know if it’s relevant but this kind of storytelling is so important. I’ve always loved Tartakovsky and Samurai Jack specifically for this reason. He did storyboards for IronMan2 which is widely maligned but those shots and silent action make it memorable for me. Mad Max clearly does it better and with more purpose as the storyboard is integral to the script. It’s just kinda amazing to me.
You have oz-ploitation movie, with honestly a lot of the tropes. Motorcycle gangs and screaming, as well as quieter moments. However, there is something special about the movie, about its pre/mid-apocalyptic story. It comes into its own with Road Warrior, and Thunderdome felt like and 80s/90s fantasy film.
But with Fury Road it’s to me a fully realized world. It’s war and factions and it’s beyond transformation. Thunderdome brought it there, with essentially zero connect to the old world, but Fury Road built its lore up, around the silliness of our attachment and mythologizing of the old ways as well our legitimate obsession over whatever useful resources we manage to hold on to. I feel like he had this story and world and appropriately molded it to these existing film genres, appropriate to the time.
The game had no rigth in being that good. Played really well, looked and sounded really amazing, and had some nice sense of humor. Perfect interpretation of the movies/comics.
@@freddogrosso9835 The Just Cause guys are a solid team but I wholeheartedly put the blame for it being that good on that pre-production phase. It’s the most important phase. Hell it worked for the movie too, drawing up the script and boards for decades…
What really gave everything* character was that everything had a story. Miller's comment in the behind the scenes videos (that EVERYONE needs to watch) about humanity creating art even in the apocalypse shines through.
2015 was such a magical time for movies and legacy franchises. Unfortunately I missed Mad Max Fury Road in theaters and to this day, is my biggest regret when it comes to missing out on movies. From the amazing cinematography and practical effects, to the gripping score, to the heart this movie somehow has…everything this movie was and meant to be was perfectly executed. My top 3 franchises are Star Wars, James Bond, and Jurassic Park and every one of those franchises had significant releases..same year Tom Cruise hung outside of an airplane and Ultron was extremely hyped up before release...but my favorite movie of that year was Mad Max Fury Road.
Yeah I saw it in theaters while on LSD lol, probably the best movie experience of my life!
Very well made and interesting video, thanks a lot !
This movie made me realize the visuals of a movie are just as important as the story being told!
I would’ve loved to see your thoughts on a popular fan theory that Joe, his brothers, and Max represent the 4 horsemen of the Apocalypse. I like the idea and notion that as “who killed the world” question sort of gets answered by these men representing their respective horsemen.
I keep seeing this in the comments. Yes, it has been stated that the writers utilized the concept of the "Four Horsemen". as an literary device.
Except
there are in fact Five Horsemen, and none of which is pestilence.
If you goggle this your going to get false information. I have 4 different Bibles all state 5 riders (horsemen).
However, regarding the Five Horsemen:
*The First Horse was pr the Rider was Conquest.
*The Second Horse was red and the Rider was War.
*The Third Horse was black and the Rider was Famine
*The Forth Horse was pale and the Rider was Death and the Rider Hell followed with him. (meaning two Horsemen on one horse, King James Version).
However some bibles state that Hell rode behind Death on his own horse.
Either way there are Five Horsemen. I think some of the confusion is the forth seal: has two horsemen.
Pestilence is a long repeated misunderstanding as being one of the five Horsemen.
This is a misrepresentation.
Sort of somewhat like a camel going through the eye of a needle.
AND the role of the Five Horsemen start the beginning of the apocalypse.
They don't show up later on, they are what starts the ball rolling. And in the order I stated.
Conquest doesn't end all suffering but instead represents the end of peace , that's why War comes next, then Famine, Death and finally Hell.
It isn't Conquest that restores everything and Brings Peace, it Destroys Peace.
I'm impressed. really good review and "deep dive" into the story. you've got my sub
Well done !!! Cant wait to show this then re watch it !!! Bravo 👏
Saw this one in IMAX 3-D! Totally immersive-- what a thrill! Back then I remember it impressed me with its near-total absence of exposition. It's pure action: keeps you in the moment and always hurtling forwards until the plot finds its equilibrium.
Pretty sure the dude falling screamed witness
This truly is one of the best action movies of all time. From the moment the first scene opens to the credit scene the viewer is hooked. There is no wasted information given. Everything has a reason and a purpose contributing to the story. The action is relentless with scene after scene that feels like something is really at stake instead of some untouchable hero that we know at the beginning will go through unscathed. I applaud the imagination that created these characters, world, and the other living things in the movie; the vehicles. An all time favorite.
Omg! What a great video. I always felt.lile this movie had alot of hidden stuff but I had no Idea! I love this universe and I came to this video after reading the 5 comics today. How you gathered all this knowledge , i have no idea but thank you. Awesome video.
My favorite idea about the entire Mad Max series is that Max himself is a more or less a myth. What we see is the stories people in the world tell about this man who rolls into their lives and causes chaos and transformation.
In every movie (and Fury Road hits this perfectly for me) we dont see the "Real" Max, just how he is remembered. And that sort of eliminates the "where does this fit in the timeline" and "Previously we saw Max act like this" issues. Each movie though linked is a moment in time of this Legend that doesn't have to mimic everything from previous movies. Tom Hardy is a fair bit bigger and bulkier than Mel Gibson was. His Max is a fair bit more feral and berserk too. Mel's Max seemed to have a bit more of a soft spot for children and women while Tpm's is much more cold and callous (to start). If the movies are the legends people tell of "Mad Max, The Road Warrior" the character differences and even how rhe world is different are built in.
This makes Max an immortal figure that is a catalyst pushing other characters to change and grow. We dont really need Max to change and grow too much, as hes basically a McGuffin himself. He gets his story arc of overcoming some of his past guilt, but ends up STILL alone, crazy and wandering the wasteland.
Just my thoughts on how ive always seen these movies
In thunderdome, he is at one point
The man with no name"
I saw it as in a way, a reflection of myself, a man who has lost everything multiple times and become cold and indifferent in certain ways because nothing good ever lasts. Just keep pushing ahead because what else is there to do? His story arc took a backseat to others who still have hope for a future and he is just a useful tool for them.
@@jaredmundi3599 at the end of the hero's journey you don't return 'a hero'... you just... return.
Eric, he said "witness" as he fell off the cliff.
He's made a few mistakes.
Great video! This movie was way better than I remembered. I really have to watch this again
Wow. Just found this movie review. Fantastic. Subscribed.
I love this film so much. Thanks for doing this Erik. I teared up at your final words here. Bravo.
10:03 Actually it would be the eight pistons of the V-8 engine. It would have 16 or 32 valves, depending upon brand and configuration. There are even a few obscure and/or experimental V-8s that I've "witnessed" that utilize 5 valves per cylinder, for a total of 40 valves.
BTW, yes I am a Blackthumb. An auto mechanic since 1993.
This review is as intense as the movie! Great job!!!!
I was lucky to see it in 3-D. A worthy experience.
Great video. well assembled, informative with great pacing.
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Recap by Tammy AI
I may be reaching here, but Max is like a car in this film. He is fuel to Nux. He is a hood ornament as the blood bag. He aspirates the engine. He swings like wiper blades on the poles. He is passenger and driver. He represents all that is needed to travel down Fury Road.
This is a dope ass analysis.
Facts
Im gonna watch it again. Thanks for this!
This movie didn't change the way I look at movies, but your presentation of it changed the way I looked at this movie. Im going to go & watch it again to see it in an entirely new light
Great breakdown of one of the greatest movies of all time and definitely my favourite action movie of all time. This movie proves that when done well, a simple plot can be hugely entertaining. I've heard people say that it's just one long chase, like it's a bad thing but for me it has so much more to it as you expertly pointed out. There are a hundred more details you missed but that's not a sleight on you it's just that the movie is so ridiculously packed with goodness. This is what happens when a true genius artist is allowed to freely express their vision. George Miller is a master of his craft and he built the perfect team to help him create the perfect movie.
If you ever get chance you should check out the Mad Max game which has many similarities with Fury Road but is also very different. The developers of the game had access to all the concept art and story boards of the movie and used a lot of it but took an alternate approach. It was made before the movie was released and was still in development hell. It's a really under-rated game and is very good on it's own merit.
I remember watching this film back in 2015 when I was just a kid. I couldn't think why I loved it so much, but looking back now this was one of the first well-made films I ever watched. Everything from the framing of the shots to the saturation of the world to the audacity of making a film with almost no dialogue was done with care. It clearly shows that a film concept can be elevated so far above the idea behind it through hard work and dedication. This will always have a special place in my heart and we need more good, accessible films to be made. People need to know not to accept mediocrity. Even watching the older films for the first time, I was not particularly blown away because of just how well the FOURTH MOVIE IN A SERIES was created
I didn't like it thought it was stupid
@@kevincoffey3112 that's fair enough. It's definitely a unique film with regards to the almost non-existent dialogue and the full-movie chase format. Everyone enjoys films for different reasons
You did a really good job! Great video.
This movie with so much detail and backstory could easily be 10 hour episode mini-series in Netflix or something.
Yooooo this is an amazing movie thank you for breaking it down!!!!
Wow! I already considered this movie a masterpiece, but your break down elevated it even more.
Incredible job hitting every single detail. I love it! And Fury Road, definitely one of the top ten greatest action films of all time.
This has been one of my favorite movies for several years! I’m so glad that the new one coming out has inspired people to check it out!