In Fury Road, Max is confronted by his past in the present. His primal will to survive is only surpassed by his longing to forget the death of his wife and child. He runs not only from the scavengers who want his blood, but also from soul-crushing guilt. And while the young lads run for their lord and the promise of eternal glory, these graceful daughters, his renegade wives, run for their lives. In order to procure an heir, his many wives are used like breeding cattle. There, the victorious heroes who die noble deaths in service of their Redeemer may “live and die and live again.” “Witness Me!” these youthful soldiers scream as they intentionally seek violent ends in service of their King.īut what kind of king uses his young men up at such a furious rate? This feudal lord uses women to advance his kingdom.
He has many followers and devotees and he even has pilfered a narrative – the myth of Valhalla. The leader of this Citadel, Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne) calls himself a Redeemer. There is a place in the barren wasteland that is capable of sustaining life: The Citadel. While the surface consists of rust, dust, blood and gasoline, what lies beneath has a great deal of soul.
But do not be fooled: this is not your typical summer popcorn and soda flick. What makes us human? What is it that we cannot afford to lose? George Miller asks these questions in his new film, Mad Max: Fury Road, through non-stop, hair-bristling, aggressive action.
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