Action-Adventure Mad Max: Furiosa Spinoff

[Spider-Fan]

I think if Max had been the title character, it might have come close to Fury Road’s opening. Which would have only been $10-15mil more than this. Hardly Earth-shattering regardless. Safe to say Fury Road’s performance probably represents the ceiling for this franchise.

I agree with that figure as well. Fury Road was this franchise's moment, it definitely seems

 

[J.Drangal]

Look at this clip with a part of a chase from Furiosa.



Now Fury Road.

I have yet to see the film in theaters and avoid most footage to keep things fresh but interest by the debate, I watched that clip.
This is going to be an unpopular remark, but this excerpt, genuinely, reminds me of the last act of The Flash (yeah, I've seen that movie... but that was for Keaton...).
While I recognize that there's some intentional stylization (that I don't mind at all), my first instinct is that I'm looking at sloppy compositing... The plans look very disconnected from each other, it's just distracting to me. At least in the context of that clip, could be different watching the movie... Still eager to see it though!

Also, underneath the video, I see people debating whether this sequence really has that look in the theatrical film or not. Not really interesting, but if we're wondering why the film doesn't connect with the public, there are some clear answers in the comment sections of those Youtube videos... Mad Max may be too niche, but clearly a lot of people just don't like what they're seeing in the marketing.
This echoes my personal observations: I've finally spoken to my friends and there's absolutely no one who has any intention of seeing the film. They know the original trilogy, loved Fury Road, but simply just think Furiosa looks bad.

I really thought this film would be a success, especially after the excellent critical reception.

 

[OrbOfConfusion]

Sucks about the box office but I think this show that Oscar’s mean nothing to the majority. Seems like Wb thought since fury road won some it would help furiosa.

I mean, that or maybe just hoping the Mad Max name still had some viability, despite the films being released so far apart.

 

[SwordOfMorning]

I find it so deeply depressing that the box office is all anyone is talking about with a movie this rich, complex and full of things to talk about. The only remotely interesting or relevant thing about the box office is that it’s sad The Wasteland is unlikely.

 

[Spider-Fan]

I find it so deeply depressing that the box office is all anyone is talking about with a movie this rich, complex and full of things to talk about. The only remotely interesting or relevant thing about the box office is that it’s sad The Wasteland is unlikely.

It's a talking point right now cause of its OW gross. No one is stopping anyone from talking about the movie itself. But the box office is always going to be a topic of discussion the first few weeks of release.

But yeah, it's sad The Wasteland is unlikely

 

[DKDetective]

I have yet to see the film in theaters and avoid most footage to keep things fresh but interest by the debate, I watched that clip.
This is going to be an unpopular remark, but this excerpt, genuinely, reminds me of the last act of The Flash (yeah, I've seen that movie... but that was for Keaton...).
While I recognize that there's some intentional stylization (that I don't mind at all), my first instinct is that I'm looking at sloppy compositing... The plans look very disconnected from each other, it's just distracting to me. At least in the context of that clip, could be different watching the movie... Still eager to see it though!

Also, underneath the video, I see people debating whether this sequence really has that look in the theatrical film or not. Not really interesting, but if we're wondering why the film doesn't connect with the public, there are some clear answers in the comment sections of those Youtube videos... Mad Max may be too niche, but clearly a lot of people just don't like what they're seeing in the marketing.
This echoes my personal observations: I've finally spoken to my friends and there's absolutely no one who has any intention of seeing the film. They know the original trilogy, loved Fury Road, but simply just think Furiosa looks bad.

I really thought this film would be a success, especially after the excellent critical reception.

 

[DKDetective]

If I had to guess, they were more lenient about the budget for Furiosa because of Fury Road's awards season accolades and general reputation among critics as being one of the best films of the 2010s. They were probably banking on all of that goodwill for Furiosa to be more of a hit, which would have worked out more in their favor had this been released 5 years ago.

If you factor in the fact that we had one of the worst inflationary periods in 50 years between when the two films were made, Furiosa was made for less than Fury Road... Probably a good deal less.

EDIT: Fury Road would have cost $190 million in 2024 dollars.

 

[flickchick85]

The snap judgments coalition that has formed on YouTube due to the fiscal rewards made possible by clickbait truly will be the death of our society. I’m sorry, that was probably melodramatic. The Death of Cinema. That’s more like it.

 

[Cap2024]

Poor marketing? That could have. Franchise just not being an A tier franchise? That could have. Changes in the market place for movies? That could have.

We at least agree on these three. Just for me, I readily acknowledge and recognize (and pull examples from) reactions to said trailer (and articles being written about said reactions) which part of that was (undeniably) special effects / visual related otherwise that element wouldn't have been consistently written about when the trailer launched. It is up the individual how much emphasis they would like to place upon that element of the trailer's reception.

What I noted when the trailer first came out is that it had a bumpy start, as said articles point out. I also noted that I heard the same talk about the film the week before it came out that matched said reactions to the trailer. That it didn't get over that was a red flag to me and why I wasn't surprised at all by its performance.

Ideally a trailer is met with a good to great reaction rather than any sort of divide which was evidently there dating back to December, 2023. When there is a divide - hopefully a film can overcome it, which this one currently hasn't and thus its performance.

With that said, since critics are rating it highly and the cinemascore was relatively good - I'm hoping word of mouth will go around that "it was much better than the trailer" as that could potentially at least on some level help. I didn't like it, but that comes down to it not being for me - just like 'Drive' wasn't. Not just per Mad Max franchise, but Hollywood overall as well (as said, I legitimately fear what signal this might give to suits per female led action films).

Also, underneath the video, I see people debating whether this sequence really has that look in the theatrical film or not. Not really interesting, but if we're wondering why the film doesn't connect with the public, there are some clear answers in the comment sections of those Youtube videos...

Thank you and - exactly. It's there for those that look and those reactions have been since December 2023. As demonstrated in the articles that I posted concerning online reactions. Thus, online publications wanting articles written about it.

For my part I’m not going to entertain this discussion anymore because I feel like I’m being hounded by 3 staff members simply because I didn’t like the film and have a justified different opinion.

Everyone and their mothers are seemingly jumping on me and I really don’t appreciate this at all. Its hard to keep up with the barrage of attacks and try to give people solid answers to everyone without everything getting piled upon me.

Even worse when I was super excited for this film to come out and gave it a ton of attention and time for now being treated almost like a persona non-grata for not conforming to something.

Seconded.

 

[The Batman]

I liked the film. Felt the runtime or pace of it at points, and it wasn't as good as Fury Road, but I thought all the actresses playing young Furiosa did a great job, and so did Chris Hemsworth. I do appreciate that it's not Fury Road 2, and did its own thing.

While its BO performance is disappointing, it's also not surprising. The past few years have been rough for quite a few blockbuster franchises, big and small. The movie industry really needs to rethink their approach to things.

To be honest, I'm kind of surprised by the CGI talk. As some have already said, a lot of CGI nowadays isn't up to par. I didn't think the CGI in this movie was particularly heinous.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

The snap judgments coalition that has formed on YouTube due to the fiscal rewards made possible by clickbait truly will be the death of our society. I’m sorry, that was probably melodramatic. The Death of Cinema. That’s more like it.

Cinema is my society!

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I find it so deeply depressing that the box office is all anyone is talking about with a movie this rich, complex and full of things to talk about. The only remotely interesting or relevant thing about the box office is that it’s sad The Wasteland is unlikely.

Don't be so dramatic, Sword. We're also talking about how the movie has the most ghastly CGI ever put to film!

 

[Black Narcissus]

I find it so deeply depressing that the box office is all anyone is talking about with a movie this rich, complex and full of things to talk about. The only remotely interesting or relevant thing about the box office is that it’s sad The Wasteland is unlikely.

Yeah, just saw a Miller interview talking about the wasteland. Briefly talks about Max helping out a young mother and her child with lots of bloody action. He also mentions a black and white version ready down the line. FR in black and white is incredible to look at.

 

[Black Narcissus]

The snap judgments coalition that has formed on YouTube due to the fiscal rewards made possible by clickbait truly will be the death of our society. I’m sorry, that was probably melodramatic. The Death of Cinema. That’s more like it.

Are you talking about that lame film right section of YouTube? Saw a few clips come up on my feed and them losers are rejoicing that this bombed. Female leads are the devil nonsense and whatnot.

 

[Drizzle]

 

[flickchick85]

Are you talking about that lame film right section of YouTube? Saw a few clips come up on my feed and them losers are rejoicing that this bombed. Female leads are the devil nonsense and whatnot.

They are certainly a part of it, but honestly, they come in all kinds.

 

[Black Narcissus]

I got my new WW candidate.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

I posted some of the Fury Road’s VFX guys YouTube videos/channel a good while back. For example, pretty much all the skies you see in Fury Road and Furiosa are computer creations. Nobody notices this though or it next to never gets commented on.

If you watch/listen to the Heroes Reforged podcast reaction (there's swearing so I won't embed it here), they get into the details of some of the making of Fury Road (they worked on it in minor VFX roles). The skies in Fury Road were CGI/replaced as well, the night scenes were shot in the day and color altered, etc. They mention Furiosa as supposedly filming more 'volume'.

StageCraft - Wikipedia

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What also makes Furiosa a bit different out the gate is that there is a different cinematographer than Fury Road.

Simon Duggan - Wikipedia

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George Miller Reveals How Many Visual Effects Are in Furiosa

Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in the new Mad Max film, currently in theaters.

gizmodo.com

“In Fury Road, in [Furiosa], there are hardly any shots that haven’t been manipulated digitally,” Miller told io9. “For instance, changing the sky. When Steven Spielberg shot Jaws, the sea was changing all the time. If you look at that film one moment it’s choppy, one moment it’s flat. You don’t need to do that anymore.”

 

[Daywalker89]

For my part I’m not going to entertain this discussion anymore because I feel like I’m being hounded by 3 staff members simply because I didn’t like the film and have a justified different opinion.

Everyone and their mothers are seemingly jumping on me and I really don’t appreciate this at all. Its hard to keep up with the barrage of attacks and try to give people solid answers to everyone without everything getting piled upon me.

Even worse when I was super excited for this film to come out and gave it a ton of attention and time for now being treated almost like a persona non-grata for not conforming to something.

It was quite obvious to me looking over the last few pages there was passive aggressive comments thrown your way. Respect for taking a breather and stepping back. I generally enjoy everyone's contributions to why this film has or hasnt lived up to there expectations and why this has fumbled but this CGI thing was getting blown out of proportions while certain posters were sticking the knife in. Not nice to see in all honesty. Hope to see you back soon....

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I think if Max had been the title character, it might have come close to Fury Road’s opening. Which would have only been $10-15mil more than this. Hardly Earth-shattering regardless. Safe to say Fury Road’s performance probably represents the ceiling for this franchise.

I do think if this had been a Mad Max movie it would have opened better. OR, if they had done a MM movie between this and Fury Road this movie might have done a little better.

A lot of he public just seem to have a problem with female-led action movies and I just don't get it. A good movie is a good movie no matter who leads it.

Really hope Furiosa can pick up some good WoM.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Yeah, just saw a Miller interview talking about the wasteland. Briefly talks about Max helping out a young mother and her child with lots of bloody action. He also mentions a black and white version ready down the line. FR in black and white is incredible to look at.

It really is the same story as the video game. I need it.

 

[SwordOfMorning]

Let’s all enter a denial prayer circle that since Miller owns Mad Max as a property (I think?) some other studio might bite because of the name.

 

[Spider-Fan]

I do think if this had been a Mad Max movie it would have opened better. OR, if they had done a MM movie between this and Fury Road this movie might have done a little better.

A lot of he public just seem to have a problem with female-led action movies and I just don't get it. A good movie is a good movie no matter who leads it.

Really hope Furiosa can pick up some good WoM.

I dont think it being Mad Max would have made a huge difference. Like flick had said, I could see like 10-15 mil more. I don't think it was the difference between this and like 100 mil OW

 

[Kane52630]

Let’s all enter a denial prayer circle that since Miller owns Mad Max as a property (I think?) some other studio might bite because of the name.

Netflix's Mad Max Wasteland

 

[SwordOfMorning]

In a just world a movie like Furiosa would be the kind of movie that makes a gazillion dollars but it just isn’t. Which is fine! It’d be a worse movie if it was!