Mad Max: Fury Road

[Warhammer]

Mad Max was created on the page the same as Bond only one is screenplay and one in book form,people have become used to Bond recasting b/c it started in a time when ppl didn't endlessly moan as they do now,they just accepted on going stories with a new actor in the lead,like a new artist drawing a comic book,the lead doesn't look the same but each can bring something new to the table.

Again, I ask, is it necessary for this sequel?
It's not like Mad Max is a very popular franchise anyway, but that's not the point. Besides, movies are very different than back then. Now, we would never have 5 Bond movies in a decade.

 

[Hunter Rider]

You still don't get it. When Dr. No premiered in 1962 with Sean Connery in the role, the character had been around since the 1950s. People read the books and had a picture of James Bond in their head. In Mad Max's case we were introduced to the character though Mel Gibson's performance. For the past 25 years when we think of Mad Max, Mel Gibson, is the one who pops into our heads.

I do get it,if ppl had a picture in their head for Bond from the books Sean Connery would not be what they envisioned nor any of his follow ups who all differed

 

[Hunter Rider]

What makes Darth Vader different from Henry Hill?
They are still movie characters. Fantastical action universe is not an excuse for recasting a character or making a sequel.
Again, is a 20+ year old movie in need of a sequel, especially since it doesn't even star the title character?

*Thinks about Starship Troopers 2, From Dusk Till Dawn 2/3, and other DTVs*

Again, I ask, is it necessary for this sequel?
It's not like Mad Max is a very popular franchise anyway, but that's not the point. Besides, movies are very different than back then. Now, we would never have 5 Bond movies in a decade.

We are not to judge if it is or isn't necessary as we have no idea what exactly is being done yet but the man that actually created the character feels he has a story to tell with his character and IMO he should be allowed to do that.

 

[green]

We are not to judge if it is or isn't necessary as we have no idea what exactly is being done yet but the man that actually created the character feels he has a story to tell with his character and IMO he should be allowed to do that.

Thank you. I was waiting for someone to give Miller a little credit. Its not like this is some studio remaking something without his approval. Personally I think the Gibson days are done but the franchise is still ripe with possibilities.

 

[Speedball]

Wait...
I didn't know Miller directed the first three Mad Max films.
That changes things...
As long as Hugh Jackman is far away from this thing, I might be ok with it.
It all depends on who they cast as Max.

 

[Warhammer]

We are not to judge if it is or isn't necessary as we have no idea what exactly is being done yet but the man that actually created the character feels he has a story to tell with his character and IMO he should be allowed to do that.

Wow, I had no idea that Miller was the creator of Mad Max. The article never made that clear. I am sorry, hunter (not for the points that I brought up about sequels and recasts, but...) for going gung-ho on this without knowing that the creator wanted to make another. It is his product, he should do what we wants with this. I thought that this was like Jonathan Mostow and T3.

Sorry.

 

[Warhammer]

Wait...
I didn't know Miller directed the first three Mad Max films.
That changes things...
As long as Hugh Jackman is far away from this thing, I might be ok with it.
It all depends on who they cast as Max.

Same as I.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Wow, I had no idea that Miller was the creator of Mad Max. The article never made that clear. I am sorry, hunter (not for the points that I brought up about sequels and recasts, but...) for going gung-ho on this without knowing that the creator wanted to make another. It is his product, he should do what we wants with this. I thought that this was like Jonathan Mostow and T3.

Sorry.

No problem and nothing to be sorry for,you made your points in a civil manner which is all that matters to me
I don't disagree with all of your views on remakes and such and this may turn out badly i just think the motivations for making it are genuine given it is the creator wanting to tell a new Mad Max story and therefore i want to give it a chance.

 

[Road Warrior]

I didn't know Miller directed the first three Mad Max films.

So, you basically thought that Warner Bros. got the Happy Feet guy to helm Mad Max 4? The first three Mad Max films is what George Miller is best known for.

 

[Warhammer]

Since the creator is doing it, I'll join you and give it a chance, hunter.

 

[Speedball]

So, you basically thought that Warner Bros. got the Happy Feet guy to helm Mad Max 4? The first three Mad Max films is what George Miller is best known for.

Sadly, yes.
I like Mad Max, but I'm not a huge fan.

 

[Catman]

Since the creator is doing it, I'll join you and give it a chance, hunter.

um...no! The ONLY reason this movie is being made is because audiences were too dumb to understand Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. A fourth installment is Miller's way to "please" the fans. So, we'll most likely get a Road Warrior rehash.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Actually Thunderdome is mostly seen as utter crap much like Rocky 5 and was actually finished by another director.

This is simply a man who created his character wishing to tell a new story with him.

 

[Catman]

Actually Thunderdome is mostly seen as utter crap

Yeah, but people give stupid reasons for hating the movies. Most of the complains are the kids and that its not as violent. If you pay attention to the story Beyond Thunderdome was a great finale. It was a story about rebuilding civilization. Those kids were important since they represented the future.

finished by another director.

MAJOR misconception. George Miller was involved 100% with the production. The other director, George Ogilvie, is an Aussie (not an American like many claim) who was brought on board to help. Each movie got bigger and Miller just needed an extra hand.

This is simply a man who created his character wishing to tell a new story with him.

You can say the same about George Lucas and we all know how that turned out.

 

[jrpstarwars]

No Mel, no me. YUK!

 

[Hunter Rider]

Yeah, but people give stupid reasons for hating the movies. Most of the complains are the kids and that its not as violent. If you pay attention to the story Beyond Thunderdome was a great finale. It was a story about rebuilding civilization. Those kids were important since they represented the future.

That would be your opinion but many don't hold with it,however ive never seen it so i won't debate it,im sure plenty will,

MAJOR misconception. George Miller was involved 100% with the production. The other director, George Ogilvie, is an Aussie (not an American like many claim) who was brought on board to help. Each movie got bigger and Miller just needed an extra hand.

Seems odd,have you got a link ?

You can say the same about George Lucas and we all know how that turned out.

That's irrelevant,for starters not everyone hates the prequels and secondly just b/c one guy doesn't get it right to fanboy expectations doesn't mean everyone has to fail,with that attitude nothing would ever get done.

 

[Speedball]

That would be your opinion but many don't hold with it,however ive never seen it so i won't debate it,im sure plenty will,




Seems odd,have you got a link ?





That's irrelevant,for starters not everyone hates the prequels and secondly just b/c one guy doesn't get it right to fanboy expectations doesn't mean everyone has to fail,with that attitude nothing would ever get done.

I like Thunderdome, and the Star Wars Prequels.

 

[Catman]

however ive never seen it

Rent it.

Seems odd,have you got a link?

Its been a while, but here is Ogilvie's resume:
http://imdb.com/name/nm0644695/

And, Beyond Thunderdome wasn't the first film Miller co-directed. Right before the movie he co-directed a mini-series:
http://imdb.com/title/tt0087590/

That's irrelevant,for starters not everyone hates the prequels and secondly just b/c one guy doesn't get it right to fanboy expectations doesn't mean everyone has to fail,with that attitude nothing would ever get done.

I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

 

[Furious Styles]

As Catman has explained, the trilogy definitely followed a definitive character and story arc.

Beyond Thunderdome isn't utter crap. The reason there are two directors is because George Miller focused on directing the action scenes and George Ogilvie dealt with the large group of actors and their performances. Just look up Mad Max trivia sites. BT contains one of the greatest action scenes ever with the battle between Max and The Master Blaster inside the Thunderdome.

The last film in the franchise was made over two decades ago, and any marketing or hype campaign would be centered around the fact that Mel Gibson is returning to his first iconic role. Without Mel, this film loses alot of its appeal.

 

[Catman]

Just look up Mad Max trivia sites.

Thats right! There's where I found that info.
http://www.madmaxmovies.com/

 

[DorkyFresh]

what about this guy?

 

[Hunter Rider]

Not showing Dorky

 

[DorkyFresh]

fixed.

 

[Hunter Rider]

I'd support that choice,he has the right attitude and look

 

[DorkyFresh]