It is hard to believe that it’s 9 years since Mad Max: Fury Road hit cinema screens and introduced us to the character of Imperator Furiosa (played brilliantly by Charlize Theron). The plot of Fury Road hinted at a number of back stories for the character and now, at age 79, director George Miller returns to fill in the plot holes.
The plot of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is pretty simple and with car chases and stunts very much copied from Fury Road, there’s a certain familiarity to it all.
Miller’s story begins with young Furiosa (Alyla Browne) being snatched from the Green Place of her birth by a horde of bikers who are lead by the Warlord Dementus, (Chris Hemsworth). Later the search for water, food and fuel takes Dementus to The Citadel where, after threatening to destroy fuel town, he strikes a deal with Immortan Joe. The deal includes water, food and the young Furiosa.
Furiosa manages to escape from the clutches of Immortan Joe’s son and spends her teenage years disguised as a man. Growing into adulthood (this is where Anya Taylor-Joy joins the story) and becoming an accomplished mechanic. Furiosa helps build an indestructible truck called The War Rig. The truck, which is used to transport fuel from Fuel Town to Citadel, is driven by Praetorian Jack (Tom Burke) who seeing the potential in Furiosa takes her under his wing.
After that the plot of Furiosa: A Mad Max pretty much sticks to the tried and tested formula of the first film, car chases galore with a revenge story added for some extra spice.
As a prequel there’s some enjoyment to be had watching Mad Max: Fury Road before watching Furiosa, nods to Fury Road are peppered throughout Furiosa. The only issues with having a knowledge of Furiosa in Fury Road is you’re left with very little to surprise you.
Is it as good as Fury Road? Probably not. But as a standalone film it’s up there with Dune Part 2 as one of the best films of the year.
With relentless action, terrific performances and with running time that actually feels too short at just under two and a half hours, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga comes highly recommended.
George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which reveals the captivating, never-before-told origin of Furiosa and her unrelenting drive to find her way back home, debuts for purchase and rental Digitally at home on July 1.
As the world fell, young Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth). Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.
- On July 1,Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home and for 48-hour rental via PVOD on participating digital platforms where you purchase or rent movies.
- On August 12, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga will be available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD from online and physical retailers. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is directed by Academy Award-winning director George Miller (Academy Award for Best Animated Feature – Happy Feet, The Mad Max franchise, The Witches of Eastwick). Miller wrote the script with Mad Max: Fury Road co-writer Nico Lathouris. The film is produced by Doug Mitchell and George Miller.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga stars Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queens Gambit) as Furiosa and Chris Hemsworth (Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Rush) as Dementus. The film also stars Alyla Browne (Three Thousand Years of Longing) and Tom Burke (BBC’s War & Peace and The Musketeers).
Later this year Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Black & Chrome Edition will be available, a version of the theatrical film which has the color removed in favor of a black a chrome aesthetic. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Black & Chrome Edition will feature an introduction by director George Miller.
Additionally, a 5-film collection featuring 1979’s acclaimed post-apocalyptic action film Mad Max, 1981’s Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, 1985’s Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road and 2024’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
will be released together on 4K Ultra HD later this year. Created by
George Miller and Byron Kennedy, Miller directed or co-directed all five
films in the Mad Max franchise.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:
4K UHD
· Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa
· Furiosa: Stowaway to Nowhere
· Metal Beasts & Holy Motors
· Darkest Angel: Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa
· Motorbike Messiah: Chris Hemsworth as Dementus
Blu-ray
· Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa
· Furiosa: Stowaway to Nowhere
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Director: George MillerPremium Digital Ownership: July 1, 2024
4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date:
August 12, 2024
Running Time: 148 minutes
Rating: 15 for strong violence, injury detail