As a cinephile who has spent countless hours immersed in the rich tapestry of cinema, I must say that the upcoming streaming release of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” piques my interest greatly. Having followed the ups and downs of this franchise since its inception, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia as well as anticipation.
Actress Anya Taylor-Joy is set for a showdown with Chris Hemsworth in an upcoming streaming release before the end of summer. Specifically, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is slated to begin streaming on Friday, August 16. This action-packed adventure will be accessible via ‘Max’. In May, Taylor-Joy’s character and Hemsworth’s character clashed in a battle, but surprisingly, “Furiosa” was one of the most financially underperforming films during the 2024 summer movie season at the box office.
Despite boasting an estimated production budget of $168 million (as reported by Variety), not including marketing and advertising expenses, the film ‘Furiosa’ faced significant challenges in both domestic and international markets. As per Box Office Mojo, the latest installment directed by George Miller, set within the Wasteland, earned only $67.5 million domestically. However, it showed better performance internationally with a gross of $105.3 million. Regrettably, the prequel to ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ could only accumulate a global total of $172.8 million despite its impressive production budget.
Speaking as a passionate film aficionado, let me share some insights about the groundbreaking movie “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015). This masterpiece, with the legendary Tom Hardy portraying Mad Max and the extraordinary Charlize Theron as the mature Furiosa, was a blockbuster sensation. In the U.S. alone, it grossed an impressive $154.3 million, and worldwide, its earnings soared to a staggering $380.4 million. Although it didn’t fare well during its initial theatrical run, the upcoming streaming release of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is poised for success due to the torrent of acclaim it garnered from both fans and critics alike.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Scored with Most Audiences
In contrast to expectations at the box office, the movie titled “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, was well-received by both critics and viewers. Leaving the cinemas, audiences rated the film a strong “B+” on CinemaScore during its opening weekend. Interestingly, it held its ground against Chris Pratt’s “The Garfield Movie” over Memorial Day weekend. Similarly, fans on Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a comparable rating.
Currently, the film “Furiosa” is receiving an impressive 89% audience score from Rotten Tomatoes based on over a thousand verified ratings. Critics also seem to be quite fond of director George Miller’s return to the Wasteland, with many giving “Mad Max: Fury Road” prequel a Tomatometer rating of 90% (407 reviews), indicating that most professional critics have given it high praise.
Despite not making significant box office numbers, the movie “Furiosa” could still attract a substantial viewership through streaming platforms. A notable point supporting this is the endorsement from Academy Award winner Charlize Theron for the film herself.
Tom Hardy, the main character in Mad Max: Fury Road, felt that Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy’s performances as Furiosa and Dr. Dementus in the prequel were bound to be successful. This was his viewpoint, which he expressed even though he hadn’t seen the movie at the time of the interview. According to Variety, Hardy stated this opinion on record.
“I have no doubt that Furiosa will prove to be exceptional, given the talent behind it – George, Anya, and Chris. Being a dedicated fan of Mad Max, Fury Road, and Furiosa, I haven’t had the chance to watch the film yet, but I am confident it will be extraordinary because it is from George.”
Hardy continued (below):
“Attending ‘Fury Road’ was truly remarkable; it ranks among the most significant events in my career to date. I am deeply appreciative of this experience. I believe George Miller possesses exceptional talent, and working with the entire crew and cast was phenomenal. I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge during that production.”
“The story of Furiosa within the Mad Max universe starts streaming from August 16th on Max. If you can’t wait that long or have already seen it in theaters and enjoyed it, you can rent or buy Furiosa on various video-on-demand platforms like Fandango at Home as we speak.”
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2024-08-09 21:31