Furiosa: the Mad Max saga is full of action sequences, however, there is one that breaks the mold
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Since 1979, George Miller has been able to immerse us in countless epic adventures through the Mad Max saga. Each delivery exceeds expectations and sets new standards that seem impossible to surpass. Fortunately, this is not the case Furious. This production elevates the saga to an unimaginable level, its formula combines an excellent script, a first-class cast, avant-garde filming techniques and many, many action scenes. In this way, it is the only one to offer a sequence that took 178 days to film and that only lasts 15 minutes on screen.
The prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road revolves around Furiosa, therefore, it goes a little outside the mold and provides an approach that transcends the extended chase sequences that characterize the original idea. This allows us to know in depth the story of the protagonist, first as a child and then as an adult. Of course, it does not imply that the film renounced the essence of the saga, on the contrary, takes action scenes very seriouslyfulfilling the promise of giving viewers everything they want.
One of the longest sequences in history
It is undoubtedly one of the most iconic scenes in modern cinema.
In the third chapter, Furious gives us one of the most iconic scenes of the saga. Dubbed “Stowaway to Nowhere,” this chase sequence is capable of challenging the adrenaline levels of even action-loving movie buffs. What for the viewer is 15 minutes of car races, heavy artillery and explosions that keep all the characters on the brink of death, for the production It involved no less than 178 days of hard work.
Although it is not the first time that a scene gains the spotlight due to the dedication required for its filming, we already saw it in the cafeteria sequence in Spider-Man where the feat of catching the food on the tray involved more than 150 shots, in the case of Furious has a particular objective: to generate Enough tension to bring viewers to full climax. Likewise, it was the perfect opportunity to demonstrate the protagonist’s ingenuity and skills.
To the maximum limit of euphoria
Without a doubt, it has marked a milestone in the history of the seventh art.
The design and meticulous attention to detail cast doubt on the existence of a production that has managed to capture the action in such a perfect way. But that’s not all, it’s also Anya Taylor-Joy’s first meeting with Furiosasince the initial two chapters focus on the girl’s kidnapping at the hands of Dementus, the role played by Chris Hemsworth, who wants to make her his wife.
To escape his dire fate, he stows away on the War Rig, which is attacked. At this point, we see Furiosa emerge, beginning an indescribable chase. Miller demonstrates his power in the construction of a scene that is not limited to fulfilling the spectacle, the development in real time guarantees both the dynamics and the opportunity for Taylor-Joy to live up to the model established by Charlize Theron in the original movie.
Although the structure of the narrative and the construction of its fantastic world have a lot to do with the final result, without a doubt, air combat was the key element in this scene. The incorporation of flying vehicles and the attack from above mark the difference compared to what has been seen before, allowing the enjoyment of one of the most visionary cinema sequences presented in an action film.
Definitely, Furious boasts of offering impressive scenes that surpass the limits of the franchise itself. The action and tension around the “Stowaway to Nowhere” sequence represents one of the most iconic moments of the film. In addition to Taylor-Joy’s unquestionable performance, it is the reward of a detailed production process worthy of praise, indisputably, we are talking about a masterpiece in visual terms, which marks a milestone in the saga.
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