The new installment of the Mad Max franchise, ‘Furiosa: From The Mad Max Saga – 87%’, despite receiving positive reviews, has not achieved the expected success at the box office, grossing only 145 million dollars against a budget of 168 million. Added to this is the recent criticism from renowned author George RR Martin, who offers a detailed perspective on why ‘Furiosa’ does not surpass the previous installments of the saga.
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What did George RR Martin think about ‘Furiosa’?
Martin, known for his ‘Game of Thrones’ saga – 59%’, praised George Miller as one of the best action directors, highlighting the spectacular nature of the fight scenes in ‘Furiosa’, especially in IMAX format. However, he noted that ‘Furiosa’ lacks the emotional impact and narrative quality of previous films such as ‘Mad Max II: The Road Warrior.’ 98%’ and Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome – 82%.
In his blog “Not a Blog”, Martin recalls his experience watching ‘The Road Warrior’ in 1981 and how he was impressed by the chase sequence, considering it one of the best in film history. Despite the technological advances and bigger budgets of the newer installments, Martin believes that the early Mad Max films, with their real-life stunts and memorable supporting characters, offer a more complete and moving experience.
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Additionally, Martin highlights the importance of the epilogues in ‘The Road Warrior’ and ‘Beyond Thunderdome’, which provide emotional depth and meaningful closure to the stories. Comparatively, ‘Mad Max: Fury Road – 97%’ and ‘Furiosa’ have darker endings, set in a wasteland without vestiges of civilization, which diminishes the emotional connection with the audience.
Martin’s review not only highlights the differences in narrative and world-building between the old and new installments, but also suggests that the true appeal of the Mad Max films lies in their supporting characters and their stories of survival and hope. in the middle of chaos.
The future of the saga after the failure of ‘Furiosa’
Although ‘Furiosa’ has not reached the expected box office numbers, Martin believes that George Miller still has the potential to offer more impactful stories within the Mad Max universe. In his opinion, a new film that explores other parts of Australia or the fate of secondary characters could revitalize the franchise and restore the balance between spectacular action and emotional narrative.
With the mixed reception to ‘Furiosa,’ it remains to be seen if Miller will be able to continue expanding the world of Mad Max and if future installments will be able to recapture the magic of the originals. In the meantime, fans and critics will continue to debate the evolution of this iconic post-apocalyptic saga.
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