Action masterpiece now streams on Netflix today
After nearly three decades in development, Mad Max: Fury Road, an epic action masterpiece, has finally found its way to Netflix. The film, directed by George Miller, follows Max (Tom Hardy) helping Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) escape the warlord Immortan Joe and his War Boys.
The production journey of Mad Max: Fury Road was fraught with challenges, including global events, controversies related to Mel Gibson, and logistical hurdles. Originally conceived in 1987, the film spent many years in development hell. Mel Gibson was initially set to reprise his role as Max, but due to delays and complications, Miller decided to recast the role, choosing Tom Hardy in 2010.
Filming was initially scheduled to start in 2010 but was postponed multiple times. Principal photography finally began in July 2012 and wrapped in December of the same year, with additional reshoots conducted in November 2013. The filming took place in Namibia, after delays and changes in locations due to 9/11 and flooding.
Mad Max: Fury Road features a perfect cast and a well-constructed plot that balances fun and emotional journey. The film's storyboards, created before the script itself, were meticulously crafted, with Miller visualizing the film as a graphic novel, resulting in 3,500 panels. Over 200 outlandish cars were created for the film and kept in storage until filming.
Meanwhile, Netflix is also set to lose Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, a prequel to Fury Road, which features Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. Hemsworth is also known for his role as a black market mercenary in the films Extraction 1 and 2. Another notable film on Netflix is The Town, a bank robber movie directed by Ben Affleck and featuring a great cast including Affleck and Jeremy Renner.
For those seeking a blend of action and fantasy, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, a 2023 film, is highly recommended. The film follows a workaholic father trying to get his daughter to her mother's place during a zombie outbreak.
Ryan Coogler's Sinners is now available on streaming, offering a captivating narrative. The author highly recommends Mad Max: Fury Road and has seen it multiple times in the theater. In summary, the production journey of Mad Max: Fury Road was a testament to perseverance, leading to a film that has left a lasting impact on the action genre.
Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron star in the best action movies on Netflix, including Mad Max: Fury Road, a post-apocalyptic masterpiece directed by George Miller. Coming to Netflix in July, this new Netflix movie is a must-watch for fans of action films and entertainment. Additionally, if you're interested in exploring more movies and TV shows, don't miss out on the prequel to Fury Road, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, featuring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth.
