As the audience prepares themselves to witness one of the most thrilling post-apocalyptic world films, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga featuring Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy in the limelight. Being one of the most heavily anticipated films of 2024 as well as the prequel to George Miller’s legendary Mad Max: Fury Road delves deeper into the backstory of the series.
The excitement for the film is intensifying as the first reactions of the prequel are rolling out and critics have much to say about the film which made its viewers wait for several years. However, that’s not all as the reviews forecast the prequel is going to surpass Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two featuring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, another film that was released earlier this year that left a lasting impact on film connoisseurs.
Critics Praise Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy For Their Phenomenal Performance in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Taking place 15 years prior to Mad Max: Fury Road, George Miller’s prequel expands on the backstory of Imperator Furiosa before becoming the war captain of the ruthless Immortan Joe. The main cast of the show was announced long back and with early screening of the film, it has surpassed the expectations of the critics and the fans.
The critics praise the cast of the film, especially Chris Hemsworth’s phenomenal performance leaving them stunned with John Nguyen calling the actor a “villainous Thor” in the prequel.
But it was not just the Marvel actor that stole the show as Anya Taylor-Joy’s portrayal of Imperator Furiosa was equally exciting leaving the critics saying only positive things about her and the film on X.
#furiosa is 2-and-a-half hours of colorful mayhem. Anya Taylor-Joy and Alyla Browne both get their fair share of screen time as the title character. Chris Hemsworth is like a villainous Thor with his red cape and long hair. It's one of the most brutal Mad Max films yet. pic.twitter.com/2DazmK6ezk
— John Nguyen (@JohnSpartan300) May 7, 2024
George Miller’s #Furiosa is powerhouse action filmmaking at its absolute best! A ferocious & relentlessly paced epic that expands the story of Furiosa and the Wasteland while delivering the craziest chases, the most bombastic characters & just plain stunning cinematography.… pic.twitter.com/tLEADO3Zc2
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) May 7, 2024
#Furiosa is EPIC in every sense of the word! The world building and lore expansion of the Mad Max universe is front and centre to a bombastic film that has some explosive, exciting action. Taylor-Joy is great, but Hemsworth truly shines in a way he hasn’t before!@warnerbrosau pic.twitter.com/6zBmDAuCBC
— Nick’s Flicks Fix (@nicksflicksfix) May 7, 2024
LADY AND GENTLEMENS: #Furiosa is myth making at its finest. The most sprawling Mad Max Saga entry returns to the series’ roots: it’s a powerful, moving, gritty tale of revenge in the middle of a world gone wild. Also: windsurfing bombers. Anya Taylor-Joy owns, Hemsworth kills! pic.twitter.com/9R0adQf8Of
— Bill Bria (@billbria) May 7, 2024
Now that I can say so, #Furiosa is a BLAST! Made in the spirit of FURY ROAD, it’s still its own beast that thrives on exaggerated action and characters. Anya Taylor-Joy makes the character her own, but this is Chris Hemsworth’s chance to prove his worth as a character actor. pic.twitter.com/M2Nl7x6Fqu
— Peter Gray (@ratedPDG) May 7, 2024
The whole cast is phenomenal (Chris Hemsworth’s most bold performance yet) but the clear standout is no surprise, the lead herself…. say her name. ANYA TAYLOR-JOY gives an all timer performance that will go down in the history books. That Oscar is yours.
Do not miss #Furiosa pic.twitter.com/UkEH8Y23Q3
— Atom (@theatomreview) May 7, 2024
With overwhelmingly positive words from the critics surrounding Geroge Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the electrifying performance of the entire cast puts the prequel on everyone’s watchlist. However, with such positive reviews, the film is expected to easily surpass Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 2 which was released back in March 2024.
The sci-fi sequel to the 2021 film was outstanding and it was believed that the film’s massive box office record of $708.4 million the worldwide box office as per The Numbers would remain untouched for a long time in 2024, but it looks like the record is going to be broken by the post-apocalyptic film.
Chris Hemsworth’s Stardom Would Play a Major Role in Toppling Dune: Part Two From Its Throne
With immensely positive words from critics surrounding the upcoming prequel, especially the performance of the cast, it is strongly assumed that the post-apocalyptic will knock Denis Villeneuve’s magnum opus, Dune: Part Two from its pedestal.
However, there is one more factor that will lead Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga to become the highest-grossing film of 2024 Chris Hemsworth’s global stardom. There’s no debate that Hemsworth is one of the biggest names and the most recognizable faces in the world.
The actor’s meteoric fame is a result of his portrayal of Thor, the Norse God of Thunder in the MCU for over a decade, and constantly giving smash-hit blockbusters with the franchise established him as one of the hottest names in the film industry.
The Extraction actor is immensely dedicated when it comes to portraying a role, flaunting his acting range, and alone improving the film’s quality. As a result, his name alone draws excitement not only among movie enthusiasts but also generates buzz among casual moviegoers. With a stellar history of delivering box office hits and giving compelling performances, it is strongly believed that Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is going to be no exception.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga will premiere on the big screen on 24 May 2024.
