“A film for ‘Mad Max’ fans first”: Anya Taylor-Joy’s ‘Furiosa’ Set To Bring Back Mel Gibson-Era Nostalgia With Its R-Rated Arc

Anya Taylor-Joy's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga does the unexpected.

“A film for ‘Mad Max’ fans first”: Anya Taylor-Joy’s ‘Furiosa’ Set To Bring Back Mel Gibson-Era Nostalgia With Its R-Rated Arc

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  • Anya Taylor-Joy's Mad Max spin-off, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, was recently put through a test screening to see what audiences though of it.
  • The response as been nothing but positive, with audiences loving all that the film brought about, including its R Rating.
  • They also revealed that the film is made specifically with Mad Max fan in mind, with it doing excellent fan service.
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Anya Taylor-Joy is one of the most respected and talented actresses in Hollywood. She has worn many different faces and played all kinds of characters, becoming one of the most versatile actresses of her generation. Being as careful as she is about the roles she takes up, it is no surprise that her new film has gotten excellent reviews.

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Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

It would seem that Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has gotten a very positive response, despite underwhelming audiences upon the release of its trailer. Interestingly enough, one audience member even called it the perfect movie for fans of Mel Gibson’s Mad Max series.

Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Gets Excellent Reviews

Recently, Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga was put through a test screening to see what Mad Max fans and general audience members thought of it. World of Reel reported the responses of this test audience and the film could not have come out in a better light. It would seem that the film has been talked about in the highest regard by those who have watched it, despite it having a poor audience reaction after the release of its trailer.

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Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

The viewers stated that the issues that fans had with the visuals have been patched up and the film could not have been any better. They mentioned that the film is exclusively R-rated, which is not surprising considering the franchise that it is a part of. This is not all that the audience revealed as it seems that the film has stayed close to its Mel Gibson roots.

Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga For Mad Max Fans

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is set at a perfect point in the Mad Max universe. Working as both a prequel and spin-off for the series, it acts as the fifth film from the franchise. One of the spectators on the test screen gave the film one of the highest regards any spin-off can get, making fans all the more excited for its release.

They mentioned that the film has been made specifically for Mad Max fans, keeping them and their happiness in mind when making it.

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Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

“Furiosa is VERY GOOD. Really good. One person described it as a film for ‘Mad Max’ fans first, general audiences second. While still being an amazing experience.” said one viewer.

The general audience seems to come second for the creators of this film as recreating and capturing the essence of the Mel Gibson series was their biggest priority. The effort was most certainly not in vain, as the film was loved by the test audience, who are helping create even more hype surrounding its release.

Chris Hemsworth in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Chris Hemsworth in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga will star Anya Taylor-Joy, alongside Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke, and is set to release in theaters on 24 May 2024.
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