Key Takeaways:
– Anya Taylor-Joy's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga receives high praise but faces poor box office performance.
– Despite box office disappointment, the film received positive responses from critics and spectators alike.
– The movie made $172.7 million globally against its $168 million budget.
– Charlize Theron, the original Furiosa, commended the film, calling it ‘amazing' and ‘beautiful'.
– Taylor-Joy was applauded for her acting, alongside Chris Hemsworth.
Critics Love Furiosa Despite Box Office Disappointment
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the fifth film in George Miller's Mad Max series, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, has drawn strong reviews despite suffering a box office slump. The prequel, released in theaters on May 24 this year, delves into the early life of Imperator Furiosa, played here by Taylor-Joy and in Mad Max: Fury Road by Charlize Theron.
However, the well-crafted movie did not translate into box office success. According to reports, Furiosa, featuring a production budget of $168 million, generated $172.7 million worldwide. Insiders suggest that the movie needed approximately $350 to $375 million to break even.
Charlize Theron Praises Furiosa
Despite its lackluster box office run, Furiosa has won the hearts of critics and movies lovers. Even the original Furiosa, Charlize Theron, cannot hold back her praises for the film. Theron finds the movie amazing and beautiful, endorsing it firmly in her conversation with The Hollywood Reporter.
Theron lamented her inability to hold a proper discussion with Taylor-Joy due to their packed schedules. A meeting, albeit comedic because of time constraints, is definitely on the cards. This overwhelming endorsement from Theron speaks volumes about the movie's quality and appeal.
Rave Reviews from Critics and Audience
On Rotten Tomatoes, Furiosa boasts a commendable 90% approval rating from critics and 89% from the audience. The critical consensus emphasizes how Furiosa manages to bring more emotional depth to Fury Road, even if it doesn't quite match its predecessor in terms of fast-paced action.
Furthermore, critics were overwhelmingly positive about Taylor-Joy's role as an action heroine. Empire awarded the film five stars, and similar commendation was given to Hemsworth's villainous portrayal, with The Washington Post deeming him “one of the all-time-great screen villains.”
Strong VOD Performance a Relief
The fact that Furiosa was a top performer once released on Video on Demand (June 24) came as a massive sigh of relief. The movie was number one on the iTunes VOD chart for July 01 and held the top spot on Fandango at Home for the week of 24 to 30 June. This shows that the era of theatres is slowly fading, with fans reserving their trips for only the absolute best.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, despite its poor box office run, has managed to capture the hearts of audience and critics. Its exceptional reviews and warm reception from the original Furiosa, Charlize Theron, indicate that the film is a fantastic watch for those who enjoy intense, emotion-laden action movies. It is currently available to rent or buy on Prime Video.
