Furiosa Ignites Cannes with Ovation: Prequel Triumphs Ahead of May 23 Release
May 17, 2024George Miller's 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' premiered to acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving a seven-minute standing ovation.
A new clip released by Odeon highlights the film's plot and action sequences.
'Furiosa' is a prequel to 'Mad Max: Fury Road', focusing on the character's origins and her vendetta against Dementus.
Critics have praised the film for its cast, production design, and visuals, especially the performances of Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth.
The film boasts an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and received a perfect score from IGN, which called it 'a hero's journey of epic proportions'.
Despite positive reviews, some critics argue that 'Furiosa' doesn't match the 'Mad Max' franchise's level of vision and humor.
The film is scheduled for a public release on May 23rd.
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The New York Times • May 15, 2024
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Review: A Lonely AvengerLos Angeles Times • May 16, 2024
Cannes: ‘Furiosa’ forgets what makes 'Mad Max' movies great - Los Angeles TimesThe Independent • May 15, 2024
Chris Hemsworth gets emotional during 6-minute standing ovation for Furiosa at CannesFox News • May 15, 2024
'Furiosa' debuts in Cannes, giving Anya Taylor-Joy a megawatt movie-star moment