Did We Need Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga? By Chapter Doof Mad Max eventually rode off into the sunset following a trilogy of films. Miller went on to other projects like The Witches of Eastwick, Babe: Pig in the City, Happy Feet, and Happy Feet 2. Then, in the late 90s, he turned his attention back to Mad Max and spent the better part of a decade crafting the franchise’s next chapter.
(This is chronicled in the book Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max, a terrific read if you have the time.) Instead, we got Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which has nothing to do with Max, aside from a brief cameo (and jettisons Charlize Theron in favor of Anya Taylor-Joy). The New Road Warrior A franchise like Mad Max satisfies by offering something original and unique with each chapter, rather than making U-turns into familiarity.
Fury Road already provided ample insight into Immortan Joe, the Citadel, the War Pups, and more. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga delves deeper into the intricacies of this corner of the Wasteland and sprinkles a few fun details, but falls short of quenching our thirst for novelty. Essentially, it’s an exceptionally well-made, entertaining DLC to the main quest of Fury Road, entertaining for some (like me) and frustrating for others.
Perhaps Granted, Miller has earned the autonomy to shape this world as he sees fit. However, he must acknowledge the constraints of his franchise and the desires of his loyal fan base. If they crave Max, then Max is what they shoul.
