Epic effort by writer-director Miller, and a remarkable performance by the lead cast. As if it were any longer needed, Hemsworth proves himself to be the whole package with a fabulous mix of action and dramatic acting capabilities. Recently, the media labeled Tom Cruise as the last mega movie star. He certainly is and I'll always like him (who wouldn't?) despite his born-to-act vibe. Well, C.H. is at that level of stardom and bigger (no pun intended) for some. As for the wonderful Taylor-Joy, she's doing an amazing job but, nonetheless, she seems physically miscast in the wasteland setting where only the very fit and brutal may stand a chance for survival. The movie suffers from some unnecessarily long passages and dialogue, as well as from the choice of subdividing it into 4 chapters which gives it further pause, but the action scenes are stunning and creative and should earn it 4 points in entertainment. In line with the Mad-Max series, there's no sense of realism here - be that in the makeshift weapons and machinery, fighting logic, or character outfits - and you eventually let yourself accept that and submerge into the desert world.
Hilde D. 7/24

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With high expectations, given the lead cast pairing and the fun premise of plot, the movie did deliver, albeit on the underwhelming side. Blunt's character feels ambiguous at times as out of place with her action-movie director role. Some goofy scenes further take away from the credibility of it all. The lead pair have decent chemistry, and the creative writing and solid number of stunts make this a good movie pick any day.
Rosalyn S. 8/24

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Glen Powell carries through a picture that otherwise brims with the DEI and predictable writing expected from such production names. Forces of nature are as fun to watch as ever in the big budget settings, nonetheless.
Gunter J. 11/24

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