Furiosa is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated movies of the year 2024. Within a day of its release, the spinoff’s trailer received a severe backlash from Mad Max fans for relying too heavily on CGI usage. Helmed by George Miller, the film teases an epic showdown between Chris Hemsworth’s Dementus and Anya Taylor-Joy’s titular character.
The latest trailer does a brilliant job of showcasing the viewers the world of Mad Max without revealing too much story. While everything in the clip looks amazing, many fans have strongly complained about the over-utilisation of CGI. We should not judge a book by its cover only, but this scenario is too big to be ignored.
Miller is known for his approach to using practical effects in his Mad Max projects. Almost 90% of the action sequences in Fury Road (2015) were achieved through practical effects. CGI was expertly used for the remaining 10% of the scenes. The movie’s BTS clips also proved that CGI was used only to enhance the visual appeal of the practical stunts.
Critics have pointed out that Furiosa depends heavily on CGI usage instead of relying more on practical effects like its 2015 predecessor. The film’s chasing sequences, the scene where Hemsworth’s character appears to be hanging by a cliff, the trailer’s final shot, and so many more scenes seem CGI-fueled.
We are nearly six months away from watching Furiosa in theatres. And a lot can happen during this period. Makers can take a really good look at this CGI drama and consider taking necessary precautions before preparing themselves for the film’s theatrical release.
Using practical effects in a film is indeed an intricate task. Fury Road is the epitome of this scenario. The film was in development hell for many years until its production commenced in 2012. Even after starting production, the project suffered from several issues, including the highly publicised clash between Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, several reshoots, and conflicts that resulted from relying more on practical stunts. Miller must have opted to use more CGI for Furiosa to stay away from all the possible troubles that could have emerged from filming practical stunts.
Led by Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga will arrive in theatres globally on May 24, 2024. Stay tuned for more updates.