Last year’s – god, 2024 is last year already – addition to the Mad Max canon proved itself worthy with stellar performances from Chris Hemsworth in his first Australian picture as well as steely queen Anya Taylor-Joy as the titular Furiosa. Yet it made a fatal mistake! The credits play out over footage from its predecessor, whose bombastic action and colorful splash only served to remind the audience that, oh yeah, this isn’t as good as Fury Road. Unfair comparison I’d say, so let 2015’s George Miller masterpiece stand away from its prequel – just as insane as you remember it. – James Scott
Jan. 4-5
