The film had its world premiere on Wednesday night and it was nothing short of a glitzy affair. Leading stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth joined the director at the Grand Lumiere Theatre for the premiere show, where audiences were blown away by the spectacle.
According to reports, the film received a 7-minute standing ovation from the enthusiastic audience. As the credits rolled, the audience were on their feet, applauding and cheering for the director and his leading stars, including Anya, who has been winning praise for her stellar performance.
Videos from the premiere saw the leading lady Anya blow kisses to the crowds while Hemsworth joined in the applause. Director George Miller and his cast took the stage to acknowledge the appreciation for the film and said, “We worked very hard on this film, and it’ll be very interesting to see what you make of it. Thank you for having us.”
According to early reviews, the film has been hailed as a triumphant return to the ‘Mad Max’ universe. ‘Furiosa’ has opened to a 90% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, with some describing as one of the ‘best prequels ever made’ and a ‘bold masterpiece’.
( From L) Michael DeLuca, Pamela Abdy, Doug Mitchell, Alyla Browne, Anya Taylor-Joy, George Miller, Chris Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky and Tom Burke arrive for the screening of the film “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 15, 2024.
TOPSHOT – Spanish actress Elsa Pataky (L), Australian actor Chris Hemsworth (C) and British-US actor Anya Taylor-Joy pose after the screening of the film “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 15, 2024.
Critics shared their excitement on social media, praising the film’s performances, direction, and visual effects. Many have also begun to weigh in, with early reviews highlighting Taylor-Joy’s compelling portrayal of Furiosa and Hemsworth’s impactful performance.
The standing ovation at Cannes sets expectations high for the film’s upcoming global release.
The prequel to Miller’s iconic ‘Mad Max: Fury Road,’ ‘Furiosa’ delves into the backstory of the fierce warrior Imperator Furiosa, portrayed by Taylor-Joy. Set in a post-apocalyptic world before the events of ‘Fury Road’, ‘Furiosa’ sees Taylor-Joy, taking over in the title role from Charlize Theron. The film follows a young Furiosa who is kidnapped and imprisoned by a group of bandits led by Warlord Dementus, played by Hemsworth.
