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Youth Of The (Wasteland) Nation

Citadel Liberated • Citadel Victorious

Some things you let go in order to live While all around you the buildings sway You sing it out loud: "Who made us this way?" I know you're bleeding, but you'll be okay Hold on to your heart, you'll keep it safe Hold on to your heart, don't give it away...

What are we gonna do? We've opened the door Now it's all coming through Tell me you see it too We've opened our eyes And it's changing the view Oh, what are we gonna do? We've opened the door Now it's all coming through

How big... How blue... How beautiful...

Max Rockatansky and Nux vs. Imperator Furiosa and the Five Wives

Things I Loved About This Scene:

Furiosa just fucking going for it against Max without the need to have her badass dieselpunk arm prosthetic. Mad respect to my fierce and flawless post-apocalyptic goddess and savior!

A temporarily unconscious Nux being tugged around like a poor little rag doll while the Furiosa and the Wives confront Max.

Obviously Angharad and Capable leading the charge by taking hold of the chains to get Max off from Furiosa. Yas queens!

Max on the defense by using the car door as a shield to block Furiosa's attacks and just sucker punch her on the face with it.

Nux finally waking up and just getting in on the fight action without a second of hesitation. That's the War Boy spirit!

I love how The Dag's body language suggests that she really wants to fight with the other Wives but because Cheedo is fearfully clinging on to her and pulling her back, she's torn between helping Furiosa and trying to get Cheedo to stay away because clearly she’s a beautiful cinnamon roll too good and too pure for this post-apocalyptic desert world.

I love that little bit where Max hisses at the Wives to get the fuck away from him because he really looks like a rabid dog barking at some poor innocent girls with a muzzle in that part.

The intensity in Max and Furiosa's eyes as they're both engaged in the fight is just so amazing to see.

Angharad, Capable, and Toast just dogpiling on Nux to wrestle the magazine of bullets from his clutches which results in Max falling down to give Furiosa the advantage.

The funny but great part where the Dag just jumps in and pulls on the chain connected to Max just emphasizes my image of Max as an oversized rabid dog that needs to be restrained.

Also, I am going to be so upset if this doesn’t get nominated (or even win) for the Best Fight category at next year’s MTV Movie Awards (even though I know that award show doesn’t mean shit for anything).

The Heroic But Tragic Death Of The Splendid Angharad

Things I Loved About This Scene (Even Though It Completely Killed Me Watching The End Of It):

The moment where Immortan Joe is about to shoot at Furiosa when all of a sudden, the backseat door flies open and OUT POPS ANGHARAD WHERE SHE USED HERSELF TO SHIELD HER SAVIOR FROM HER NASTY RAPIST. Swear to God, that was possibly the most metal thing I've ever seen a heavily pregnant woman do onscreen and it was such a glorious thing to watch!

For real, Angharad is literally almost suspended in midair to give Joe the most epic and defiant stare-down in cinematic history as she is held in relative safety by Capable's grip. You know this fierce and flawless desert queen was all like, "NOPE. NOT TODAY, SATAN!" Bonus "fuck yeah!" points for Capable and Toast giving equal amounts of death glares at Joe as well!

Loved that flash of complete powerlessness in Joe's shocked eyes when he saw Angharad risking her life and realizing that she really hated his fucking guts for even trying to get her and the other Wives back. Nothing has made me happier seeing this scene than a newly empowered woman taking control and using the very weakness of her vile captor to fully destroy his pathetic delusions and inflated ego.

Angharad be like "BYE FELICIA!" as the War Rig drove away and she was still hanging out the cabin to continue giving Joe her amazing death glare. YAS QUEEN! Also: amazing hairspiration moment! You can't deny that Angharad's hair looked absolutely on fucking point blowing around her face while she was staring down at Joe. Gorgeous honey blond girlfriend knows how to work her crowning glory!

As Joe was driving right next to the War Rig, the Five Wives just look at him with utter disdain (except for Cheedo who honestly looked like she was really scared). Loved the part where The Dag just hissed "Schlanger!" at Joe becuase let's be real here, he really fucking is one.

And let's not forget that it wasn't just Mom Furiosa that Angharad saved in this scene: she also saved Dad Max! Look at Angharad once again springing into action as she climbed out of the cabin with bolt cutters in hand in order to sever the chain that harpooned Max's hand. Seriously, did I mention how totally metal as fuck this flawless woman is? Also: bolt cutters are total life-savers in this world.

Loved, loved, LOVED that heart-stopping fake-out where the audience thought Angharad reacted too late to avoid the giant rocks, but nope, she totally did avoid them! Then what followed was that brief moment that warmed my heart: Angharad fixing a really proud look on her face―like she couldn't believe she was able to perform such a dangerous act―and Max giving her that adorably awkward thumbs-up like a proud father would give to his daughter accomplishing an incredible task.

But then my relief was short-lived because―spoiler alert!―when Angharad attempted to climb back in the passenger cabin, she slipped and tragically fell to her death. And as you can clearly see, she did not slip using her bloodied leg, so certain people out there can now stop indirectly blaming Max for contributing to the cause of her death, okay?! It's already devastating to watch a fan favorite like Angharad die, so let's not blame someone like Max for her demise.

I found it so heartbreaking to see Angharad's body so oddly contorted in that position as Joe held her in his grody arms. Even after so many viewings of this part, it still makes me cry to see someone so fierce and brave like Angharad die off so soon and unable to join the rest of the War Rig Family to the Green Place of Many Mothers.

The War Rig Family Driving To The Green Place Of Many Mothers

Things I Loved About These Scenes:

While not explicitly one continuous scene, I loved how the War Rig Family (now sans The Splendid Angharad, sadly) had relatively peaceful moments inside their massive getaway vehicle despite the fact that they were still not in the clear from the pursuing war parties of Immortan Joe and that they had a long way to go before arriving at the Green Place of Many Mothers.

I mean, really: how fucking badass is it of Furiosa to make repairs under her jacked-up tanker while said vehicle is still in motion?! Like, they could have stopped in order for her to properly fix the damage but she's all like, "Fuck stopping! FYI, we're still being chased by a psycho warlord, so let's keep my baby moving while I fix her up good." Lesser cinematic heroine bitches better bow the fuck down to her incontrovertible awesomeness.

The long drive to the Green Place was also the moment where Capable and Nux had their version of a meet-cute. There are no words to describe how tender and heart-wrenching their interaction was inside the War Rig's lookout post.

It was so interesting to see The Dag trace the symbol of Immortan Joe embossed on the passenger cabin's roof while Toast was silently taking inventory of their dwindling ammunition. There could be several possible explanations as to why the Dag would be fixated on tracing an image associated with her oppressor, but my interpretation would be that since she has this eccentric and sort of shamanistic aura, the Dag was trying to place a repelling curse on her rapist's emblem so that she and the rest of the War Rig Family would be free from Joe's treacherous reach.

The nighttime drive scenes were so great, too! There was that pensive moment where The Wives huddled with each other in the backseat as Capable and Cheedo held a lantern whose light gave a nice contrast to the blue night enveloping them. The other cool part was when the tanker drove past the now-dead Green Place and the War Rig Family caught a good glimpse of the creepy Swamp Crows. Though the latter scene was so fascinating to see, I loved how it was just short enough to immediately capture my attention and it would be a memorably striking image that would stay in my mind even after several viewings of the movie.

Of course, I can't forget the part where the young and beautiful kids all slept in the backseat while Dad Max and Mom Furiosa had a really deep conversation about Mom's motivation and reasons for taking the kids to the Green Place. Also, plenty of reasons for the Fury Road fandom shippers to celebrate in this moment because you got Maxiosa and Cheedag (or Dag/Cheedo/Toast) and Nuxable. There's practically a formidable armada of great OTP ships just waiting to be sailed right inside the War Rig!

Enough said about Nux eating that bug with Capable snoozing gently next to him. Precious cinnamon roll and all that jazz.

That awesome moment when Furiosa finally spotted a familiar landmark that she remembers from her childhood. You can literally see the spark of hope twinkle in her eyes as she lowers her binoculars.

How very astute of Dad Max to correctly assume that seeing a naked and distressed woman (hey, it's The Valkyrie!) on top of a disused electric tower is actually a trap for unsuspecting scavengers. But naturally, Mom Furiosa knows the real deal behind this sneaky setup and she's all like, "Chillax, everyone. Mama's got this. All of you stay in the War Rig while I handle this because shit is about to get hella fucking real for all of us. But in a good way, obvs."

The War Rig Family Rallies To Escape The Bullet Farmer In Trigger-Happy Pursuit

Things I Loved About This Scene:

First and foremost, this is the first instance in the movie where we see everything at night, and the visuals are absolutely incredible in this one. Even though all the "night scenes" were actually filmed in broad daylight, the visual effects team really did a fantastic job during post-production in terms of creating an eye-catching nocturnal landscape defined by gorgeously rich shades of blue that I've rarely seen in any other film before. Possibly the closest I could compare Fury Road's night scenes were the bioluminescent blue-green plankton swimming in the dark oceanic waters in Life Of Pi.

The stakes are crazy high for my precious War Rig Family considering that their primary getaway vehicle keeps getting stuck in massive mud patches and they know that the bad guys are right behind them. They may not be the Avengers, but they exhibited incredible teamwork during this intense moment. This scene also emphasizes that The Wives are not passive damsels in distress, but that they are empowered women who have reclaimed their agency to carry out their drive and initiative in aiding their own escape from Immortan Joe. They are seen actively helping Max and Furiosa in various ways to help get the War Rig out of a sticky situation, and that is just fucking awesome to see.

On that note, it was so great to see the Wives lifting heavy things like car doors and giant spiked tyres that would make Walter Bankston from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt quite proud (females are strong as hell!). I especially loved the part where Cheedo and The Dag rolled that giant spiked tyre as the team was quickly changing wheels, and they held hands afterwards. Big shoutout to the Dag/Cheedo shippers out there!

That awesomely LOL moment where Furiosa was wielding her sniper rifle and she's so fucking ready to just put the Bullet Farmer out of his deranged misery only to share a silent and confused look with Max when they both realize that the War Rig was suddenly driving away from them. Oh, Nux!

Speaking of our favorite War Boy, it was so great how he just didn't hesitate to help the good guys even though the rest of them were clearly skeptical of his intentions. Good thing Capable was there to act as mediator otherwise he would have been a goner. Of course, Furiosa can't take her assurances at face value, so she hands over her gun to Toast and our pixie-haired girlfriend just takes to her task to make sure Nux doesn't pull a fast one on them. Fucking loved how Nux and Capable reacted to that quick gun transfer: he's all like "Whoa shit girl, I'm honestly here to help you guys out and I just feel so attacked right now" while Capable is like "NOW TOAST SIS".

Of course, this scene contains the most iconic moment between Max and Furiosa that firmly cements their drift compatibility: he knows he's a crap sniper who's only going to waste the last bullet so he hands over the rifle to her and she FUCKING BLINDS THE BULLET FARMER in one shot from a crazy far distance at night! Note to all macho men in the world: drop your fucking ego and let confident women take charge if you know you are bad at certain things and skill sets.

A major shoutout to all the Nuxable shippers out there because this is also the scene where Nux kisses Capable on the cheek after she cuts him loose from the chains with the bolt cutters that the Dag used earlier in the film to free Cheedo from her chastity belt. Side note: bolt cutters are definitely an essential must-have tool if you are to live out a post-apocalyptic life in the desert. It’s an effective piece of technical equipment that also doubles as a lethal combat weapon.

Can't forget some nice Max and Nux teamwork where Max ties the cable to the tree and Nux trying his best to drive the War Rig out of the mud with the leverage they created. Did I mention this entire night chase scene from start to finish is drenched in so much awesome teamwork by the War Rig Family?

Not sure if anyone else noticed, but I definitely loved that moment of incredulity from Cheedo where she expressed a mixture of disbelief and outrage that the Bullet Farmer would even dare shoot at them knowing that Immortan Joe wanted his "treasures" unharmed and intact. Girlfriend definitely knows the high value of her assets and I appreciate that a lot! Of course, the beautiful cinnamon roll too good and too pure for this world has to be shielded and so Furiosa's maternal instincts kicks in and she pulls Cheedo immediately to the ground for safety. That's right, this greased-up mama bear with the badass bionic arm isn't taking murderous shit when her precious charges are involved!

Who says Mama Furiosa gets to hog the parental spotlight? Right after he makes quick work of the Bullet Farmer, Papa Max returns triumphant bearing gifts like extra ammunition, a new steering wheel for the War Rig, and a boot for Nux! Of course, the cinnamon roll War Boy looked so chuffed seeing that his burly blood bag was thoughtful enough to give him footwear to replace the one he lost earlier in the movie. And yes, big shoutout to the Max/Nux shippers out there, too!

The War Rig Family And The Vuvalini Take A Moment Of Reflection At The Edge Of The Plains Of Silence

Things I Loved About This Scene:

In contrast to the fast-paced night chase scene, this nocturnal scenario is quieter and more introspective as it shows the War Rig Family and The Vuvalini communing in relative peace underneath the stars and looking out at the Plains of Silence. I loved how this moment allowed me to take a decent breather from all the nail-bitingly intense action set pieces that preceded this lovely scene. Looking at this setting from outside of its original context, you'd think that they were out having a nice and peaceful time camping al fresco in the desert, where the only thing missing was a blazing campfire and everyone roasting marshmallows while singing happy folk songs.

There are three distinct conversations happening in this scene and all of them really resonated to me. First was Toast and Cheedo talking with the Vuvalini about the shining satellite they saw orbiting high above in space. The elder biker grannies reminisce on how satellites used to transmit signals around the world and relay TV shows to people and the younger girls respond that their caretaker, Miss Giddy, used to talk about things like satellites during their captivity back in the Citadel. I find it poignant that even in Miss Giddy's absence, there are intelligent women like her within the Vuvalini to share knowledge of the past upon the younger generation like Cheedo and Toast.

The second conversation involves The Dag and the Keeper of the Seeds. First, the two women talk about the Dag's fears that her unborn child might turn out to be a boy that will grow up to be ugly (inside and out) just like his bastard father. The elder green thumb assures her of the possibility that the Dag might give birth to a girl as opposed to a boy. The Dag then expresses her disappointment that the Vuvalini would resort to violence given her initial impression that their tribe was supposedly calm and peaceful. In response, the Seed Keeper explains and justifies the unfortunate necessity of their actions in order to preserve an ecological rebirth for the largely poisoned world represented by the seeds she keeps in her leather apothecary bag. It is at this very moment that the Dag begins to see that there is indeed a possibility that the world she knows can really change for the better when left in the hands of those who prefer to nurture with positive intentions rather than to destroy with negative reasons.

The third conversation revolves around Max and Furiosa at the fringes near the War Rig. The two drift-compatible warriors discuss their chances for survival knowing that the once-thriving Green Place is now an eerie dead space sparsely populated by the Swamp Crows. Furiosa discloses to Max that her tribe is willing to risk a lengthy motorcycle caravan across the Plains of Silence in the hopes of arriving at a fertile and habitable location where they could not be reached by Immortan Joe and his ally forces. She extends her offer to Max, saying that he and Nux are welcome to join given how they have proven themselves trustworthy in helping her ferry The Wives to safety. But rather than accepting her invitation, Max gently turns her down by saying that he can find his own way. This broke my heart quite a bit because when you see Furiosa's unhappy facial reaction to Max's rejection, you can clearly see that she was hoping he would join them given how effective they both worked as a defensive team to protect their young charges. Huge shoutout to the Max/Furiosa shippers out there when this moment happened!

There were other small moments in this entire scene that I loved apart from the three major conversations. Obviously, that brief shot of Nux and Capable cuddling in the War Rig's lookout station is a total keeper. I would have liked to see a fourth discussion that involves the two of them, but I guess since they already had a "paradigm shift moment" earlier in the film at the same location, the filmmakers decided to keep their appearance in this scene relatively simple. I can only hope that in the home video release, there might be a deleted scene of Nux and Capable talking again at night high up on the War Rig (if only to please me and the Nuxable shippers out there).

What else? Oh yes, I really loved the subtle color details in this scene. Like, the only bits of color you can discern among the beautiful shades of blue are the yellow flame illuminating Capable and Nux and the vivid green plant growing inside an animal skull. Also a very brief (if largely shadowed) glimpse of Capable's red hair since she was the closest to the lantern.

The subtle details I noticed in this scene also extends to the costumes. The Dag now wears her platinum blonde tresses with some cool hair accessories and she's also sporting a utility belt around her waist. Cheedo can also be seen sporting the colorful striped headscarf that she continues to wear even during the climactic race back to the Citadel.

Speaking of Cheedo, this was the rare instance where I noticed that she isn't with the Dag. Normally, you would see them both together in the same way that Angharad (bless her soul so much) was always with Capable early in the second act of the film. Though it's great to see Cheedo together with Toast among the other members of the Vuvalini, it was a bit disorienting for me to notice this after several viewings given how the film naturally paired her with the Dag, especially after realizing that their relationship was actually cemented as a result of the Dag trying to protect the virginal Cheedo from being raped for the first time by Immortan Joe in the official Vertigo prequel comic.

The Wives sans The Splendid Angharad

Protagonist Deaths + Release (x)

The Five Wives + Rush (x)

The Vuvalini + Paper Planes (x)

Max Rockatansky + Atlas (x)

Cheedo The Fragile + Rabbit Heart [Raise It Up] (x)

Toast The Knowing + Elastic Heart (x)

Capable + All My Love (x)

"It's looking out at a mad world from the eyes of a teenager."

— Curt Smith, Tears for Fears

"The light will shine through the rain And heaven will hear them call your name And home will feel like home again Corruption will fill your brain..." — The Weeknd

"You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them." — Desmond Tutu

Come One, Come All!

Let’s all take a moment to celebrate the most awesome found family in The Wasteland by participating in the War Rig Family Appreciation Week!

It’s definitely a good time to be a part of the Fury Road fandom because you are free to create and share all the good things related to this fantastic group that we all know and love. Fan art, fan fiction, fan mixes, fan videos, photo sets, GIF sets, cosplay photo shoots, AU headcanons—any and all creative output related to the War Rig Family is welcome during their Appreciation Week!

From October 19th to the 25th, each day of the week will be dedicated to a particular member of the War Rig Family. The schedule is as follows for anyone who’s interested so kindly bookmark these dates for reference:

Day 01 · Oct. 19 · Monday : Dad Max / Max Rockatansky

Day 02 · Oct. 20 · Tuesday : Fury Mom / Imperator Furiosa

Day 03 · Oct. 21 · Wednesday : The Sisters / The Five Wives (Note: you can post works about the girls either as a group or you can choose to present your favorite Sister on this day. It also helps that it falls on a Wednesday, and that means Woman Crush Wednesday!)

Day 04 · Oct. 22 · Thursday : The Only Son / Nux

Day 05 · Oct. 23 · Friday : Grandma Giddy, Aunt Valkyrie, and the Biker Grannies / Miss Giddy and The Vuvalini

Day 06 · Oct. 24 · Saturday : War Rig Family

Day 07 · Oct. 25 · Sunday : Free Day (Note: this is a sort of catch-up day where you can post your works if you happen to miss the previously delegated days, or a chance to showcase other characters in the film that you’d like to associate with the War Rig Family — i.e. Uncle Ace or first cousin twice removed Coma)

I’ll be reblogging any and all newly created works during the War Rig Family Appreciation Week. If you intend for your posts to be shared, kindly tag it with #wrfweek and/or #war rig family since I’ll be tracking both those tags for updates. Feel free to send your queries in the ask box so I’ll be able to address your concerns. Reblog this post so you can signal boost it to your followers or anyone in the Mad Max fandom who wants to join in on this great family party.

I’m hoping the fandom will turn up for this and I appreciate anyone who is game for this thing. Cheers, everyone!