Movie Comparison: The Batman vs. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
| Aspect | The Batman (2022) | Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Cast | Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell | Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Nathan Jones, Angus Sampson |
| Director | Matt Reeves | George Miller |
| Production | DC Films, 6th & Idaho, Dylan Clark Productions | Kennedy Miller Mitchell, Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Filming Locations | Liverpool, Chicago, Glasgow | New South Wales, Sydney (Australia) |
| Budget | Estimated at $185 million | Estimated at $150 million |
| Music | Michael Giacchino | Junkie XL (Tom Holkenborg) |
| Visuals | Dark, gritty, and noir-inspired Gotham cityscape | High-octane, desolate wasteland with intense action |
| Cinematography | Greig Fraser | John Seale |
| Plot Overview | Batman uncovers deep corruption in Gotham while tracking down the Riddler. | Explores Furiosa’s origins as she fights for survival in the Wasteland. |
| Critical Reception | 85% (Rotten Tomatoes), 78/100 (Metacritic) | 88% (Rotten Tomatoes), 81/100 (Metacritic) |
| Audience Feedback | Praised for its detective narrative and Pattinson’s brooding performance. | Acclaimed for intense action and Taylor-Joy’s portrayal of young Furiosa. |
| Fun Fact | Colin Farrell was unrecognizable in full prosthetics as The Penguin. | Anya Taylor-Joy performed many of her own stunts. |
