Do the injured left arm/hand count as a parallel within a parallel?
I’ve wondered about that! Are both Theron and Hardy right-handed? Because if so, it makes sense to leave them their dominant hand to do the most acting with. But it’s still a parallel in-story.
Hardy’s right handed, I don’t know about Charlize though. Could just be a happy accident that adds a touch more symbolism to the story - and I’m always here for more symbolism.
Slightly different thing, but I have noted that when we see Furiosa pull the knife out of her ribs, the next thing we see is Max bash his palm on the truck door and then yank out the crossbow dart from his hand.
I think all parallels are intended!
I noticed during my viewing this weekend that part where they both remove their respective wounding weapons. Literally one right after the other. Beautiful editing.
Oh, you mean the cut between these two shots?
Just maybe my favorite cut in the entire movie.
Aside from the removing-impaling-object parallel, the way he slams his hand into the frame…almost makes it look like they’re holding hands even though they’re in different cars.
casually pointing out that if we’re also talking thematic directions, Furiosa facing or moving right generally means moving ‘forward’, Max is always looking ‘back’.
(now where did I put that post…)