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The franchise Furiosa is a part of also has its history of strong-but-silent heroes.

They have engraved themselves into the history of movies with sparing dialogue and impressive physicality.

Furiosa

Action is an art-form where we can see huge explosions, epic chases, and vicious combat.

Theres also the vicarious thrill of projecting onto a character who gets things done.

Strong but silent

How Taylor-Joys Furiosa fits into this legacy becomes clearer when you understand the character.

Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa in Furiosa

It is loud, but there is little discourse happening.

In the world of action movies, thats not something you answer with words.

All of which add up to a character well never forget.

Furiosa

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