Tom Hardy is one of the UK’s most popular actors, and many viewers say almost everything he appears in is worth watching. He has starred in some huge films over the years, but some say that one action movie is well above the rest. It was filmed mainly in the desert and featured more than 150 stunt performers.

The production famously took years to complete after several delays, and the director insisted on shooting most scenes with practical effects instead of CGI. It later won six Oscars and became the highest-grossing film in its series. It now has a 97% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and those who have seen it keep recommending it.

The movie in question is Mad Max: Fury Road. It follows Max Rockatansky, played by Tom Hardy, in a world where fuel and water have almost disappeared. 

He becomes involved in a dangerous escape led by Imperator Furiosa, played by Charlize Theron, as they try to outrun a violent warlord and his followers. 

Much of the film takes place on the move, with long chase scenes across the desert.

The cast includes Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Zoë Kravitz, Riley Keough, Abbey Lee and Courtney Eaton. It was directed by George Miller and released in 2015.

Many people keep calling it one of the best action films they have ever seen.

One person said: “The opening is wild, kicking off with a captivating start. I think everything about this movie is perfect: the visuals, the action, the dialogue, the costumes, the acting. It was both beautiful and apocalyptic.”

Another added: “Mad Max: Fury Road is the finest piece of pure action spectacle that I’ve watched. 

“Tom Hardy feels like an obvious fit for the role and brings some working class style charisma to the part. This is the kind of film you watch to see stuff that’s never been done before.”

A third wrote: “It’s an action masterpiece. It’s ridiculous in all the right ways and one of the greatest action films ever put to screen.”

Someone else commented: “It’s an absolutely insane action film that will blow you away.

“It was filled right to the brim with continuous over the top bloody ridiculous action sequences that keep you on the edge of the seat and just amazed at what is happening on screen.”

The film was made using practical stunts wherever possible, including the flame-throwing guitar, which worked in real life.

It went on to become a major box office success and won awards for editing, costume design, sound and production design. 

It has since appeared on multiple “best films of the decade” lists and is still frequently recommended by fans.

Mad Max: Fury Road is available on NOW or can be bought and rented on Prime Video.