Mad Max: Fury Road is one of the most impactful films that captivated audiences in 2015, grossing $378 million and simultaneously winning a total of 6 Academy Awards. While fans were eagerly anticipating the next installment, a Chinese parody version of this blockbuster titled Mad Sheila has emerged, causing uproar among fans due to its severe level of imitation.
As you can see from the image above, the poster for Mad Max: Fury Road and the Chinese parody Mad Sheila are strikingly similar. Not only that, but the character designs, vehicles, and even the atmospheric elements have been imitated from Mad Max in a philosophical manner.
Severe imitation
Thus, we see a type of parody film that imitates blockbuster hits but presents itself in a humorous style. However, Mad Sheila is different. The film seems to focus on some comedic elements while still heavily borrowing from the content, imagery, and even the poster of Mad Max: Fury Road.
Trailer of the parody film Sheila
The main character of Mad Sheila is a fierce woman, not a soldier like the original Mad Max. The plot details of the film are still unclear, but this parody movie is not just a casual spoof of a blockbuster; it has drawn significant attention from fans of the original Mad Max series, leaving them feeling quite baffled.
