Why Is Every Movie Poster Orange and Blue?

Mad Max: Fury Road

orange and blue movie posters
IMAGE BY: Warner Bros. Pictures

Not every purposeful use of orange and blue is bad. “Mad Max: Fury Road,” which critics praised for its photography, uses the complementary palette in literally every single shot, juxtaposing the dusty deserts and explosive pyrotechnics with boundless blue sky. The look works because it feels intentional. Less like a hurried fix, more like a considered choice.

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