>>211715945I liked how the max/curiosity dynamic worked. Sticking to the max formula of: trouble with powerful mofos/ run from powerful mofos/ turn around and go straight through mofos.
But it's not some dumb forced romance. He's a loner, she has rank and responsibility that she betrays.
Once they turn back, max proves his worth the only way he can, with his blood.
When he pops her pneumothorax and hooks her up to his vein he telks her his name. It's a busted veteran's vulnerable moment in a busted world, I thought it was great. Hardy does the traumatised thing with his eyes better than most.