Review of Mad Max (1979) by Alex R — 22 Nov 2010
Next to Escape From New York, the Mad Max series is by far the best action/sci-fi in existence. It has ridiculously cool and realistic stunts, an adrenaline fueled plot and a great dystopian future as a backdrop.
Mel Gibson reigns supreme as a good natured family man turned vengeful obliterator, accompanied by the last of the V8s and a sawed off shotgun. This was his emergence into the action genre and he does it without flaw.
No one will ever be able to display as much rage in one look. The look of this movie is part of its effectiveness, the minimalist views of Australian outback are really captivating. George Miller managed to make a science fiction movie that doesn't linger in its theories, but incorporate them into a character driven scenario.
The style is undoubtedly one of its stronger suits, there is no room for compassion in the world of Mad Max; only destruction.
This review of Mad Max (1979) was written by Alex R on 22 November 2010.
Mad Max has generally received positive reviews.
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