Directed by:
George MillerScreenplay:
George MillerCinematography:
David EggbyComposer:
Brian MayCast:
Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Steve Bisley, Paul Johnstone, Nick Lathouris, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Roger Ward, Reg Evans, Jonathan Hardy, John Ley, Brendan Young (more)VOD (4)
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In the ravaged near future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians while tearing up the streets, the ruthless gang laughs in the face ofa police force hell-bent on stopping them. But they underestimate one officer: Max Rockatansky (Gibson). And when the bikers brutalize Max's best friend and family, they send him into a mad frenzy that leaves him with only one thing left in the world to live forrevenge! (official distributor synopsis)
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A classic with a number of very evocative and raw scenes, which is so beautifully B-movie cheap in places that I can't fault it. The only thing that spoils it for me are the sped-up "action" shots, but actually they belong to it too. Mel Gibson, especially in the finale, gives a great performance and you believe everything about it. When I first saw Mad Max, it was the gritty ending that made me want to see it again and again. However, the second part is much better in every conceivable way.
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The budget was obviously too low, so the writer probably didn't get paid enough either. The film didn't really impress me with anything. In some low-budget films, the filmmakers can make up for the lack of funding with enthusiasm, which didn't happen in Mad Max. I’m giving it one star because it precedes the great second installment.
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After a long time, I watched this movie, only to realize that I probably didn’t see the first film, and if I had, I don't remember it. Right from the beginning, it's clear that something doesn't quite fit here. It's the perfection of Max's life. Why should he be mad when he's happy? It takes quite a while before the expected twist happens. However, I don't think the creators presented us with an uninteresting world. It's definitely an environment that has something going for it. Unpleasant, raw, and devoid of comfort. It's a shame the ending is so rushed and not at least a little grittier.
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The script of this semi-amateur, underfunded mess is as full of holes as the Titanic after hitting the iceberg, the dialogues are at the level of pub regulars after fifteen beers, the acting performances are like a school play, and it's hard to imagine more clichés in the given genre. However, for those who are satisfied with a view of powerful machines and need an adrenaline rush, they might end up pleased. From the perspective of film history, it's significant only because the movie marked the beginning of Mel Gibson's career. Overall impression: 25%.
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The fact that this is a ninety-minute revenge movie with a prologue of over an hour is, unfortunately, the result of the film's directorial unevenness. It is unable to rely on a simple script but rather focuses on the arrangement of chases between a motorcycle gang and the police. There are plenty of them in the film, but their quality is highly inconsistent. Some of the shots with clearly predictable camerawork look a bit rough nowadays. Still, hats off go to the professional drivers and stuntmen who did an excellent job. The cheapness is acknowledged in this film, so we can’t be angry about it and, given its budget, we must simply nod in approval. However, the soundtrack is as annoying as ever.
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