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Mad Max 2 (1981)

1981 • 1h 36m • Adventure, Action • R
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John Chard on Mad Max 2

9/10 · Sep 25, 2014

The final installment of the V8 Interceptor saga focuses on the fight for gasoline. The setting is a post-nuclear war Australia, where fuel has become incredibly valuable, and people will do anything to get their hands on it. Director George Miller was given a much larger budget this time around compared to the original film that gained a devoted following, and the difference is obvious. There’s even more destruction, wilder stunts, and a complete depiction of what the future could look like after such devastation. It's remarkable that there isn't any computer-generated imagery; everything you see is real stunt work. The movie follows a fairly simple story of good versus evil, but it's the expertly executed action sequences that elevate it to being one of the most significant science fiction action films in recent years. The antagonists are a group of people covered in leather and masks with mohawks, who terrorize and steal whatever they can get their hands on as they search for gasoline. The protagonists include Mad Max Rockatansky, once a police officer who became an angry loner after the loss of his family. Will these decent individuals be able to withstand the onslaught from these crazed raiders? It’s thrilling to watch it unfold, and the movie doesn't let up. The direction is excellent, the scenes are assembled with stunning energy, and the sound design is amazing for those who have a home theater system. While there isn't much dialogue, it isn't really necessary because the story progresses through cleverly arranged action sequences. Just get ready and enjoy the experience provided by a film that remains a standard for its kind. 9/10

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