Reviews — Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Audience write-ups from TMDB
r96sk
It resembles a less intense adaptation of *'Mad Max'*, though it’s still enjoyable. The title *'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome'* seems odd, because the most engaging scenes take place in the Thunderdome; consequently, when the story shifts away from that setting, it loses some appeal. I wasn’t particularly fond of the sections reminiscent of *'Peter Pan's* Lost Boys – not because they are poorly done, but simply becau…
CinemaSerf
While on the move, “Max” (Mel Gibson) stumbles upon “Bartertown,” a harsh place governed by either "Aunty Entity" (Tina Turner) or "Master" (Angelo Rossitto), depending on whether electricity is required! Those in charge, including "Aunty Entity" and her sly associate "The Collector" (Frank Thring), devise a scheme to utilize “Max’s” skills to resolve the power conflict. This initially works, but when his remaining p…
Wuchak
_**Strange comic book adventure set after a nuclear event in the Outback starring Mel Gibson and Tina Turner**_ In a post-apocalyptic version of Australia, Mad Max (Mel Gibson) journeys to Bartertown, located in the Outback and overseen by Aunty Entity (Tina Turner) along with The Collector (Frank Thring). He agrees to eliminate MasterBlaster, who manages the town’s underground methane production, but finds himsel…
John Chard
Even with my fondness for the initial two films in the series, and setting aside any potential favoritism toward Max Rockatansky, I simply can’t manage to give this cartoonish and ultimately pointless entry an average rating; it almost ruins what came before. The gritty, harsh edge that gave depth to the character of Mad Max Rockatansky has disappeared, along with the powerful sense of hopelessness in a world cons…
Charles Dance
The Mad Max films contain a standout entry, elevated by its impressive visuals and engaging narrative. Unlike some installments, this one moves beyond simple vehicle destruction, offering a more poignant and considered journey. It’s refreshing to find that the film avoids certain over-the-top elements—thankfully, there are no scenes reminiscent of _Blue Oyster_. While many consider _The Road Warrior_ (1981) to be …

