I consider The Road Warrior–the middle movie in the Mad Max Trilogy–to be one of the best post-apocalyptic films I’ve ever seen. Mad Max is okay. Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome is over-the-top. But casting Tina Turner in the movie was a bold move. Special features include: Mad Max – Commentary by Jon Dowding, David Eggby, Chris Murray and Tim Ridge, Mad Max: The Film Phenomenon Featurette, The Road Warrior – Commentary by Director George Miller and Cinematographer Dean Semler, Introduction by Leonard Maltin, and Theatrical Trailer. If you’re a fan of these movies, you’re going to want these remastered copies.
Like you, I consider ROAD WARRIOR among the best of the genre. THUNDERDOME I liked a bit more. Never really warmed to MAD MAX for some reason. They’ve threatened to make a fourth for years, but after Gibson’s meldown it probably won’t happen. Unless they recast and start over. Don’t see the point, but that’s never stopped Hollywood before.
Randy, I’m with you on MAD MAX. I never warmed to it either. But THE ROAD WARRIOR is great!
I remember being amazed by it at the time.
Patti, the savagery of these movies was startling at the time.
I totally agree with your analysis. ROAD WARRIOR is one of the all-time best. MAD MAX also suffered by “Americanizing” the voices.
Jeff, you’re right about the “Americanizing.” It sure was a sour note.
Never was much of a fan and, given Mel Gibson’s public pronouncements about women and Jews, at this point I’d rather spend all my money on “Duck Dynasty” DVDs than contribute a penny that might end up in Gibsin’s bank account.
/And I don’t like “Duck Dynasty”–surprise!
Deb, I’m not a big Mel Gibson fan now. But, back in THE ROAD WARRIOR days, Gibson was an effective actor. Like you, I’m scratching my head trying to figure out the popularity of DUCK DYNASTY. I much prefer STORAGE WARS (new tonight!).
I don’t get Duck Dynasty either, especially when it’s on hour after hour.
I prefer Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and Man v. Food and Burger Land, even though you almost gain weight just watching them.
I agree, ROAD WARIOR / MAD MAX 2 stand head and shoulders above the other two for its grand vision and extraordinary stunt work.
Jeff, I have to temper my watching of DINERS, DRIVE-INS & DIVES because all that food just makes me hungry.
Sergio, the first time I saw THE ROAD WARRIOR, I was stunned. Watching it again in Blu-ray really took me back in time.
One man’s pie is another man’s poison… I thought these were silly – I only watched most of the first couple – but then so are more than half the movies made in that decade (any decade?).
As for triple D, I DO gain weight just watching. BTW, another discouraging week on this very strict Paleo diet: I gained 2 pounds, in spite of following the thing exactly. Not enough exercise, I guess, but I’m limited in that area, and no pool, George.
Rick, I’d be dead if I didn’t go to the pool just about every day. Exercise is so important to health (and controlling one’s weight). I’ve found frolicking in the water both burns calories and glucose, but it’s fun. With other forms of exercises, I tend to keep checking the clock. Not so with aqua-jogging in the pool. But everyone has to find their own exercise routine that’s congenial to them.
MAD MAX and ROAD WARRIOR still hold up for me. Since those films I expected Gibson to do a lot better in his film career than he has.
Prashant, Mel Gibson was a giant Star when the LETHAL WEAPON movies were in vogue. His last big hit in the U. S. was THE PATRIOT. Gibson made plenty of money on THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST.
The 4th Mad Max movie has already wrapped shooting. Directed by original director George Miller and stars Tom Hardy.
Great news, Steve!
George, I was referring to his film career in spite of the films you mentioned. I enjoyed the LETHAL WEAPON series and liked THE PATRIOT and BRAVEHEART, though I found THE PASSION… rather disconcerting. It was too intense for me.
Prashant, THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST made the most money for an R-rated movie in U.S. history. But, I’m with you: very violent.