MAD MAX (Theatrical Release USA 1980)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.7|5.0 Starsìììì

Mad Max—classic, fresh, highly imaginative—stars a young Australian, Mel Gibson, and gives us a look into the movie making skills of George Miller. The acting? The story? The portrayal? Outstanding on all counts. Exceptionally interesting interpretation of the future, Australian style. 

 

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Storyline

A futuristic Australian highway patrolman goes rogue to tangle with a ruthless motorcycle gang.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director George Miller for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Byron Kennedy for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Max (Mel Gibson), Jessie (Joanne Samuel), Toecutter (Hugh Keays-Byrne), Jim Goose (Steve Bisley), Johnny the Boy (Tim Burns), Fifi (Roger Ward), Nurse (Lisa Aldenhoven), Mudguts (David Bracks), Clunk (Bertrand Cadart), Underground Mechanic (David Cameron), Singer (Robina Chaffey), Sarse (Stephen Clark), Toddler (Mathew Constantine), Ziggy (Jerry Day), Station Master (Reg Evans), and Diabando (Howard Eynon).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Some things are just meant to happen. This film chose Mel Gibson for its main actor. Nothing else needs commentary.

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Ben Meyers