MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR (1981)

Film of the Day #21

MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR

George Miller • 1981

Screenplay: Terry Hayes, George Miller, Brian Hannant; Based on Characters by George Miller, Byron Kennedy

Cast: Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Mike Preston, Vernon Wells

Cinematography: Dean Semler

It's the post-Apocalypse. It's the Australian Outback. Gasoline is scarce. There's a roving band of marauders terrorizing survivors. Only one man can stop them. Before Mel Gibson ran into all of his publicity problems in recent years, he was in this star-making film that was balls-to-wall crazy with explosions and action. The film features high-octane car chases, intense action sequences, and a unique visual style that sets it apart from other films in the genre. MAD MAX 2 is a classic of the post-apocalyptic genre and is considered one of the best sequels of all time. Its impact on modern action films cannot be overstated, and its legacy continues to inspire filmmakers today. A must-watch if you enjoyed MAD MAX: FURY ROAD which is (or may not be) a sequel to the original series. This is the best film of the original Mad Max trilogy.

"And in this maelstrom of decay, ordinary men were battered and smashed... men like Max... the warrior Max."