Review of Mad Max 2 (1981) by Conner R — 22 Nov 2010
The Road Warrior takes the proposed future in Mad Max even further, a full on gas apocalypse. In many ways it is the greatest sequel of all time because it really takes everything from the first movie and builds upon it.
The landscape is even more baron and effective, the visuals are even more impressive and the characters are even more bizarre and twisted. Perhaps the most improved factor is the action. The sequences in this movie are nothing short of incredible, all 100% realistic and glorious.
Mel Gibson only got better and more comfortable with his role, Max becomes an iconic role. He becomes the definition of an anti-hero, much like Snake Plissken or The Man With No Name. There is nothing left for him to fight for except himself, all that he loved is gone.
The only thing he has left is his beautiful V8 Interceptor and sawed off shotgun. This movie also delivers on freaks, the villains are just incredibly cool and outrageous. No one should ever forget Lord Humungus and Wez the mohawk biker.
George Miller did what few directors have the ability to do, make a sci-fi/action movie without flaws.
This review of Mad Max 2 (1981) was written by Conner R on 22 Nov 2010.
Mad Max 2 has generally received very positive reviews.
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