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Mad Max 2

Mad Max 2

Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1981

Max Rockatansky returns as the heroic loner who drives the dusty roads of a postapocalyptic Australian Outback in an unending search for gasoline. Arrayed against him and the other scraggly defendants of a fuel-depot encampment are the bizarre warriors commanded by the charismatic Lord Humungus, a violent leader whose scruples are as barren as the surrounding landscape.

Movie details

Mad Max 2

“Just one man can make a difference.”

1981 Action · Thriller · Science Fiction 1h 36m

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7.4 / 10

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Max Rockatansky returns as the heroic loner who drives the dusty roads of a postapocalyptic Australian Outback in an unending search for gasoline. Arrayed against him and the other scraggly defendants of a fuel-depot encampment are the bizarre warriors commanded by the charismatic Lord Humungus, a violent leader whose scruples are as barren as the surrounding landscape.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

George Miller

Written by

George Miller · Terry Hayes · Brian Hannant

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Max Rockatansky

Bruce Spence

Bruce Spence

The Gyro Captain

Michael Preston

Michael Preston

Pappagallo

Max Phipps

Max Phipps

The Toadie

Vernon Wells

Vernon Wells

Wez

Kjell Nilsson

Kjell Nilsson

The Humungus

Emil Minty

Emil Minty

The Feral Kid

Court is in session

Put Mad Max 2 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.