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      Mad Max

      R Now Playing 1h 33m Action Adventure List
      89% 65 Reviews Tomatometer 70% 100,000+ Ratings Audience Score In a not-too-distant dystopian future, when man's most precious resource -- oil -- has been depleted and the world plunged into war, famine and financial chaos, the last vestiges of the law in Australia attempt to restrain a vicious biker gang. Max (Mel Gibson), an officer with the Main Force Patrol, launches a personal vendetta against the gang when his wife (Joanne Samuel) and son are hunted down and murdered, leaving him with nothing but the instincts for survival and retribution. Read More Read Less Now in Theaters Now Playing Buy Tickets

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      Staging the improbable car stunts and crashes to perfection, director George Miller succeeds completely in bringing the violent, post-apocalyptic world of Mad Max to visceral life.

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      Ethan G A decent enough flick with decent enough action, the original "Mad Max" has a unique feel that doesn't quite compare to its sequels, but does come close. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/03/24 Full Review frederick c Decent film, had it's time but still had its good moments Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/17/24 Full Review David C Mad Max es una clásica de los 70's es muy buena y tiene mucha acción Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/10/24 Full Review B Dub An instant cult classic! A must see!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/24 Full Review Franky L This movie is a classic. There was, and is, no movie like it. For all sci-fi, post-apocalyptic lovers, this is a must see. Besides introducing us to Mel, it shows the gritty side of Australia and his superb and tough acting style. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/24 Full Review Michael A For its time, the production value had to be unmatched. Linear in its storytelling, Mad Max gets the franchise rolling in a somewhat slow but steadily surprising pace. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Bruce McCabe Boston Globe If punk is a sensibility as well as an adjective, Mad Max is a punk movie. Its Australian setting enhances it, authenticating its futuristic aura. Apr 27, 2018 Full Review Richard Corliss TIME Magazine [The] film has been consigned to the grind houses, where audiences are responding as Miller wants them to. From there Mad Max will find its way to the film schools and revival houses, where its tough-gutted intelligence may be appreciated. May 11, 2015 Full Review Empire Magazine Simple, but effective. Rated: 4/5 May 30, 2007 Full Review Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight Mad Max is the work of a director with a strong vision starting out on a career that would ultimately impress. Rated: 2.5/4 Oct 10, 2023 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand It's a tough little piece, just a little grimy, full of ambiance (love the crumbling sign over "Hall of Justice") and attitude and occasionally sparked by an inspired flourish. May 6, 2023 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault George Miller's influential, hyperkinetic debut. Rated: B+ Dec 1, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis In a not-too-distant dystopian future, when man's most precious resource -- oil -- has been depleted and the world plunged into war, famine and financial chaos, the last vestiges of the law in Australia attempt to restrain a vicious biker gang. Max (Mel Gibson), an officer with the Main Force Patrol, launches a personal vendetta against the gang when his wife (Joanne Samuel) and son are hunted down and murdered, leaving him with nothing but the instincts for survival and retribution.
      Director
      George Miller
      Screenwriter
      James McCausland, George Miller
      Distributor
      American International Pictures
      Production Co
      Kennedy Miller Productions, Mad Max Films, Crossroads
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Action, Adventure
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jun 13, 1980, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 24, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 33m
      Sound Mix
      Mono
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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