MAD MAX (1979)
From one cult classic to another; from one movie icon to another; from Dirty Harry to Mad Max. Although the first Mad Max film hit the big screens almost a decade after the first Dirty Harry appeared on the scene, both of them became synonymous with the modern version of the great lawmen of the Old West like Wyatt Earp, Pat Garret and Wild Bill Hickok.
Max Rockatansky (Mel Gibson in the rolled that 'rocketed' him to 'stardom' - pun intended) is a highway patrol cop in the near future where civilization is on the brink of collapse. The roads, especially, are dangerous places as they and anyone on them are under attack from roving motorcycle gangs. But when his family is viciously killed by one of these, Max becomes MAD and goes on the rampage.
The story line is nothing new but is told in an unique way which makes for some fascinating viewing. Notable is the fact that they all drive on the 'wrong' side of the road and all vehicles are right-hand drive. The reason for this, of cause, is that it's an Australian production. However, the Blu-ray disc I watched, contained the American dubbed soundtrack which, unfortunately, is atrocious. Therefor rather look for a version with the original soundtrack. Nevertheless, I still gave it 3 out of 5 stars.
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Max, in his official Police Interceptor car...
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