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The only Mad Max movie I'd seen was Fury Road, so it was an interesting experience to go backwards and see where a lot of the elements from Fury Road originate from, it definitely feels like a companion piece between the films. It also feels a little weird going backwards because I'm watching something not as "thrilling" something a little too "familiar" and not as "dangerous" even though in reality it most definitely was.
The Road Warrior lacks the attention to detail in the world building I was hoping for. It's there in sprinkles, but I was hoping to really dive into this world and instead it feels like a "spot" in the desert. I might be nitpicking because I enjoyed this film immensely and if I watched it when I was younger can totally see myself loving it.
Gibson doesn't speak much, doesn't emote much, he's just there as the "Road Warrior". He feels like an empty shell that anyone can kind of fit in. The same can be said about Hardy in Fury Road, I feel like the role could be anyone. I was also hoping for more depth to the villains, maybe an unmasking of Humongous, he has such an iconic look to himself and a big speech, I felt like he needed a bit more to him. The dynamic between him and Wez was odd, maybe more of mutiny aspect would create more tension and danger.
The cranked up film sequences where it seems everything speeds up is fine when in vehicles, but off putting when done with people. The car sequence (while "slower" then Fury Road) still manage to stir excitement and danger. The film was shot in Australia the early 80's, who knows what kind of safety regulations they had. I seem to be talking more about the faults and my issues with the film than the positives, which is a shame because the film is dope. A great reveal in regards to the contents of the tanker, the final shot of the film and the gritty feel really make the film stand out and I can see why it's considered a genre classic.
I'll eventually check out Mad Max and Beyond Thunderdome, but I have my doubts they will be as entertaining as Road Warrior. Plus...how many films have a gyrocopter???
I'm guessing @Captain Spaulding nominated this one for me.
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior
The only Mad Max movie I'd seen was Fury Road, so it was an interesting experience to go backwards and see where a lot of the elements from Fury Road originate from, it definitely feels like a companion piece between the films. It also feels a little weird going backwards because I'm watching something not as "thrilling" something a little too "familiar" and not as "dangerous" even though in reality it most definitely was.
The Road Warrior lacks the attention to detail in the world building I was hoping for. It's there in sprinkles, but I was hoping to really dive into this world and instead it feels like a "spot" in the desert. I might be nitpicking because I enjoyed this film immensely and if I watched it when I was younger can totally see myself loving it.
Gibson doesn't speak much, doesn't emote much, he's just there as the "Road Warrior". He feels like an empty shell that anyone can kind of fit in. The same can be said about Hardy in Fury Road, I feel like the role could be anyone. I was also hoping for more depth to the villains, maybe an unmasking of Humongous, he has such an iconic look to himself and a big speech, I felt like he needed a bit more to him. The dynamic between him and Wez was odd, maybe more of mutiny aspect would create more tension and danger.
The cranked up film sequences where it seems everything speeds up is fine when in vehicles, but off putting when done with people. The car sequence (while "slower" then Fury Road) still manage to stir excitement and danger. The film was shot in Australia the early 80's, who knows what kind of safety regulations they had. I seem to be talking more about the faults and my issues with the film than the positives, which is a shame because the film is dope. A great reveal in regards to the contents of the tanker, the final shot of the film and the gritty feel really make the film stand out and I can see why it's considered a genre classic.
I'll eventually check out Mad Max and Beyond Thunderdome, but I have my doubts they will be as entertaining as Road Warrior. Plus...how many films have a gyrocopter???
I'm guessing @Captain Spaulding nominated this one for me.