Mad Max: Persistent Pursuit

Rating: 6/10 (22 June 2015)

I saw this movie in the movie theater today. It is enjoyable, but boy, what a flimsy story. I reckon if they had invested 1% of the props budget in a decent scenario this film would be better off. Because the props are really fantastic. Great job there. Also, there is plenty of action. In fact, there is too much action. The whole movie is practically one long car chase. And with all things in life, good and bad, too much is too much: Rev up the engine, shoot a few times, fight on the truck, throw somebody off the truck, push a vehicle away Ben-Hur-Style, and repeat 5 times. There is your complete scenario.
I've read some reviews here, and yes, the movie lacks dialogue and in-depth character study. And a decent story, but I've said this already.
I have a suspicion that people who liked Snowpiercer, are also gonna love this one, i.c. 14-y old boys and hillbillies. The plots in the movie are highly improbable. I actually had a bad feeling after the first scene. And my fear came true. Not Mad Max homage worthy.
A game to play while you are watching this film is deciding which model looks best. It keeps you busy the whole time!
The budget for this film was 150m dollar. If humanity keeps making such films, surely we are heading for apocalyptic times...