Product: Mad Max (1979)
Rating: 4.0
The Road Warrior's Origins
George Miller launched Mel Gibson's career in this low-budget film about a solo cop who's out for justice after his partner and family are killed by ruffians. Although the film doens't have the explicit apocalyptic theme and plot of its sequel, this film has plenty of high-speed chases and tension to keep the audience entertained.Mad Max (Gibson) is one of a few cops in a small town being ravaged by a motorcyle gang. After several tragedies, Mad Max is left alone is swears to exact vengeance on the gang of outlaws.Again, the film isn't too clear about its setting: there's no express indication that this is in a post-apocalyptic future as with the film's sequels. The theme and plot is more along the lines of a standard 'Dirty Harry' or 'Death Wish' film. Despite these differences, the film is still a great film to watch with plenty of suspense and action. A great film to watch many times.