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The story of Mel Gibson's stately anti-hero begins in Mad Max, George Miller's low-budget debut, in which Max is a "Bronze" (cop) in an unspecified post-apocalyptic future with a buddy-partner and family. But, unlike most films set in the devastated future, Mad Max is notable because it is poised between our industrialised world and total regression to medieval conditions. The scale tips towards disintegration when the Glory Riders burn into town on their bikes like an overcharged cadre of Brando's Wild Ones. Representing the active chaos that will eventually overwhelm the dying vestiges of civil society they take everything dear to Max, who then has to exact due revenge. His flight into the same wilds that created the villains artfully sets up the morally ambiguous character of the subsequent films. --Alan E Rapp
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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Mad Max: For some reason, someone felt it necessary to dub Mad Max from its original Australian English to...American English (why I will never know) but the good news is, though the 'English' soundtrack is the americanised version, the original Australian audio is also included. Australians do not speak with American accents, so please watch the Australian version.
Mad Max 2/ The Road Warrior: The standalone region 2 DVD only gives a 87 minute cut-down, censored version of the film. We're obviously not good enough in europe for the full film. However this boxset contains the full, 91 minute film in its entirity (its slightly shorter than 95 minutes due to PAL speedup, but its all there) Censorship ruins films, brilliant chase scenes
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome: In my opinion this is the weakest of the three films, drawing several plot elements from The Road Warrior, but without the same full-throttle pace of its predecessor. It's still a good action film though, and its worth getting to complete the set.
So in all, here you get the full, uncensored versions of all three films, and annoying American dubbing is either non-existant or can be turned off. If you're not bothered about extras (there aren't any) but want the full set of Mad Max films, get this boxset.
Mad Max 2/ The Road Warrior: The standalone region 2 DVD only gives a 87 minute cut-down, censored version of the film. We're obviously not good enough in europe for the full film. However this boxset contains the full, 91 minute film in its entirity (its slightly shorter than 95 minutes due to PAL speedup, but its all there) Censorship ruins films, brilliant chase scenes
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome: In my opinion this is the weakest of the three films, drawing several plot elements from The Road Warrior, but without the same full-throttle pace of its predecessor. It's still a good action film though, and its worth getting to complete the set.
So in all, here you get the full, uncensored versions of all three films, and annoying American dubbing is either non-existant or can be turned off. If you're not bothered about extras (there aren't any) but want the full set of Mad Max films, get this boxset.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Three of the best post-apocalyptic movies in one boxed set - Great stuff! From the lower budget but intense action movie that is 'Mad Max' through to the hollywood blockbuster ' Beyond Thunderdome', Mel Gibson is at his best. Following the tales of Max as the Road Warrior these movies are filled with violent, hard hitting action sequences whilst weaving careful stories; all set in a backdrop of near future Australia. Highly recommended.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Despite a few reviews here insisting that this 3 disc set contains the uncut version of the films, I would like to offer my advice to the contrary.
If you're a fan of these films and Mad Max 2 in particular (by far the best of the three) you WILL be disappointed with this set. The opening credits confirmed my worst fears. Mad Max 2 becomes "The Road Warrior". Oh dear, this can only mean one thing: an American 'R' rating and a few cut scenes. Well sure enough, I was right. Those who are familiar with this film will spot the shortened scene where Wez extracts an arrow from his arm and where the boomerang hits his partner's head! What happened to the scene where he removes the boomerang? I'm sure there are others too!
Why can't an adult UK audience be allowed to watch on DVD, a non sanitised version of a film that they've seen countless times before authorised for all previous UK theatrical, TV and video screenings? The film was never cut here in the first place (somewhat amazingly).
***** for Mad Max 2, no stars for Warner Brothers. I shall return my set and wait another 20 years for a decent release to come along. How desperately disappointing.
If you're a fan of these films and Mad Max 2 in particular (by far the best of the three) you WILL be disappointed with this set. The opening credits confirmed my worst fears. Mad Max 2 becomes "The Road Warrior". Oh dear, this can only mean one thing: an American 'R' rating and a few cut scenes. Well sure enough, I was right. Those who are familiar with this film will spot the shortened scene where Wez extracts an arrow from his arm and where the boomerang hits his partner's head! What happened to the scene where he removes the boomerang? I'm sure there are others too!
Why can't an adult UK audience be allowed to watch on DVD, a non sanitised version of a film that they've seen countless times before authorised for all previous UK theatrical, TV and video screenings? The film was never cut here in the first place (somewhat amazingly).
***** for Mad Max 2, no stars for Warner Brothers. I shall return my set and wait another 20 years for a decent release to come along. How desperately disappointing.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
no está en español // not dubbed into spanish
In spite of what is written in other reviews, none of these three films is dubbed into spanish.
dubbing: English, French, Italian
subtitles: Enghish, French, Italian,... Read more
dubbing: English, French, Italian
subtitles: Enghish, French, Italian,... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Alvaro
2 out of 3 ain't bad
Mad Max the original movie of the 3 DVDs here is an Australian classic. A chilling story of violence, cars, sex, bikes, more cars and Australian culture and landscape of the 1970s. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bring_back_the_60s
Mad Max Trilogy! A Must for all Mad Max Fans!
Mad Max is a 1979 Australian dystopian action film starring Mel Gibson, who was unknown at the time. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Fruitcake456
apocalyptic impression
honestly, I was interested in Mad Max because I was wanted to hear a film in australian english, and this film was the only one that had come up to me fulfilling this need. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Andy 5
mad, bad and good fun
Saw the first Mad Max with my son in Sydney nearly 30 years ago and it still made me laugh this time around.
Published 7 months ago by Graham Ritchie
Superior action movie cycle
To anyone who hasn't seen or at least heard of the Mad Max series... "where have you been all your life? Read more
Published 11 months ago by Crookedmouth
The deal was I wouldn't kill you...I think you got a bargain!
An awesome trilogy of a post apocalyptic genre!
The second film, Mad Max 2 or 'the road warrior', is by far the best of the three. Read more
The second film, Mad Max 2 or 'the road warrior', is by far the best of the three. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2010 by Mr. A. Jones
A wonderfull saga
It appears that George Miller is about to return to work on the fourth chapter in the series dedicated to the road warrior: the director has in fact revealed his plans for Mad Max... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by Massimo Santilli
mad max trilogy
the best mad max trilogy. mad max 1 has the uncut aussie version the one to buy.
Published on 26 July 2009 by Mr. K. Simcox
Dubbed version - be warned! (and avoid!)
I saw this set of all three Mad Max films for under £9 on Amazon and thought they were a real bargain, that was until I actually received it. Read more
Published on 5 May 2009 by Countess
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