![]() ![]() The film starts off with Max in the captivity of an evil empire ruled by Immortan Joe ( Hugh Keays-Byrne, who also played the villain Toecutter in the 1979 original). Still, all you really need to know is that Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) is a scorned loner in a post-apocalyptic world where green space is hard to find and bandits kill for energy supplies. Now, 30 years since the last installment, Miller returns to his arid landscape for the high-octane reboot “Mad Max: Fury Road.” You don’t need to have seen the original trilogy to enjoy it, though it may help you appreciate the flashes of lost loved ones and in-jokes like Max chained to a baddie. Most importantly, it birthed a global superstar in Mel Gibson - setting his revenge formula for “Lethal Weapon” (1987), “Braveheart” (1995) and “The Patriot” (2000) - and inspired two acclaimed sequels, “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” (1981) and “Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome” (1985). “Gladiator” (2000) borrowed its hero shot of a limp body hovering across the landscape. And “Saw” (2004) borrowed its horrific hacksaw choice. WASHINGTON - The arc of action history was humming right along with Hollywood car chases like “Bullitt” (1968) when it made a kickass Australian pit stop for George Miller’s “Max Max” (1979).īefore long, “Top Gun” (1986) had borrowed its ill-fated partner Goose. “Pulp Fiction” (1994) referenced its Zed Runners with a motorcycle quote. Ma| WTOP's Jason Fraley reviews 'Mad Max: Fury Road' ( Jason Fraley) Business & Finance Click to expand menu.
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