[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

What few remember from the first movie was that it included some strong social criticism. The system had not completely broken down yet, and the worst parts were still functioning.

This could go a lot further with a prequel to Mad Max, showing societal breakdown, with people clinging to the past as the ship sinks, as it were.

[Ticonderoga34]

What few remember from the first movie was that it included some strong social criticism. The system had not completely broken down yet, and the worst parts were still functioning.

This could go a lot further with a prequel to Mad Max, showing societal breakdown, with people clinging to the past as the ship sinks, as it were.

Excellent point.

Especially considering that George Miller is directing Mad Max 4. Miller is the one who thought up the original trilogy so he understands the Mad Max story isn't just about guys in weird costumes and fast cars in the desert.

[matt1234]

This could go a lot further with a prequel to Mad Max, showing societal breakdown, with people clinging to the past as the ship sinks, as it were.

Great idea. They could call the movie "Annoyed Max" (not yet quite "mad")

[BenLurkin]

Agreed, and it was a brilliant movie because of its low budget.

It was the far away best of the bunch -- though at some points almost too grim to watch.

My favorite line:

[a car that the bikers demolished earlier has been towed to the Halls of Justice]

Kid: Hey Mister! What happened to the car?

Bubba Zanetti: What do you think happened?

Kid: Looks like it's been chewed up and spat out.

Bubba Zanetti: Perhaps it was a result of anxiety.

Second favorite:

Nightrider: I am the Nightrider. I'm a fuel injected suicide machine. I am the rocker, I am the roller, I am the out-of-controller!