Just One Man Can Make A Difference.

Starring: Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Mike Preston, Max Phipps, Vernon Wells, Emil Minty, Kjell Nilsson, Virginia Hey, William Zappa

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ - perfect

"We've all lost someone we love. But we do it my way! Fear is our ally. The gasoline will be ours. Then you shall have your revenge.” – Lord Humungus

Why watch this? A bigger budget helped the second Max film cement its place in post-apocalyptic film lore.

Plot Summary: Following a global war and civilization's collapse, loner Max scavenges the Australian wasteland for fuel and supplies. He encounters a small community defending their oil refinery from a ruthless biker gang led by deformed Lord Humungus. Max, initially seeking only his own advantage, eventually agrees to help the community transport their precious fuel in a desperate bid for freedom and survival.

Dad's Preview: This is a brutal and violent film set in a future where the powerful enact their will upon those unable to defend themselves. Good people are raped, tortured and murdered by roving bands of merciless psychopaths; this is not a world for the weak. Into this hellscape rides Max, a damaged man who reluctantly helps those in need. It's a powerful film, with Gibson at his brooding best. Director Miller knows that a compelling villain makes the film and this film's bad guy is Vernon Wells, as the always intense Wez. The vehicle stunts are incredible. The road's open, see you in the wasteland...

Kennedy Miller Productions; Roadshow Film Dist., Warner Bros.