(DVD REVIEW) Mad Max 2 : The Road Warrior

Mel Gibson has made some mistakes in his life. We all have. Most of us have not made the kind of mistakes that he has, but still...no one is perfect. Out of all of his mistakes, one thing that can NEVER be added to that list is the Mad Max series. After re-watching Mad Max 2 this weekend, I can remember why I grew to love this talented, and flawed, actor.

Plot: In a post apocalyptic society, the world has gone the way of "kill or be killed". No one is safe. The world, after being dependant on oil for so long, has now shifted into a fuel crisis that has caused many to become ruthless shells of what humanity once was. Max, a former cop who lost his family due to these gangs of outlaws, is a man looking for revenge. Revenge against the gangs, against the world, and against fate. His journey finds him intersecting with a group of people that have an oil refinery in the dessert. When they come under attack, Max finds them asking for his help. He reluctantly agrees to help them but soon realizes that this may be more than he bargained for.

Thoughts? This is a movie that you could do some post production reworking and re-release it in theaters today. It holds up REALLY well. Mel plays this part like he was born to play it. While I don't agree with much of his personal life, his acting has always been something that I enjoyed. Even at this young stage in his career where he was more of a prop than an actor. A cool movie that is still relevant. Check it out.