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6.4
Warner Bros.

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

Mad Max · Mad Max Collection

1985 107 min UA
Critic6.4
Action Adventure Sci-Fi
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Overview

Max becomes embroiled in a ruthless barter town's political power struggles and later stumbles upon an isolated tribe of feral children living in the desert ruins.
Overall 6.4

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

6.4 /10

Pros

  • Charismatic performances by Mel Gibson and Tina Turner
  • Inventive world-building featuring Bartertown and Master-Blaster

Cons

  • Shifts into a lighter, family-adventure tone in the second half
Verdict An entertaining and expansive sequel that introduces memorable arena concepts to the wasteland lore.

AI Review

Max enters the gladiatorial Thunderdome arena and helps a lost tribe of children find their promised land.

An entertaining and expansive sequel that introduces memorable arena concepts to the wasteland lore.

A fun completion piece for the original Mel Gibson trilogy.

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Cast

Mel Gibson Max Rockatansky
Tina Turner Aunty Entity
Bruce Spence Jedediah the Pilot
Angelo Rossitto Master
Paul Larsson Blaster

Characters

Max Rockatansky Mel Gibson
Aunty Entity Tina Turner
Jedediah the Pilot Bruce Spence
Master Angelo Rossitto
Blaster Paul Larsson

Crew

George Miller Director / Producer
George Ogilvie Director
Terry Hayes Screenwriter
Maurice Jarre Music Composer

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Trivia

  • Tina Turner contributed the smash hit theme song 'We Don't Need Another Hero' for the film's soundtrack.

Quotes

"Two men enter, one man leaves."

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (8.0/10). A similarly themed alternative is War 2.

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