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Mad
Max
(Special
Edition)
(MGM Home Entertainment)
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| DVD
Release Date:
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January
2, 2002
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Length:
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94 mins.
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| Rated:
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R
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| Format:
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Widescreen (2.35:1)
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Languages:
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English
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| Subtitles:
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English, French, Spanish
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| Extras:
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Audio
Commentary, "Road Rants" Trivia and Fun Facts Subtitle
Track, "Mel Gibson: The High Octane Birth of a
Superstar" Documentary, "Mad Max: The Film
Phenomenon" Documentary, Photo Gallery, Trailers, TV Spots,
Four-Page Collectible Booklet
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Thanks to it's post-apocalyptic setting,
this movie translates well all these years later. With some pretty
imaginative camera views, all the road action somehow seems very real
and menacing. The stunts as well stand out due to their sheer
boldness. The plot on the other hand, feels shoveled together and
lacks a little clarity. Also, some of the special effects betray it's
low budget origins and feel out of place in today's cinema. However,
what really counts here is the car action, and we get plenty of it,
all executed marvelously.
This DVD, comes with a few extras including two heavily narrated
featurettes. One, dealing with star Mel Gibson is rather dull, and the
other about the film itself, is far more fascinating. There are also
TV spots and a trailer as well as a very brief photo gallery. A trivia
subtitle track gives us intriguing facts and a commentary too bestows
interesting information. This commentary is voiced by art director Jon
Dowding, director of photography David Eggby, special effects
supervisor Chris Murray and film historian Tim Ridge.
Though made many years ago, and perhaps some parts feel dated, the
film still succeeds in delivering wild action and dazzling thrills.
| The Movie: |
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6/10 |
| The
Extras: |
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4/10 |
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| Recommendation: |
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