MAD MAX: BEYOND THUNDERDOME (1985) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION
First Reaction and Analysis of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Witness the immediate, visceral reactions to Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, covering the bizarre setting of Barter Town and the definitive Thunderdome fight. Discover the viewer's final rankings and the compelling theory explaining the series' continuity quirks.
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- Front-load of outcomes: The host unexpectedly enjoyed the Mad Max franchise, finding Mel Gibson's performance strong, despite the world being far outside their comfort zone.
- Key action sequences, like the Thunderdome match and the pig-powered Barter Town energy source, elicited strong, immediate negative and positive feedback.
- The concluding analysis introduces the concept that the films function as fables told by survivors, which elegantly resolves perceived continuity issues between installments.
This document structures the live viewing experience through the development of key character encounters and pivotal plot points like the introduction of Master Blaster and the conflict in Barter Town. Understanding the viewer's final series ranking and the subsequent discussion about George Miller's vision provides context for appreciating this entry within the saga.
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Top Comments (10)
Tina Turner's Auntie Entity makes this my favourite of the original trilogy. 'Raggedy man, ain't we a pair!'
When Pig Killer says "No matter where you go, there you are" is meant as a shout-out to Buckaroo Banzai: Across the Eighth Dimension. Absolutely mental film, has attained cult status.
George Miller said he cast Tina Turner as Auntie Entity because of her "positive persona", due to her survival and escape from the abuse she suffered from Ike. By casting someone perceived positively by audiences as an autocratic leader, Miller displays his intended theme of the franchise. Miller also wanted to depict Auntie as a "survivor" who has since "gained a lot of power" and had "charisma". Miller covered all three principals by casting Tina Turner, a survivor and incredibly charismatic performer. Rest in peace, Tina. 🙏
Those two turner songs are legit... that lady had soul!
The kids were apart of an angel flight, to fly survivors out of the cities. All the babies from hospitals in a single flight.
The actor who played Master--- Angelo Rossitto--- was a *real legend.* Over 70 movies in his 50-year career--- in addition to being on album covers by Tom Waits and Bob Dylan.
I Like messing with my Nephews and Nieces, telling them about “The Long Long Ago and Before Time!” 🤣 Which is usually the 1980s! 😂
Mad Max stories are like camp fire myths, not really connected but, all about the same type figure MAD MAX.
14:31 That would be an interesting punishment wheel; “eat a popsicle, frozen ketchup, adopt a cat.” 😂
Two men enter, one man leaves- epic line
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Top Comments (10)
Tina Turner's Auntie Entity makes this my favourite of the original trilogy. 'Raggedy man, ain't we a pair!'
When Pig Killer says "No matter where you go, there you are" is meant as a shout-out to Buckaroo Banzai: Across the Eighth Dimension. Absolutely mental film, has attained cult status.
George Miller said he cast Tina Turner as Auntie Entity because of her "positive persona", due to her survival and escape from the abuse she suffered from Ike. By casting someone perceived positively by audiences as an autocratic leader, Miller displays his intended theme of the franchise. Miller also wanted to depict Auntie as a "survivor" who has since "gained a lot of power" and had "charisma". Miller covered all three principals by casting Tina Turner, a survivor and incredibly charismatic performer. Rest in peace, Tina. 🙏
Those two turner songs are legit... that lady had soul!
The kids were apart of an angel flight, to fly survivors out of the cities. All the babies from hospitals in a single flight.
The actor who played Master--- Angelo Rossitto--- was a *real legend.* Over 70 movies in his 50-year career--- in addition to being on album covers by Tom Waits and Bob Dylan.
I Like messing with my Nephews and Nieces, telling them about “The Long Long Ago and Before Time!” 🤣 Which is usually the 1980s! 😂
Mad Max stories are like camp fire myths, not really connected but, all about the same type figure MAD MAX.
14:31 That would be an interesting punishment wheel; “eat a popsicle, frozen ketchup, adopt a cat.” 😂
Two men enter, one man leaves- epic line