Mad Max fans - what are your thoughts? - Blu-ray Forum

Rubbertoes · 02-08-2008, 02:37 PM

First I was upset b/c Australia go a SD DVD box set of Mad Max, Road Warrior: Mad Max 2, and Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. While we in the U.S. only get crappy single disc versions.

Now, I'm a little upset they released only Road Warrior on Blu-ray. Does any one else find it odd they release only Part 2 on Blu-ray? Why not start at the beginning?

BStecke · 02-08-2008, 02:39 PM

They've done that with quite a few series'. Underworld, Resident Evil . . . I dunno why.

I've tried to watch the first Mad Max like five times and I can never get through it.

cathexist · 02-08-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

I've tried to watch the first Mad Max like five times and I can never get through it.

Yeah...it's definitely a little different than the rest...I like it though.

I hope that the others get released on blu

Rubbertoes · 02-08-2008, 04:00 PM

As far as I know Mel Gibson is not attached in any way possible to this film - has never talked to anyone or even thought about it for a millisecond. BUT...www.aintitcoolnews.com broke a story talking about the new Conan movie and who should direct it - a few people suggested Gibson. I think that'd be awesome.

Sky_Captain · 02-08-2008, 04:00 PM

I'm not a fan of the first Mad Max, looks like a glorified student film these days,(much like the 1st Evil Dead), Mad Max 2 is just about perfect, I love that movie. Part three? Well I'm not a fan of that rubbish either!

goodstuff · 02-08-2008, 04:25 PM

I would imagine The Road Warrior got released first because it's much more recognizable (and I would daresay popular) here than Mad Max. There probably are plenty of people who don't even know that The Road Warrior is a sequel.

Blu Falcon · 02-08-2008, 04:53 PM

Mad Max is rough to sit through I agree. Road Warrior is something completely different. I've always considered it more of a stand alone film and not part of a trilogy. And Beyond Thunderdome was just a waste of time. I only have The Road Warrior on VHS, so it's definitely worth the upgrade for me.

davidPS3 · 02-08-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by goodstuff

I would imagine The Road Warrior got released first because it's much more recognizable (and I would daresay popular) here than Mad Max. There probably are plenty of people who don't even know that The Road Warrior is a sequel.

I agree, the second movie was much more popular. Night and day between the two films, but the first movie does tell the story of how he becomes who he is though.

Cordre69 · 02-08-2008, 05:36 PM

I bought Road Warrior but I'm holding off on watching it until I have all 3.

blukrank · 02-08-2008, 07:00 PM

I loved The first 2 Mad Max movies.I thought the 3rd was not as good as the first too. I hear they want to do a Fourth film now and I think ther calling it Fury Road? I think Mel saids he wont play Max again as Mel thinks hes to old.If they dont get Mel back I wonder who they would cast to play Max in the fourth film?

KenThompson · 02-08-2008, 08:24 PM

Thunderdome was a bit of a letdown although the wife likes that one. She likes Tina Turner. She does have great legs. The Road Warrior is the best of the bunch. If it had sold in large numbers I'm sure the others would follow. I would probably buy Thunderdome if it was available.

Blu-Beard · 02-08-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

They've done that with quite a few series'. Underworld, Resident Evil . . . I dunno why.

+1

Minimejer05 · 02-08-2008, 08:47 PM

Thanks for making this post. I need to remember to buy The Road Warrior!

mystiksuicide · 02-08-2008, 09:21 PM

I loved the Road Warrior and would love to get the other films. Why the studios do this drives me insane. Perfect example LOST hopefully Disney will release the first 2 season soon since season 3 sold very well.

Zyclone · 02-08-2008, 09:39 PM

from a bit of net snooping i think MGM owns the US rights to Mad Max now while warner has the rights to road warrior and beyond thunder dome.

Edward Virtually · 11-02-2008, 03:51 AM

Rather silly of them, I thought, to release only one of the trilogy on Blu-Ray. While Mad Max is admittedly a much cruder production it is also gritty, gripping, and in the end extremely emotionally satisfying. I will wait until they wise up and release all three in a Blu-Ray set before I buy. Wonder how long I'll have to wait. :-)

Dust Devil · 11-02-2008, 09:44 PM

I Like Mad Max....LOVE Road Warrior.....hate Beyond Thunderdome.

DeadDog · 11-02-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dust Devil

I Like Mad Max....LOVE Road Warrior.....hate Beyond Thunderdome.

Agreed.

The reason The Road Warrior was released first (aside from different studios owning the rights to the films) is that it's the more recognized film. When it was first released they changed the name from Mad Max 2 to The Road Warrior since most of the U.S. audience didn't even know there was a part 1. It definitely can stand alone as its own film since for years I never even knew that it was a sequel (granted I was only like 10 when I first saw it). Hopefully we'll get Mad Max on blu-ray soon. I could careless about thunderdome as I never enjoyed that movie.

Brandon · 11-03-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dust Devil

I Like Mad Max....LOVE Road Warrior.....hate Beyond Thunderdome.

Yeah, me too.

The Road Warrior is awesome on blu and is a prime example of what blu can do for an older film. The picture quality is stunning compared to DVD. I always wonder why there aren’t more comments about this while there are a ton of comments for other older movies transferred to BD.

tacoreed · 11-03-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dust Devil

I Like Mad Max....LOVE Road Warrior.....hate Beyond Thunderdome.

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Originally Posted by DeadDog

Agreed.

The reason The Road Warrior was released first (aside from different studios owning the rights to the films) is that it's the more recognized film. When it was first released they changed the name from Mad Max 2 to The Road Warrior since most of the U.S. audience didn't even know there was a part 1. It definitely can stand alone as its own film since for years I never even knew that it was a sequel (granted I was only like 10 when I first saw it). Hopefully we'll get Mad Max on blu-ray soon. I could careless about thunderdome as I never enjoyed that movie.

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Originally Posted by BrandonT

Yeah, me too.

The Road Warrior is awesome on blu and is a prime example of what blu can do for an older film. The picture quality is stunning compared to DVD. I always wonder why there aren’t more comments about this while there are a ton of comments for other older movies transferred to BD.

Me too.

02-08-2008, 02:37 PM	#1
Rubbertoes Member Member since:Feb 2008	Mad Max fans - what are your thoughts? First I was upset b/c Australia go a SD DVD box set of Mad Max, Road Warrior: Mad Max 2, and Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. While we in the U.S. only get crappy single disc versions. Now, I'm a little upset they released only Road Warrior on Blu-ray. Does any one else find it odd they release only Part 2 on Blu-ray? Why not start at the beginning?

02-08-2008, 04:00 PM	#4
Rubbertoes Member Member since:Feb 2008	Mel to direct Conan? As far as I know Mel Gibson is not attached in any way possible to this film - has never talked to anyone or even thought about it for a millisecond. BUT...www.aintitcoolnews.com broke a story talking about the new Conan movie and who should direct it - a few people suggested Gibson. I think that'd be awesome.

11-02-2008, 03:51 AM	#16
Edward Virtually New Member Member since:Nov 2008	Bring on the Blu-Ray Rather silly of them, I thought, to release only one of the trilogy on Blu-Ray. While Mad Max is admittedly a much cruder production it is also gritty, gripping, and in the end extremely emotionally satisfying. I will wait until they wise up and release all three in a Blu-Ray set before I buy. Wonder how long I'll have to wait. :-)

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02-08-2008, 02:39 PM	#2
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	They've done that with quite a few series'. Underworld, Resident Evil . . . I dunno why. I've tried to watch the first Mad Max like five times and I can never get through it.

02-08-2008, 04:00 PM	#5
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I'm not a fan of the first Mad Max, looks like a glorified student film these days,(much like the 1st Evil Dead), Mad Max 2 is just about perfect, I love that movie. Part three? Well I'm not a fan of that rubbish either!

02-08-2008, 04:25 PM	#6
goodstuff Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:6535 Blu-ray reviews: 85 Trading Score:6	I would imagine The Road Warrior got released first because it's much more recognizable (and I would daresay popular) here than Mad Max. There probably are plenty of people who don't even know that The Road Warrior is a sequel.

02-08-2008, 04:53 PM	#7
Blu Falcon Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:MD Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	Mad Max is rough to sit through I agree. Road Warrior is something completely different. I've always considered it more of a stand alone film and not part of a trilogy. And Beyond Thunderdome was just a waste of time. I only have The Road Warrior on VHS, so it's definitely worth the upgrade for me.

02-08-2008, 05:36 PM	#9
Cordre69 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Livermore, CA 4K collection:218 Blu-ray collection:1094 Trading Score:1	I bought Road Warrior but I'm holding off on watching it until I have all 3.

02-08-2008, 07:00 PM	#10
blukrank Senior Member Member since:Mar 2006 Location:MO Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:5	I loved The first 2 Mad Max movies.I thought the 3rd was not as good as the first too. I hear they want to do a Fourth film now and I think ther calling it Fury Road? I think Mel saids he wont play Max again as Mel thinks hes to old.If they dont get Mel back I wonder who they would cast to play Max in the fourth film?

02-08-2008, 08:24 PM	#11
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	Thunderdome was a bit of a letdown although the wife likes that one. She likes Tina Turner. She does have great legs. The Road Warrior is the best of the bunch. If it had sold in large numbers I'm sure the others would follow. I would probably buy Thunderdome if it was available.

02-08-2008, 08:47 PM	#13
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	Thanks for making this post. I need to remember to buy The Road Warrior!

02-08-2008, 09:21 PM	#14
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Miami Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:27	I loved the Road Warrior and would love to get the other films. Why the studios do this drives me insane. Perfect example LOST hopefully Disney will release the first 2 season soon since season 3 sold very well.

02-08-2008, 09:39 PM	#15
Zyclone Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Somewhere over the rainbow Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:304	from a bit of net snooping i think MGM owns the US rights to Mad Max now while warner has the rights to road warrior and beyond thunder dome.

11-02-2008, 09:44 PM	#17
Dust Devil Senior Member Member since:Aug 2008	I Like Mad Max....LOVE Road Warrior.....hate Beyond Thunderdome.

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