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An unfairly maligned movie
posted by tmdb82469342STAFFMOD on August 19, 2017 at 3:52 PM
It seems to be hated because it's not as action packed as the 2nd movie or as dystopic as the 1st.
Reply by bluersun
on August 19, 2017 at 5:09 PM
Still better than Fury Road imo
Reply by tmdb53400018
on August 19, 2017 at 6:15 PM
I detested it. However, an IMDb review of it that I came across a little while ago convinced me to give it a 2nd chance -- someday.
Reply by tmdb82469342
on October 12, 2018 at 2:49 PM
Has that day arrived yet?
Reply by tmdb53400018
on October 12, 2018 at 6:15 PM
Nope!
Reply by Innovator
on October 12, 2018 at 9:16 PM
I don't know how maligned the movie was, it was very quotable. People to this day still quote lines from it, as do many tv shows and movies, as well as get inspiration from it. I believe it to be a classic now, or at least a guilty pleasure.
Reply by movie_nazi
on July 28, 2021 at 10:18 PM
The entire plot is weak and full of ridiculous crap. It deserves the ire it gets. Definitely the worst Mad Max film.
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) - 5 outta 10 stars
Reply by genplant29
on July 29, 2021 at 8:26 PM
It does have this great Tina Turner song, "One of the Living", though.
Reply by tmdb53400018
on July 29, 2021 at 9:42 PM
I effing loved that tune! So grim and unlike that other Tina song from the movie which I disliked... I think it's called "We Don't Need Another Hero?"
Reply by genplant29
on July 29, 2021 at 10:37 PM
Back in the day I used to have "OotL" on a tape in my car and played it repeatedly! I still love it, every bit as much, to this day! Truly kick-a$$ song and performance thereof!
Reply by tmdb53400018
on July 29, 2021 at 10:40 PM
Yeah! LOL the saxophonist trips me out as I rewatch the video - very, very eighties with that shirtless Schwarzenegger build! Hahaha but his solo is a MF!
Reply by movie_nazi
on July 30, 2021 at 11:25 AM
Is that the sax player in The Lost Boys ?
Reply by tmdb82469342
on July 30, 2021 at 1:31 PM
Yes, Tim Cappello is his name.
I was watching old Equalizer episodes recently and he turned up in one, I recognised him immediately!
Reply by tmdb82469342
on July 30, 2021 at 1:39 PM
I agree with you that One of the Living is the superior song but check this out anyway, TT in full Aunty Entity attire!
https://youtu.be/SuO_8VlYAfk