Mad Max 2 1981

Vincent Canby, New York Times: An extravagant film fantasy that looks like a sadomasochistic comic book come to life. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: For pure rhythm and visual panache, Miller has few real competitors; the climactic chase, with its deft variation of tempo and point of view, is a minor masterpiece. Read more

James Berardinelli, ReelViews: A straightforward action/adventure film, filled to the brim with over-the-top chases and stunts. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: A film of pure action, of kinetic energy organized around the barest possible bones of a plot. Read more

Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine: Exhilarating entertainment -- and a textbook for sophisticated, popular moviemaking. Read more

David Pirie, Time Out: Miller's choreography of his innumerable vehicles is so extraordinary that it makes Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark look like a kid fooling with Dinky Toys. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Director Miller keeps the pic moving with cyclonic force, photography by Dean Semler is first class, editing is supertight, and Brian May's music is stirring. Read more