Mad Max story

movie: Mad Max (1979) · 1979-04-12

The film presents a tale of societal collapse, murder, and revenge set in a future Australia, in which an unhinged policeman becomes embroiled in a violent feud with a savage motorcycle gang.

5 total · 2 major · 3 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
post-apocalyptic dystopia major The film was set in Australia in a future where society had collapsed.
the desire for vengeance major Mad Max sought to make the motorcycle gang leader pay for horribly burning his friend, the Goose, and running down his girlfriend and child in the street. The motorcycle gang leader was seeking vengeance against various people for various reasons.
fabled land of goodness minor The villagers were seeking a land of milk and honey to the north.
romantic love minor Max and Jess.
the need for freedom minor The motorcycle gang leader made several comments about valuing his freedom.