Mad Max Abruptly Switched Genres 41 Years Ago, Then Realized Its Mistake

George Miller’s original Mad Max was a fast-paced, action-packed film set in a bleak, post-apocalyptic world. It created a distinctive visual style – gritty, smelling of fuel and leather – where characters battled for dominance using heavily modified vehicles. In this world, power came down to who had the strongest car, enough gas, and the courage to use it against their enemies.








