One of the trashiest plots, some of the cheesiest lines combined with outfits, weapons and special effects that are just laughable in my opinion make this one of the worst movies I know... Why the "Mad Max" franchise and especially this second part are hyped that much I just cannot understand. Even Mel Gibson's performance is poor!

"The Road Warrior" is a great action movie. The thing I appreciate about it the most is the way that we actually get to SEE the action. So many newly released films are edited with such quick cutting and flashing away to different scenes that I never can get a sense of where and what and to whom something is happening. For example there is a sequence where the director lets the camera follow the bad guys as they climb like ants on Max's tanker. There are also a number of lesser action scenes that setup the lengthy ending chase by familiarizing the viewer with the vehicle and weapons of choice of the baddies. Mel Gibson is also great as he plays the mentally scarred hero with just a touch of humor that's put to good use in his interaction with the Gyro Captain. The thing that keeps me from rating this as excellent is the relatively boring "good guys" (other than Max and the Gyro Captain). I don't know how they managed to hold the refinery for longer than an hour.

In a world where there is a gasoline shortage and all everyone does it search for gas, how does no one ever run out? Driving large machines and not exactly being fuel efficient you would think at least once. I just don't understand the love for this franchise.

A sequel better than it's predecessor. A satisfying, fast-paced plot along with an engaging premise and intense action sequences makes this a thoroughly entertaining watch.