Mad Max [Collector's Edition] [Blu-ray] [1979]
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Features
New interviews with Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel and Director Of Photography David Eggby
Audio Commentary by Art Director Jon Dowding, Director of Photography David Eggby, Special Effects Artist Chris Murray and Tim Ridge
Mel Gibson: The Birth of a Superstar
Mad Max: The Film Phenomenon
Theatrical trailers
TV Spots
Photo galleries
Director
- George Miller
Writers
- George Miller
- James McCausland
Cast
- Mel GibsonMax Rockatansky
- Joanne SamuelJessie
- Hugh Keays-ByrneToecutter
- Steve BisleyJim Goose
- Roger WardFifi Macaffee
- Tim BurnsJohnny the Boy
- Vince GilNightrider
- Lulu PinkusNightrider's Girl
- John LeyCharlie
- Sheila FloranceMay Swaisey
- Max FairchildBenno
- George NovakScuttle
- Jonathan HardyLabatoche
- David BracksMudguts
- David CameronUnderground Mechanic
- Reg EvansStation Master
- Phil MotherwellJunior Doctor
- Geoff ParryBubba Zanetti
- Neil ThompsonTV Newsreader
- Tom Broadbridge
- Peter Ford
Crew
- Byron KennedyProducer
- David EggbyCinematographer
- Brian MayComposer (Music Score)
- Clifford HayesEditor
- Tony PatersonEditor
- Jon DowdingArt Director
- Bill MillerAssociate Producer
- Clare GriffinCostume Designer
- Chris MurraySpecial Effects
- Grant PageStunts
- Grant PageStunts Coordinator
Details
- GenreAction and Adventure,Sci-Fi
- SubgenreBiker Film,Chase Movie,Sci-Fi Action
- TitleMad Max
- Countries ProducedAustralia
- Duration93 minutes
- Year of Release1979
- Product TagsBlu-ray, Collector's Edition
- FormatBlu-ray
- Program TypeMovie
- Aspect Ratio2.35:1
- LanguageEnglish
- SubtitlesEnglish
- StudioShout Factory
Other
- Product NameMad Max [Collector's Edition] [Blu-ray] [1979]
- UPC826663157505
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Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Mad Max With Original Soundtrack in DTS HD!
Posted .Ok, Ok... I know calm down about the original soundtrack.. right? I was very excited to hear it for the first time, actually hearing Mel Gibson & Crew speak in their native language and I must admit you might wish to turn subtitles on since I still don't understand some of the things said, but was elated never the less! Video Quality A solid 4 stars here with the MPEG-4 AVC encoding of "Mad Max" that varies due to weather conditions..Let me explain! When the sun is bright the image is startling real with colors that burst & pop! The Interceptor's Yellows really stand out & the Australian Blue Sky is deep. Skin tones on the other hand appear a bit baked but not overly so. Filming on cloudy days really bring out the grain & you will notice the drop in color brightness from scene to scene. Clarity is fine & I could not find any enhancing of this video with film grain intact. Audio Quality As stated the original Australian soundtrack 5.1 DTS-HD sounds fantastic even tho the musical track is a bit louder than the rest of the audio. The Dubbed American version is in DD mono. I was very pleased with the audio offerings on this Blu-ray! Extra's How about a DVD copy? We are seeing less & less of this with releases of Digital copies becoming the norm, me personally, I would like the DVD and manipulate it into my own video format. I find the time limits placed on digital copies to be a nuisance. Commentary Track – Art director Jon Dowding, cinematographer David Eggby, special effects supervisor Chris Murray, and superfan Tim Ridge gather to talk about the film and its creation. While it obviously would have been great to have Gibson and Miller take part, fans of the film will be happy with this foursome. Mad Max: Film Phenomenon (SD, 26 min) – The foursome from the commentary track, as well as a few critics, talk about the making of the film. There is some overlap and the narration is slightly over the top with its praise. Mel Gibson: The High Octane Birth of a Superstar (SD, 17 min) – On the DVD, actress Piper Laurie is the most well-known participant of the people interviewed who speak about knowing Gibson around the time 'Mad Max' was created. Mad Facts Trivia Track – On the DVD, trivia pops up on the bottom of the screen International Poster Gallery (SD) – Exactly as the title describes. Trailers (SD) – On the Blu-ray, there are two for for 'Mad Max' as well as trailers for 'The Terminator', 'Species', 'Windtalkers', and 'Rollerball' (2002). On the DVD, there is the original Australian theatrical trailer, TV spots, and 'The Terminator: Special Edition' DVD Trailer In closing it's time to ditch the DVD & step up to this fine rendering of a great Australian classic.. I highly recommend this 2 Disc Set!
This review is from Mad Max [Blu-ray/DVD] [1979]
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Mel Gibson breakout film.
|Posted .I've always been a Mel Gibson fan, so I could care less about his personal views. I was pleased to finally get this on blu-ray. This is a great predecessor to the "Road Warrior". The film is really a drama masquerading as an action movie.
This review is from Mad Max [35th Anniversary Edition] [Blu-ray] [1979]
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
REALLY GOOD
|Posted .Awesome movie with a good story line as well and any Mel Gibson movie is good to watch
This review is from Mad Max [Blu-ray/DVD] [1979]
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
The original Mad Max finally in true 4k Ultra HD f
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.The original Mad Max finally in true 4k Ultra HD format! Mad Max is such a great movie. I originally purchased the Mad Max High Octane Collection with the Interceptor several years ago which included all the Mad Max movies collection however what they didn't mention was only Mad Max Fury Road was in 4k the rest including the original Mad Max was on Blu-ray. I am finally glad they decided to release this movie in 4k and it looks phenomenal in Dolby Vision.
This review is from Mad Max [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [1979]
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Mad Mel in 4K
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.I’ve owned this movie in more formats than I can count. It’s an ugly and gritty movie so it will never looked polished on screen. But it was never meant to. The image looks great in 4K. The audio has never sounded better. The audio track has always been a mess with every previous release.
This review is from Mad Max [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [1979]
I would recommend this to a friendRating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Here’s How It Began
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.I had hoped this would be a disc with both the original Australian version as well as the American version but nope. It’s the Australian version and that is okay. Good picture and good sound. Still waiting for The Road Warrior AKA Mad Max 2 in 4K.
This review is from Mad Max [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [1979]
I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
MAD MAX 4K Review
|Posted .Huge Mad Max fan! This 4K version is awesome! Dynamic mode on my Samsung 4K UHD really brings out the details. Sound mix is better too, at least from my Denon system. Cover art on the slipcase is great, even if just from a collector's perspective for display.
This review is from Mad Max [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [1979]
I would recommend this to a friendRating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Solid 70s restoration in 4K - minor defects
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Another older classic, another solid Kino Lorber release. The 4K HDR colors are a bit cool and some darker shadows than expected but nothing overly annoying/distracting. The 1080p blu-ray using the new 4K scan leaves much to be desired though. Hold on to the older MGM release on Blu if you still want that formats best for this film.
This review is from Mad Max [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [1979]
I would recommend this to a friend