The final instalment of a B-rated trilogy, this one still is my favourite of the 3 movies. Overall, all three movies are pretty bad, but you have to appreciate these types of movies for some of the subtle nuances.
I love the guy with the porcelain doll headdress. He doesn't die in the entire movie... yet almost gets killed at least 5-6 times before the movie ends. The movie takes a lot of twists and turns... especially with the Captain Walker storyline with the children... but what makes this movie good in its B-rated category is the fact that there is a great gladiator duel in Thunderdome early in the movie and the song performed by Tina Turner, "We Don't Need Another Hero."
The battle between Max and Blaster in Thunderdome was well shot. You are captured by the intensity of this David and Goliath battle. But because it is Max... you already know he's going to win. Finding out that Blaster has Down Syndrome is a surprise... and seeing that even Max's character has compassion at the end of the battle is a good thing.
Turner's role in this movie was mediocre throughout. There are way too many shots of her giant eyes... and she is using a really odd accent in the movie... one that doesn't fit the location (Australia). The only thing achieved well for Turner's role was costume design... that full metal outfit was great.
The song for the original score was definitely a major hit in the 80's for Turner, but her acting career perspectives took a major dive post-Thunderdome due to her poor performance in this movie.
This movie is definitely not one you would enjoy if you don't like pointless action movies or anything done by Mel Gibson. However, if you are like me and you do... then you'll watch this every chance you can get.
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