# Check out the trailer for the new Mad Max movie.. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 10, 2014, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876 "2014-12-10T19:52:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2014, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/41 "2014-12-12T22:08:43Z")
> [@KingLupid](#): > > My brain just can’t accept that that is Tom Hardy after Charlie Bronson and that Batman movie > [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > Hell, _Bronson_ and _Warrior_ are what give me hope that Hardy is right for the role. He was fucking awesome in both, but his performance in _Bronson_ was, to me, perfect: he WAS Charlie Bronson. So this morning it occured to me that I have a great double feature: _Bronson_ followed by _Chopper_; 2 movies about insanely violent prisoners, one in the UK and one in Australia. I’m gonna sit down tonight and watch them both! Maybe I should start off with _Chopper_, tho… Ah well, I’ll figure that part out when I sit down. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2014, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/42 "2014-12-13T00:27:54Z")
Oh my! The trailer looks awesome, and a two hour post apocalyptic car chase for a plot is right up my alley. I’ll see it opening night. If anything could have made Mad Max 2 better, it would have been more car chases. And yeah, if anything doomed Thunderdome to being not very cool, it was a complete lack of the Falcon. That car is pretty much part of the character. ---
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2015, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/43 "2015-05-12T19:00:39Z")
The critics reviews are in over at Rotten Tomatoes. Looks like a major hit. One negative review out of 45. Sounds like Cirque Du Soleil meets Nitro Circus. I’m in. ---
**Author:** ![Kenm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bc79bd/32.png) [@Kenm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kenm)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2015, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/44 "2015-05-12T19:23:52Z")
> [@Sicks\_Ate](#): > > . . . it’ll probably be another _Transformers;_ an excuse for fights, fast driving and blowing stuff up. A genre I’m thoroughly bored of by the way, despite it’s apparent popularity. But . . . but . . . George Miller is a MASTERMIND! The clip even says so! ---
**Author:** ![emarkp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/3be4f8/32.png) [@emarkp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emarkp)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2015, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/45 "2015-05-12T21:11:52Z")
All the reviews seem to agree that Max is a secondary character. It’s Theron’s character that gets the screentime. Which is fine, but I’m not interested in Road Vagina Monologues. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2015, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/46 "2015-05-12T23:15:33Z")
Apparently a lot of stuff blows up. ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2015, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/47 "2015-05-12T23:49:36Z")
> [@emarkp](#): > > All the reviews seem to agree that Max is a secondary character. It’s Theron’s character that gets the screentime. Which is fine, but I’m not interested in Road Vagina Monologues. Yeah, that’s what this movie is going to be. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2015, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/48 "2015-05-13T02:38:03Z")
> [@mhendo](#): > > Yeah, that’s what this movie is going to be. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: What does it mean, “Road Vagina Monologues”? ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2015, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/49 "2015-05-13T03:31:06Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > What does it mean, “Road Vagina Monologues”? I have no idea. I just assumed it was supposed to be a disparaging reference to the fact that a lead role in the movie is played by a woman. If that was not the intention, maybe **emarkp** can come back and clarify the undoubtedly penetrating and insightful idea behind his comment. ---
**Author:** ![thelurkinghorror](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7c8e57/32.png) [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2015, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/50 "2015-05-13T04:44:57Z")
I assume you’re not familiar with [the Vagina Monologues](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vagina_Monologues). On the road. I don’t think there’s any other hidden meaning there except a stupid statement. Yeah, Charlize Theron wouldn’t shut up about relationships and fashion in that _Monster_ movie. They spent too much time on her beauty regimen. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2015, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/51 "2015-05-13T05:12:42Z")
> [@thelurkinghorror](#): > > I assume you’re not familiar with [the Vagina Monologues](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vagina_Monologues). On the road. I don’t think there’s any other hidden meaning there except a stupid statement. I’m familiar with the Vagina Monologues. That’s why is assumed it was a cheap shot at the presence of a female lead in the movie. ---
**Author:** ![thelurkinghorror](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7c8e57/32.png) [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2015, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/52 "2015-05-13T05:55:46Z")
> [@mhendo](#): > > I’m familiar with the Vagina Monologues. That’s why is assumed it was a cheap shot at the presence of a female lead in the movie. I assumed so too. ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2015, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/53 "2015-05-13T06:03:25Z")
Our semester ended last week, exams are this week, and i should have all my grading completed by about next Wednesday. First item on my post-grading agenda is this movie. I’m really looking forward to it. ---
**Author:** ![emarkp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/3be4f8/32.png) [@emarkp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emarkp)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2015, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/54 "2015-05-13T22:06:47Z")
> [@mhendo](#): > > I’m familiar with the Vagina Monologues. That’s why is assumed it was a cheap shot at the presence of a female lead in the movie. No, it has to do with the [actual author of the Vagina Monologues being involved with the film](http://time.com/3850323/mad-max-fury-road-eve-ensler-feminist/). And several reviews say that Max is a secondary character for most of the movie. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2015, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/55 "2015-05-13T22:13:50Z")
Don’t worry, seeing the movie won’t threaten your masculinity in any way. ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2015, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/56 "2015-05-13T22:20:20Z")
> [@emarkp](#): > > No, it has to do with the [actual author of the Vagina Monologues being involved with the film](http://time.com/3850323/mad-max-fury-road-eve-ensler-feminist/). > > And several reviews say that Max is a secondary character for most of the movie. Thanks for the clarification. Your comment was still stupid. Happy now? ---
**Author:** ![emarkp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/3be4f8/32.png) [@emarkp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emarkp)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2015, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/57 "2015-05-14T00:12:28Z")
> [@TroutMan](#): > > Don’t worry, seeing the movie won’t threaten your masculinity in any way. High-larious. Don’t hit your own chin with your knee when it jerks like that. Be sure to unwad your panties too. I prefer my message movies as ABC after school specials, not summer blockbusters. It may be the case that the message doesn’t make the movie groanworthy. But I find it unlikely. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2015, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/58 "2015-05-14T00:32:13Z")
A female in a lead role makes it a message movie? 😕😕😕 ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2015, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/59 "2015-05-14T00:39:54Z")
> [@emarkp](#): > > Be sure to unwad your panties too. And a tip: when you’re trying to convince us that your comment wasn’t sexist, it doesn’t help your case when you use “panties-wearer” as an attempted insult. ---
**Author:** ![Equipoise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/equipoise/32/151_2.png) [@Equipoise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Equipoise)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2015, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876/60 "2015-05-14T00:44:21Z")
> [@TroutMan](#): > > Don’t worry, seeing the movie won’t threaten your masculinity in any way. Oh yes it will threaten his masculinity. It will turn him into a pansy leprechaun. He’d best stay away, and go look for movies with only men in them. Big, strong, half-naked men. Glistening with sweat and just the right amount of hairiness to suit his tastes. Tasty, hairy, big strong glistening men. No women within a thousand miles to threaten his masculinity. And don’t forget the Desert Island discs with only men singing heavy metal. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-the-trailer-for-the-new-mad-max-movie/706876.md?page=4)