Mad Max (1979)
Average Joe: Disillusioned Main Force Patrol pursuit man, Max Rockatansky (Mel Gibson)
What turns him?: Well, it’s the post-apocalypse, so it was probably only a matter of time anyway...
However, even in the future, some things never change. So what actually pushes him over the edge is the murder of his wife and child at the gangs of a feral gang.
Speed demon postal: It’s Max’s job to react quickly to crime, so there’s no time for soul-searching.
He’s straight behind the wheel of his super-charged Pursuit Special and despatches the gang with impressive no-frills efficiency.
If anything, revenge is a little too swift. Pace yourself, Maxy.
Next: Batman Begins
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BigAndyT
Nov 26th 2009, 19:37
Paddy in dead mans shoes surely?
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metalgatesolid
Nov 26th 2009, 19:39
What about Frank Castle in the "not bad but not brilliant" Punishers?
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fezdaferret
Dec 1st 2009, 4:04
what about Liam Neesons Character Bryan Mills from Taken, surely one of the best films of last year
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