Possible pictures of actual Fury Road vehicles

[DetritusMaximus]

MM1 and MM2 were able to capture authenticity

I hate to tell you this but the situation with the cars wasn't that authentic in the Road Warrior either. All those cars were massive gas guzzlers. All the marauders would of ran out of petrol long before they could of give chase in the finale.

I love the Road Warrior but the fact is is that it's a fantasy film, we ignore certain elements like the lack of actual food or water (most important in the desert) that the characters would need to survive and just enjoy the ride.

Yes I know Max had dog food but people die in the desert pretty quickly without water.

If you want an authentic post apocalyptic movie try The Road, that deals with the realistic issues of living post an apocalyptic event like the lack of food and water.

You have to remember that a lot of back story was not explained. there are plenty of homesteads, farms and ranches in the outback. These places usually have their own wells and do not rely on surface water. No reason to believe they are all dry. Food might be scarce and not your first choice, but it's around, just ask the bunny.

Some things you have to rationalize according to the story. The marauders actions may seem nonsensical in the use of fuel. But the most rational explanation is that they also were getting desperate. Too low on fuel to get back to a populated area (of some sort) but with a nice tanker full sitting right there, what else you going to do? You spend some fuel to get more fuel. Wait too long and you don't have enough to take more or get anywhere else.

As for the road combat, not terribly much of it. between MM and RW, a space of a few years, Max lost the front airdam and even that didn't look like damage, probably removed it for cooling. Even he didn't do much road combat. All the changes to his car look like someone surviving, not fighting.

[P-Tron]

You have to remember that a lot of back story was not explained. there are plenty of homesteads, farms and ranches in the outback. These places usually have their own wells and do not rely on surface water. No reason to believe they are all dry. Food might be scarce and not your first choice, but it's around, just ask the bunny.

Yes this is true, my reply was in response to the claim that Fury Road lacked authenticity which I think is a bit odd when talking about a series that is essentially a fantasy series. A film that dealt with issues of post apocalyptic survival authentically would show things like the struggle to find food and water. Not a complaint at all, I love the RW and can't wait for FR.

Some things you have to rationalize according to the story. The marauders actions may seem nonsensical in the use of fuel. But the most rational explanation is that they also were getting desperate. Too low on fuel to get back to a populated area (of some sort) but with a nice tanker full sitting right there, what else you going to do? You spend some fuel to get more fuel. Wait too long and you don't have enough to take more or get anywhere else.

My argument isnt with the reasoning for their actions or the use of their fuel, but simply that their vehicles would of used it up pretty quickly. And it was again in reply to a perceived lack of authenticity in Fury Road.

My main poit was really that accusing a Mad Max film of lacking authenticity is kind of illogical.

[leadcounsel]

You have to remember that a lot of back story was not explained. there are plenty of homesteads, farms and ranches in the outback. These places usually have their own wells and do not rely on surface water. No reason to believe they are all dry. Food might be scarce and not your first choice, but it's around, just ask the bunny.

Yes this is true, my reply was in response to the claim that Fury Road lacked authenticity which I think is a bit odd when talking about a series that is essentially a fantasy series. A film that dealt with issues of post apocalyptic survival authentically would show things like the struggle to find food and water. Not a complaint at all, I love the RW and can't wait for FR.

Some things you have to rationalize according to the story. The marauders actions may seem nonsensical in the use of fuel. But the most rational explanation is that they also were getting desperate. Too low on fuel to get back to a populated area (of some sort) but with a nice tanker full sitting right there, what else you going to do? You spend some fuel to get more fuel. Wait too long and you don't have enough to take more or get anywhere else.

My argument isnt with the reasoning for their actions or the use of their fuel, but simply that their vehicles would of used it up pretty quickly. And it was again in reply to a perceived lack of authenticity in Fury Road.

My main poit was really that accusing a Mad Max film of lacking authenticity is kind of illogical.

@Ptron - we know that the MM world is one of total scarcity, lacking any new materials, luxuries, and limited food, water and other resources like electricity to run power tools, welders, etc. without using generators of course - which burn gas. We know that gas is conserved. Having that as your baseline, in your view these (which probably get between 1-5 mpg):










are just as practical and realistic as these which get significantly better fuel mileage...:

[Bomber]

You have to remember that a lot of back story was not explained. there are plenty of homesteads, farms and ranches in the outback. These places usually have their own wells and do not rely on surface water. No reason to believe they are all dry. Food might be scarce and not your first choice, but it's around, just ask the bunny.

Yes this is true, my reply was in response to the claim that Fury Road lacked authenticity which I think is a bit odd when talking about a series that is essentially a fantasy series. A film that dealt with issues of post apocalyptic survival authentically would show things like the struggle to find food and water. Not a complaint at all, I love the RW and can't wait for FR.

Some things you have to rationalize according to the story. The marauders actions may seem nonsensical in the use of fuel. But the most rational explanation is that they also were getting desperate. Too low on fuel to get back to a populated area (of some sort) but with a nice tanker full sitting right there, what else you going to do? You spend some fuel to get more fuel. Wait too long and you don't have enough to take more or get anywhere else.

My argument isnt with the reasoning for their actions or the use of their fuel, but simply that their vehicles would of used it up pretty quickly. And it was again in reply to a perceived lack of authenticity in Fury Road.

My main poit was really that accusing a Mad Max film of lacking authenticity is kind of illogical.

@Ptron - we know that the MM world is one of total scarcity, lacking any new materials, luxuries, and limited food, water and other resources like electricity to run power tools, welders, etc. without using generators of course - which burn gas. We know that gas is conserved. Having that as your baseline, in your view these (which probably get between 1-5 mpg):










are just as practical and realistic as these which get significantly better fuel mileage...:






and driving it easy you got maybe 12

Not a single vehicle shown here from RW would get better than 10 mph. The lone wolf car is the least practical of them all because it wouldn't even work for real the way it was built with 2 engines. I've owned a similar late 60's early 70's Ford F100 with a 302 driving it easy you got maybe 12. Floor the accelerator or go over 65 forget about it.

[Bomber]

Max's car is actually the worst in all the original movies as far as being realistic is concerned. You can't turn a 6-71 blower on and off. You can't. If it's not turning no air or fuel can get into the engine amongst other issues. Add to the fact it doesn't even have a throttle cable going to the injector hat other than the version we see in in Fury Road.

[MachRider]

Max's car is actually the worst in all the original movies as far as being realistic is concerned. You can't turn a 6-71 blower on and off. You can't. If it's not turning no air or fuel can get into the engine amongst other issues. Add to the fact it doesn't even have a throttle cable going to the injector hat other than the version we see in in Fury Road.

And his behaviour is most unrealistic too. Where from does he get his fuel? Does he just drive around killing bad guys and taking their fuel - how many dead marauders does it take to fill up those two tanks?

If he's just surviving and avoiding combat, then what's the purpose of the interceptor? Better to hide under the rock somewhere.

But tbeing the hero, all is forgiven to him.

[blackmocco]

It's like debating a lettuce where LC's concerned. As I've stated maybe three different times now: THE GAS SUPPLY IS RATIONALLY EXPLAINED IN THE FUCKING MOVIE!

[MWFV8]

It all fairness, it's been rationally explained since we first knew about Gastown. But it seems conducting any form of actual research is beyond Leadcounsel's means.

[kickherintheguts]

Sometimes its just fun to really get into the minutia of a movie, certainly MM2 is very high on my list. Yeah, where do they get the fuel for all them gazzoline guzzlers? How does the sky turn sparkling blue to partly cloudy over and over again in the final chase scene? Does The Humungus really lose control with the nitro? Crazy!

Mega Mad Max 2 Minutia: Nobody questions how the Feral kid becomes the leader of the great Northern Tribe, it would be extremely unlikely. He's Feral and feral kids can't talk..EVER. And the end of MM2 does have him a talkin'. Crazy!

[MWFV8]

Mega Mad Max 2 Minutia: Nobody questions how the Feral kid becomes the leader of the great Northern Tribe, it would be extremely unlikely. He's Feral and feral kids can't talk..EVER. And the end of MM2 does have him a talkin'. Crazy!

Isn't that the whole theme of RoadWarrior? That Max, a man barely holding onto his humanity, ensures the future of a generation born animals?