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I first saw this in my early teens, most likely before anything that might have upstaged it like Mad Max, and then again in my mid fifites. In some eyes it might have paled in comparison to what came after, no cool road machines, punk raiders, or Mel Gibson. But in it's modest way it works very well, and a cast abounding with gravity raises it further. A satisfyingly long finale and strong end seal the deal. Over all, though 40 years difference gives you different eyes, for me it has stood the test of time......I don't get the low ratings....

An interesting, but relatively simple premise and plot, sometimes predictable, very well directed, acted, and shot. In different hands, with different choices this could have been schlok, but as it was it was solid, likable, and believable. Light, near-future sci-fi, fist fights, gun fights, a car chase/game of chicken, themes of family, emotions....things are made obvious, but not spoon-fed.....I was impressed and highly recommend it.

If they had cut back on the conversation and pretention, they might have saved some time for proper story telling....I wasn't so much bored as left thinking "is that it?" at the end. Apparently haters like me are missing some sort of point. Well, hanging your point on some flesh and bones might leave it a little less crumpled.