I thought the story worked that way too.

It wasn't at all what I expected, and that was a good thing.

LITERALLY 2 minutes!!! It was on Demand for free, and I still couldn't watch it

Piece of crap with nice visuals.

Mad Max second, Thunderdome third. Haven't seen MMFR yet.

It's George Miller's hyperimaginative, post-apocalyptic vision of the remnants of civilization, where the key trading commodities are water (controlled by Immortan Joe), bullets (traded with the Bullet Farm), and guzzlene.

Most everyone suffers from radiation effects and deformities, and Immortan Joe has created a worshipful cult of doomed fanbois who have their own post-modern religious symbols (steering wheels vs. crucifixes) and rituals ("Witness me!" as they spray their lips silver).

But Joe wants a normal heir instead of his other mutant sons. And when Joe goes on the warpath, he heads out with a guitarist, a stack of speakers, and tom-tom drummers (instead of bugles) to energize his troops.

It may not be everybody's cup of tea, but it is a most awesome movie and well-deserving its Oscar nominations. It will be on your mind for a few days after you see it.

It even managed to get a love story in among the never ending wreckage. I think it's Oscar worthy for sure.

It wasn't too heavy on story. I didn't think it should win any awards.