In the year 2000, we see the world in chaos. America has become a dystopian society, where people hunt and kill to survive. A murderous, no holds barred transcontinental road race has become the main form of entertainment for the residents of the wastelands. The government, an entity which fills roles of both church and state, facilitates the race, running it on public roads. Again, Stallone, we haven't screwed up THIS badly... yet. Give it another ten years. This classic is definitely worth a look, though.