The fake trailer for this thing was heralded as the best thing about the Grindhouse project, and Rodriguez was happy to oblige us and his man-crush Danny Trejo with a full-length picture in the Grindhouse style. Now here's a film where over-the-top is required, and we get it in spades. Ridiculously violent and filled with exploitation flick clichés (it's a Mexican Shaft, really), Machete still manages to be inventive, crazy and a whole lot of fun. And if you need some convincing, here's a list of a few actors in this thing: Steven Seagal, Robert DeNiro, Jessica Alba, Cheech Marin, Michelle Rodriguez, Lindsay Lohan and Don Johnson. I'm sure there's someone you'd like to see in that hodgepodge.
Totally enjoyable stoopid action movie, made only as the logical extension of Rodriguez' home-made "trailer" in the Grindhouse trunk-film showcase. My only reservation is
the torture scene in the church
which seems to be lifted from some other crappy movie and played too straight in an otherwise fun movie.
As much as some people may hate me for this, I think this movie delivers. I think it's quite good.
I had very low expectations with actors like Trejo, Seagal and the director Rodriguez. I generally do not like this type of movie.
After the first five minutes or so, I thought: "aargh, this is just as I expected, one of those lame over-the-top action flicks". But I was wrong. As it went on, this movie turned out to be one of its own kind. Its action sequences did not vary much from 'regular' movies of this type, they weren't even that good. It was the plot, some unexpected twists and good acting performances that separate this movie from the rest. But most importantly, this movies tries to avoid clichés and actually succeeds. It's in the 'business', not the plot, where clichés are usually most apparent and annoying. The business in this movie is tweaked and and times quite original; it really adds to the plot as each piece of business adds a little extra to the basic story. It still is a testosterone loaded hero movie, but with its own distinct flavour.
Unlike 'Crank', 'Die Hard 4' or any old Seagal movie, this one offers way more than a bad guy vs good guy action script. There is some character development other than that of our hero, There are twists which don't strike you in the face with stupidity or a crapload of cheese, because this movie's style and approach to the story matter are in perfect balance between seriousness and comedy or satire.
It is also one of the most enjoyable action movies I have watched in the past years. I was constantly wondering "what will happen next?"; usually, with action movies I am just bored like hell.
A parody of a bad movie is still a bad movie. I found it hard to get into this movie, the lame plotting made it a chore to sit through, and the over the top action sequences were mildly enjoyable.
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Siskoid
The fake trailer for this thing was heralded as the best thing about the Grindhouse project, and Rodriguez was happy to oblige us and his man-crush Danny Trejo with a full-length picture in the Grindhouse style. Now here's a film where over-the-top is required, and we get it in spades. Ridiculously violent and filled with exploitation flick clichés (it's a Mexican Shaft, really), Machete still manages to be inventive, crazy and a whole lot of fun. And if you need some convincing, here's a list of a few actors in this thing: Steven Seagal, Robert DeNiro, Jessica Alba, Cheech Marin, Michelle Rodriguez, Lindsay Lohan and Don Johnson. I'm sure there's someone you'd like to see in that hodgepodge.Rocknrolla
A nice tribute to exploitation movies. A real post-grindhouse 'mexploitation' one.Shot in style, delivering, worth seeing.
Agrimorfee
Totally enjoyable stoopid action movie, made only as the logical extension of Rodriguez' home-made "trailer" in the Grindhouse trunk-film showcase. My only reservation isTheMajor
As much as some people may hate me for this, I think this movie delivers. I think it's quite good.I had very low expectations with actors like Trejo, Seagal and the director Rodriguez. I generally do not like this type of movie.
After the first five minutes or so, I thought: "aargh, this is just as I expected, one of those lame over-the-top action flicks". But I was wrong. As it went on, this movie turned out to be one of its own kind. Its action sequences did not vary much from 'regular' movies of this type, they weren't even that good. It was the plot, some unexpected twists and good acting performances that separate this movie from the rest. But most importantly, this movies tries to avoid clichés and actually succeeds. It's in the 'business', not the plot, where clichés are usually most apparent and annoying. The business in this movie is tweaked and and times quite original; it really adds to the plot as each piece of business adds a little extra to the basic story. It still is a testosterone loaded hero movie, but with its own distinct flavour.
Unlike 'Crank', 'Die Hard 4' or any old Seagal movie, this one offers way more than a bad guy vs good guy action script. There is some character development other than that of our hero, There are twists which don't strike you in the face with stupidity or a crapload of cheese, because this movie's style and approach to the story matter are in perfect balance between seriousness and comedy or satire.
It is also one of the most enjoyable action movies I have watched in the past years. I was constantly wondering "what will happen next?"; usually, with action movies I am just bored like hell.
mandapuspi
Mwahahahahaaa, geblek-geblek keren nih film.Vilifier
A parody of a bad movie is still a bad movie. I found it hard to get into this movie, the lame plotting made it a chore to sit through, and the over the top action sequences were mildly enjoyable.sau5bau5
Horrible. Better as a fake trailer.JCS
Very memorable film and one crazy ride!Blade22
fantastic fast paced action movie...MathianSim
Danny Trejo is Kingtmvitoria
Robert Rodriguez classic style. Enough said.miette
I did avert my eyes quite a bit, but still a really fun movie!Sith_Mafia
machete don't textarunraj
what the fcuk....what the point of this movie ....i felt it as a comedy film....Robert De Nero why????????????martinkopperudandersen
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