Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Question: If you wanted to watch the antitheses of a Nora Ephron or Cameron Crowe movie, who would you select?
Answer: Robert Rodriguez without a doubt (or maybe Quentin Tarantino).
Although another director got top billing on Machete, this movie screams Robert Rodriguez. He wrote, co-directed, produced and edited this one. So I knew what to expect - I thought.
I am pretty open minded when it comes to movie selections; and I have really enjoyed some of Mr. Rodriguez's other films (Once Upon A Time in Mexico, From Dusk Till Dawn & Desperado) but Machete was not one I would recommend for most people.
To quote my husband (since we watched this together and it was his selection): "6 decapitations and a hot naked chick - all within the first minute. This is such a guy's film!" All this spoken through laughter as the scenes unfolded. I would have to agree with him but I watched it anyway.
With the over the top violence, wretched dialogue and a minor attempt at a storyline, Machete purposely delivers a tongue-in-cheek film. It is a comedy and must be viewed as one. If you are easily grossed out or offended - do not watch this movie. But if you have a sense of humor and don't mind blatant attempts of evoking the child within silliness by all means, rent it.
I can not tell you how many times "Oh my god!" or "No way?" came sputtering out of our mouths through giggles and grins. It definitely wasn't a typical date night movie for most but we enjoyed it (to a certain degree).
My favorite thing: The reaction my husband got at the hospital scene. *hint* "60 feet".
My least favorite: Lindsay Lohan
Possibility of a sequel? I would expect no less from Robert Rodriguez.
Did the previews ruin it or show too much? Not a chance.
Rating: R
Length: 105 minutes
Review: 4 out of 10 (but my husband gave it a 7 out of 10)
Machete - DVD
Videos on Demand
2 comments:
Sounds like one to pass on unless we're in the mood to laugh in spite of something. Enjoyed that review.
Thanks Leah - I think you got what I was trying to say about this film. It's great to get feedbeack.
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