Two Movies - Fun if you let it be

Rating: 8/10 (29 March 2004)

This movie was never intended to be a serious 'project'. Both Rodriguez and Tarantino wanted this movie to shout back to their favorites. Typical for Tarantino (and gone horribly wrong with Kill Bill). I love the beginning to this film. I've watched it more than a few times, and probably worn out the rental version that I pick up every couple of months (should get around to buying it...). I first saw this on TV and excitedly watched a cheer-for-the-bad-guy heist movie. BUT, 30 min it turns itself around. Completely. It becomes campy, and silly, and the giant shout out. Honestly, I would have loved this movie to death had it continued with the original story line. I do like it as is, but it's a bit of a shock to have the entire premise turn on you. Not bad, lots of fun, and be damned if you try to take it seriously.