Two very different movies.

Rating: Null/10 (29 March 2004)

Just finished watching 'From Dusk Til Dawn' again, and it seems like two very different movies. Before the vampires arrive, the movie appears to be a somewhat dark 'road movie' where the criminals are the antiheroes of the film. Anything which could have been interesting for character interaction is done there, but it gets thrown out the window for the second half of the film -- once the vampires show up. The acting, filming, and story for the first half of the film is excellent, but the second half throws it away. A shame, really.
George Clooney is a skilled actor, and his 'bad ass' character is played well. Even if he is a complete jerk in the film, he's a professional, and operates with skill and panache. He prides himself on what he does, and it shows throughout the entire film. That, in and of itself, makes him a good character to watch even if his actions and goals are not ones you can approve of.