Geeky Randy's summary

Rating: 7/10 (4 April 2015)

A father (Keitel) and his children (Lewis and Liu) are kidnapped by the dangerous Gecko brothers (Clooney and Tarantino) who are dangerously desperate to get past the Mexican border to start anew, but when they seek refuge at the Titty Twister (an isolated strip club and brothel), the criminals and hostages must work together if they want to survive the bloodsucking staff. Suffers from the FULL METAL JACKET-effect, where the first act easily tops the remaining two acts after taking a major turn in events to leave the audience feeling like they're watching an entirely different movie. Tarantino is never at his fullest potential when partnered with the skin-deep action-driven talents of Rodriguez. SFX absolutely amazing for 1996, though; and a fun picture to revisit every seven or eight years. First appearance of Earl McGraw (Michael Parks).
*** (out of four)