Nasty, Dirty, Creepy Fun by Rodriguez and Tarantino

Rating: 9/10 (21 April 2007)

Growing up in the era of the grind-houses, I was waiting with baited breath for the collaboration of Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's tribute to the era. In "Grindhouse," we are given 2 movies, plus "trailers," which are directed by such filmmakers as Rob Zombie ("Werewolf Women of the S.S."), and Eli Roth ("Thanksgiving."), which are so interesting you wish that they were actual films (And I would REALLY love to see "Thanksgiving!").
Of the 2 collaborations (Tarentino's "Death Proof" and Rodriguez's "Planet Terror"), it's Rodriguez who brings the best to the dinner table. In "Terror," A town becomes a battleground when a chemical causes a zombie outbreak. You got some rough and tough women, including Rose McGowan (As Cherry), who battles the zombies with the use of a machine gun leg. There's a hell of a lot of gore in this segment, so you may want to watch this on an empty stomach (Especially the segment which includes a cameo by Tarentino).
Tarantino's "Death Proof" has Kurt Russell as a former stuntman who REALLY loves his wheels, and is not above bumping off a few women to prove that his wheels are death proof. It takes a while to get to the action because of a bit too much dialog, which makes this segment drag.
Don't be confused by scratches and missing scenes, because it's what gives the film its charm.
The film didn't do so well when first released, some saying that it should have been broken into 2 segments. I disagree on this, because it defeats the purpose of the grind-house experience. Watch the WHOLE film and enjoy the ride.