Excellent Double Features by two maverick filmmakers.

Rating: 9/10 (29 April 2007)

In this double feature of One of the Top Filmmakers in Hollywood:Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. These two directors presents their films in the tradition of the 1970's and 1980's. Their films in presented with intentionally missing reels in both features and hilarious fake trailers in between their movies.
The First Feature is "Planet Terror". When a go-go dancer (Rose McGowan) is searching for a better life. While of a group of soldiers (Lead by Bruce Willis) are infected with a virus. Which turns them into vicious, hungry, violent maniacs. While they searching for a cure. While they affect another people in a small Texas Town. This dancer finds help from her ex-boyfriend (Freddy Rodriguez) and a group of survivors. Which they are trying to get out of the small town before the virus spread upon the whole world.
The Second Feature is "Death Proof". A seemingly charming stunt man, which ironically his name goes by Stuntman Mike (Kurt Russell). Actually Stuntman Mike is a psychotic sexual predator that goes after attractive ladies. Which he's stalking them from afar and he also used his stunt car as a weapon. But he meets his match, when he meets a pair of Stunt Woman (Tracie Thoms and Zoe Bell) and an actress (Rosario Dawson). Which Stuntman Mike and The Ladies find themselves in a dangerous car race between life and death.
"Planet Terror" is Written and Directed by Robert Rodriguez (Spy Kids Trilogy, El Mariachi, The Faculty). Rodriguez's film is a tongue-in-cheek action feature with an fun blend of science-fiction and horror. McGowan offers an terrific, fresh, funny performance as the unwillingly heroine. But she finds herself with a strong cast including:Josh Brolin, Michael Biehn, Marley Shelton, Jeff Fahey, Naveen Andrews, Michael Parks, Fergie Ferguson and Tom Savini. Filmmaker:Quentin Tarantino appears in a hilarious bit part. This is also Rodgriguez's most entertaining schlock movie since "From Dusk Till Dawn". Which Tarantino wrote that film as well and appearing in a supporting role. In "Planet Terror", Rodriguez also produced, co-edited, co-compose the music score, photographed and his own chef as well. Panavision.
Before "Planet Terror" starts... a fake action-packed trailer appears, written and directed by Rodriguez titled "Machete". Starring Danny Trejo, Jeff Fahey and Cheech Marin.
"Death Proof" is Written and Directed by Quentin Tarantino (Jackie Brown, Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction). Tarantino's film is loving tribute to movies likes "Dirty Mary Crazy Larry", "Duel" and "Vanishing Point". Kurt Russell is perfectly cast in the lead. Russell offers one of his best roles in years. The female cast are terrific, including:Vanessa Ferlito, Jordon Ladd, Sydney Poitier, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Rose McGowan. Filmmakers:Quentin Tarantino and Eli Roth (Cabin Fever, Hostel part 1 and 2) appears in small roles. Tarantino's movie offers strong dialogue and one of the most, wildest car chase in a while. Tarantino's picture is also old-fashioned as well. Michael Parks, James Parks and Marley Shelton appears in cameos. Tarantino also produced and he nicely photographed the film as well. Panavision.
Before "Death Proof" starts, three fake trailers are featured. "Werewolf Woman of the SS"-A parody of the infamous 1970's S&M films, written and directed by Rob Zombie. "Don't"-a haunted house styled, written and directed by Edgar Wright. "Thanksgiving"-a hilarious slasher spoof, co-written and directed by Eli Roth.
These two features are clever, funny, gory and exciting but sadly these movie didn't played well at the box office, despite strong reviews by the critics. Most countries are going to release these films separately due of poor box office run in the United States­. These movies are instant cult classics and they will be extremely popular, once they are released on DVD. Rodriguez and Tarantino will expand their feature films on DVD. No doubt, they will put the missing reels back in their pictures. Definitely it was a nice try to put new movies as double-feature but ultimately failed sadly... But Don't miss your chance to see it in the Big Screen before it is too late. Both films (**** 1/2 out of *****).