Got my moneys worth - Finally!!

Rating: 9/10 (7 April 2007)

We just got home from seeing the Grindhouse on opening night, WOW what a flick! The whole thing is done so well and admittedly, I did have high expectations. There were 6 of us and we all enjoyed it from beginning to end. There were parts where everyone in the theater cheered, laughed, screamed, it was like the old days. There was not 1 person talking or being annoying in a packed 10pm show, in New York that is a lot to ask. But this movie is worth it.
The first movie is the better of the two, it is truly intense action filled fun. I also adore Rose McGowan and although she is also in the second movie, the first was unbeatable. She was very un-Paige Matthews. The trailers do not do it justice and her performance was one of her best.
The second movie had a little too much chick dialog for me (and yes I am a girl, but the 3 other girls I was with thought the same thing), but the payoff is worth it so pay attention anyway. It is a great movie and very original. The final message is great! The fake trailers are only bad in one way, you end up wanting to see these movies, ha ha. When you see these trailers, I defy anyone to tell me they would not go see Machete! The fake movies really look good and they put a lot of work in to them.
The aged film and missing reels were fantastic. I must applaud this movie and since I am one of the few that didn't enjoy Pulp Fiction, that is a lot. If you have the chance spend the 3+ hours in the theater, buy a large popcorn and a coke, and be prepared to have a lot of fun. This is the first time in years where I actually feel like I got my moneys worth.