This is what Horror is all ABOUT!

Rating: 10/10 (7 April 2007)

A movie of this calibre is a long time coming! Finally, a full out, in your face, splash 'em, slash 'em gore fest! Planet Terror rolls out the escapades in its tale of science gone horribly wrong. As a horror filmmaker, and special effects guru, I am delighted to report that this is the ONLY movie ever to make me gag! The effect laden twists and turns follow genre as one would expect, but adds so much more to the foray.
Well written, brilliantly directed, Planet Terror features some of the best acting to be seen in horror. Gloriously over the top in places, the story moves quickly, and ends much in the manner of the classics. What else would one expect from a master such as Robert Rodriquez? The following "Prevues" are brilliant in their decadence and so bang on with the era depicted that one is actually sorry to see them end and the next feature begin. Special kudo's to Eli Roth's "Thanksgiving" tale, a hilarious yet gory peek into a twisted mind like no other.
The latter on the two movies is Tarantino's "Death Proof". Quantrary to a lot of other reviews, I personally found it a bit lacking and drawn out in places.
A filmmaker totally in love with dialogue, "Death Proof" drags in scenes where Tarantino feels the need to flex his writing skills. Most of it is interesting, but grows old quickly.
Lacking a true structure and blind to genre specifics, "Death Proof" still works on a whole, mostly due to the great acting. Kurt Russsell is so despicable, yet interesting that we want to watch him.
Setting up opportunities to really get crazy, then passing them by is almost trademark Tarantino, though in this case it would have been nice to see him delve deeper into the doors he opened.
As a whole, Grindhouse is a must see for every horror fan out there. Great concepts can keep you in your seat for 3+ hours!