Sleazy, gory, tacky ...and I loved every minute!

Rating: Null/10 (27 May 2007)

One thing about Rodriguez and Tarrantino - they know films. And both films in their Grindhouse double-feature wear their homages on their sleeves. Both are balls out sleazfest extravaganzas, and both deserve their rightful place as some of the best work by both directors.
Planet Terror may arguably be one of the greatest zombie schlock fests ever conceived on celluloid, and Death Proof may be one of the sickest "slasher" films ever made? It also shows you just how mental Tarratino really is - the guys a nut, yet also a film genius.
The problem with the poor Box Office performance earnings has nothing to do with the films themselves, its because the films "target" audience got the film - but no one outside of the perceived target audience did. And unfortunately that is not mainstream America. But I'm hoping DVD sales will be strong with a slew of extra content, because both films really deserve success.
Why?
Because both films are the freshest concept to hit cinemas in many years, even if they were homages to the sleazy Grindhouse shows of the 70's. Where else can you go watch trailers about a guy named "Machette" or an upcoming Eli Roth slasher movie called "Thanksgiving"? I mean these films just tilt their hats to all the genres that made the Grindhouse so much fun.
I think anyone who enjoys film in general, would find something in both Planet Terror and Death Proof. They are immensely entertaining, right from the opening zombie attack to the final car chase.
Go watch it, and experience the sleazy side of cinema. You know you want to!