Grindhouse is in a league all it's own...

Rating: 9/10 (28 April 2007)

When it comes to having a great time at the movies, it really does not get better than this. Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez have come together to deliver an outstanding homage to the movies they love and are inspired by.
If you were not aware already, Grindhouse is a double feature. The first film is "Planet Terror" directed by Rodriquez, the second, "Death Proof" directed by Tarantino. Also, before and after the films, Grindhouse features a few fake trailers by some notable directing talents (such as Rob Zombie and Eli Roth).
"Death Proof" and "Planet Terror" are great for entirely different reasons.
In the case of "Terror", the film never really takes itself seriously. This movie is just plain fun. Gory zombie action, wonderfully cheesy dialogue, and sexuality (though not as much as you might think). It also features a couple of memorable cameos such as Bruce Willis, Stacy Ferguson ("Fergie" from the black-eyed peas), and, as you might expect, Quentin Tarantino. Don't expect to see a well-developed story or deep characters in this one, but sit back and enjoy the ride.
"Death Proof" is a completely different story. Tarantino takes a more serious approach in his film-making. Instead of going for over-the-top shock tactics, "Proof" focuses more on finely tuned dialogue and character development. But make no mistake, Quentin hasn't forgotten what Grindhouse is all about. In the final minutes, the action comes fast and hard with expertly crafted car chases. One final note: Kurt Russell is outstanding in this.
So as you see, these movies compliment each other very nicely. And with all the great fake trailers added in, you could definitely do worse on a Friday night.