I think I might have found the best film(s)/or at the very least the best theater experience of '07!

Rating: 8/10 (23 October 2007)

Considering that Grindhouse's' two films were meant to pay homage to the action/horror/exploitation grindhouse films of the 70's and 80's....this has to be one of the years best. Both films can easily stand on their own as fine pieces of work, although, the two films couldn't be more different. Planet Terror takes us back to the early John Carpenter films. The characters are funny and Rodriguez did a fantastic job of incorporating the 'B' movie staples like Michael Biehn and Jeff Fahey.....both steal the show. There is an uncanny balance of style, comedy, horror, gore, and action. Freddy Rodriguez shows he is VERY capable of being the lead. Terror starts Grindhouse with a loud bang. The film's central focus is style, campy comedy themes, and in-your-face gore. 'Deathproof' from Tarantino is a fantastic film that uses the director's strengths...action sequences and funny dialog. I thought Deathproof was a well thought out slasher/revenge flick centering around two groups of girls....one group vulnerable....the other...tough. The soundtrack is absolutely awesome and the two hour running time flys by even faster than Planet's 85 minutes.....it's a close race but I think Deathproof is the better of the two. Both films are successful homages and this is easily one of the best for 2007...as a matter of fact....so far this is #1 in my book. A flat out awesome way to spend 3 and a half hours. For what both directors were going for....they hit the nail on the proverbial head while keeping true to themselves.... this is an awesome movie experience..... Hopefully the directors won't take the hit at the box-office to heart considering this is close to the best work for both. Awesome!! Awesome!! Awesome!! Box Set Please!! 87/100