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Posted by Audiophilander (A) on April 13, 2007 at 15:21:53

GRINDHOUSE

This double-decker sandwiched flick is great; destined to be a cult classic and, over time, may actually make some money (albeit probably not in it's initial run). In my estimation, both of these films are fantastic and vastly different, although Tarantino's Death Proof would probably have been served better if switched with Rodriguez's Planet Terror. Pacing-wise, Quentin's movie revs up slowly and doesn't kick into high gear until long after the movie crowd has ridden out the massive adrenaline rush from Robert Rodriguez's full throttle Planet Terror freight train (one of the most over-the-top laugh out loud gross-out features I've seen in many a year). Note: This is akin to going to a concert where the wild opening act has all of the energy and the headliner is more restrained, concerned about having the sound system set-up just right and playing songs letter perfect, holding back for a grand finale.

It's worth noting that both features and the fictional previews of coming attractions pay homage to the Drive-In double features and obscure regional exploitation films (like Herschel Gorden Lewis's bucket-o-blood B flicks with no-name actors) that bounced around small town movie houses on the southern circuit in the 1960's. For film connoisseurs who appreciate bizarre low budget cinema with tongue firmly planted in cheek, this diesel-double hits on all cylinders.

My recommendation: **** 1/2 on a 5 star scale, with a cautionary caveats for squeamish adults, and especially, sensitive kids. That said, I'd suggest going ASAP. Rumor has it that this feature may be split up due to it's modest first weekend grosses (pun intended); if that happens the hilarious coming attraction spots may be eliminated along with "house management" apologies for deleted reels and the intentionally deleted sex reels reinserted, in effect ruining yet another of the diabolical Director duo's clever jests. So, if you don't catch Grindhouse on the big screen now, then I'd advise waiting for the Directors cuts DVD.

Cheers,
AuPh

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Topic - Hmmm, ...no one seems to be posting on Grindhouse; well , let me remedy that: - Audiophilander 15:21:53 04/13/07 (19)

If they split this up, for their penance.... - rditmars 07:58:48 04/16/07 (1)

Re: If they split this up, for their penance.... - Bubba 20:40:24 05/02/07 (0)

Saw it based on yer rec today. WTF??? - Road Warrior 20:07:32 04/15/07 (0)

F'ing A Bubba - Daryl Zero 22:24:04 04/13/07 (0)

OK, so it's great... - Dalton 20:46:30 04/13/07 (9)

No it isn't - Analog Scott 09:01:25 04/15/07 (0)

Jesus, let's hope your tongue is at both sides of your mouth! - tinear 16:18:20 04/14/07 (3)

Re: Jesus, let's hope your tongue is at both sides of your mouth! - Dalton 18:44:24 04/16/07 (1)

You're full of beans, Dalton m'lad. - Audiophilander 22:27:53 04/16/07 (0)

"LofTR...'great?' Harrummmmmph." - You're right; great isn't strong enough. Superb is more like it. - Audiophilander 23:57:21 04/14/07 (0)

Are you serious? (nt) - EBerlin 06:50:44 04/14/07 (2)

No. (nt) - Dalton 13:46:29 04/14/07 (1)

That's a relief! (nt) - EBerlin 14:00:07 04/14/07 (0)

"But is it 'Lord of the Rings' great? " - Not the same, just different.... - Audiophilander 00:54:51 04/14/07 (0)

I used to like gratuitous violence... - DWPC 16:42:43 04/13/07 (3)

Umm, sorry, but not gratuitous violence, IMIO. These are parodies of a specific genre wrapped in a homage to the genre. - Audiophilander 00:30:39 04/14/07 (2)

So, it's a gratuitously violent film honoring similar films. nt - tinear 11:37:02 04/14/07 (1)

Not at all, but I suppose it depends on your definition of gratuitous. - Audiophilander 23:55:03 04/14/07 (0)

I didn't think it was so great - tunenut 15:48:15 04/13/07 (0)

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