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Imserba Webstore - Grindhouse Presents, Death Proof - Extended and Unrated (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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List Price: $14.95
Our Price: $4.97
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Manufacturer: The Weinstein Company
Starring: Kurt Russell, Rosario Dawson, Rose McGowan
Directed By: Quentin Tarantino
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: WELLSPRING/GENIUS
EAN: 0796019803885
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: The Weinstein Company
Manufacturer: The Weinstein Company
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: The Weinstein Company
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2007-09-18
Running Time: 113
Studio: The Weinstein Company
Theatrical Release Date: 2007-04-06
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Summary: I don't even want to give this film one star.
Comment: A little backstory on why I even watched this film. My fiance was a fine arts/art history major in college and I was at a party with a mess of her friends after a gallery show of theirs. We got to talking about movies and this film came up, as it had just been released in the theaters. I stuck my foot in my mouth by making a snap judgement in from of a couple of artsy fartsys who would rather try to present this movie as a gift from god than the utter piece of garbage it is. They got on my case about it so I eventually borrowed it from a friend who likes a lot of movie's I think are completelly shallow and pointless(300...yes I said 300). Anyways, so I gave it a chance. Needless to say I do not regret jumping the gun on this movie as it is probably the dumbest idea for a film ever created, except perhaps anything done by the imbecilical Larry the Cable Guy.
There is nothing redeeming about this movie. There is no story, no plot worth mentioning, and the fact that anyone in Hollywood thought it was a good idea to give money to the director who found it genius to put an assualt rifle in a woman's leg is just a sign of the times as far as people's entertainment value goes. This film is POINTLESS, I'm sorry, it really is. I love Kill Bill Vol. 1&2, but enough is enough. Tarantino is one flew over the cuckoo's nest and deserves no praise for this terrible excuse for a film.
If you into thing's like Deathrace, Sin City, or the new punisher movie comign out that use cool filming techniques to take the focus off the poor subject matter, then you will like this movie.
If you are looking for something with an involving story, characters, and or anything that you might show your children because it is so thoguht provoking or relevant, then you need not look here folks.
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Summary: People (Reviewers) forget they are watching film noir Great stuff
Comment: I think because It's got that grain In the film like It's an old film IS FOR A REASON these reviewers forget. They are looking for a slickly produced fast paced money making thrill ride. NOT THE MOVIE HE'S MAKING!
Notice the black & white scenes.
This was done great for what Quenton was trying to do.
I do agree about the "Why Does He Have To Have A Sensless Part In Every Movie."
It's not a 5 star movie No but It's not trying to be.
And people are right the counterpart to this movie Rodrigous "Planet Terror" film was better! 5 star. Rose McGowan Is hot In both!! But has a much bigger part with the machine gun leg In Planet Terror. Good Luck
If your a fan you have nothing to worry about.
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Summary: Entertaining, A High Velocity Kinda Ride
Comment: Quentin Tarantino's "Death Proof" displays a great exploitation film.
Kurt Russell stars as a psychotic, maniacal stunt driver. He enjoys high speed pursuits racking up terror, and delivering his sinister glares. The film is really simple in nature, entertaining enough to view a few times over. Slabbing the 'grindhouse' name in order to authenticate its manor may of hurt its success, but it really is a decent worthwhile film. Movies of this nature are becoming rarer, and many are often utter garbage. Always nice to see a decent one.
Character development actually happens, and slow moments are only to further develop characters. The movie though relatively moves swiftly, maintaining the classic cars and chases as its focus. The film seems to come in two parts, my first time viewing it I had no idea of the first half. Overall it has been greeted with much air time on many movie channels, check it out. If you like what you see purchase it!
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Summary: Loved and if your a fan of Grindhouse films its even better
Comment: I really love these type of films and Tarantinos films. He is truly a great filmmaker. This movie is a bit slow but its fun, its also a great homage to all those exploitation and Grindhouse films. Most people would not like this kind of film I can understand why but for me its genius.
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Summary: Grindhouse: Get the Two in One
Comment: Admittedly, Quentin Tarantino can be irritating. He's a weak-jawed geek who believes his own press clippings (and thinks he's tough guy because he makes action flicks). And he's also a screamer - an actor who can't stop shouting on screen.
But I've never met him, so maybe I'm being presumptive.
Because whether Tarantino is a jackass doesn't matter. The man makes dynamite movies - from "Reservoir Dogs" (1992) to "Pulp Fiction" (1994). He makes those guilty pleasure flicks filled with great lines, fast action, and superb acting. As a director he yanks the gusto out of his actors. John Travolta should send him Christmas cards for saving his career.
That brings us to "Grindhouse" (2007).
All the credit can't go to Tarantino, of course, as he co-directed "Grindhouse" with the talented Robert Rodriguez. But the movie is an achievement of writing, directing, and acting.
The concept is brilliant - a throwback to the 1970s drive-in B-movies (called grindhouses in the industry). The movie meshes two exploitation classics: a serial killer revenge flick and a zombie splatter fest. Sprinkle in some pop references and ironic dialog with a dash of dark humor and you've got a roller coaster ride of a movie.
The movie looks like a film pulled out of a rusty canister - complete with missing reels and burnt celluloid. There are fake trailers for movies with names like "Machete" and "Werewolf Women of the SS."
But the movie flopped. It brought in a meager $25 million and cost more than double that to make. There was just too much going on in "Grindhouse." For 191 minutes there were the two movies, the trailers, and an intermission. It was a glorious effort - but it was just asking too much of the viewer.
But all that's been fixed with the DVD release of Tarantino's "Death Proof" and Rodriguez's "Planet Terror." Rather than sawed-off versions - we get full length features. Both movies are better off longer.
Death Proof
"Death Proof" is the best Kurt Russell movie in long time - one where he gets his Snake Plisskin mojo back. He plays Stuntman Mike, a charming viper of a misogynist serial killer. Stuntman Mike - gored face and all - has a black "death proof" car with a cage inside it. He likes to put women in the cage and then drive really fast, braking, and cornering until he's basically turned his female passengers into hamburger.
This snippet of dialog sings:
Mike: Well, Pam, which way are you going, left or right?
Pam: Right.
Mike: Oh, that's too bad.
Pam: Why?
Mike: Because it was a 50-50 shot on whether you'd be going left or right. You see we're both going left. You could have just as easily been going left, too. And if that was the case, it would have been a while before you started getting scared. But since you're going the other way, I'm afraid you're going have to start getting scared - immediately.
Stuntman Mike then proceeds to give Pam a ride she'll never forget (or, in fact, survive). "Death Proof" is actually two movies. The first half is about how Stuntman Mike stalks, charms, and then murders a group of four female friends.
The next half he's up to his old tricks with another group of four women. But two of these women are Hollywood stunt drivers - and they know how to fight (and drive) back. The ending is worthy of any revenge flick in existence.
But what makes the film work? Character and dialog. Two things that were given short shift in the original version.
Planet Terror
"Planet Terror" is Rodriguez's homage to the gore-infused horror movie. The plot is secondary (it has something to do with a chemical being unleashed and turning the innocent into flesh-eating zombies). There're lots and lots of blood - and black humor (Jeff Fahey as a barbeque chef is outrageous).
Rodriguez shines with the small moments - the love scene between the protagonists (Freddie Rodriguez and Rose McGowan) is a high in low-brow. McGowan's character has had her leg severed and a broom handle shoved into her stump as a replacement. Ridiculous camp at it's best.
Then there's Bruce Willis in a self-parody. There's Freddy Rodriguez mounting a mini-motor scooter as he zips down the highway firing bullets into the heads of zombies. There's Tarantino himself (shouting per usual) playing to type as a rapist thug.
But most of all there's energy. The throttle is open wide and "Planet Terror" doesn't stop.
So while "Grindhouse" had its challenges as one movie - do yourself a favor and get both these DVDs for a true grindhouse double feature.
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