Planet Terror

Part of Grindhouse, Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror is the better half of the Grindhouse duo, the first being Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof, even though Death Proof was already a great pice of work. Compared to Death Proof, however, Planet Terror is more gory, but overall it's just as fun as Tarantino's. Where I loved Death Proof from beginning to end, including all the bar scenes and scenes in the diner where the girls happen to talk and talk and talk and talk, people who may have gotten a bit bored with these scenes which have kind of become Tarantino's trademark, may enjoy Planet Terror more. Although, starting off a bit slow, it later on runs at full speed providing exciting scenes with many laughs. It's a great combination of slasher, action and elements of comedy, never taking itself too serious and not being afraid to get completely over the top. Standout performances come from Freddy Rodriguez, playing the all macho and tough guy Wray, a guy who in his own words never misses and Josh Brolin as a doctor with a crazy wife, played marvelously by Marley Shelton. The three of them keep this flick running, as well as the great effects. Planet Terror is a feast for all people who love seeing people blow up into pieces and blood splattering everywhere. It's a highly enjoyable film which can best be enjoyed with a lot of crazy friends.