Preview: Machete (2010)

Synopsis:

Based on one of the acclaimed trailers from Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's double feature Grindhouse, a wronged man seeks revenge against those who destroyed his life.

• Poster: B- (All)

Review:

I'm writing one synopsis for all six posters as they are clearly a series designed to go together. And, for the most part, they do, though some are lighter or darker than others, which makes it hard to really see them as sequential at times, but it's an effective choice used excessively for wannabe blockbuster ensemble pieces.

• Trailer: C

Review:

It's like a hyperactive ferret cut this trailer together. It's chaotic, irrational and hard to follow. It tries extremely hard to provide glimpses of cult-style scenes and cheesy action that is likely to be the biggest selling point for the film, but with so much all over the place, it doesn't entirely succeed.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

Release Date:

• August 27, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (July 12, 2010) Original