Machete-2010

Director Ethan Maniquis, Robert Rodriguez

Starring Danny Trejo

Scott’s Review #501

Reviewed October 28, 2016

Grade: B

Machete (2010) is a clear, fun homage to 1970s exploitation films, directed by Robert Rodriguez (a protege of Quentin Tarantino) and heavily influenced by his mentor.

It strongly resembles a Tarantino film with its comic, over-the-top elements and violence, but it’s less compelling in the story department and lacks crisp, rich storytelling.

It tells the story of a Mexican ex-Federal agent (named Machete), played by Danny Trejo, who is involved in a plot to kill a corrupt United States Senator (played by Robert De Niro).

He attempts to flee Mexico for Texas, is shot, and spends the remainder of the film vowing revenge on his assailants.

Machete contains many celebrity cameos and is fun to watch- in a light way. The film isn’t meant to be taken seriously.

For the interested, you also get to see Lindsay Lohan topless.

The film is a fun, violent popcorn flick with a nice political message, but if you’re into these types of movies, rent Grindhouse: Planet Terror (2007), which is a better experience.