Machete Kills

Pure fun

Rating: 5.2/10

Machete Kills is a loud, messy, and nonsensical sequel that mistakes being weird for being clever. The film doubles down on the grindhouse aesthetic and star-studded cast. This film is filled with chaotic and unfunny barrage of random ideas.

Highlights
- Eclectic Cast: The film features a wildly eclectic and ambitious cast, including Mel Gibson, Lady Gaga, and Antonio Banderas, in completely ridiculous roles.
- Over-the-top Aesthetic: Robert Rodriguez fully commits to the schlocky, B-movie aesthetic, with a memorable fake trailer for "Machete Kills Again...In Space."

Criticisms
- Incoherent Story: The screenplay is a chaotic mess, with a nonsensical plot and no narrative logic or emotional stakes.
- Underdeveloped Characters: The characters are one-dimensional and often unceremoniously killed off, with no development beyond a gimmick or cameo.
- Lazy Filmmaking: The film feels lazy and self-indulgent, with cheap-looking special effects and frantic editing.

Verdict
Machete Kills is a spectacular misfire that's a messy, unfunny, and self-indulgent sequel. It's recommended only for die-hard fans of Robert Rodriguez's style; others will find it a chaotic and pointless mess.

MACHETE MATA

Pure fun

Rating: 5.2/10

Machete Kills is a loud, messy, and nonsensical sequel that mistakes being weird for being clever. The film doubles down on the grindhouse aesthetic and star-studded cast. This film is filled with chaotic and unfunny barrage of random ideas.

Highlights
- Eclectic Cast: The film features a wildly eclectic and ambitious cast, including Mel Gibson, Lady Gaga, and Antonio Banderas, in completely ridiculous roles.
- Over-the-top Aesthetic: Robert Rodriguez fully commits to the schlocky, B-movie aesthetic, with a memorable fake trailer for "Machete Kills Again...In Space."

Criticisms
- Incoherent Story: The screenplay is a chaotic mess, with a nonsensical plot and no narrative logic or emotional stakes.
- Underdeveloped Characters: The characters are one-dimensional and often unceremoniously killed off, with no development beyond a gimmick or cameo.
- Lazy Filmmaking: The film feels lazy and self-indulgent, with cheap-looking special effects and frantic editing.

Verdict
Machete Kills is a spectacular misfire that's a messy, unfunny, and self-indulgent sequel. It's recommended only for die-hard fans of Robert Rodriguez's style; others will find it a chaotic and pointless mess.

MACHETE MATA