Review of Death Proof (2007) by Joe G — 04 Aug 2011

Tarantino has proved he can take any genre (even the "grindhouse" flick) and make it into an instant golden classic.

A brilliant cast, including Kurt Russel, Rosario Dawson, Vanessa Ferlito, Rose McGowan, Zoe Bell, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Sydney Poiter and Tracie Thomas, brought the unique and shockingly original "Death Proof" to its feet. The six power-house females commanded the screen and were instantly the center of an oddly mixed slasher-car chase film. Each brought their sensuality and talent to some well developed characters. Whether it was Winstead creating a charmingly slow celebrity with plenty of leg, or Ferlito standing by herself, comfortable with her body, but not wanting to use it until necessary, each proved girls are more complex then men could ever imagine.

Nothing short of Tarantino's entire arsenal of tricks and shots went into "Death Proof" and managed to be one of the most entertaining of all his films to date. Roundhouse kicks to the face and side-splitting moments of absolutely insanity perfected the oddly arced characters and storylines. Where double featured films generally had a heavily lacking story and almost no character, Tarantino was overflowing this film with his well written ones. This was almost too good to even try to be a grindhouse feature. But, I'm not complaining.

If you can handle fast-cars, hot girls and Tarantino's masterfully ass-kicking variety of characters, plots and shots, then this film is perfect for you. Overall, a must see film for everyone!

On a further note I'd like to let all Tarantino fans know that there is a 7 minute long shot, beautifully constructed of course, with four girls eating and discussing life. What's more classic-Quentin than a diner scene featuring real life?