Review of Machete Kills (2013) by Chris H — 23 May 2014

A cartoonish and schlocky sequel that is a step down but still fun for fans of the original.

This review of Machete Kills (2013) was written by Chris H on 23 May 2014.

Machete Kills has generally received mixed reviews.

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By James M (2,946) on 02 Apr 2015

This movie is a bad peice of garbage. Knowing that, see it. If you know it is a terrible film you will have a very enjoyable time…

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By Akira J (52) on 30 Dec 2016

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By Darren B (567) on 09 Feb 2016

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By Jim222001 (101) on 13 Apr 2015

Robert Rodriguez's imagination and sense of humor is at full speed which is what holds Machete Kills back from being good…

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By Paul G (835) on 21 Jul 2015

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Danny Trejo is as far from stale whitebread as you can get. He's the real deal…

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By Karsh D (1,216) on 18 Nov 2015

Gloriously over the top and wonderfully tongue in cheek. Machete has been recruited to bring down a Mexican crime lord…

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By Joëlle L (82) on 07 Jun 2015

Machete, c'est parfait pour dÃ (C)crocher. C'est complÃ¨tement ridicule et c'est pour Ã§a que c'est gÃ (C)nial…

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By Aadityamudhar (100) on 16 Apr 2016

Let me start off by saying love love love the first Machete. I can watch it anytime... This one, not so much…

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