Review of Machete Kills (2013) by Kieran L — 29 Jan 2014

Thoroughly enjoyed the first one, this one not so much. Since when did Rodriguez start peppering his films with Star Trek and Star Wars references?

This review of Machete Kills (2013) was written by Kieran L on 29 Jan 2014.

Machete Kills has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Douglas L (748) on 23 Nov 2016

Silly, kitsch, over the top and politically accurate (it has the wall between Mexico and USA)..Other than that, it's Machete with an all-star…

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The movie is full of brilliancy even with a stretched premise that teeters on tiring far too often but is saved by unexpected cameo performances…

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By Brad W (876) on 23 Sep 2015

This movie was not designed to be an A list movie, this movie was designed to be a B or a C movie at best and it delivers, like the first movie…

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By Joy E (103) on 17 Apr 2015

The only...ONLY reason this movie even gets star is for Mel Gibson alone. That's it…

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By Harsh C (266) on 26 Aug 2017

Do not expect this to make sense or be serious. In fact be offended because that is part of the project. $8…

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