Review of Machete Kills (2013) by Steve W — 06 Nov 2013

Ridiculous and cheesy unlike the first film.

This review of Machete Kills (2013) was written by Steve W on 06 Nov 2013.

Machete Kills has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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