Machete...one more star-studded film of the year is exciting enough to cause you an adrenaline rush...Robert DeNiro, Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Steven Seagal, Jessica Alba, Jeff Fahey, Cheech Marin, Don Johnson, Shea Whigham, Lindsay Lohan, Daryl Sabara, Tom Savini...(deep sigh) who's missing??
I should say Robert Rodriguez did a remarkable job portraying veteran character artist Danny Trejo as a lead role, a Mexican ex-federal turned a bad ass with a vendetta and a strong motive for his brutal rampage. Danny, though pretty old for a lead-role (he's currently 66) gave his best and his performance is tremendous.
Robert DeNiro and Steven Seagal, as usual stole the show with their intense screen presence. Jessica Alba does an excellent job. Michelle Rodriquez is hot! Lindsay shines in a cameo.
And yes, there's lot of gore and racist comments, but that doesn't drastically deviate you from the main story line (unless you take those too personally...lol)
I won't say this is as good as Robert's signature work 'Sin City', but it's definitely worth a watch.
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