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Machete

  • 20102010
  • RR
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
197K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,736
77
  • Cast & crew
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Robert De Niro, Steven Seagal, Danny Trejo, Jessica Alba, and Michelle Rodriguez in Machete (2010)
Machete: "Ladies' Man"
Play trailer0:42
12 Videos
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  • Action
  • Crime
  • Thriller

After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
197K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,736
77
  • Directors
    • Ethan Maniquis
    • Robert Rodriguez
  • Writers
    • Robert Rodriguez
    • Álvaro Rodríguez
  • Stars
    • Danny Trejo
    • Michelle Rodriguez
    • Robert De Niro
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Ethan Maniquis
    • Robert Rodriguez
  • Writers
    • Robert Rodriguez
    • Álvaro Rodríguez
  • Stars
    • Danny Trejo
    • Michelle Rodriguez
    • Robert De Niro
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 422User reviews
    • 402Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos12

    Machete: "Ladies' Man"
    Trailer 0:42
    Machete: "Ladies' Man"
    Machete
    Trailer 2:02
    Machete
    Machete: "Arizona" Trailer
    Trailer 2:25
    Machete: "Arizona" Trailer
    Machete
    Clip 0:54
    Machete
    Machete
    Clip 1:01
    Machete
    Machete
    Clip 1:03
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    Clip 1:01
    Machete
    Comic-Con 2010: Machete Taco Truck - Mr. Cartoon
    Interview 1:25
    Comic-Con 2010: Machete Taco Truck - Mr. Cartoon
    Comic-Con 2010: Machete Taco Truck - Michelle Rodriguez
    Interview 0:37
    Comic-Con 2010: Machete Taco Truck - Michelle Rodriguez
    Comic-Con 2010: Machete Preview
    Interview 2:07
    Comic-Con 2010: Machete Preview
    Comic-Con 2010: Machete Taco Truck - Robert Rodriguez
    Interview 1:06
    Comic-Con 2010: Machete Taco Truck - Robert Rodriguez
    Machete
    Promo 0:42
    Machete

    Photos202

    Robert De Niro, Don Johnson, and DeWayne Runnels in Machete (2010)
    Cheech Marin in Machete (2010)
    Danny Trejo in Machete (2010)
    Lindsay Lohan in Machete (2010)
    Michelle Rodriguez in Machete (2010)
    Jessica Alba in Machete (2010)
    Robert De Niro in Machete (2010)
    Danny Trejo in Grindhouse (2007)
    Jessica Alba at an event for Machete (2010)
    Danny Trejo at an event for Machete (2010)
    Jessica Alba at an event for Machete (2010)
    Don Johnson at an event for Machete (2010)

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    Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo
    • Macheteas Machete
    Michelle Rodriguez
    Michelle Rodriguez
    • Luzas Luz
    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Senator McLaughlinas Senator McLaughlin
    Jessica Alba
    Jessica Alba
    • Sartanaas Sartana
    Steven Seagal
    Steven Seagal
    • Torrezas Torrez
    Jeff Fahey
    Jeff Fahey
    • Boothas Booth
    Cheech Marin
    Cheech Marin
    • Padreas Padre
    Don Johnson
    Don Johnson
    • Vonas Von
    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Sniperas Sniper
    Lindsay Lohan
    Lindsay Lohan
    • Aprilas April
    Daryl Sabara
    Daryl Sabara
    • Julioas Julio
    Gilbert Trejo
    • Jorgeas Jorge
    Ara Celi
    Ara Celi
    • Reporteras Reporter
    Tom Savini
    Tom Savini
    • Osiris Amanpouras Osiris Amanpour
    Billy Blair
    Billy Blair
    • Von's Henchmanas Von's Henchman
    Felix Sabates
    • Doc Felixas Doc Felix
    Electra Avellan
    Electra Avellan
    • Nurse Monaas Nurse Mona
    • (as Electra Avellán)
    Elise Avellan
    Elise Avellan
    • Nurse Lisaas Nurse Lisa
    • (as Elise Avellán)
    • Directors
      • Ethan Maniquis
      • Robert Rodriguez
    • Writers
      • Robert Rodriguez
      • Álvaro Rodríguez
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    The highly skilled Federale Machete is hired by some unsavory types to assassinate a senator. But just as he's about to take the shot, he notices someone aiming at him and realizes he's been set up. He barely survives the sniper's bullet, and is soon out for revenge on his former employers, with the reluctant assistance of his brother Cheech Marin, who has become a priest and taken a vow of nonviolence. If you hire him to take out the bad guys, make sure the bad guys aren't you! —rmlohner
    • machete
    • mexican
    • texas
    • mexico
    • border fence
    • 417 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • He was given an offer he couldn't refuse...
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, language, some sexual content and nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      As Robert Rodriguez tells it, after conceiving of the character of Machete and telling Danny Trejo about it, Rodriguez started receiving phone calls at random hours of the day from Danny, trying to convince him to make the film. One day, Robert said to Danny that he was busy and asked why Danny can't just send a text message instead of constantly calling, to which Trejo replied: "Machete don't text." This became one of his character's catchphrases in the film.
    • Goofs
      (Deliberate by filmmaker) During the pool scene, as April enters the water is played by Lindsay Lohan. After Machete enters the pool, the character is clearly not Lohan. This is because the footage is actually from the "Machete" fake trailer that preceded Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror (2007) segment in Grindhouse (2007) - one of several pieces of trailer footage that were re-used in the movie.
    • Quotes

      Machete: Machete don't text.

    • Crazy credits
      Before the end credits roll: "Machete will return in Machete Kills (2013) and Machete Kills Again."
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Inception/Predators/The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Machete Main Title Theme
      Written by Tito Larriva, Steven Hufsteter and Robert Rodriguez

      Performed by Tito & Tarantula (as Tito and Tarantula)

    User reviews422

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Machete delivers
    This film is what it says it is. Nothing less. And perhaps a little more.

    Most of Machete's critics that have given overall negative reviews, have fallen into a trap of their own devices. Machete is an exploitation film and was advertised as such. By definition, and exploitation film will include excessive violence, gore, nudity, and be high on intentional corny lines while low on plot devices and character development. To give low ratings to Machete because of one's distaste for the genre, would be like saying "The Shinning was awful because I don't like horror."

    This is one of Rodriguez best films to date, side by side with Sin City (2005). Machete delivers on all accounts of action, gore, nudity, and corny lines. The plot is simple, but honestly, that's how it should be. The thing that sets this apart from other exploitation films is that the acting is top notch. I personally found that the three main female characters to be the most intriguing and diverse.

    Jessica Alba plays the part of an ICE agent struggling with her loyalty to her nation and her people. She slowly begins to question her own logic on if people should follow law simply because they are laws. We see this struggle immediately, when she approaches a taco stand (apparently once every week) to by a coffee and lunch, despite her own people feeling from her site. Why does she continue this ritual? She says it is to check the papers of the character Luz, but really it is to try and hold onto a sliver of identity among her people.

    Michelle Rodriguez plays said Luz (aka She) as an underground leader of illegal immigration. The character of Luz is a simple woman who believes in not bending to the broken system, but fighting for her people (the mirror image of Alba). "She" is only a myth on which Luz has built a cult following, understanding that sometimes being a myth can do more damage than flesh and blood. By the end of the film, Luz is reborn as the mythical She, just in time for the bloody battle.

    Finally, the actress that surprised me the most was Lindsay Lohan. Despite only receiving 10-15 minutes of screen time (most are which she is undressed), she plays her character perfectly and flawlessly. The role seems to be written specifically for her and I applaud her for stepping up and taking on such a mature role. One of her first scenes is a tongue-in-cheek conversation about how she needs to give the people of the internet what they want, and that is more of her. Lohan played the part beautifully (in all aspects) and specks of talent are clearly visible. I hope that filmmakers and audiences (as well as herself) continue to allow her opportunities to showcase that talent.

    Machete is an exploitation film at its finest. And, for the most part, if you are the type of cinema attendee who wants to see a movie called Machete in the first place, chances are you will be thoroughly entertained.
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    • Sep 3, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 3, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Hungarian
    • Also known as
      • Мачете
    • Filming locations
      • St. Mary's Church - 203 E. 10th St. Austin, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Overnight Films
      • Troublemaker Studios
      • Dune Entertainment III
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,593,646
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,416,164
      • Sep 5, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $45,491,656
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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