October 23, 2007

Planet Terror

2007 / Robert Rodriguez > Planet Terror dangerously treads the middle ground between being a genre film and a mainstream movie. In doing so, it fails to gain proper traction to exploit either end of the spectrum and fully realize its potential. While Tarantino's Death Proof has higher highs and lower lows, Rodriguez's constant barrage of zombie action never really gathers enough steam to hold one's attention. Without many surprises—unless you count Rose McGowan's M41A assault rifle for a leg, the highlight of the show that comes arguably too late—Planet Terror is ultimately too indulgent to be successful.