Planet Terror (2007)

[iluvdvds@Cult Labs]

Hello!!!!!!!!

Just wondering, have any of you guys seen Robert Rodriguez's "Planet Terror" (org. a double feature with QT's "Death Proof" - but I'm sure you knew that)?

It's sooo good - a brilliant homage to the 70's 80's exploitation films. What did you think of it?

BTW - if you haven't seen - I would def. go and buy it as you'll probably love it (like me!) - It might be the closest thing, recently, to great exploitation.

[Paul@TheOverlook]

I really liked PLNAET TERROR ? it was everything I imagined it would be, which is a lot more than I can say about DEATH PROOF, which I thought was very over-long and self-indulgent.

That said, I bought the Japanese release of Grindhouse (6 disc set encompassing the original GRINDHOUSE cut of both films and a bonus disc and DP and PT with bonus discs). DEATH PROOF works a lot better shorter. It's still no masterpiece but it's certainly a lot more slick. PLANET TERROR on the other hand, seemed to suffer in its shorter incarnation ? the extended, stand-alone version is definitely better.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

I agree with that Paul....DEATH PROOF seemed to dddrrrraaaggg on before any decent stuff,whilst PLANET TERROR in it's extended form rip-roars from start to finish....PT is a MUST SEE.....totally ott and outrageous.....

[steve]

Good timing!

I was thinking about buying this today (it's on offer in HMV) and now I've read these comments I'll buy it tomorrow.

I'm not a fan of Tarantino (I really liked Kill Bill) so Death Proof doesn't appeal and to be honest from what I've seen it comes across as a bit too knowing, it's well aware of how tongue in cheek it is and I think it missed the point if it's aware of what it is (does any of this make sense? If it does please explain it to me ;-p)

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

I bought the region 1 mate,but was in Zavvi yesterday,and couldn't RESIST their exclusive cover....it had 18 quid on the label,but when I got to the till,it was reduced to nine quid-winner!

[steve]

I shall be popping along to HMV in the morning and purchase a copy. I noticed it has a lovely array of extras too.