Danny Trejo is back as Machete, the character first seen in a mock trailer between the two flicks that made up Grindhouse. The Machete trailer was so popular, the producers decided to turn it into a real film. As far as movie production stories go, this isn't the most bizarre I've ever heard (remember: they made a movie about a ride at Disney World), but it is a bit backward. As much fun as the trailer was, a full-length version could never live up to that level of fun. Or can it?
Let's put it this way, if you like cheesy, over the top exploitation movies, Machete will be your Citizen Kane.
This article appears in Sep 2-8, 2010.