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.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Yeah the Zavvi exclusive is a two disc affair also....

[Peter Neal]

"Planet Terror" is clearly the better of the two "Grindhouse" flicks...but as a whole I'm still not too wowed by the whole idea of doing two big budget genre films "in the style" of 70's cheapo fare to honor the "Grindhouse Days"...They should have done it rather in the REAL "Grindhouse" mode: With unknown actors, tight schedule and next-to-zero budget...THAT might have turned out far more interesting and "true".
As it stands, there's a "plastic" feel to the whole concept, but PT certainly gets closer to the "spirit" than the chitty-chatty "Death Proof".

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Yeah I found DP a struggle to sit through Peter,(DEATH PROOF before we get any smart comments).....PT barely let's up from the word GO,as we've come to expect from Rodriguez....

[Matt]

Like most people here, I didn't get on with Death Proof at all but really liked Planet Terror. Also had a fantastic time with the fake trailers (I'm waiting for the full Grindhouse release before getting any of it on DVD, and I can't justify paying more than ?50 for the import). Favourite trailer was Werewolf Women of the SS, but I really loved them all.

Planet Terror, to go back to the proper topic, was great fun. Also had a terrific score.