I saw it in the theater, and it was fun to see that way. Are the fake trailers not included on either disc? I'm sure there's going to be the infamous double dip on the DVD, with a special edition featuring both films, the trailers, and all sorts of extras. And if that sells well, there'll be an ultimate edition, etc.
I'll have to disagree; I would have missed it greatly if DeathProof were tossed out. I saw this film, in it's entirety, 4 or 5 times, just in the theatre, and to be completely honest, I had a hard time with DeathProof the first time through, mainly because it comes right after Planet Terror, which is a near 360. But the more I saw them, the more I grew to LOVE Death Proof, and more I ended up seeing wrong with Planet Terror. At this point in my life, I've seen so many films, that frankly I've being a bit of a prick about it, and that's not an excuse, but a statement. I love Death Proof, and am able to admit that it has one major plot problem, however remain a devout follower of the film, even to the point, that it could very well be my favorite QT film to date. I love all the dialogue; people tend to talk on an on about nothing important, and that was something that he got a hold of fabulously here. The first set of women were lame, talking about bullshit, full of themselves to the max, the kind of person that always gets me all
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"planet terror" makes a fine companion to "from dusk til dawn" but is too high tech and modern to even come close to the look or feel of a 70s low-budget actioner. it made a lousy companion to "death proof" but i enjoyed both films on their own.
the title sequence of "death proof" doesn't just resemble a 70s grindhouse flick...if i saw it cold i'd tell you it WAS one. as far as the pacing of the film that everyone complains so much about, all i can say is they must not have seen too many grindhouse movies. those films were NOT wall to wall action, suspense and special fx - - they didn't have the money! you watch 'em on video and you fast-forward through the boring dialog and scenery filler to get to the money shots, that's how it goes. "death proof" you fast-forward to the car crash and the car chase.
final thought on both of these movies:
they needed much more boobie. check out rottentomatoes.com list of "grindhouse 101" and you'll see a lot of films with a lot of titty. i rest my case. and my titty.
i completely 100% agree with everything you just wrote!! i did see it in theaters and planet terror was first, ya know? i wanted to leave during death proof i was so bored. my fiance LOVED death proof and keeps saying QT wanted to make a cool car chase...well, he did that, for sure...but put WAY too much boring shit before it. i expected so much out of DP and was completely let down. i'm also pissed about the way they're releasing it. just a chance to make more money i guess. i'll probably buy both though, just because.
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"planet terror" makes a fine companion to "from dusk til dawn" but is too high tech and modern to even come close to the look or feel of a 70s low-budget actioner. it made a lousy companion to "death proof" but i enjoyed both films on their own.
the title sequence of "death proof" doesn't just resemble a 70s grindhouse flick...if i saw it cold i'd tell you it WAS one. as far as the pacing of the film that everyone complains so much about, all i can say is they must not have seen too many grindhouse movies. those films were NOT wall to wall action, suspense and special fx - - they didn't have the money! you watch 'em on video and you fast-forward through the boring dialog and scenery filler to get to the money shots, that's how it goes. "death proof" you fast-forward to the car crash and the car chase.
final thought on both of these movies:
they needed much more boobie. check out rottentomatoes.com list of "grindhouse 101" and you'll see a lot of films with a lot of titty. i rest my case. and my titty.
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i did see it in theaters and planet terror was first, ya know? i wanted to leave during death proof i was so bored. my fiance LOVED death proof and keeps saying QT wanted to make a cool car chase...well, he did that, for sure...but put WAY too much boring shit before it. i expected so much out of DP and was completely let down.
i'm also pissed about the way they're releasing it. just a chance to make more money i guess. i'll probably buy both though, just because.
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