Grindhouse

So I went to see "Grindhouse" this week-end, and kind of enjoyed it. Kind of? What does that mean? Either you like it or you don't. Which is it bud? Well I enjoyed both Tarantino’s and Rodriguez’s films, but as always the audience votes with their pocketbooks, and the week-end grosses aren't good. A review I really agree with is Joe Leydon at his blog. Joe gets it right, and I agree with the man.

But did I like it? I know, I know I can all hear you. I enjoyed Rodriguez’s better, but I did like Tarantino’s film also and his knack for dialogue is quite good. I'll probably go out and buy the DVD and hope there is a ton of extras on it, but I don't see "Grindhouse" becoming a series. Most theater audience's don't care about the 70's exploitation flicks. I love many of them, and have fond memories of them, but today's audiences really doen't care. We live in a over saturated market where anyone can program their own entertainment to their tastes. DVD's, the Internet, on-demand, Net-flix, and satellite are all possible, and viewers can now program their own drive-in experience in the comfort of their own living rooms.

Check out Mr. Leydon's review. He's spot on, and pretty damn accurate, and he's a professional movie critic.

As for me for what its worth I'd say wait for the DVD of "Grindhouse" to come out, and have a fun night with your friends and loved ones. And if you really want to see some real cool 70's flicks rent such films as "Vanishing Point" and/or "Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry", and have a ball.