Machete

Robert Rodriguez has written a script, whose storyline originates from the Mexican film world. Machete is not a new idea. Originating in 2006, Machete is a story of an ex-federale who after witnessing his family murdered because he would not succumb to bribes from the big time smuggler on the border of Texas and Mexico, goes to America in an attempt to live in peace, but finds himself right back in the middle of it all. With the help of his friends, an undercover customs officer and a disguised taco truck saleslady, they go on a rampage to get the justice they are searching for. A justice that gives rights to the struggling Mexican community.
By the way, I would like to tell you the cast line up of this...quite a crew! Danny Trejo (his first starring role I might add), Robert DeNiro, Jessica Alba, Steven Seagal, Michelle Rodriguez, Cheech Marin, Don Johnson, Lindsay Lohan, and Jeff Fahey who plays Trejo's nemesis, Booth.
Rodriguez and Quentin Tarrantino rely on blood and gore to intensify the films they create. I relate Rodriguez as well as Tarrantino as modern day rap stars. They take old films (songs in the rappers case) and "re-make" them into a modern day film (beat). Not being known for originality, they often take their favorites scenes from older films and tweak them to enhance their own films, usually with just more violence. Knowing this, in my opinion, still left me entertained by this film. The film is made with a low-budget, 70's film which uses a continuous flow of action to keep the viewer glued to their seat. If you have a weak stomach, then do NOT watch this film. ie) Trejo is able to swing down to the floor below him by jumping out a window clinging to the large intestine of a criminal he stabbed with his machete..... need I say more.... going into the film knowing that everyone is an actor, being paid to pretend it is real life, MAY help you absorb and move on from a scene like that.... :o{)

Elementary Grading Scale: Progressing Satisfactorily
1-10: 7.5

p.s. - I would like to thank my Uncle John for pointing out the use of old story lines used in Tarrantino's film......