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Planet Terror represented so much that is wrong with cinema nowadays. Over the top CGI effects, too much emphasis on action scene after action scene, completely mindless but not in the mindless ways of grindhouse.
Death Proof was made by someone who understood the pacing, style, and atmosphere of a real grindhouse film. There isn't a single vintage grindhouse film that is non-stop action. Most follow the "orgasm" rule: build up and build up and then BAM- you're coming with violence and/or sex. Just look at one of the best examples of true grindhouse- Cannibal Holocaust.
Now, I'm not a huge fan of CH. The (very pointless) animal killing ruins what could be a classic. Yes, Bergman, Fellini, Godard, and other "artsy" directors were pretty careless when it came to animals, but CH uses animal killing for no reason. It's not even shock value. But the pacing of CH is perfect for a true grindhouse film- about an hour of slow moving dialogue with bits of violence all expolding in the final reel.
All of those who thought Planet Terror was a "good grindhouse" film have never seen a real grindhouse film. The thought of having a machine-gun legged women propelling herself through a CGI created environment never entered into the mind of a real grindhouse director.
I rank Planet Terror with the new Star Wars, 300, 10,000 BC, or any other shit CGI masturbation made for 12 year olds who understand nothing of the world.
...and if the thought of listening to women talk for 30 minutes turns you off, maybe getting past a perputual 12 year old middle school boy mentality might help you in your love life!
Want to see real "women kick ass" films? Pinky Violence...Sex and Fury, Girl Boss Guerilla, etc. all starring the hot as fire Reiko Ike (who could actually act too). Just imagine- a super hot 70's Japanese sex goddess killing 30+ men with a sword...while naked...good stuff.