"Machete" Makes For Interesting Politics if Not For a Fully Satisfying Flick Due to Problematic Casting.
Machete (2010)
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Reviews Counted:109
Fresh:78
Rotten:31
Average Rating:6.4/10
Consensus: Machete is messy, violent, shallow, and tasteless -- and that's precisely the point of one of the summer's most cartoonishly enjoyable films.
Theatrical Release: Sep 3, 2010 Wide
Box Office: $11.4M
Synopsis: After being betrayed by the organization who hired him, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss. [More]
Starring: Danny Trejo, Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez
Director: Robert Rodriguez , Ethan Maniquis
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September 3, 2010:
Critics Consensus: Machete Is Trashy Fun
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September 2, 2010:
Danny Trejo: A Lethal Talent
"Machete" might be his first starring role, but Danny Trejo has been one of Hollywood's most recognizable actors for years. In a new profile, the Los Angeles Times looks back at his distinguished...
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September 2, 2010:
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August 31, 2010:
Michelle Rodriguez and Jessica Alba Talk Machete
What's it like kicking butt in stiletto heels? Read about it in this interview with "Machete" stars Michelle Rodriguez and Jessica Alba.
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August 30, 2010:
Robert Rodriguez and Danny Trejo Talk Machete
After 14 years and one fake trailer, "Machete" is almost here. Whet your appetite for action by reading this interview with Robert Rodriguez and Danny Trejo.
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