Machete

3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (261 customer reviews)
He looked like just the perfect fall guy for a crooked political assassination, but he turned out to be Machete, a legendary ex-Federale with a deadly attitude and the skills to match.
  • Starring: Danny Trejo, Steven Seagal
  • Directed by: Robert Rodriguez; Ethan Maniquis
  • Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Release year: 2010
  • Studio: Fox
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Synopsis: He looked like just the perfect fall guy for a crooked political assassination, but he turned out to be Machete, a legendary ex-Federale with a deadly attitude and the skills to match.
Starring: Danny Trejo, Steven Seagal
Supporting actors: Michelle Rodriguez, Jessica Alba, Robert De Niro
Directed by: Ethan Maniquis, Robert Rodriguez
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: English Details
Release year: 2010
Studio: Fox
MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, language, some sexual content and nudity
ASIN: B004HYDL1K (Rental) and B004EJ1GB0 (Purchase)
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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: September 03, 2010
  • MPAA: Rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, language, some sexual content and nudity
  • Production Company: Overnight Films, Troublemaker Studios, Dune Entertainment III, Dune Entertainment
  • Filming Locations: Austin, Texas, USA | St. Mary's Church - 203 E. 10th St. Austin, Texas, USA | Troublemaker Studios - 4900 Old Manor Road, Austin, Texas, USA

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3.5 out of 5 stars
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3.5 out of 5 stars
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“ A very entertaining action movie. ” Khaled Altaher  |  58 reviewers made a similar statement
“ Second, this film has too much plot in it, and too many characters. ” Renfield  |  14 reviewers made a similar statement
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155 of 180 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Pre-Double Dip Warning! January 3, 2011
By Melkor VINE™ VOICE
Format:Blu-ray
Jan 3, 2011:
This isn't so much a review of the film itself, but of the product. I'm writing to inform people of a future Double Dip. In an interview in October 2010, Robert Rodriguez said that there is going to be an "Ultra-violent Director's Cut" of the movie to be released on home video. No release date has been announced for that DVD yet, but I assume that version of the film will have the usual Rodriguez extras such as a commentary, a film school, and a cooking school (all of which are not on the current DVD/Blu releases).

If you like "Machete" enough to buy it, but don't care about different versions, extras, etc., then go ahead and get this version of the film. If LOVE "Machete" and you want to hold out, then save your money and wait for the next version of the DVD/Blu that will come out. Fair warning: looking at the double dips for other Rodriguez films such as "Grindhouse" and "From Dusk Til Dawn", the next release could be possibly several months or years from the date I'm writing this review. If you can't wait, go ahead and pick up this version.
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22 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting reactions to a fun exploitation flick. March 4, 2011
By Arturo Royal
Format:Amazon Instant Video
Machete is a parody of a parody of a parody and it is extremely fun. Machete is a throwback to the old "grind-house exploitation" movies that tried to have a plot (which were always awful) and sometimes even a "massage" (which were terribly portrayed as well, although one understood what the "message" might be, whether it be as simplistic as "don't brake the law", or more sensitive subjects such as "rape", etc. In this case Latinos, which in some instances ARE being mistreated in this country, "illegal" or not, is part of the "plot" and "message"). In the 1970's these types of movies were seen, or at least attended to, for pure fun (and if one had a significant other, to play fun "games" in the darkness of the theater). And this is what Machete (along with Planet Terror and Death Proof) was intended as: a cheap, fun, exploitation flick. If these types of movies are "terrible" that's because they're SUPPOSED to be "terrible".
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91 of 126 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars I smell a double dip! January 8, 2011
By Informed Buyer
Format:Blu-ray
Almost NO special features from a director who packs his discs with them?! Greedy companies (Like 20th Cent FOX) want to bleed us dry and have super-fans purchase 2 copies: (1) bare bones disc now and (1) "special directors cut" later. My advice: HOLD OFF, rent it now, and buy the (almost certain) re-release in a few months! It's happened COUNTLESS times with major releases and, quite frankly, is insulting. Show them we are wise to their games and won't be taken advantage of anymore!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars Too Bad an Interesting Actor Caught in Huge Propaganda
The character looks interesting. There's some nice stylistic touches, drowned too much gore, and topped off with awful propaganda. Oh, yes... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Jesse Nelson
4.0 out of 5 stars Kinda rough, choppy
Nobody can own Danny Trejo, but the director sure tried. The choppy style of directing? producing? sucks, to say the least. Read more
Published 8 days ago by R. L. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Made a great birthday gift
I gave this movie to my son for his 27th birthday along with a real machete, he absolutely loved it !!!!
Published 13 days ago by Debra Safier
1.0 out of 5 stars Very stupid boring movie
Okay. I didn't really expect too much and only watched it because it was my husbands pick. But come on. This was some of the corniest acting I've seen. Read more
Published 16 days ago by prismadonna
5.0 out of 5 stars Part 1 of Danny Trejo's Triology?
Classic Robert Rodriguez filmography, with plenty of laugh out loud scenes. A sure cult classic, almost as many great lines as "The Big Lebowski"

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Published 17 days ago by Allen T Case
3.0 out of 5 stars Not good, Didn't enjoy it at all. Only bought it because Steven Segal...
Lousy movie, didn't like the ending either. Steven Segal was not at his best in this movie. Lousy, I like him better as the hero.
Published 1 month ago by Sundance
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun movie
High action movie with subtle humor. Bloody as mâché might imply, but makes fun of action movies. Focus on immigration and Mexican gang.
Published 1 month ago by Sandra K. Bales
1.0 out of 5 stars A waste of time,pure crap
I'm glad I didn't waste $$$$$$ on this stinker.I caught it on TV and will never get that time back in my life. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Steve in Fla.
3.0 out of 5 stars Close, but not quite
Enjoyable but not repeatable. Incoherent and inconsistent in quality, pacing, dialog, cinematography, story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pallas
1.0 out of 5 stars It's the worst
My husband watched this movie when I was gone, because he knew I wouldn't like it. Funny thing is, he didn't like it either. Waste of money.
Published 1 month ago by Rebecca L Williams
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