This is one of the best films I have ever seen. Thank GOD for Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino bringing back the good old days when films were great. @#$% high-budget epics.

This film has all the things you would come to expect from an exploitation film: bad acting, bad dialogue, bad story, over-the-top action, bad picture (yes this film has scratches and missing film clips), and for good measure bloody gooey goodness. The only problem, this is all deliberate but somehow it still works. I guess you can call it a deliberate unintentional comedy/action film.

If you have never seen or don't like exploitation (I pity you if you don't, no offense), you will not get the comical aspects of this film. I mean, you will laugh at a lot of parts in this film, but you won't fully get the intention of what the filmmakers are doing. Just thought I'd let you know.

I'm not big on Robert Rodriguez films, I mean I have only liked "Sin City" and "From Dusk 'til Dawn", but this film is quite good. Not recommended to serious film lovers (especially the ones who like "The Godfather" and silly articulate films), because this film is deliberately bad and meant to please only the exploitation crowd and to maybe perhaps drag in the ones who don't know or are quizzical about it. Those who are seeking true entertainment, this film will gratify thee.

While "Planet Terror" is a treat for genre fans with appearances by Michael Biehn and Tom Savini alongside countless other familiar faces, its deliberately beat-up presentation removes the viewer from the action. While I fully appreciate what the intention of the film is setting out to do, its missing reel, "scratched" appearance and jumps frustrate rather than add realism to the proceedings.

Rose McGowan steals the show as heroine Cherry Darling. Every scene with McGowan is a delight and she sizzles on screen.

The music is great and Carpenter fans may recognise snippets from the "Escape From New York" soundtrack.

Perhaps on a repeat viewing I'll appreciate this film more. However, at this time, I can only give it 3.5. Well worth a viewing but it's essential that you watch it in the right mood. "Death Proof", by comparison, is the superior installment.