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Machete

2006 · 90 min
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

Lucas Cano, (Machete) an ex-bodyguard for the Mexican President, tired of his life style, retires to a remote small town in Mexico, in hope of finding peace. But things do not work out for him the way he wants them to. First, he must confront several drug dealers who smuggle illegal immigrants into the United States, forcing them to smuggle drugs. Then, Machete finds out that his old Vietnam friend, who now works for the CIA in Arizona, has been assigned to arrest Machete, and take him back to the US for some old charges. Machete's health is deteriorating rapidly. He is constantly bleeding internally, but he won't stop drinking and smoking. Panchito is a little boy Machete met in a street fight, and the little boy, claiming not to have any family, decides to hang out with Machete and tries to help him change his life style. Machete does not know that a higher power is watching out for him.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2006
Country Mexico
Director Roman Hernández Cordova
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (4 votes)

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Robert Rodriguez constructs a rough-and-tumble adventure, relying heavily on the gritty aesthetics of 70s exploitation cinema. He explores the archetype of a weary warrior through exaggerated violence and sparse dialogue, using the character's deteriorating health as a metaphor for internal decay.

Those who tire of polished blockbusters may find raw charm in its unapologetic simplicity. What lingers after the credits is the image of a blade, not a gun, as the ultimate equalizer. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Roman Hernández Cordova

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Best enjoyed with friends and cold drinks. Turn off your brain and embrace the grindhouse spirit.

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