This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.
I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible
View MoreThis film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.
View MoreThe movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.
View MoreIt's difficult to describe in words how much crap this movie is. Nor is it a horror or a thriller, humor nowhere to be found, lousy actors, even worse directing... pure action and extremely bad one. I can not believe that Rodriguez and Tarantino approved this, let alone signed... but they did.
View MoreOK, so the film isn't quite as good as the original...but I thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless!Well why is that? The action is great, with the characters really portraying the vice and gritteyness of the life of an outlaw. There is of course the sexual element often related to vampires, whilst the idea of brotherhood in a capitalist society, where money talks!The element of brotherhood was a big thing for me...this was present in the first film no doubt, but in this film it revolves around a group of old time friends. OK, they are not respectable guys as they are outlaws, but the way they all have history & a friendship where each one is there for each other, whilst having a great laugh is something one can not fault!The acting wasn't top notch, i agree, with the film sometimes being predictable, but hey, that's why it got an 8/10 for me.So, if you want to watch this movie, think about how these guys interact as friends, whilst the sex and violence is a definite plus of watching this film! Don't watch it if your expecting an original, well-thought story line or talented acting, simple as that!
View MoreWe begin with an "elevator scene" proving directors Scott Spiegel and Quentin Tarantino are very familiar with Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" (1963). This new version could be called "The Bats". It turns out the opening scene has no real connection to the story following. There will be further stabs at Mr. Hitchcock, herein. Passively enjoying sex with a beautiful woman, while watching television, rowdy Robert Patrick (as Buck) discovers his old "butt buddy" Duane Whitaker (as Luther Hecks) has escaped from prison... Despite a testicle-crunching visit from Texas lawman Bo Hopkins (as Otis Lawson), Mr. Patrick decides to round-up Mr. Whitaker, rodeo clown Muse Watson (as C.W. Niles), muscular stud Raymond Cruz (as Jesus) and sleepy guard Brett Harrelson (as Ray Bob) to rob a bank. Vampires seemingly related to the first "From Dusk Till Dawn" (1996) movie get involved. It turns out vampires need money, too. This film is good at showing Mr. Spiegel's directorial chops. Alas, it is far too showy; the best examples of this are the dizzying push-ups and safe-cracking scenes.**** From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (3/16/99) Scott Spiegel ~ Robert Patrick, Duane Whitaker, Muse Watson, Raymond Cruz
View MoreFROM DUSK TIL DAWN 2 just happens to be the best of the trilogy; like the FEAST trilogy years later, 2 doesn't take itself too seriously. (While the original DOES boast the hottest tabletop dance in the history of motion pictures, it's schizophrenic switch midstream from serious fright flick to slabstick comedy also makes it one of the most unEVEN movies you're ever likely to see.) Robert Patrick (who sports a pair of sunglasses in a not-so-subtle nod to another franchise) is spot-on as the wannabe leader of a bank heist gone horrorshow. All of the performances, in fact, are solid and the dialogue is some of the most realistic ever spouted in a fright film. The fx all work well enough for a send-up like this and, although it drags just a tad toward the end, it maintains its composure well enough to finish up just fine.
View More