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Tony Toscano reviews “Machete”

From the mind of Robert Rodriguez comes this spin off film from “Grindhouse” about an ex-Federale who launches a brutal rampage of revenge against a drug lord.

Or something like that.

Machete, played by the rough-hewn Danny Trejo, is the perfect anti-hero for a throwback film like this one. Trejo absolutely understands the film he’s in and plays each scene with hardened gusto, making Machete delightfully brutal and gory.

Also in the cast are Steven Seagal, Robert DeNiro, Michelle Rodriguez, Jessica Alba and Don Johnson (whom the opening credit roll has fun with).

I don’t recommend a film like “Machete” to everyone, but for those who will understand its humor and tip-of-the-hat to the actors and plots of the late 60’s and 70’s “double feature” films, you’ll find it well done.

Machete gets a B- and is rated R.

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