Saturday, May 11, 2013

365 Days-Day 60

movie: From Dusk till Dawn 2 Texas Blood Money
starring:Robert Patrick, Danny Trejo
genre: Crime, Western
year:1999/2000
format: DVD

plot: A group of bank robbers plan a job in Mexico, and we see the situations they get themselves into when they mess with the wrong gang.  Ends up, they double crossed a gang of vampires.

It teases you, making you think that Bruce Campbell might be one of the main characters in the opening scene, but he's only in about two minutes of the film, as Bruce Campbell doing a late night movie.

This is the first of the two prequels.  It's a bit confusing, as there are moments that hint at it taking place before the events in the first movie, and hints that it is taking place at the same time as the events in the first movie.

There are some genius points of view in this, from people being filmed in reflections (mirrors, sunglasses, phone booths, to the point of view of a bat flying, and the point of view of weapons being used)  This film starts off with so much promise, the dark comedy and soundtrack make it feel like it's going to rock the roof off, but midway, it looses so much steam. 

I think what makes these films so good, is the fear factor. Being trapped in a small place with a monster.

what do I think I learned from this film? Don't disrespect a bat.

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