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Planet Terror
2007
Comedy, Sci-fi
1h 45m
A small-town sheriffs' department has to deal with an outbreak of murderous, infected people called "sickos." A gun-legged woman named Cherry (Rose McGowan) and her martial arts-wielding partner (Freddy Rodriguez) take on the zombie army. (IMDB)
Directed by:
Robert RodriguezScreenwriter:
Robert RodriguezPlanet Terror
2007
Comedy, Sci-fi
1h 45m
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Rated 29 Jul 2008
96
89th
Absurd, increasingly violent, murderous and close to earning the rare C-movie column, Planet Terror is supposed to be idiotic people! Don't take everything so damn seriously!
Rated 29 Jul 2008
Rated 01 Jun 2008
100
90th
What a film. I had so much pure fun watching this that I can't bear to mark it down for it's few faults. If the riduclous plot and a few other minor errors are overlooked, this is damn close to being the best thing ever. I've never seen a splatter film that has everything, and so much of it. Chick with a gun for a foot, the best cast ever for it's genre and general awesome makes this the best film I've seen in a long while. There's so much good here it's hard to say enough for it. Watch it. Now.
Rated 01 Jun 2008
Rated 18 Jan 2009
92
67th
i was not supposed to like this movie so much :)
Rated 18 Jan 2009
Rated 16 Nov 2008
60
51st
I enjoy the quirks of Tarantino. Not as good as Death Proof. Overall, an okay-ish lazy Sunday film with friends. Rose McGowan is incredibly beautiful, even with one leg.
Rated 16 Nov 2008
Rated 25 Jan 2008
35
1st
Not my cup of te...er blood. Brutal, corny, slowish and repetitive. If the makers are aware that they are making a bad movie, it still does not a good movie make.
Rated 25 Jan 2008
Rated 21 Nov 2007
92
88th
A movie that more than satisfies the urge to watch some good b-movie mayhem.
Rated 21 Nov 2007
Rated 14 Nov 2007
7
84th
By far the superior half of Grindhouse and easily my favorite Robert Rodriguez movie. It's hilarious, gory, and action-packed, it does a brilliant job parodying the bad movies it's concocted from parts of, and Bruce Willis has a hysterical monologue. And Rose McGowan is made of liquid sex and I am in love with her.
Rated 14 Nov 2007
Rated 28 Nov 2022
39
36th
Ugh, clearly made for straight dudes. The fact that every single woman that has somewhat of a relevant role in this film is sexualized to no end is wild. I could appreciate some of its wackiness but overall it's just not for me at all.
Rated 28 Nov 2022
Rated 11 Oct 2013
85
78th
I love the Tarantino/Rodriguez style of exploitation films. It's not even a case of "so bad it's good", it's just genuinely good and well-executed movie, plunging head-in and excessively to all the best bits of action.
Rated 11 Oct 2013
Rated 06 Oct 2011
3
38th
About as subtle as a brick to the face - especially in light of its better half, Death Proof - but it's a fun ride. The problem, if any, is that it screams homage from start to finish, instead of aspiring to actually do its own thing. Entertaining but ultimately slight.
Rated 06 Oct 2011
Rated 17 Sep 2011
76
76th
It does try far too hard to replicate the Grindhouse era (and not to much avail) but "Planet Terror" has an amazing cast, great action set-pieces and fantastic gore FX. I think Rodriguez needs to watch a few more Grindhouse films before trying to recapture the spirit once again.
Rated 17 Sep 2011
Rated 17 Apr 2011
84
73rd
Wild, crazy, over-the-top zombie/mutant film, which successfully pays homage to the tacky, gritty 70s grindhouse genre filtered with a hip, "now" perspective. The "70s film" conceit wears thin at times (it may have helped to actually set it in the 1970s and be done with it) and the stomach churning violence and horror threatens to be repellent, but it is all shot through with a generous dose of black humour which helps keep it palatable. Helped by a game cast who give it their all.
Rated 17 Apr 2011
Rated 11 Dec 2010
80
52nd
good movie. funny,thrilling, and doing a great job. i dont like rodriguez as a director, or as anything, but this time he is really showing what he can do.
Rated 11 Dec 2010
Rated 13 Mar 2010
83
84th
Woow what an awesome movie. The mini bike made me laugh so much. What a fun movie, I felt like a badass
Rated 13 Mar 2010
Rated 12 Dec 2009
99
98th
Grindhouse victory.
Rated 12 Dec 2009
Rated 05 Oct 2009
94
90th
It doesn't take itself seriously, and that's why it's amazing. It's over-the-top, and fully revels in the genre. It's obviously made with a love of b-movies, and it shows.
Rated 05 Oct 2009
Rated 02 Aug 2009
90
94th
This movie will kick you in the balls, and you will like it. THE Grindhouse experience.
Rated 02 Aug 2009
Rated 07 May 2009
88
89th
Easily the better half of Grindhouse, very few films offer the level of pure visceral joy packed into Rodriguez' zombie opus. It lovingly captures the cheap schlock feel of the material far better than its QT counterpart, and after the non-stop blood-splatter and hilarity of this chapter, a bunch of broads sitting around talking about 60s pop music is just...well, boring. The cast is great (Willis especially), but Fahey and Biehn put it over the top. It's knowingly stupid, but I love it.
Rated 07 May 2009
Rated 28 Feb 2009
25
4th
Awful. And Tarantino's cameo reminded me how much I can't stand him anymore. These guys have talent but they waste it on this crap.
Rated 28 Feb 2009
Rated 04 Dec 2008
35
20th
Rated 22 Sep 2008
85
76th
Superb flick. Entertaining all the way through.
Rated 22 Sep 2008
Rated 20 Aug 2008
89
86th
Alot of ironic fun & faaar better than Tarantino's ploddingly paced car-chase horror movie.
Rated 20 Aug 2008
Rated 22 Mar 2008
85
78th
This movie had to be seriously fun to film. It has zombies, over the top gore and a character who literally collects the balls of those who've crossed him.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
Rated 03 Feb 2008
58
26th
What the hell. Seriously. What the hell is this movie? It's not so bad it's good, it's just stupid from start to finish. The movie is filled with ridiculous directorial decisions that are just mind-numbing and overall the plot, acting, and feel of the movie just sort of sucks. The gore is needlessly cheesy and ultimately that's the whole draw of a movie like this, making it virtually worthless. That being said, it is at the very least entertaining and easy to watch.
Rated 03 Feb 2008
Rated 06 Jan 2008
87
82nd
Probably unnecessarily high levels of gore and violence are just a couple of factors that make Planet Terror over the top. The editing and aged film effects add a cool style to the film that undoubtedly comes off as funny and weird to viewers unfamiliar with the reasons for making the Grindhouse series, but it doesn't detract from the film. In the end, if you can stomach Planet Terror, it's extremely entertaining monster movie mayhem. Really good!
Rated 06 Jan 2008
Rated 16 Dec 2007
35
6th
Was this a joke? When your sly ironic shout-out to b-movie rubbish is indiscernable from real b-movie rubbish, you have a problem.
Rated 16 Dec 2007
Rated 17 Nov 2007
9
62nd
Over the top entertainment. Zombies, blood, beautiful ladies, blood, Bruce Willis, blood, barbecue, blood, biowar, blood, guns, blood, knives, blood, hypodermics, blood, fire, blood, explosions, blood, and yes, more blood. If that's your thing, this will do you good.
Rated 17 Nov 2007
Rated 21 Oct 2007
75
77th
As in 'Four Rooms', Rodriguez outmatches Tarantino. Deliriously campy.
Rated 21 Oct 2007
Rated 12 Sep 2007
20
2nd
An utterly pornographic film that left me feeling sick.
Rated 12 Sep 2007
Rated 03 Aug 2007
80
64th
Agustos 07
Rated 03 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Jun 2024
50
0th
Competent effects and technique. Boring, predictable story
Rated 14 Jun 2024
Rated 13 Sep 2023
70
70th
It ticks all the boxes a film of this style should: palpable suspense, fantastic lines, uproarious humour, strong action, OTT moments, a slew of memorable characters, very good acting, pounding score, visuals that fit like a glove, and lots of gore. Had it kept up the same energy in the final act and maybe paid more attention to Bill and Dakota, who fall by the wayside, it would've been great: instead, it gives in to explanations and an emotional closure when its very DNA defies those elements.
Rated 13 Sep 2023
Rated 08 Apr 2023
66
59th
It might be a stupid, disgusting gorefest, but it's the best version of a stupid, disgusting gorefest it could be.
Rated 08 Apr 2023
Rated 30 Dec 2022
52
11th
I was promised zombies and action, and i got a mildly exploitative boring film with hardly any zombies and not the usual zombies. The 70s look and editing just don't work. None of it really works. Dialogue and scenes are often intentionally bad, but it just comes across as boring. I usually appreciate so bad it's good films, but this just doesn't work, or isn't for me.
Rated 30 Dec 2022
Rated 28 Aug 2022
73
49th
Rodriguez's portion of Grindhouse is better than Tarantino's. Not great but often very entertaining parody of the exploitation/zombie genres that blends a ton of different movie types. Most similar in tone to Rodriguez's Machete, which was made a few years after this (and which I enjoyed more.) That is to say it's cheesy and makes fun of the genre and B movies like this while also clearly having a love of them. Top cast who all seem to be enjoying themselves. Some of the gore is a bit juvenile.
Rated 28 Aug 2022
Rated 04 Oct 2021
65
39th
Prevues+lovethefilm+Fergielolsuchababe+awwshediesquick+sex-missingreelol+tarantinolol+finallygunleglol+colonyonmayanbeach
Rated 04 Oct 2021
Rated 20 May 2021
65
37th
Robert Rodriguez has a unique and crazy style in filmmaking. When it gets together with Tarantino's imagination and sense of humor there it comes a bloody entertaining piece with some flawes that badly effected my enjoyment. Overall, I am glad I have seen this.
Rated 20 May 2021
Rated 13 Feb 2021
97
67th
https://esperwatchesfilms.tumblr.com/post/643041969500766209/planet-terror-2007
Rated 13 Feb 2021
Rated 17 Aug 2020
48
42nd
This is a strange beast. It is a sort of movie that is deliberately aiming to be so-bad-it's-good. Unfortunately, that sort of thing only really works when it happens by mistake. This was appropriately bonkers, and not boring, but it didn't work the magic I was hoping for.
Rated 17 Aug 2020
Rated 05 Jan 2019
10
2nd
Can't really speak to the exploitation aping here without being out of my depth, but from my limited perspective it smells like trying too hard.
Rated 05 Jan 2019
Rated 11 Mar 2018
78
92nd
Great flick put together masterfully by Rodriguez giving it that old school sci-fi/horror feel. The movie wastes no time getting right into the craziness and keeps going right through the film. Really enjoyed McGowan here as she really fit the role well and the smaller roles by many well known faces are also good.
Rated 11 Mar 2018
Rated 25 Sep 2017
63
54th
(Viewed in 2015): Grindhouse was always going to be a hard sell because it's a tawdry throwback driven by geeky adolescent impulses. Unlike QT, Rodriguez is honest (i.e shameless) about his intentions with P.T and isn't pretending to subvert expectations of trashy drive-in fare. On the other hand, the obvious post-production tinkering to achieve 'aesthetic authenticity' results in complete contrivance. Luckily Rodriguez delivers gory aplenty, and his cast are enthusiastic accomplices.
Rated 25 Sep 2017
Rated 12 Mar 2017
43
50th
#17#, rw2, popcorn, liked, oldies(2) }*{ #07#, hype, story, creator Rodriguez
Rated 12 Mar 2017
Rated 25 Aug 2016
60
36th
Haven't seen for years. Placeholder score until I can rewatch
Rated 25 Aug 2016
Rated 15 Apr 2016
70
42nd
A good movie for the fans, a bad one for a newbie..
Rated 15 Apr 2016
Rated 15 Mar 2016
40
16th
I don't remember a lot about this movie except that every bit of it was dumb.
Rated 15 Mar 2016
Rated 27 Dec 2015
8
71st
Absolutely bonkers and ridiculously grotesque, 'Planet Terror' is a roller-coaster of a love letter to the exploitation and horror genres, featuring kick-ass action, fun characters, and effects that'll bring you pretty close to losing your lunch.
Rated 27 Dec 2015
Rated 15 Dec 2015
80
60th
A fun horror flick. Fits the grindhouse aesthetic well and enjoyable to rewatch.
Rated 15 Dec 2015
Rated 02 Sep 2015
93
51st
This movie demands an acquired taste (horror aficionados and zombie lovers), others might not appreciate what the filmmakers were trying to accomplish. Planet Terror, along with Death Proof was a huge gamble on behalf of everyone involved behind the camera, and I'd have to say it was halfway successful.....this movie being the successful half.
Rated 02 Sep 2015
Rated 19 Apr 2015
1
20th
The effects and soundtrack were great but, despite being set in the present, people just didn't act like it. Felt less a tribute/revival than some kind of reactionary necrophilia.[df]
Rated 19 Apr 2015
Rated 29 Mar 2015
74
52nd
Campy and irreverent fun, but perhaps with a little too much filler, and the production design makes it feel very dated - did they use a lot of green-screen studio work? Rose McGowan's leg looks great still, and it's an excellent gag I wish wasn't spoiled by the marketing. The dialogue is nonsense, and Bruce Willis phones it in really badly.
Rated 29 Mar 2015
Rated 11 Feb 2015
50
25th
Not my favorite type of Grindhouse movie, although the "missing reel" gag makes for the best humor in the whole thing. It's just way too over-the-top for my tastes; I much prefer the understated comedy of Tarantino's half.
Rated 11 Feb 2015
Rated 13 Nov 2014
70
48th
Stupid fun.
Rated 13 Nov 2014
Rated 30 Sep 2014
80
76th
Girls, guns, zombies, girls who kill zombies with guns. Who needs more?
Rated 30 Sep 2014
Rated 16 Aug 2014
82
53rd
B movie which surpassed my expectation and kept me entertained throughout. Well paced and executed. Rodriguez clearly knows what he's doing and what the audience wants from an action zombie film.
Rated 16 Aug 2014
Rated 17 Jun 2014
86
79th
Rose McGowan with a gun for a leg? Count me in. -8/8/12
Rated 17 Jun 2014
Rated 22 Jan 2014
74
40th
Ranked on January 22nd, 2014: 76
Ranked on August 26th, 2016: 74
Rated 22 Jan 2014
Rated 11 Jul 2013
35
1st
For a film with a lot of cool stuff going on in it, it sure is boring. Why make a homage to exploitation flicks when you're not even going to bother improving on them (except for increasing the budget)? There's no parody, or subversion, or anything original -- it's just an empty 90 minute wink-nudge. This film isn't alive, it's just re-animated.
Rated 11 Jul 2013
Rated 04 Jan 2013
32
4th
A film that was deliberately made to be bad so that it can scoop the ironic "so bad that it's good" plaudits. Unfortunately it falls short in that pursuit and is so bad that it's just not very good.
Rated 04 Jan 2013
Rated 25 Nov 2012
85
76th
fun take on the genre
Rated 25 Nov 2012
Rated 31 Oct 2012
88
83rd
A lot of fun. I'd watch a movie that was just about Michael Biehn and Jeff Fahey as brothers.
Rated 31 Oct 2012
Rated 28 Oct 2012
0
1st
Okay I give it a 0 in respect but a Tier 10 in watchability, if that means anything.
Rated 28 Oct 2012
Rated 28 Sep 2012
30
12th
While there are a couple of mildly amusing moments, there is also an unpleasant tinge to many of the narrative and character decisions, with the result that the intended "fun" of the experience seems contaminated by a slight uncomfortability. Also, it outstays its welcome. The very convincing use of computer manipulation to turn an actress into an amputee is a clear demonstration of the essential doubtfulness of the image in the digital age.
Rated 28 Sep 2012
Rated 18 Sep 2012
73
52nd
The better of the two Grindhouse films. Doesn't take itself to seriously which makes it a better watch then Death Proof.
Rated 18 Sep 2012
Rated 07 Aug 2012
75
72nd
Outrageous and outrageously fun, "Planet Terror" is a total meta blast from beginning to ending. Exaggerated, self-conscious campiness, fun acting and a load of entertaining sequences and lines add up to a must-see guilty pleasure, worthy of permanent cult status.
Rated 07 Aug 2012
Rated 31 Jul 2012
78
71st
Completely over-the-top, which was great, but it really needed to be full of sex and tits to rank higher. I mean, if you're gonna go all the way, go all the way.
Rated 31 Jul 2012
Rated 13 Jul 2012
35
14th
Oh man , whenever Quentin Tarantino put his leg in a movie its get really disturbing.
Rated 13 Jul 2012
Rated 17 Jun 2012
78
44th
Kind of cool
Rated 17 Jun 2012
Rated 19 Apr 2012
80
86th
Being a fan of Rodriguez's work from day one, and being a die hard horror fan next to that, this was a wet dream for me. The cast was simply brilliant ( Brolin, Biehn,Willis, McGowan ,Rodriguez all fit their parts perfectly) The action/gore was amazingly over the top, the sexyness splattered all over the screen (most notably Miss McGowan and miss Ferguson) A nice tribute to the old grind house movies from the 60's and 70's . Seen it a dozen times and still enjoy it every time.
Rated 19 Apr 2012
Rated 07 Apr 2012
88
89th
Now we're talking. Over the top gore, plenty of cheesy lines, but in a good way. THIS was what I was expecting in Grind House. Listening Tarantino??
Rated 07 Apr 2012
Rated 28 Mar 2012
45
3rd
A shallow homage that extends perhaps an hour of story into a grueling 100+ minutes, I feel my current rating of 45 might even be too high. Despite being a decent looking film (save for the horribly-distracting faux-grain effects) with some ok performances, the story itself is poorly paced and mostly just bad (and not in some sort of slyly-cool-meta-ironic-hipster way either). There's little to recommend here unless you've got a craving for some gratuitous gross-outs with a side of Rose McGowan.
Rated 28 Mar 2012
Rated 10 Feb 2012
93
94th
A B movie romp. Tarantino may be the B movie expert, but Rodriguez knows how to direct one. I have never seen a movie make fun of itself as much as this one did. This was probably the best movie about movies ever-- what a perfect homage!
Rated 10 Feb 2012
Rated 01 Feb 2012
68
63rd
I much prefer "Deathproof". "Planet Terror", although certainly very enjoyable, didn't get the same childish excitement out of me. It looked great, it's imaginative, & bloody and lots of good things, & if nothing else RR deserves credit for making Fergie look half-decent, instead of like a 60 year old hobo. But a couple of things really niggled at me throughout; particuarly the horribly mis-cast Freddie Rodriguez, who was a terrible foil to the outrageously brilliant McGowen.
Rated 01 Feb 2012
Rated 24 Jan 2012
68
57th
I found this to be more enjoyable in it's condensed format (the Grindhouse double feature). If it weren't for Fergie this would be a solid two points higher. In a bit role, Fergie drags movies down two points and songs down ninety.
Rated 24 Jan 2012
Rated 18 Dec 2011
85
87th
So much more fun that Death Proof, that I hope having to sit through the second film didn't taint my score. It's a ridiculous, funny, and gory zombie movie that is a damn good time for anyone who is into ridiculous zombie movies that are both funny and gory (which should be everyone in my opinion). Also, there is a hot girl with a gun for a leg...need I say more?
Rated 18 Dec 2011
Rated 08 Dec 2011
82
88th
This is the most stupid, hilarious and insane film ever made. And it's also a very nostalgic ride, a huge package of everything that is cheesy and campy in pop culture -- specially cheap and creepy stuff from the 1970s. Oh, balls, it delivers.
Rated 08 Dec 2011
Rated 06 Dec 2011
51
7th
If Tarantino's name wasn't associated with this would everyone see how much it sucks more clearly?
Rated 06 Dec 2011
Rated 05 Nov 2011
97
89th
Love this. I love the whole series. I wish they would make more of these types of film.
Rated 05 Nov 2011
Rated 30 Oct 2011
70
72nd
Funny and entertaining parody. It's good because it's bad, and it's bad without being horrible. Dialogues are good and the gore is well done (maybe even too much when trying to look grindhouse). Enjoyable, and even thinking about the grindhouse experience... the extended version has no worthless minutes, so if you liked it, try the extended (or do like me, a grindhouse session with both extended versions and the trailers).
Rated 30 Oct 2011
Rated 20 Oct 2011
87
53rd
Great film that shouldn't be taken seriously, as it doesn't itself, and that's why it's this good.
Rated 20 Oct 2011
Rated 29 Sep 2011
2
13th
This is dumb. So wait, does Cherry control the trigger of her leg-rifle with her mind or what? Marley Shelton is sexy in this. Who thought Quentin Tarantino's role was a good idea? No nudity is no fun. This dialogue sucks at being shitty. Why the fuck is Freddy Rodriguez the mysterious hero? Heroes should be at least 5'6 or something. Lol @ them going to Mexico at the end. This is dumb.
Rated 29 Sep 2011
Rated 04 Aug 2011
80
89th
Planet Terror is a fun film to watch, and was probably even more fun to make. I see the appeal in paying homage to 80's exploitation films, but the thing is, some of them were so bad that watching them isn't an enjoyable experience. Planet Terror seems to have found the right mix between being terrible and being brilliant, with enough laughs and entertainment scattered throughout to keep me entertained. Unless you detest B-movies, I say give it a look.
Rated 04 Aug 2011
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