Machete Kills
Machete Kills

Machete Kills

2013Movie108 minEnglish

Ex-Federale agent Machete is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man – he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes26%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users41%
Director: Robert RodriguezGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a twisted vision of the United States, former Mexican Federale Machete is recruited by the President to fight a drug cartel. The president offers Machete a deal: if he can take down the ruthless international arms dealer named Mendez, he will wipe the slate clean for Machete's past crimes. However, Mendez has a final, devious plan that Machete must uncover and stop before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Machete Kills received generally negative reviews from critics, who often found its plot convoluted and its humor to be hit-or-miss. While some appreciated its over-the-top action and cast, many felt it lacked the impact of its predecessor, with the film often described as chaotic and excessively violent.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is excessively violent and often nonsensical.
  • While it boasts a star-studded cast, the performances are largely underutilized.
  • It fails to recapture the charm and effectiveness of the original Machete.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some viewers enjoyed the extreme action and gore, many found the plot to be confusing and the overall experience less entertaining than expected, with a significant portion finding it to be overly ridiculous.

Fun Fact

The film's ending features a teaser for a third Machete movie titled 'Machete 10000', which was never made.

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Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

I wonder what drugs Rodriguez was on when he wrote this movie but he must have been under the influence of something since it is even more weird and insanely violent than his usual concoctions. What is worse it that it really is somewhat in...