Machete Kills Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Machete gets hired by the President of the United States to stop a schizophrenic revolutionary from launching a missile, but things get weird when Mel Gibson gets involved and wants to move everyone to space, so Machete takes matters into his own hands.

🍿 Machete Kills: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Initial Mission and Sartana’s Death

Machete and his lover Sartana are ambushed while trying to stop a weapons deal at the US-Mexico border. Sartana is killed by masked assailants, leaving Machete grief-stricken and captured. This sets the stage for a new mission when Machete is recruited by the President of the United States.

President Rathcock’s Offer

Machete is saved from execution by President Rathcock (Charlie Sheen, credited as Carlos Estevez), who tasks him with stopping Marcos Mendez, a revolutionary planning to launch a missile at Washington D.C. Machete accepts, driven by the promise of U.S. citizenship and vengeance for Sartana’s death. This kicks off his journey into Mexico to confront Mendez.

Confronting Mendez and El Camaleón

Machete travels through Mexico, encountering a host of eccentric characters including Madame Desdemona and the shape-shifting assassin El Camaleón. He eventually finds Mendez, discovering that the missile is wired to Mendez’s heart, meaning if Mendez dies, the missile launches. The situation becomes even more complicated as Machete attempts to transport Mendez to the U.S.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Machete (Danny Trejo): A former Mexican Federale with deadly skills, recruited by the U.S. President for dangerous missions.
• Voz (Mel Gibson): A megalomaniacal arms dealer plotting global destruction and space colonization.
• Miss San Antonio (Amber Heard): An undercover agent and beauty queen who serves as Machete’s initial handler but has her own agenda.
• Luz (Michelle Rodriguez): A revolutionary and Machete’s ally, leading a network against corruption and injustice.
• Mr. President (Charlie Sheen): The eccentric President of the United States who enlists Machete for a critical mission.
• Desdemona (Sofía Vergara): A vengeful brothel owner with deadly weaponized lingerie, seeking to eliminate men.
• Mendez (Demián Bichir): A schizophrenic revolutionary with a nuclear missile wired to his heart, posing a threat to Washington D.C.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Machete: “Machete don’t tweet.” – Machete responds to Miss San Antonio when she asks if he will use Twitter.
• President Rathcock: “Winning was only the beginning.” – President Rathcock’s campaign slogan.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $20,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $8,008,161
• Worldwide Gross: $17,537,186

💥 Machete Kills Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so I went into this movie knowing it would be ridiculous, and it delivered! The first ‘Machete’ was fun, but this one just goes completely off the rails. The action is insane, the story is bonkers, and the celebrity cameos are hilarious, especially Charlie Sheen as the President! The whole thing with Mel Gibson wanting to go to space was just too much, but in a good way. It’s not high art, but if you’re looking for a mindless, bloody, and funny movie night, ‘Machete Kills’ definitely hits the spot. Just don’t think too hard!

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of the original Machete movie”
  • “Fans of Robert Rodriguez’s grindhouse style”
  • “Viewers who enjoy over-the-top action and dark humor”
  • “People who appreciate B-movie aesthetics and exploitation films”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Intense violence and gore”
  • “Strong language”
  • “Sexual content”
  • “Brief nudity”
  • “Drug use”

Professional Reviews

• Variety: “Machete Kills doubles down on the over-the-top violence and self-aware humor, but loses the charm of the original. The celebrity cameos feel forced, and the plot is even more convoluted, resulting in a messy and ultimately unsatisfying grindhouse experience.
• The Hollywood Reporter: “While it delivers on the promised over-the-top action and gore, Machete Kills feels like a parody that doesn’t quite know what it’s parodying. The impressive cast tries its best, but the script lacks the wit and focus to make it truly memorable.
• IGN: “Machete Kills is a wildly uneven but occasionally entertaining ride. Its over-the-top approach to violence and satire can be amusing, but the story is thin and unfocused, relying too heavily on shock value and celebrity cameos to carry the weight.

Audience Reactions

Viewers loved the over-the-top violence and ridiculous plot twists, finding it hilariously entertaining.: Most people agreed that the movie is a fun, mindless action flick that doesn’t take itself seriously.

The outrageous celebrity cameos, particularly Charlie Sheen and Lady Gaga, were a highlight for many viewers.: The cast’s willingness to embrace the absurdity of the movie was appreciated.

Overall Consensus: Machete Kills is a polarizing film, with some viewers finding it a hilariously over-the-top action flick and others considering it a messy and unfocused parody.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The film is a sequel to Machete (2010) and is the second film based on the Grindhouse fake trailer. It leans even more heavily into the exploitation film style.”
• “Charlie Sheen is credited as Carlos Estevez, his birth name, for the first time in his career, as a nod to his heritage and the film’s themes.”
• “Robert Rodriguez originally conceived the character of Machete in 1993, long before the Grindhouse project came to fruition.”

🖥️ How to Watch Machete Kills?

Machete Kills is available for streaming rental or purchase on various platforms including Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu. Check your preferred digital retailer for specific pricing and availability in your region. Physical copies on DVD and Blu-ray can also be found through online retailers like Amazon and at most major stores.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Machete Kills, you might like these similar films:

• Machete (2010): The first film in the series, setting up the character and world.
• Planet Terror (2007): Another Robert Rodriguez film from the Grindhouse project, sharing a similar over-the-top, exploitation style.
• From Dusk Till Dawn (1996): A Robert Rodriguez action-horror hybrid, showcasing his signature blend of genres and boundary-pushing content.
• Shoot ‘Em Up (2007): Shares the same over-the-top action and cartoonish violence.

🛒 Machete Kills Related Products

• Machete (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo): Get the original Machete movie! Watch the movie that started it all. Revisit the original and better understand the story. Features bonus content.
• Machete Kills – Movie Poster: This high-quality poster features the film’s iconic imagery, capturing the essence of the over-the-top action and humor.
• MEXploitation Cinema – Blu-Ray: This bluray is in tribute of the MEXploitation era from the 1960s and 1970s, so you can feel the origins of the Machete films.
• Machete-Inspired Knife Set: This set includes high-quality machete-inspired knife and two throwing knives, perfect for outdoor activities or collector’s display.

🎧 Soundtrack

Machete Kills features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Telele” – performed by Brian J Ramos

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

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