*Grindhouse: Death Proof* (2007) REACTION | Kurt Russell, Cars, & VENGEANCE!! | First Time Watching

[@playerone7663]

Not a lot of people seem to like this but I think it's one of Tarantino's best movies.

[@playerone7663]

And I totally agree....I don't like his cameo's in any of the movies. It always seems so forced into the movie even if there's no need for the character at all and his acting is just....shitty. The worst example to me is in Django Unchained.

[@WolfHreda]

While Tarantino has so many good movies, this is one of his tightest scripts for sure. And the soundtrack is one of the only ones I actually bought when the movie came out. It's so good.

[@chrxs61632]

Just cause of the crashe scene

[@deborahduckworth5426]

It is my favourite Tarentino film. I love it. Pulp Fiction is a close second.

[@carl_anderson9315]

This is my third favorite Tarantino’s film after Pulp Fiction and Inglorious Basterds, and maybe Once Upon…

[@LordVolkov]

One of Tarantino's most underrated! And one of my faves! The entirety of the 'ships mast' sequence is a masterclass of tension and pacing, and the final revenge chase is so satisfying.

[@fusionspace175]

Don't feel bad, the movie cleverly uses Kurt's natural likeability to fool you in the beginning. We never get an origin for Stuntman Mike's obsession, but given the pictures of past victims over the credits it seems he's been doing this for decades, so I think it started when he was still making movies. I think maybe he was driving for a stunt and accidentally killed some actress and I guess he got a taste for it. He also obviously resents his own aging and so seeks to destroy youth and beauty as an act of revenge. The coolest thing about the movie though is the woman from New Zealand. She's a real stunt woman with a long list of credits who specializes in car stunts, and to an extent the movie was made for her.

[@WolfHreda]

She was Uma Thurman's stunt woman for Kill Bill, and before that she was one of Lucy Lawless's stunt doubles in Xena. Zoe Bell absolutely deserves so much credit in this industry.

[@johnmiller7682]

What made this so great was that Kurt Russell always plays a good guy. And yes, in the beginning, he's the character you like. Right up until he says "you're going to have to start getting scared, immediately".

[@victorsixtythree]

25:03 - "Hey good looking, be back to pick you up later!" I actually remember that line - it's from a late 70's TV commercial for "Mr. Microphone" (it was a microphone that allowed you to broadcast your voice over FM radio). kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqKso62hhamnqM0

[@christopherkaylor2940]

Vanishing Point is another car movie that should be watched, a driver taking a 1970 White Dodge Challenger from Denver to San Francisco before they had the highway system

[@195511SM]

That's Michael Parks playing the sheriff. He also plays the sheriff in Kill Bill & later returns as the pimp with the accent in Kill Bill vol. 2. He may appear as a sheriff in a 3rd Tarantino film.....but I can't recall offhand. In the 1960s, he starred in a TV series called 'Then Came Bronson'. And Zoe Bell was the stuntwoman for Uma Thurmond in the Kill Bill movies.

[@matthewstroud4294]

Parks played the same guy in From Dusk Til Dawn. And he was in Twin Peaks - which is legend status in my book.

[@Tekkarath]

Zoe was also Xena's stunt double.

[@ctmdarkonestm]

some interview with Tarantino before this was made, he said his idea for it was a slasher movie with cars. after it came out he'd said the slasher genre was difficult to crack, so this turned into what we saw. i do love that Michael Parks' texas ranger is a recurring thread through Rodriguez and Tarantino movies.

[@hbron112]

Perfect reaction! You were close to calling it quits, then Quentin turned it around for you! Thank you. Also, for Steve McQueen and cars, see "Bullet".

[@jimtatro6550]

The reason why this movie jumps around and planet terror has the missing real gag is because Grindhouse movies were exploitation movies that played in really cheap theaters back in the 60s and 70s and both of these movies are homage to those types of films

[@LordVolkov]

I laughed so hard at the fake trailers that aired between movies!

[@waterbeauty85]

Also, the way the title "Quentin Tarentino's Thunder Bolt" appears on screen and cuts immediately to a simple, grainy white-on-black title screen that says "Death Proof" is a nod to the way grindhouse movies were released and/or re-released under a variety of names.

[@WolfHreda]

That eye roll at the first foot scene. 🤣🤣🤣

[@cesarc.4230]

I have watched this movie many times and never noticed the Rose tattoo.

[@nickgjenkins]

HEY! It's my favorite Tarantino film. I don't think it's his best, but it's my favorite. (Probably this is because my favorite film is Vanishing Point... so, ya).

[@Dmarcoot]

I saw this on opening night and actually jumped up and cheered at the end. So satisfying!

[@radmartigan4381]

Angel over here dropping Death Proof, Planet Terror AND Fury Road on ONE day?!? Are you kidding me? I just subbed about a week ago and I have to say, I think you just became my favorite! 😄 Great video, long live Kurt Russell! (Backdraft and Breakdown are 2 of his from the 90's that don't get as much love as they deserve)

[@victorzuniga233]

Another great reaction! Love your enthusiasm! Another entertaining Tarantino revenge fantasy.

[@grendeltech]

Apparently, this was supposed to be Tarantino's take on a slasher movie. Except instead of spreading the kills out over time, he gets them all at once.

[@alanmcclure9546]

Only half way through, and just watched you get empowered as they said, Lets go get him, anyhow,, this is my first watch, but the tears in your eyes let me know, You Needed This. I am so glad you got it.

[@dantean]

In which case you should have Quentin Tarantino writing YOUR dialogue for you. Nothing personal.

[@ChrisReise]

26:04 Zoe Bell doing her own stunts in this movie.

[@DramaNinja0]

Kurt was amazing in the Hateful Eight also! But this was his darkest role!

[@damacattack8434]

One SEVERELY underrated film, indeed.

[@cobrallama6236]

The catharsis of relief and giddy emotions women reactors feel when they watch the last 10 minutes of this movie is so satisfy to watch.

[@ghostterminal5127]

Such a good weekend, seen all your new vids drop, and was like, ah no way! Drive is one of my favorites. Hope you enjoy it as well. Your top is very pretty. Hope you have a great weekend Angel!

[@Arminius420]

I couldn't stop laughing when this was in the theater.

[@sonofspock1]

So great seeing you try to defend Kurt Russell, that's why he was the perfect choice. Such an underrated film. Oh, and son number one was a reference to the old Charlie Chan films and books. Have you heard Mary Elizabeth Winstead's album with Dan the Automator, it is brilliant , it is called "I love you but I must drive off this cliff now" and they called themselves "Got a Girl".

[@mr.crumbles2557]

Zoe Bell is such a freaking badass

[@rabooey]

It's unreal that you ever thought Stuntman Mike was one of their dads, but it's outright ridiculous that you still think he might be one of their dads FORTY MINUTES into the movie. WTAF?

[@eglantinepapeau1582]

your reaction to the revenge part was awesome 🙂!

[@terryhughes7349]

a hidden Gem from Tarantino. great reaction.

[@loristrode9556]

Tarantino knows how to write female heroes I wish he could do more justice for women in Hollywood.

[@quixote6942]

There's another "Grindhouse" Movie... You've already seen the Trailer... "MACHETE" and a sequel, "MACHETE KILLS"!

[@mamalannightshyaman]

I lived in Austin for 12 years and managed the pizza place behind the car when you referenced Halloween. Robert Rodrigues lived down the street from me and saw him out a few times. Super nice guy. It’s weird to see my old hood in movies but I’m a Georgia boy now. That “hold tight” crash scene when I saw it in the theater was probably the first time in any movie where I just didn’t believe it really happened and wished I could rewind the movie 😂 Not his best, the dialogue is a little much but still was very impactful

[@sallyatticum]

Yeah, I am a lawyer and used to go to the Texas Chili Parlor all the time during law school and after court. And still go to Gueros. Never go to the Chili Parlor any more. I missed the pizza place, was it Rounders? Home Slice? Just curious.

[@christophergreen6595]

"Who's daddy?" Omg you kill me.😂

[@sebastianalegria3401]

This is arguably Tarantino's most underrated film in his entire filmography, besides the movie wasn't well-received by the critics when it came out. Fortunately, as time goes by, Death Proof has aged well over the years

[@gboy1973]

most honest reaction... great and thanks for sharing

[@victorsixtythree]

If you get a chance, to complete the "Grindhouse" experience, check out the faux movie trailers that accompanied the movies: - "Machete" directed by Robert Rodriguez (and later made into a full length film) - "Werewolf Women of the SS" directed by Rob Zombie - "Don't" directed by Edgar Wright - "Thanksgiving" directed by Eli Roth - "Hobo with a Shotgun" I didn't see this one when I saw "Grindhouse" in the theater but it was included in some screenings. The makers of the trailer had won a trailer contest. "Hobo with a Shotgun", like "Machete" was also later made into a full length feature film.

[@zaymclemore]

16 years later, and now Thanksgiving is an actual movie

[@kennethmarrow3131]

She’s so naive

[@GaOutlawVinyl]

This is my favorite Quinton Terintino movie.

[@msjrockqueen2011]

Tracie Thoms, the girl in the camo crop top, was in the 2005 Rent remake with Rosario Dawson (Rosario played Mimi & Tracie played Joanne, Maureen's girlfriend); also, Zoë is a professional stuntwoman, so she was fine, babe (she'd already worked with Tarantino as Uma Thurman's stunt double in the Kill Bill movies).

[@LordBaktor]

Except for the cathartic ending, this movie is too Tarantino for my taste, which is why I guess Tarantino fans love it so much.

[@Kingrob30]

You cut out the part when WEW's character says " Gulp"!

[@LordVolkov]

Her big scene! Though, depending on the version she gets to belt out a few bars of 'Baby its you'

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

I owned a Nova (the car with the duck hood ornament) just like the one in the movie - the car was awesome!

[@paulallen1656]

The girl on the hood is Zoe Bell, a stuntman who played the stunt parts for Uma Thurman in Kill Bill. And many other Tarantino collaborations

[@KevDaly]

But it's true nevertheless, you *never* call a Kiwi an Aussie 😂

[@busywl69]

Such an awesome movie done by one of the greats.

[@roxy5588]

Death Proof is awesome. The girls are so badass and I love it. This is in my top 5 favourites.

[@joannesuzieburlison7128]

I saw it in an almost empty theaters and we loved it, we were rolling in the isles. I saw them both at the same time. I don't get where everyone was, they are classics.

[@michaelwatson266]

Hi 👋. Phew. I thought we'd lost you 😂🤣

[@sagittarius420cheefie]

Death Proof was first then Planet Terror. You see links from Death Proof in Planet Terror.

[@Fettman89]

Gotta love Kurt Russell, whoever he plays he absolutely kills it, Zoe Bell is so cool, she was Uma Thurman's stunt double in Kill Bill and has been in a bunch of other Tarantino movies. These movies, and Kill Bill is "Girlboss" done right.

[@rabbiphilio]

While DP is not Tarantino’s top work, it holds strong as a film that, not my words, has been called a B movie. It’s never revealed why Stuntman Mike does what he does. Tarantino’s films are unique in that way that the audiences open to interpretation of why EG one does what they do.

[@billbabcock1833]

This is my first time seeing one of your reactions. Thank you algorithm. I think your reactions to Stuntman Mike getting his ass kicked was perfect. These two movies are Tarantino and Rodriguez paying homage to the cheap C movies of the 70s. I'll be checking out more of your videos. 😎

[@xscorpio1976]

Planet Terror is conventional and Death Proof is a trip. Still, one of my favorite revenge flicks. Totally underrated. I agree, some of the dialog is cringe, and I wish he would've utilized some of his women co-writers more, which he normally does, but still a great under-appreciated films. Enjoyed watching for the 100th time with you!

[@christopherbako]

This is real cars, hitting real cars.

[@TTM9691]

Great reaction, simply because of the last section of the movie and your reaction to it. Wow. Yeah, I was wondering the whole time: "why does she think he's their Dad?" LOL. Listen: I had the SAME problem with the writing in this one before I accepted that the dialog with the girls is hyper-stylized. It's not supposed to be "realism" acting/dialog. Your cheering at the end was so infectious and palpable. I felt the same way when I first saw it, your entire reaction (minus the Dad comments! lol). I stayed away from this movie at first - as did most people. I didn't like Kill Bill much so I got off the Tarantino train temporarily. (Jackie Brown is my favorite. Have you seen that one? 1997? Great movie, check that one out.). Anyways, a couple of years later a friend put it on and I really loved it. (Both Planet Terror and Death Proof.) PS: I don't know what you mean by which was done chronologically. They were both released together, Planet Terror, then Death Proof (plus the "previews").

[@sagaofsarahrose]

Had the privilege and honor to see this in theaters and from the time Zoe hits Mike with the pipe to the end credits, the audience was literally as hyped as you were. I've never had an audience experience like this

[@jerrywalters8885]

Fyi it was Kurt Russell who played Elvis in the movie FORREST GUMP

[@sagittarius420cheefie]

Don't know if you recognized the car they were in was the other Pssy Wagon. It even says it on the back of the car in the top right hand corner on the trunk I believe. And the creepy guy they left the cheerleader with is the same guy from Kyll Bill that got his lip bitten off in the beginning. He was a creep then too.

[@jamesdodds9407]

Just a wonderful, animated reaction from being mostly subdued for most of film. I so glad you got a resolution to the plot you wanted. I have a pet theory about the story if you reverse the time line of the 2 stories instead of 14 months later it is 14 months before that Stuntman Mike is killed and it is actually his vengeful sprit at the start. I saw these films as double Bill in cinema when released but can't remember much other than really liking them. I preferred Planet Terror then but Deathproof now. The films that came from "Fake" trailers that accompany grindhouse Machete and Hobo With A Shotgun you should check them

[@roberthunter4884]

So, you want to see some Steve McQueen movies. My personal favorites (not in any order) are, The Great Escape, Bullitt, The Magnificent Seven, Le Man's, The Hunter, and of course, The Blob. He also had one of the best TV series in the 50's 60's called Wanted:Dead Or Alive. These will be your best introduction to one of my favorite actors of all time. Anyway, loved the review, love you, tell Boo hi. Take care and stay safe ❤

[@tonycardone990]

Vanishing point is definitely worth watching. Both of them, original and the remake with Vigo Mortensen

[@shrubbinthepub3176]

the "pretend" trailers "Machete" and "Hobo with a Shotgun" contained in this Double feature would also be cool for you to react to, Angel. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

[@demonicrebellion6903]

My only lingering question at the end is, how do they get their friend back and explain the condition of the car?

[@brianrodriguez7057]

Grindhouse: Death Proof (2007) Cheers, Angel. The woods are lovely, dark, and deep. And I have promises to keep. Miles to go before I sleep. Did you hear me, Angel? Miles to go, before you sleep. So while I finish my nacho grande platter, let me dig into my back pocket and grab my Little Black Book, so I can tell you all these wonderful facts and if you're in a hurry, then you're chariot awaits, M'lady. •So the title, Death Proof, comes from a drunken conversation with Sean Penn one night in a hotel lounge. The story goes that Tarantino was interested in buying a new car with high safety standards because he didn't want to die in a car accident, so Sean Penn pointed out that you could give any car to a stunt team and they can modify and reinforce it, making it "death proof" for between $10,000 to $15,000. Tarantino loved the idea of a death proof car and kept it in the back of his head for later. •While Planet Terror had all of their visual scratches and drops added digitally, Tarantino physically scratched up his film for the authentic old reel look. •Up until this point, Zöe Bell had been a stunt woman who made a great impression on Tarantino when she doubled for Uma Thurman on the Kill Bill films. When Tarantino told her that she was going to be in Death Proof, Zöe assumed that she meant as a stunt double or a background character and didn't realize she was the star until her name was listed on the poster. Bell still wanted to do all of her own stunts and Tarantino honored her request. •Rosario Dawson loved being in the car for the stunts that she requested to be in the car even for the exterior shots when she wasn't on camera. •The poem that Jungle Julia has her listeners recite is an excerpt of "Stopping by woods on a snowy evening" by Robert Frost. •If you look in the background during the lap dance, you'll see the crazy babysitter twins as extras and the guy in the red shirt is played by longtime collaborator and QT bestie, director Eli Roth. •When Warren is talking to the girls about shows that stuntman Mike appearedin, he named drops the "High Chaparral" and the "Virginian", which are both TV shows that Kurt Russell actually appeared in. •While Kurt Russell did a great job as Mike, some other notable names that were up for the role included John Travolta, Ron Perlman, Stallone, Mickey Rourke and Bruce Willis (who ended up appearing in Planet Terror). In fact, Rourke was Tarantino's personal choice, with the actor very interested in the part as well but due to his agents playing extreme hardball on getting a bigger payday, Tarantino had no choice but to move on and followed Rodriguez's advice and casted Russell instead. •While the car on the poster is a 69 Camaro, Mike actually drives both a 1970 Chevy Nova and a 69 Charger. Russell didn't require any driving lessons for the cars as he had already perfected his driving skills prior to casting. •In the original theatrical cut, the lap dance scene itself was actually cut, even though it was heavily promoted in trailers. I remember bring upset cause I really dig Vanessa Ferlito.

[@tomaslongoria2449]

This is fire, my fav Tarantino flick cuz of the cars. I still wanna play ships mast with someone.

[@LastRenegade]

Lol the sheer ecstasy you were expressing towards the end there was a bit frightening, remind me not to get on your bad side.

[@Waldorf-2020]

These movies got a lot of hate when they came out. But I don't think many people understood what a grindhouse movie was. Even some critics didn't "get it". Both movies were exactly what they were intended to be: trashy exploitation flicks. An homage to b-movies in general. I really liked this one, but for me to love it, it would have to lose 15-20 minutes. IMO, Tarantino was a little too in love with his own dialog. That said, the payoff is so good! An all practical car chase, no CGI at all. Rosario Dawson and Tracie Thoms were great. Zoe Bell being.. well Zoe Bell. Kurt Russell's playing Stuntman Mike as a spineless coward. What a climax! 🥰🥰 But the real question is: Whatever happened to Lee (Mary Elizabeth Winstead)? One theory was that she ended up in an Eli Roth movie. 😨

[@mika-kangas]

Best Tarantino movie.

[@joannesuzieburlison7128]

I think Rodriguez did one and Tarrintino did the other. I loved both of them but Death Proof more than the other. Sh*t that was good, what an ending.

[@DarthTach]

In the original version ...there was no lap dance. It was the "missing reel, apologies from the management" part of the movie. The level of disappointment in the theatre was palpable.

[@gboy1973]

weee.... such a ride

[@gboy1973]

Zoë Bell is amazing

[@jeromeshaw2248]

Tarantino made sure this was a showcase of Zoe Bell’s stunt skills She was the New Zealand woman

[@Cranilla13]

But what happened to poor Lee (Mary Elizabeth Winstead)?

[@bigsarge8795]

Hell yeah !!! I love this movie. Kurt Russell is such a bad ass

[@quixote6942]

Zoe Bell was Uma Thurman's Stunt Double in "Kill Bill", and Michael Parks also played the Sherriif. The "Triggers" you've felt are, sadly, a sign of the times. Despite this Generation being "Extreme", "Badass" and "Enlightened", Everything either Leaves you Hurt, Offended or Scared (of "Offending" the wrong person).

[@killermery]

My favorite Tarantino movie. I love how wrong you were the whole first half.

[@Cliffster420]

What an awesome movie! Sadly, alot of movie goers didn't quite understand the premise of Grindhouse. Tarantino Does Not miss. Every film is dedicated to a certain genre that just aren't made anymore. I love every Tarantino movie! They are a very interesting, fun throwback to cinema of a bygone era. The chase scene is Amazing and I've never seen anything like it before or since.

[@peterengelen2794]

You're such a cutely naive woman, for not noticing that Kurt Russells' character is really a creepy serial killer 😂

[@ayannajohnson5072]

The first half of this movie is at the bottom of my Tarantino list, but the second half is near the top! I think the first girls are written to be shallow and annoying to set up a contrast with the second group. On the surface they are very similar, and that's what Stuntman Mike sees, but they are fundamentally different types of women. Looks can be deceiving!

[@billbabcock1833]

Planet Terror isn't a Tarantino movie really. It was directed by Robert Rodriguez, a great director and good friend of Tarantino.

[@hitmixhyepock9405]

It's written by Quinton, but it's about what they all did during movie shoots ......the stories that they tell are real. The real question is why would you think Kurt is someone's dad?

[@massimosaffioti8798]

I used to avoid this movie because I totally forgot about the second half... All I remembered was the first half and why ... and I mean WHY?!? ... would I want to watch THAT again? Thanks for reminding me of the complete and total satisfaction built into the conclusion. Now let me say the four words that connect the Grindhouse movies, the From Dusk till Dawn movies and the Kill Bill movies... Texas... Ranger... Earl... McGraw... Michael Parks plays the same character and is the connective tissue in these stories that have got to take place in completely different timelines within this Tarantino multiverse. These franchises also are part of the "Movie Movie" portion of the TCU [Tarantino Cinematic Universe] which, of course, is a fictional universe that takes place within the Realer than Real portion of the TCU... I think that's how it goes... It's hard to tell since my head starts spinning [O-o] and the migraine kicks [@-@] in anytime I think too hard on the subject... Anyway the connections between the Tarantino movies is kinda fun to delve into ... in small doses. In conclusion, I wanted to say that I dug the reactions (just watched both of your Grindhouse videos) and I really like your cat... Reminds me of my old buddy Hobbs. Cheers!

[@SillyPom]

You had asked what it was like in theaters between the two features. The end credits for "Planet Terror" were very much an intermission (house lights came up, staff rolled up trash bins to the doors for people to toss garbage away), before jumping right into the fake trailers and carrying on. It really was a fun time being transported back to the days of grindhouse double bills. As for "Death Proof" itself, the best praise I can give it is in agreeing with you wholeheartedly that while the setup is very much exploitative and creepy, the payoff is deeply satisfying. Few revenge flicks from the era that Tarantino set out to pay homage to delivered retribution that felt so highly enjoyable to watch. Again, it's the lesser of the two movies in my book, but as a part of the full package it works nicely. Heck, I am not a fan of Rose McGowan at all (for personal reasons), yet I can thoroughly enjoy these movies and everything they have to offer in spite of her presence. I am still a bit surprised to this day that "Hobo with a Shotgun" and "Machete" never played on a Grindhouse double bill together. They both were movies that started out as faux trailers.

[@TheBrujo666]

Of course it's exploitative, it's an exploitation film.

[@harleydavidson4202]

Now you need to watch Vanishing Point

[@masudashizue777]

None of this dialogue seems natural, but I still like the second part of the film.

[@clementchastel1352]

The women : so strong💪and beautyful👸 i love you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JoeBoyHHI]

Death Proof is one of my favorite movies. However when I watch it I always fast forward to when they're leaving the bar. The first part dialogue kinda sucks. The last 30/40 mins make this one of my favorites. An ode to stunt drivers and exploitation films filmed brilliantly.

[@Zseventyone]

You are a strange girl, but I am intrigued.

[@wormeater888]

I HIGHLY recommend Kill Bill!

[@CT.1982]

Every Tarantino movie is better than 90% of all movies. Definitely check out the hateful eight if you want another banging Kurt Russell performance

[@Levi-it8jl]

I think you look like Jordan ladd, you should do a reaction to the movie cabin Fever 2002 version. It's great! It's a comedy horror .

[@JackRyder-lh4ek]

Yes, it's written by a guy. It's coherent, interesting and it made money

[@martinboyle9163]

So... what happened to the cheerleader?

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

They went back to pick her up later.😁

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

In case you haven't seen it, here's Zoe Bell's "home movie" with an all-star cast of badass ladies. Made during the covid lockdown: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHe4i4Brj7-ofrM

[@Lusciouslysorry]

Where are the Power Rangers?

[@tekatomon]

This is regarded as Tarantino’s worst movie. By most, I like the second half of this. The first half was painful to sit through in the theater. Yet it’s still a guilty pleasure to watch from time to time.

[@tonysoto8949]

I have always felt that the first half felt king and dragged out. They were trying to get us invested in the female characters who they knew would be killed. It felt forced and all the dialogue unnecessary and added nothing to the story atche.

[@Sharktoplasm]

Definitely not Tarantino’s worst!

[@alanmcclure9546]

For female empowerment Revenge-Movies,,, you would probably like, I Spit on Your Grave.

[@beriliumsphere107]

Im only gonna tell you this once. Stay off the drugs.