Written by Stiller, Justin Theroux and Mike Judge cohort Etan Cohen, the film opens with a brilliant conceit: The three main actors are introduced via a hilarious series of fake trailers for their latest movies, while Alpa Chino appears in an ad for Booty Sweat. (tvguide.com)
Recreating the no - holds - barred, cheaply constructed, no - budget thrills of a 1960s and»70s exploitation double feature, Grindhouse sandwiches together two movies from indie mavericks Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino with some crazy, fake trailers in the center, old school titling to start each feature, and editing tricks to give the whole affair a well - worn feel. (markreviewsmovies.com)
It's excess at its finest — a fun, promising start to the double feature, which has an intermission of sorts with a trio of fake trailers. (markreviewsmovies.com)