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Death Proof thrilled me. It can exist by itself, whereas Planet Terror is all about its artificial reel flaws and intentional senselessness. Clearly Tarantino is the more competent filmmaker and writer. Rodriguez just doesn't have it; he has some ideas, but he isn't a totally unique filmmaker or writer. With Tarantino's films I get the impression that I'm observing the work of a man who is probably just as in love with art as he is with life. My favorite moment in Death Proof: QT's close-up of Rosario Dawson's awestruck eyes as she observes the Aussie/Uma-lookalike riding atop the hood. Oh, and watching Kurt cry over his gun-shot wound was totally hilarious.
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