while its pretty obvious that going from Planet Terror to "Don't" and "Thanksgiving" that Death Proof's talkiness would be a letdown in momentum, i still thought it was highly entertaining. the talking scenes were a bit over the top, but still kinda funny and ultimately the payoff was well worth the slow ride. two simple stories managed to keep me giddy and smiling the whole time. i'm just glad i was old enough to remember those crappy movie saturday afternoons on WPIX NY. "and now, without further interuption, the exciting conclusion to The Octagon."