Full Tilt Boogie (1997)

88% of critics liked it
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The filmization of Quentin Tarantino's first script, with television actor George Clooney in his first starring feature-film role, Robert "El Mariachi" Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) was a campy action horror thriller that became a major box-office hit. This off-beat documentary from Sarah… More The filmization of Quentin Tarantino's first script, with television actor George Clooney in his first starring feature-film role, Robert "El Mariachi" Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) was a campy action horror thriller that became a major box-office hit. This off-beat documentary from Sarah Kelly covers the making of the explosive feature from an unusually intimate angle that will please not only fans of the principal cast and the director, but also those interested in the nuts and bolts of making a big-budget feature. Kelly goes to great length to see that seldom-seen crew members get a chance to shine as well as the stars. She also looks at what goes on after a day's shoot and records the crew and cast responding to various setbacks, like desert sandstorms, and catastrophes such as a botched explosion that nearly destroyed an entire set. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By: Sarah Kelly
Genres: Documentary, Television, Special Interest

In Theaters: Sep 5, 1997 Wide
On DVD: Oct 3, 2000

Critic Reviews

David Stratton, Variety
A bit late in the day, but nevertheless welcome.
Steve Biodrowski, Cinefantastique
An amusing account [of making From Dusk Till Dawn]... Much of it is off-the-cuff and entertaining.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
A colorful and entertaining look behind the scenes of From Dusk Till Dawn
Luke Y. Thompson, New Times
Longer than the movie whose construction it documents, this is nonetheless an entertaining (if sprawling) look behind the scenes.
Fred Topel, About.com
Great documentary full of behind-the-scenes moments with stars and crew.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
Even better than the film they're making! a must-see!
Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide
Full-Tilt Boogie is a tribute to the people who work behind the camera, but don't normally compete for golden statues on Oscar night.
Chris Grunden, Film Journal International
Useful as a behind-the-scenes look at genre filmmaking on location, from the ground up, and, as such, should be worthwhile viewing by any young, aspiring would-be Tarantinos or Rodriguezes.

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Tim S

A fun From Dusk Till Dawn doc.
Anthony L

A good DVD extra but not a great documentary in its own right.
Phil H

Brilliant and long 'making of' for the From film Dusk Till Dawn. It covers absolutely everything in the film from effects and filming to interviews and behind the scenes footage :) There is much info and chat with director Rodriguez, make up man Tom Savini and all the cast,… More
Brilliant and long 'making of' for the From film Dusk Till Dawn. It covers absolutely everything in the film from effects and filming to interviews and behind the scenes footage :) There is much info and chat with director Rodriguez, make up man Tom Savini and all the cast, especially Tarantino and Clooney who both play up for the camera and offer much more than just talk haha This is very much like the doc 'Empire of Dreams' from the Star Wars franchise, in the same vein and top class in production, if only all films did this.
Jason R

The absolute best "Making Of" feature I have ever seen. Very intimate and in-depth. Also a must see for people who want to make films for a living.
Christopher B

Such a boring doc for such a fun movie. More of an anti-union piece mushed in with a puff piece. The actual DVD doc on From Dusk til Dawn is way more interesting.