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Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003)

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Reviews Counted:158

Fresh:108

Rotten:50

Average Rating:6.3/10

Consensus: Violent, pulpy, loopy fun, with Depp stealing the show.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for strong violence, and for language

Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Sep 12, 2003 Wide

Box Office: $55,845,943

Synopsis: The saga of the mythic guitar-slinging hero, El Mariachi (Antonio Banderas), continues in Robert Rodriguez’s bravura action epic Once Upon a Time in Mexico. The new adventure is set against a... The saga of the mythic guitar-slinging hero, El Mariachi (Antonio Banderas), continues in Robert Rodriguez’s bravura action epic Once Upon a Time in Mexico. The new adventure is set against a backdrop of revolution, greed and revenge. Haunted and scarred by tragedy, El Mariachi (Banderas) has retreated into a life of isolation. He is forced out of hiding when Sands (Johnny Depp), a corrupt CIA agent, recruits the reclusive hero to sabotage an assassination plot against the president of Mexico, which has been conceived by the evil cartel kingpin Barrillo (Willem Dafoe). But El Mariachi also has his own reasons for returning – blood revenge. The desperado returns with his two trusted sidekicks Lorenzo (Enrique Iglesias) and Fideo (Marco Leonardi). And the legend of El Mariachi reaches new heights of excitement and adventure. Columbia Pictures and Dimension Films Present Once Upon a Time in Mexico starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek and Johnny Depp. Also starring Mickey Rourke, Eva Mendes, Danny Trejo, Enrique Iglesias, Marco Leonardi, Cheech Marin, Rubén Blades and Willem Dafoe. Once Upon a Time in Mexico was written and directed by Robert Rodriguez. The film was produced by Elizabeth Avellán, Carlos Gallardo and Robert Rodriguez. The director of photography, editor, production designer and composer is Robert Rodriguez. The costume designer is Graciela Mazón. Once Upon a Time in Mexico will be released on September 12, 2003. The film has been rated R by the MPAA for strong violence and language. [More]

Starring: Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp, Salma Hayek, Ruben Blades

Starring: Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp, Salma Hayek, Ruben Blades, Willem Dafoe, Enrique Iglesias, Marco Leonardi, Mickey Rourke, Danny Trejo, Cheech Marin, Eva Mendes

Director: Robert Rodriguez

Director: Robert Rodriguez
Screenwriter: Robert Rodriguez
Producer: Robert Rodriguez
Composer: Robert Rodriguez
Studio: Columbia Pictures

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...a cartoonish action movie that entertains without garnering empathy for any of its characters, with the exception of Ruben Blades' Jorge.

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06/13/09
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
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04/29/09
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Mark Halverson
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Joe Lozito
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Garth Franklin
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03/05/05
Ethan Alter
Ethan Alter
NYC Film Critic

Occasionally hits heights worthy of its Sergio Leone-inspired title ... but its manic invention exhausts more than enthralls.

Full Review Source: Portland Mercury | comment Comment
01/21/05
Andrew Wright
Andrew Wright
Portland Mercury

To be fair, Rodriguez's wicked dialogue does elicit some laughs amongst the on-screen carnage.

Full Review Source: Kansas City Kansan | comment Comment
10/14/04
Steve Crum
Steve Crum
Kansas City Kansan

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10/07/04
Tony Medley
Tony Medley
tonymedley.com

A splendid cast and spectacular orgies of carnage combine to produce a surprisingly creaky, labored, and boring movie.

Full Review Source: Style Weekly (Richmond, VA) | comment Comment
09/23/04
Thomas Peyser
Thomas Peyser
Style Weekly (Richmond, VA)

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Full Review Source: Sunday Times (Australia) | comment Comment
03/01/04
Sunday Times (Australia)

Over the top and all over the place, Once Upon A Time In Mexico is as unruly as it characters: joyously style-driven as a Bond movie but with its own set of style guidelines.

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
02/24/04
Urban Cinefile Critics
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01/15/04
Guardian [UK]

Once Upon a Time in Mexico is the film I've wanted to see from Robert Rodriguez since he made Desperado in 1995.

Full Review Source: Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) | comment Comment
01/05/04
Greg Maki
Greg Maki
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

Once Upon a Time in America is an action packed western fairy tale. It may not make much sense... but then, it doesn’t have to.

Full Review Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | comment 1 Comment
01/01/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

An enjoyable cap to the El Mariachi trilogy that occasionally disappoints, but never mars the good name of its predecessors

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
11/16/03
Brian Mckay
Brian Mckay
eFilmCritic.com

This is a film with too many dum dums and not enough drama.

Full Review Source: RTE Interactive (Dublin, Ireland) | comment 1 Comment
11/14/03
Harry Guerin
Harry Guerin
RTE Interactive (Dublin, Ireland)

Assumindo as funções principais da produção, Rodriguez apresenta-se como verdadeiro autor de seus filmes. Pena que um não muito bom.

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