Once Upon a Time in Mexico
2003, Action, 1h 41m
169 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Violent, pulpy, loopy fun, with Depp stealing the show. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
El Mariachi
Carolina
CIA Agent Sands
Billy Chambers
Barrillo
Ajedrez
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Critic Reviews for Once Upon a Time in Mexico
All Critics (169) | Top Critics (41) | Fresh (112) | Rotten (57)
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A succession of set pieces, however vivid and colourful will not alone make a coherent movie. And this is far from coherent. Colourful, but nuts.
January 11, 2018 | Full Review… -
Like an R-rated, violent Roadrunner cartoon.
December 26, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
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October 1, 2003 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
A shoddy Sergio Leone 'tribute' filmed from a first draft by a director who lacks the discipline to match his talent.
September 24, 2003 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
As an iconic image, [Depp] captures the feeling of Rodriguez's movie: blinded and shooting randomly in all directions.
September 22, 2003 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review… -
In fact, his main character the Mariachi disappears for long stretches of the film's brisk 97-minutes, the director instead choosing to shift much of the attention on Depp's beguilingly double-dealing CIA agent.
September 20, 2003 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Once Upon a Time in Mexico
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Jul 05, 2013Robert Rodriguez delivers an explosive, action-packed adventure in Once Upon a Time in Mexico. Famed gunman El Mariachi is recruited by a CIA agent to kill a militia general during an engineered coup that will overthrow the Mexican president. The film features an all-star cast that includes Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp, Danny Trejo, and Eva Mendes; who all give strong performances. And Rodriguez does an especially good job directing; keeping the action fast-paced, but staying focused on the characters. Once Upon a Time in Mexico is an exciting action film that provides a thrilling conclusion to Rodriguez's Mexico Trilogy.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Dec 22, 2012With an all-star cast and dynamic visualization, Rodriguez's third installment of the "El Mariachi" trilogy surpasses those that followed. With a dazzling presentation, violent storytelling and surprising performance from Johnny Depp, the film is a joy for those who love Rodriguez's films and/or just plain enjoy action films. 4/5Eugene B Super Reviewer
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Feb 06, 2012Here we see the building of Robert Rodriguez into a domestic superstar who was about to take the world by storm. A fitting extension to the artistic violent look of El Mariachi and Desparado, this is strong and sexy.John B Super Reviewer
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Jul 13, 2011Not the send off expectedBrendan N Super Reviewer
Once upon a Time in Mexico Quotes
| Agent Sands: | are you a mexiCAN or a mexiCAN'T? |
| Agent Sands: | Are you a Mexi-CAN or a Mexi-CAN'T? |
| Agent Sands: | Does "it" have a name? |
| Agent Sands: | Does 'it' have a name? |
| Cucuy: | They call him "El", as in "The". |
| Cucuy: | They call him 'El', as in 'The'. |
| Agent Sands: | .........I know what it means.......thank you........ |
| Agent Sands: | I know what it means... thank you. |
| Lorenzo: | Practice shooting, not drinkin. |
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