Once Upon a Time in Mexico

2003
15
1h 42m

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6.3/10

173K

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Dark Comedy Gun Fu Action Crime Thriller

Hitman "El Mariachi" becomes involved in international espionage involving a psychotic CIA agent and a corrupt Mexican general.Hitman "El Mariachi" becomes involved in international espionage involving a psychotic CIA agent and a corrupt Mexican general.Hitman "El Mariachi" becomes involved in international espionage involving a psychotic CIA agent and a corrupt Mexican general.

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IMDb RATING

6.3/10

173K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

4,305

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Awards
- 3 wins & 6 nominations total

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Once Upon A Time In Mexico: Restore The Balance

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Trivia
Johnny Depp shot all of his scenes in eight days, but after filming was done he didn't want to leave. So he suggested to Robert Rodriguez that he play a small part, the priest that Antonio Banderas talks to in the church, and used his Marlon Brando impression.

Goofs
When Sands first meets the bubblegum-selling boy, the shots of the boy have been flipped - the writing on the pack is backwards.

Quotes
Agent Sands: Are you a Mexi-CAN or a Mexi-CAN'T?
Cucuy: I'm a Mexi-CAN
Agent Sands: Good. Then do as I say.

Crazy credits
After all the credits, we are treated to one last quick image of Agent Sands (Johnny Depp) with no eyes.

Alternate versions
The theatrical version was screened in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio. The DVD & Blu-ray version keeps the original High-Definition 1.78:1 aspect ratio. Only Netflix has the theatrical 2.39:1 aspect ratio of the film.

Connections
Edited into The Anti-Hero's Journey (2004)

Soundtracks
Sands Theme
Written and Produced by Johnny Depp, Bill Carter, Bruce Witkin and Ruth Ellsworth
Performed by Tonto's Giant Nuts

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Featured review

El Mariachi makes a pleasant return

STAR RATING:*****Unmissable****Very Good***Okay**You Could Go Out For A Meal Instead*Avoid At All Costs

A follow up to the Desperado film was not something I was expecting.So it came as a shock to see this third instalment in the El Mariachi series being made.But a pleasant surprise it is.It is high on sweltering Mexican style,with impressive camera style and angles.There is a complex and engaging story to follow,complimented by some riveting action scenes and classy dialogue.On the performances front,Antonio Banderas continues to personify Mariachi,with Salma Hayek well cast as his love interest and good support from Johnny Depp,Mickey Rourke and William Dafoe,not to mention the bodacious Eva Mendes.A wholly worthwhile venture.***