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Desperado

Desperado

1995
Romance
Suspense/Thriller
1h 44m
Antonio Banderas stars as the Mariachi without a name in this much anticipated follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 1992 hit, El Mariachi. This time the Mariachi (Banderas) plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican druglords, Bucho (De Almeida), showdown. (Sony)
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Desperado

1995
Romance
Suspense/Thriller
1h 44m
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Rated 15 Mar 2010
8
80th
Rocket launching guitar cases? Hell yeah we've got rocket launching guitar cases. Banderas takes over as leading man and fits the role well. Must admit I also like seeing Tarantino getting his small bits of screen time.
Rated 31 Jan 2020
58
16th
Hollow sequel cum-remake of EL MARIACHI is really just a series of kinetic action scenes strung together with some dull exposition, with Banderas lacking the physical presence to embody this "Amigo With No Name". Genially stolen by Buscemi before the curtain rises, with a clever and amusing prologue which becomes the highlight of the movie!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
82nd
Desperado is super cool with amazing action, a neat revenge story, and undeniable sexiness exuding from Banderas and Hayek. It's possibly the reason that I first decided Robert Rodriguez is awesome. Really good!
Rated 05 Feb 2012
67
57th
Slicked up sequel to El Mariachi, it loses the rough charm and tries to make up for it with elaborately choreographed fights.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
Wild action and indie cool make this one worth watching.
Rated 03 Mar 2010
76
64th
It's got two great leads and good supporting acting, superbly absurd over the top action sequences and a rocking soundtrack. Sure the plot is a goofy one but as an action movie it works well. My only complaint is the rest of the band being called out only to die within seconds. Even so it's an enjoyable action flick.
Rated 15 Apr 2014
93
94th
Best of the Mexico trilogy
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
97th
A pure action film with Tarantino stylings, Rodriguez is a master craftsman who makes a great Hollywood film.
Rated 14 Dec 2006
89
58th
Guitar-case flamethrower. GUITAR CASE FLAMETHROWER!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
81
75th
Nervy, kinetic updating of Rodriguez' own "El Mariachi". Plays like a superhero movie.
Rated 13 Feb 2007
35
13th
Silly film.
Rated 09 Apr 2009
98
98th
imagine what rodriguez made with a budget of 7000 dollar ( !! ) it's unbelievable. one of my favorite action flicks ever!
Rated 22 Sep 2020
80
34th
I found this to be pretty entertaining. I can't say it's particularly original, but the action and fighting is shot incredibly well and all of the acting is quite good. Rodriguez knows how to make films like this very entertaining and even funny at times. If the entire Steve Buscemi monologue at the beginning doesn't make you laugh and get you invested, I don't know what will. Very entertaining.
Rated 28 Feb 2008
83
97th
Nice
Rated 12 Jan 2011
97
81st
~3
Rated 07 Jan 2010
60
41st
fun, and cheesy, like El Mariachi, but more expensive...
Rated 07 Feb 2012
80
89th
I think that Desperado is a better film than El Mariachi is, simply because it's more memorable. I could actually recall two of the shootouts in this film, while I couldn't remember any in its predecessor. I was only bored when the action came to a halt, which wasn't all that often. Still, cheating me out of the scene we spend the entire film building up to is a great misstep, while ignoring development of characters made it hard to care about everything that was going on.
Rated 28 Dec 2013
66
45th
A lot of the action looks a bit silly and 90s now, but excellent editing and distinctive character work keep the setpieces afloat. The film drags in places, but it has two strong points in its favor: a dark sense of humor and, more importantly, naked Salma Hayek.
Rated 02 Aug 2012
64
12th
Pretty poorly written, especially after Rodriguez gives up on his faux-Tarantino shit after the first third. Some alright action scenes. All together, unsatisfying.
Rated 26 Sep 2021
90
84th
I loved this movie. Robert Rodriguez made a badass action hero movie that is focuses only on Mexico. The Mariachi is one of the coolest heroes I have ever seen. He's a lover, a fighter, and a badass musician. The story starts out as a very simple good guy versus the bad guy who killed his wife but there is a twist that really added a layer to the character. Salma Hayek is the perfect addition to this movie. She shows that she can also be a hero herself. Tarantino distracted from the movie though
Rated 11 Feb 2011
70
92nd
Steve Buscemi rules.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
62
42nd
Superficial stuff, but fun to watch.
Rated 24 Feb 2009
85
57th
I really enjoyed Desperado. It was a really good lone-wolf revenge movie. I thought that the resolution scenes were a little rushed.
Rated 09 Jun 2009
70
59th
One word: sexy!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
58th
Yes sir, not a bad movie at all. A lot better than its sequel, with some well-choreographed gunfights.
Rated 22 Aug 2021
39
31st
Unless Rodriguez is doing a horror mashup, I find him pretty cringeworthy now that I'm no longer in my 20's. Like the worst parts of his friend Tarantino's early style without any flair for dialogue or visual composition.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
23rd
El Mariachi never runs out of ammo.
Rated 18 Jun 2011
81
72nd
There is one scene in a bar that is one of the funnest shootouts in film. So it probably doesn't deserve the score I gave it, but whatevs, Rodriguez has makes this extremely fun and watchable with action scenes. The not action scenes were nothing to write home about though.
Rated 03 Nov 2007
72
32nd
A fun action movie with a couple of cool, well executed ideas, like the guitar case grenade launcher.
Rated 22 Oct 2010
90
90th
Excellent and with a great sense of humor to it. And the sequel's even better.
Rated 19 Jul 2009
40
22nd
The score of 40 is for Salma Hayek :)
Rated 12 Jul 2008
79
73rd
Awesome!
Rated 17 Oct 2016
60
44th
Definitely not original but still quite entertaining. The highlight for me definitely was Steve Buscemi's character and acting, while extra points have to be awarded for the very good soundtrack. And of course the action is pretty good, leaving no room to feel bored.
Rated 07 Oct 2009
80
72nd
A great cast, over the top gunfights, and smooth soundtrack help make Desperado a real thrill. Quite a few creative bits as well, such as the dreaded guitar case rocket launcher.
Rated 21 Jul 2009
2
39th
A fun action movie, nothing more nothing less.
Rated 17 Aug 2015
100
91st
Being early in Rodriguez's career, Desperado does not suffer from the excesses of later films of his and is fast-paced and adrenaline-fuelled action from a man who has a distinct idea of caricatured character and stylised action. Proof that taking the heart of an independent film and throwing money at production can produce something of greater quality, Desperado remains one of Rodriguez's best.
Rated 30 Nov 2007
86
91st
Antonio Banderas gave his best for Rodriguez remake. So did Salma Hayek.
Rated 30 Dec 2007
60
29th
Fun and silly, Robert Rodriguez's strong point.
Rated 25 Feb 2007
50
23rd
Falls way short of the budget indie original. The seediness of the first film was part of its charm while this film is Big Studio hype.
Rated 27 Jul 2007
72
25th
Overlong and overcooked but not a bad way to kill an afternoon.
Rated 08 Jun 2015
50
14th
The plot is pretty hit or miss. Despite the higher budget for effects and actors, it lacked the creativity and heart of its predecessor.
Rated 18 May 2011
80
69th
Chooses style over sense every step of the way, but luckily Rodriguez has some style.
Rated 29 Mar 2016
81
92nd
Hilarious! The locations, the soundtrack, the characters, the action, the humour, everything's loveable except the unnecessary oh-no-I-can't-kill-the-bad-guy-because-he's-my-brother twist. Still entertaining though.
Rated 07 Feb 2010
80
67th
It's... fun. I'm not even sure what else to say, but is there anything else to say anyway? Not a perfect film or anything but a good time.
Rated 06 Oct 2009
75
75th
Suitably slick and stylish for a movie about a guitar playing assassin. The plot gets a little rushed and flaky near the end - but theres enough good stuff going on before that to make up for it.
Rated 01 Oct 2020
79
37th
Legitimately a Tarantino film with a latin spin. Though it wasn't terribly original and the plot was a it here and there, I still really enjoyed this! Plenty of laughs and action for movie-goers to enjoy. Would definitely recommend this if your a Tarantino fan.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
49th
It's pretty action-y, and it gets bonus points both for being inspired by El Mariachi and for Steve Buschemi
Rated 27 Apr 2007
70
31st
Mmmm, Salma
Rated 13 Nov 2014
64
31st
Empty doesn't begin to describe its lack of depth but it's stupidly funny and explosively flashy in an acceptable way. Banderas and Hayek are both pretty hot and know exactly what kinda schlock they've landed in.
Rated 27 Nov 2008
8
17th
Ooooooooooooh!! A throwback to an simpler, and arguably, better, time in cinema for the masses.
Rated 09 Oct 2015
65
60th
98 for a young Salma Hayek, 70 for the action scenes, 50 for the acting, 40 for the story. 65 in total. Did I mention that Salma Hayek was smoking hot in this film? That's what the 98 was for, just in case you are wondering. The actual movie isn't bad either, especially if you enjoy sequels that also function as quasi-remakes. Rodriguez once again proves his ingenuity working on a small scale. The action is thrilling but the story is weak. A young Salma Hayek also stars.
Rated 22 Mar 2009
75
54th
Rodriguez's comparatively megabudgeted _El Mariachi_ sequel/remake lacks the soul and surprise of his original but partially compensates with spectacular action. Rodriguez tosses in some Peckinpah, Leone, and John Woo moves, even interrupting the abundant violence to detail Antonio's tender relationship with a guitar-playing street urchin. While Marin handles his sinister-barkeep role well, the best I can say about Tarantino's appearance as an Anglo drug courier is that it's a brief one.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
55th
Buscemi makes this movie work. If only he had a bigger part.
Rated 15 Aug 2010
64
84th
#00s(e)#, liked, rewatch(2) }*{ #90s(m)#, story.
Rated 12 Nov 2007
70
25th
looked like Zorro without the cape the best part of the movie was looking at selma hayak she is fine
Rated 27 Apr 2010
97
91st
When you have a movie that starts out with Buscemi telling a monologued story, you know its going to be good. the bits with dialogue were great, the action scenes are over the top and incredibly fun to watch, if you were like me and felt apprehensive going in, watch the opening scene and you'll be hooked. excellent action film.
Rated 26 Jan 2010
79
38th
Almost as elegant as Tarantino, and almost as meaningless too.
Rated 05 Apr 2007
75
68th
I enjoyed the over the top violence of Desperado. Especially that one bar scene with guns and bodies everywhere. And you can't argue that Salma Hayek just looks drop dead gorgeous from her first appearance on the screen!
Rated 28 Jul 2008
88
70th
Stylish and cool. Banderas is awesome.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
73
60th
El Mariachi action sequences galore!
Rated 28 Sep 2014
7
57th
Desperado is simply one of the funnest action films ever made. For what it lacks in substance, it makes up for with crazy action sequences and fun performances. And to the films credit it never takes itself seriously. Banderas is an absolute blast as Mariachi. Hayek offers little other than eye candy. But there's so many fun performances from the likes of Buscemi, Trejo, Marin and even Tarantino. Robert Rodriguez convincingly builds on the success of El Mariachi with this superior sequel/remake.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
50
37th
Fun movie, fun action sequences. Pass the popcorn.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
33rd
30 points for each of Salma Hayek's tits
Rated 11 Jun 2009
68
65th
The story of El Mariachi continues. Good mexican gangster shoot-em-up.
Rated 13 Dec 2006
88
77th
Great movie until the sequel came out.
Rated 12 Jul 2013
71
31st
Unrealistic action scenes and a farfetched storyline, but viewers can sense the fun Rodriguez had making it. That, along with Banderas' energy and charisma, make this one passable.
Rated 06 Aug 2014
80
44th
Robert Rodriguez' best film, hands down. Convincingly makes the effete Banderas look like Charles Bronson.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
65
40th
Above-average action movie with it's own distinctive style.
Rated 22 Jun 2007
81
74th
Great follow up to the original film. Some superb action scenes make the film an instant action hit.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
14th
Doesn't have nearly the hear or gumption of his El Mariachi, which is basically the same thing only funnier, grittier and less artificial.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
92nd
The movie that started it all. Actually, it wasn't but it is the movie that made El Mariachi famous. At least that's what I think. Robert Rodriguez makes things cool.
Rated 12 Jan 2016
62
32nd
Swaps charm and grime for "cool". Doesn't work as well but it isn't the worst piece of action cinema by any means.
Rated 02 Apr 2007
81
67th
This movie is badass, as are the people in it. The bit where Salma Hayek's character is introduced by having her (more or less) cause a car crash is inspired.
Rated 01 May 2007
70
47th
Hyper violent and imaginative the film is nevertheless taken down a few notches when it's pacing slows to acrawl near the end.
Rated 21 Aug 2007
85
86th
Excellent.
Rated 30 Dec 2008
80
70th
Ridiculous, but really fun movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
87th
Robert Rodriguez follows up/remakes his debut movie with this bigger, better and cooler sequel. Visually stunning and great performances makes this a wonderful movie experience.
Rated 09 Aug 2007
72
57th
Movie isn't as good as the first one. The money got to Robert Rodriguez or something, I guess. It's certainly entertaining, though.
Rated 18 Aug 2010
60
68th
3/5
Rated 15 Jan 2009
95
95th
The Movie is Awesome!
Rated 26 May 2007
50
36th
Decent flick.
Rated 06 Jan 2013
63
27th
63.33
Rated 25 May 2022
79
54th
criticker'a girdiğim 600üncü film.
Rated 28 May 2021
45
17th
Just for completions sake, I am reviewing a film seen years ago. Desperado starts out intiguingly, excitingly, giving high expectations; (a little like a blind date when Salma Hayek turns up and seems to be quite interested) only for it to loose direction, energy and interest in almost direct proportion to its running time ( When Salma reveals she is only there 'cos she fancies the barman). I have watched the start of this film a few times, rarely finishing it, but Buscemi is just brilliant
Rated 15 Jul 2014
75
67th
The definition of a cool movie. It was one of the first I "discovered" on my own shortly after being able to both drive and rent R rated movies. Seems lame now since young people can download R-rated movies relatively easily but at the time for me it was quite exciting.
Rated 23 Sep 2008
85
84th
My favourite of all Rodriguez' movies and of that trilogy.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
75
74th
Explosions, idiotic story, hot women.. but part 2 was better :)
Rated 18 Nov 2013
67
36th
GOD DAMMMMNNNN. Salma Hayek is smokin' in this film.
Rated 20 May 2012
63
54th
It should be way better -- and 15 minutes shorter --, but despite Rodriguez's overconfident look, it works as a decent action flick. In general, it fails immensely at trying to be an exercise in style. And he would only get it right 15 years later, with Machete.
Rated 21 Nov 2009
85
84th
Quentin Tarantino knows how to tell a joke!
Rated 18 Apr 2009
80
68th
Again...only for Antonio !!!
Rated 15 Jul 2011
75
44th
75.000
Rated 18 Mar 2012
79
80th
If you like over-the-top gunfights and some really gimmicky weaponry, this is where you need to look.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
98th
One of the best over-the-top action films to ever exist.
Rated 31 Jan 2007
83
41st
Desperado is one of those great little action flicks that not only has some really awesome fight sequences, but also has dialog you'll be quoting for weeks after having watched the film. The characters are all larger than life and quite eccentric in their own ways. Everything about this movie oozes style and Steve Buscimi and Quintin Tarantino's characters are on their own worth watching this movie for. A great big ball of fun actiony romping.
Rated 22 Feb 2010
75
71st
An often underrated gem of an action film that combines a Mexican cartel story with classic El Mariachi. This is a more polished and greatly improved version of El Mariachi. Has a truly badass soundtrack and great quotable dialogue bits coming from Buscemi and Tarantino. The action is over the top but fun at the same time. Banderas is in his element here. Hayek is ridiculously hot in this. Rodriguez really hit his peak in the 90's and it's been all downhill since.
Rated 26 Feb 2018
66
34th
20.02.2018, Istanbul
Rated 05 Dec 2006
90
79th
Salma Hayek = yummy. Great comedy and action in this one. Best of the trilogy, IMO.
Rated 25 Jul 2014
3
38th
Other than that huge tease of an ending, there's plenty to enjoy here: funny and well-choreographed action, Banderas and Hayek having a smoldering, sexy charisma-off, a guitar-case rocket launcher, great bit parts for Buscemi and Trejo, the most tolerable acting ever done by Quentin Tarantino, etc.
Rated 14 Dec 2009
5
11th
Fuc*in' STUPID... I really hate action movies that totally suspend reality to go for that 'over the top' absurdist action... the 5 points is for the first 5 minutes when I actually cared what was going on and had hope that this would be good.

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