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Desperado Reviews

1995

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With DESPERADO, director Robert Rodriguez presents the sequel to his 1992 low-budget action flick, EL MARIACHI. This film continues the story of the brooding no-name Mariachi (Antonio Banderas), whose guitar case is stocked with high-powered weaponry. The musician is in a sleepy Mexican town seeking revenge against the much-.. Read more

Starring	Antonio Banderas, Joaquim De Almeida, Salma Hayek, Steve Buscemi
Director	Robert Rodriguez
Genres	Action/Adventure, Thriller

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Critic's review of Desperado
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- Less a sequel than a loose, bigger-budget remake of El Mariachi, Rodriguez's second feature may be a rambling,... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 12 Jun 2009 at 01:21
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- - 9
  - 0
  It's also a chick flick
  
  I'm a girl and I just love this film. I did watch it first in the company of a whole bunch of lads, and wasn't looking forward to it, but by the end of ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - candeline
  - Winchester
  - 23 Feb 2006 at 12:42
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- - 1
  - 0
  desperate to see
  
  fantastic film. just as good now as it was back when it was made. start of film when steve buscemi walks into the bar is to me an iconic a scene ever to go into... read more »
  
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- 1027335
- - a customer
  - 10 Aug 2011 at 01:19
- - 1
  - 0
  Bloody good fun
  
  This is a brilliant film, something for the girls in Antonio Banderas, the boys in Salma Hayek, and a blissfully short appearance from Quentin Tarantino (I ... read more »
  
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- 1016916
- - Biscitt
  - 1 review
  - Oop North
  - 13 Jul 2011 at 23:49
- - 2
  - 8
  suck it
  
  one of the worst movies i have ever seen ... sucks .. once upon a time in mexico was good .
  
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- 1002442
- - justtryit4u
  - 1 review
  - 09 Jun 2011 at 01:31
- - 0
  - 2
  Tiresome rubbish
  
  I can't think of anything good to say about this film.
  
  The acting, plot and so-called blood-soaked special effects were dreadful.
  
  ... read more »
  
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- 972733
- - Wooster
  - 228 reviews
  - Tonbridge
  - 13 Mar 2011 at 19:37
- - 2
  - 9
  Didn't watch it.
  
  Got it on a whim, then really didn't fancy it. Having seen some of the reviews on hear prob won't bother.
  
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- 896519
- - CR40
  - 1 review
  - Bedford
  - 06 Jun 2010 at 12:39
- - 0
  - 2
  The Desperado1995
  
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  In my opinion, this was a waste of time placing into my machine...It was the biggest load of crap I have watched for some time..... The amount of bullets and ... read more »
  
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- 892881
- - PoetDad
  - 109 reviews
  - Pulborough
  - 20 May 2010 at 15:40
- - 0
  - 1
  it's amusing
  
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  It's different and keeps you watching even though it's totally OTT, Ant is lovely!
  
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- - vixjames
  - 71 reviews
  - Abergavenny
  - 05 Oct 2009 at 13:18
- - 0
  - 1
  Think again!
  
  Frankly, not worthy of the multiple stars received. The production is poorly photographed and the dialogue requires constant interpretation. It is yet ... read more »
  
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- 796953
- - Quintonion
  - 3 reviews
  - Maidenhead
  - 12 Aug 2009 at 12:49
- - 0
  - 0
  Im looking for a man!
  
  Desperado is a fantastic film about a lone guitar playing gun man seeking revenge on a man who killed his girl and shot him in the hand.
  
  Great acting... read more »
  
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- 744046
- - KHRANDRASS
  - 163 reviews
  - Cheadle
  - 16 Apr 2009 at 14:15
- - 0
  - 0
  Not just for the boys
  
  Cool sexy action fun, and even with the blood and violence, girls give it a go. One of my favourite films, I've lost count of how many time's I've ... read more »
  
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- 701556
- - a customer
  - Maldon, Essex
  - 04 Feb 2009 at 01:03
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- - 9
  - 0
  It's also a chick flick
  
  I'm a girl and I just love this film. I did watch it first in the company of a whole bunch of lads, and wasn't looking forward to it, but by the end of ... read more »
  
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- 360272
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - candeline
  - Winchester
  - 23 Feb 2006 at 12:42
- - 6
  - 0
  Lights Camera Explosion.................!
  
  This is a stylish movie that is bulging with action,if any of you are fortunate to have dolby surround,dts or dolby digital then this movie will excell on you ... read more »
  
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- 203396
- - Darren Allen
  - Colchester,England
  - 06 Feb 2006 at 17:55
- - 3
  - 0
  Banderas at his best
  
  Great over-the-top acting and violence, tongue in cheek and not to be taken too seriously. I don't think that Antonio Banderas has actually made anything ... read more »
  
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- 259411
- - a customer
  - Birmingham, UK
  - 29 Jun 2006 at 19:23
- - 2
  - 0
  GREAT FUN !
  
  Great music, great locations, great characters, great actors, great acting, great action, great story, great direction... and did I mention the great music ! ... read more »
  
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- 612901
- - JohnnyX
  - 100 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 13 Aug 2008 at 00:16
- - 1
  - 0
  A Classic
  
  If you like Tarantino's films, then you'll probably love Rodriguez style of directing as well, this one, as well as Once Upon A Time in Mexico are must ... read more »
  
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- - xyberpix
  - 2 reviews
  - Basingstoke
  - 25 Jun 2008 at 02:27
- - 1
  - 0
  Bloody good fun
  
  This is a brilliant film, something for the girls in Antonio Banderas, the boys in Salma Hayek, and a blissfully short appearance from Quentin Tarantino (I ... read more »
  
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- 1016916
- - Biscitt
  - 1 review
  - Oop North
  - 13 Jul 2011 at 23:49
- - 1
  - 0
  desperate to see
  
  fantastic film. just as good now as it was back when it was made. start of film when steve buscemi walks into the bar is to me an iconic a scene ever to go into... read more »
  
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- 1027335
- - a customer
  - 10 Aug 2011 at 01:19
- - 22
  - 22
  DESPERADO
  
  ONE OF THE WORST FILMS I HAVE EVER SEEN. WE DIDN'T EVEN GET TO THE END IT WAS SO BAD.
  
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- - a customer
  - ROMFORD, ESSEX
  - 16 Aug 2006 at 16:45
- - 0
  - 0
  classic action/comedy smoothness
  
  i'm surprised no-one has felt right about this film. I must have watched it dozens of times and i still don't get bored of it. Rodriguez is a master of ... read more »
  
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- 340375
- - monkeyman1
  - surrey
  - 09 Jul 2005 at 15:45
- - 1
  - 1
  Full Blooded action
  
  Made for a male audience this movie is the thing, if you want to enjoy your new 5.1 surround etc.
  
  If you like guns, blood and action (only in movies ... read more »
  
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- 349624
- - Khan
  - 7 reviews
  - London
  - 28 Sep 2005 at 17:35

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  With DESPERADO, director Robert Rodriguez presents the sequel to his 1992 low-budget action flick, EL MARIACHI. This film continues the story of the brooding no-name Mariachi (Antonio Banderas), whose guitar case is stocked with high-powered weaponry. The musician is in a sleepy Mexican town ...