A Mexican shoot-em-up that does not stop shooting.
Antonio Banderas plays El Mariachi, a gunslinging, guitar-playing sex symbol, avenging the murder of the woman he loved. Through the dirty towns of Mexico, El Mariachi seeks a man called Bucho and his gang, taking him into violent bars, through drug-dealing streets, and into...a quaint book shop run by the beautiful Carolina (Salma Hayek). Banderas relies on his chum Steve Buscemi to create a myth about El Mariachi, to install fear into those he chases: the man with a guitar case full of guns who can win a fight against a room full of violent, gun-toting hard men. As El Mariachi closes in on his prey, his limits will be tested, and his objectives will change.
This film is a cool, action, violent, shooter that doesn't try to be deep and meaningful, just plain entertaining. The gun fights, of which there are numerous, are stylishly shot, with plenty of high-octane stunts to please any testosterone fuelled viewer. Sweat, blood and guts are everywhere. Director Robert Rodriguez produces some excellent set-pieces that link the story together nicely, while keeping the tempo up and bullets flying.
Banderas is decent as the lead role, maybe a couple too many cheesy lines. Buscemi is excellent, as always. His penchant for playing intriguing characters is captivating, and his delivery is superb.
One of the most impressive aspects of this film, is the music. Awesome rock tracks, mixed with bluesy tunes, create a soundtrack that fits with the action perfectly. One cannot escape the energetic angst that beats throughout this movie. Locations are excellent, and a certain seen with a certain Quentin Tarantino is particular impressive.
A film for a guys night, with a few beers, and some nuts!
Antonio Banderas plays El Mariachi, a gunslinging, guitar-playing sex symbol, avenging the murder of the woman he loved. Through the dirty towns of Mexico, El Mariachi seeks a man called Bucho and his gang, taking him into violent bars, through drug-dealing streets, and into...a quaint book shop run by the beautiful Carolina (Salma Hayek). Banderas relies on his chum Steve Buscemi to create a myth about El Mariachi, to install fear into those he chases: the man with a guitar case full of guns who can win a fight against a room full of violent, gun-toting hard men. As El Mariachi closes in on his prey, his limits will be tested, and his objectives will change.
This film is a cool, action, violent, shooter that doesn't try to be deep and meaningful, just plain entertaining. The gun fights, of which there are numerous, are stylishly shot, with plenty of high-octane stunts to please any testosterone fuelled viewer. Sweat, blood and guts are everywhere. Director Robert Rodriguez produces some excellent set-pieces that link the story together nicely, while keeping the tempo up and bullets flying.
Banderas is decent as the lead role, maybe a couple too many cheesy lines. Buscemi is excellent, as always. His penchant for playing intriguing characters is captivating, and his delivery is superb.
One of the most impressive aspects of this film, is the music. Awesome rock tracks, mixed with bluesy tunes, create a soundtrack that fits with the action perfectly. One cannot escape the energetic angst that beats throughout this movie. Locations are excellent, and a certain seen with a certain Quentin Tarantino is particular impressive.
A film for a guys night, with a few beers, and some nuts!
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