Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Film2003102 min

Once Upon a Time in Mexico

Taste attributes: actiondramamysterymusic/dancecrimethrillermafia/gangsterfastunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshipdeep rivalryfighting evilinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphs

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"The Time Has Come."

Boxlist takeA serious mystery that is grounded, dark and moving. Best if you like depth over escapism.

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Quality rating

6.3 /10

TMDB · 1,591 votes

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What lines up

  • Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
  • Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
  • Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it

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Synopsis

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

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Taste Attributes

all consuming questcomplex relationshipdeep rivalryfighting evilinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphs

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Antonio BanderasSalma HayekJohnny DeppEva MendesMickey Rourke

Details

Genre
Action
Year
2003
Runtime
102 min
Status
Released
Studio
Columbia Pictures
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