
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
"The Time Has Come."
Boxlist takeA serious mystery that is grounded, dark and moving. Best if you like depth over escapism.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
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Details
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 2003
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Taste scores
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