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| Desperado [1996] | ![Desperado [1996]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/413B5GKA7WL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Robert Rodriguez
Actors: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Joaquim De Almeida, Cheech Marin, Steve Buscemi
Studio: Columbia Tri-Star Home Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (19 reviews)
Sales Rank: 14464
Format: Pal, Special Edition, Widescreen
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Media: DVD
Running Time: 100 minutes
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Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5035822171596
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Release Date: September 15, 2003
Theatrical Release Date: August 25, 1995
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Amazon.co.uk Review
It's Sergio Leone meets Sam Peckinpah meets Quentin Tarantino in this ultra-violent, mythological shoot-'em-up by auteur Robert Rodriguez. In IDesperado/I, Rodriguez creates larger-than-life, genre-tweaking stock characters and puts them through their paces. As they stride bravely through an Old West lightly dusted with camp humour, they're periodically called upon to nimbly dodge bullets and fireballs through outrageously choreographed displays of Hollywood pyrotechnics. In this bigger-budget semi-remake/semi-sequel to Rodriguez's indie sensation, IEl Mariachi/I (made, famously, for $7,000), Antonio Banderas is the darkly charismatic El Mariachi, the Mysterious Stranger in town; Steve Buscemi is perfectly cast as his weasely, motor-mouth Comic Sidekick, laying the groundwork for El Mariachi's entrance by spinning saloon stories to build up his legend; Cheech Marin is a standout as the Bartender, who really knows how to handle a toothpick; and gorgeous Salma Hayek is, well, the Girl--treated to the kind of full-blown, slow-movement introduction the movies traditionally lavish on beautiful new stars. It doesn't add up to much but it's a kick. I--Jim Emerson/I
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It's Sergio Leone meets Sam Peckinpah meets Quentin Tarantino in this ultra-violent, mythological shoot-'em-up by auteur Robert Rodriguez. In iDesperado/i, Rodriguez creates larger-than-life, genre-tweaking stock characters and puts them through their paces. As they stride bravely through an Old West lightly dusted with camp humour, they're periodically called upon to nimbly dodge bullets and fireballs through outrageously choreographed displays of Hollywood pyrotechnics. In this bigger-budget semi-remake/semi-sequel to Rodriguez's indie sensation, iEl Mariachi/i (made, famously, for $7,000), Antonio Banderas is the darkly charismatic El Mariachi, the Mysterious Stranger in town. Steve Buscemi is perfectly cast as his weasely, motor-mouth Comic Sidekick, laying the groundwork for El Mariachi's entrance by spinning saloon stories to build up his legend; Cheech Marin is a standout as the Bartender, who really knows how to handle a toothpick; and gorgeous Salma Hayek is, well, the Girl--treated to the kind of full-blown, slow-mo introduction the movies traditionally lavish on beautiful new stars. It doesn't add up to much, but it's a kick. i--Jim Emerson/i
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a true great November 11, 2008
Robert rodriguez directed a visually stunning film with desperado,it didnt really have a storyline worth discussing in great detail but kept the interest going with cartoon like violence that was impossible to ignore,this is indeed one violent movie and is all the better for it,almost like robocop but set in mexico.br /Antonio banderas plays a man set on revenge and wont stop until he knows he has wiped out all who wronged him,simple indeed,salma hayek plays the love interest who gets involved in something she doesnt really understand,steve buscemi is great as a confident of banderas' and quentin tarantino is great as a reciever of goods who tells a classic joke to a room full of bad breeds.br /The film is simle but great,it looks great,blood flows and is very stylish and quotable on some levels,in the 13 years since its release this film hasnt lost an inch,if you havent seen it then jump on board.br /
 RODRIGUEZ' FILMS ARE GETTING QUITE GOOD! July 14, 2008
DESPERADO is best described as a modern day western. In so many ways better than EL MARIACHI, mostly because of the excellently cast Antonio Banderas, who is just perfect as the Mariachi, this film has though one major problem: it loses itself in those various shoot-outs. There just isn't much more to it, than killing dozens of Bucho's minions. Still an enjoyable effort and a step up by Rodriguez.
Sheer entertainment June 8, 2008
No, you cannot possibly take Desperado seriously. The script / story (such as it is) is quite deliberately terrible -'simplistic' would be an overstatement. Think of a cliche even vaguely related to Westerns, or all-out action films of any sort, and you can tick the box -it's in Desperado. And the numerous tongue-in-cheek fight sequences are about as realistic as a 13 year old's excuses for not handing in their math homework. Not that it's alone on either count of course. Not so good so far then? br /br /Well, yes, actually. What it has going for it is the fun factor in abundance. The acting is in fact extremely good, as is the direction, and the whole thing is perfect for those occasions when you can't cope with highbrow art and simply want something that gets on with the serious business of killing on a mass scale, complete with large quantities of wonderfully unrealistic blood flying about. Oddly, it doesn't lack atmosphere either. The soundtrack is inspired, the camera work is wonderfully stylised, and is slickly executed. Banderas's nameless Maraichi drips charisma, either with guitar or custom Ruger semi-automatics (and numerous other pieces of portable artillery) and the whole film has a genuine flare and sense of fun. No, it's not 2001: A Space Odyssey, nor is it ever likely to figure in a list of 100 greatest films of all time. But it doesn't pretend to be something it isn't either: it's an all-out blaster a deeply unsubtle pastiche at the generes, and as such, makes ideal lightweight entertainment. Well worth having.
 Quick Reviews! September 17, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The film in which Rodriquez really came to prominence, Desperado is a continuation from his low budget effort 'El Mariachi', which deservedly gained him recognition from big studios as well as indie heroes such as Tarantino. The man with the guitar case full of guns is coming to town, looking for the man who killed the woman he loved. He sends a friend ahead of himself (Buscemi in another great performance) to set the scene- to tell the tale of a deadly encounter with the man who has become a legend, to try and find out if any locals have knowledge of Bucho, the one he believes is responsible for his lover's death. When Banderas finally comes to town several bloodbaths ensue in glorious fashion, and he takes refuge with a local woman played with strength and guts by Salma Hayak. Naturally they fall for each other as The Mariachi gets to the bottom of the mystery.br /br /The film has good performances from all, is very stylish and funny, with excellent dialogue, and the plot admittedly takes a step back to let the action have centre stage. The bullets fly everywhere, the action is fluid and original, and the stunts are all the more impressive because of the tiny budget. The sex scene is memorable, not because it is gratuitous, but because of the lighting and cutting, like much of the film. Violent and loud mouthed, but brilliant fun, and one for aspiring directors who have small budgets, proving that it can be done. br /br /The DVD has a few decent extras- mainly the commentarybr /
interesting and exciting November 4, 2006
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
The charecters are amazing and the story was very good.The main charecter are ANTONIO BANDERAS and SALMA HAYEK.I liked the story of the movie very much but I didnot like the end of the movie because ANTONIO BANDERAS's best friends died in the end of the movie.Generally the movie is very exciting and I recomand it for the hall family.
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