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El Mariachi (1993)
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All I wanted was to be a mariachi.
El Mariachi (Carlos Gallardo): All I wanted was to be a mariachi, like my ancestors. But the city I thought would bring me luck brought only a curse. I lost my guitar, my hand, and her. With this injury, I may never play the guitar again. Without her, I have no love. But with the dog and the weapons, I'm prepared for the future.
I bought this film and Desparados on Region 2 by mistake and so it sat on my shelf for a long time. Fortunately, my new computer plays Region 2, so I got to see it again in Hi Def.
It was as good as I remembered. No, it's not high quality, but it is fantastic considering that it was written, directed, shot, and edited by one person - Robert Rodriguez. It was his experiment, and he showed his talent and what can be done for $7,000.
He even used his friend to star in the film. The non-actor Carlos Gallardo was perfect for the role and made the film more believable. Even the little town of Ciudad Acuņa added realism to the film.
An inspiration to filmmakers everywhere.
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 | Jenny
Aug 28, 2007 11:17 AM
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| This movie really was awesome. The chase scenes and fight scenes are incredible considering how much the movie was made for. |
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