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Metascore
55 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critics What's this?

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek
  • Summary: Antonio Banderas stars as the Mariachi without a name in this much anticipated follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 1992 hit, El Mariachi. This time the Mariachi (Banderas) plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican druglords, Bucho (De Almeida), showdown. (Sony)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Rick Groen
    100
    Take nothing seriously - not the action, not the gore, not the plot, not the theme. Instead, view Desperado as it's meant to be seen - a comedy - and you're in for an unalloyed treat; heck, you're in for one of the funniest flicks of the year.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    60
    Unquestionably formulaic but mercifully free of the flat dialogue and arch one-liners that undermine so many action films. And while it lacks "El Mariachi's" naive charm, it's far funnier.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    30
    A weakly comic splatter movie oversupplied with jokey, cartoonish violence.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Dalek
    10
    This movie is amazing, the acting, the guns, the action; it's all there. Simple storyline, the main character kicks ass. This is a bit of a hollywood cliché I guess, but it's still a very enjoyable film.… Expand
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  2. TylerG.
    10
    Great movie all around, loved it.
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  3. MichalW.
    4
    El Mariachi simply was a better film in every respect than Desperado. It had better story, better dialogues, was more fun. For me Desperado is an artistic flop and a significant step backwards from El Mariachi. I am glad that this fact is reflected in the metascore.… Expand
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