Official "Once Upon A Time In Mexico" Discussion Thread
#301
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Official "Once Upon A Time In Mexico" Discussion Thread
I haven't watched it since I last posted in this thread (22 years?!). I wonder how I'd feel about it today?
#302
Moderator
Re: Official "Once Upon A Time In Mexico" Discussion Thread
This is one of those movies where the parts are better than the whole. It's fun and it has its moments, but it's so clunky. And where they take Carolina doesn't feel earned nor necessary, just an odd choice.
#303
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Official "Once Upon A Time In Mexico" Discussion Thread
Yeah, I haven't seen it in, like, two decades either despite owning the DVD.
I think it was sort of turning point in RR's career when his films started getting self-indulgent and messy. Either that, or when he started making kids' movies.
I suppose a case could be made that much of his post-Spy Kids output is basically children's movies for adults.
I think it was sort of turning point in RR's career when his films started getting self-indulgent and messy. Either that, or when he started making kids' movies.
I suppose a case could be made that much of his post-Spy Kids output is basically children's movies for adults.
#304
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Official "Once Upon A Time In Mexico" Discussion Thread
Man, I haven't watched this in at least 20 years, but I remember being disappointed after loving the first two films.
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#305
Re: Official "Once Upon A Time In Mexico" Discussion Thread
I loved the DVD art more than the movie

The slip wasn't too bad either.
The slip wasn't too bad either.
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#306
Re: Official "Once Upon A Time In Mexico" Discussion Thread
It looks like shit too. Shooting it on digital video and bad CGI blunted everything that made the first two so great.
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#307
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: Official "Once Upon A Time In Mexico" Discussion Thread
I don't really have much to add to this thread except I think this was created before I became a member, just brought back some memories is all.
#308
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Official "Once Upon A Time In Mexico" Discussion Thread
That reminds me, I used to have this chirashi (Japanese theatrical flyer) framed and hanging up in my TV room. I gotta dig that thing up (along with my other chirashi).






