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Tarantino 07-19-03 11:52 AM

Count me in as well, looks action packed!

Sessa17 07-19-03 12:24 PM

OK seriously, is there ANY actor alive better than Johnny Depp. I mean, I can't even see many in the same category. He looks absolutely awesom in this movie, & look at this character compared to Jack Sparrow, compared to Gilbert Grape, compared to Donnie Brasco, compared to Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas, compared to Sleepy Hollow compared to Benny & Joon, etc etc, etc. The guy is so diverse it's insane, & he is convinving & brilliant in every single role, even if the movie is not up to par. I cannot wait for this movie.

RichC2 07-19-03 01:16 PM

I'm just curious, anyone know why this movie was held for 2 years? Usually a bad sign, but dammit this flick looks like fun. (Was finished in 2001 apparently... I can understand why it wouldn't be released in late 2001 or early 2002.. Summer 2002 somewhat understandable.. but Fall 2003? Seems like a stretch.)

Most creative looking action flick this year..and also the lowest budgetted ($30m)

RocShemp 07-19-03 03:00 PM

RichC2,

Apparently the test screenings haven't gone so well since test audiences found the film incoherent. Although a few people blame that on the version screened not having English subtitles since a huge chunk of the movie is reportedly in Spanish. Also Robert Rodriguez has been reported to be experimenting a lot with what he can do in this movie since he wants to push the limits of what can be accomplished in HD.

I forone will keep an open mind until I finally see the movie. I've wanted another Mariachi so bad that no one (Enrique Iglesias) and nothing (bad word of mouth) will keep me from seing it.

I just hope that since the film was shot on video that the DVD feature removable English subtitles since I wish the ones present in Desperado weren't there (I personally find them obtrusive since Spanish is my first language).

RocShemp 07-20-03 01:45 AM


Originally posted by jdslater
looks cool!depp looks good in this, have you seen him with the shades and the eye make-up.
Spoiler:
When I first saw the trailer I though that was supposed to be blood. From what I've read recently, Depp gets blinded (halfway into the movie, if I remember correctly) and quite a few characters switch sides and then switch a few more times.
I think Robert Rodriguez must really want the third film to be THE film to see in his Maraichi trilogy. Nothing like going out with a bang. :)
Spoiler:
I also like that there are three mariachi again, even though one of them is Enrique Iglesias.
I just hope Carlos Gallardo gets a cameo in this one.

Groucho 07-20-03 07:44 AM


Originally posted by Trigger
Can't wait - glad to see Rodriguez working on films for my age group again rather than those kids movies he's been doing.
I don't know if you've seen any of the Spy Kids movies, but they are great regardless of your age.

PixyJunket 07-21-03 08:23 AM


Originally posted by Groucho
I don't know if you've seen any of the Spy Kids movies, but they are great regardless of your age.
:up:

Man this trailer also took me by surprise, and it looks HOT. I love the Juno Reactor song they used in the 2nd half of the trailer, I love that song and it's perfect for this movie. I am now officially excited.

Jackskeleton 07-21-03 10:24 AM


Originally posted by RocShemp
RichC2,

Apparently the test screenings haven't gone so well since test audiences found the film incoherent. Although a few people blame that on the version screened not having English subtitles since a huge chunk of the movie is reportedly in Spanish. Also Robert Rodriguez has been reported to be experimenting a lot with what he can do in this movie since he wants to push the limits of what can be accomplished in HD.

I forone will keep an open mind until I finally see the movie. I've wanted another Mariachi so bad that no one (Enrique Iglesias) and nothing (bad word of mouth) will keep me from seing it.

I just hope that since the film was shot on video that the DVD feature removable English subtitles since I wish the ones present in Desperado weren't there (I personally find them obtrusive since Spanish is my first language).


I second that. I'm glad rodriguez is using a bit of spanish in this. :) I personally can't wait. :)

Trigger 07-21-03 11:55 AM


Originally posted by Groucho
I don't know if you've seen any of the Spy Kids movies, but they are great regardless of your age.
Saw the first one a few times and caught bits of the second one... not enough to judge it though. I thought the first Spy Kids movie was stupid - and I like movies made for kids. What I saw of the second one didn't interest me in the slightest. Anyway - I just prefer his more adult-oriented films.

Michael Corvin 07-21-03 10:12 PM

I think Antonio needs this film to be a hit. Spy Kids was a hit, but he can't do kids movies forever.

Dudikoff 07-21-03 11:02 PM

Watching that preview made me feel like a giddy little school girl. Since I'm a guy, that's kinda wierd.

Rogue588 07-21-03 11:24 PM

:lol: Dudikoff, I know what you mean man. :up:

Kicker_of_Elves 07-22-03 12:10 AM

Poster for the Movie!

http://www.latinoreview.com/films_20...xico_onesh.jpg

evenflow 07-22-03 12:29 AM

I can't wait for this movie!

Ninja Gaiden 07-22-03 12:36 AM

I read that he shot this movie a while ago but didn't edit it until after Spy Kids 3 was finished (he wanted to make all 3 before the kids got too old). Thats supposed to be the reason it took so long to come out.

Rogue588 07-22-03 12:49 AM


Originally posted by kicker_of_elves
Poster for the Movie!
S W E E T

September 12th can't get here fast enough..

Deftones 07-22-03 01:48 AM

wow, looks great. I thought Danny Trejo's character died in Desperado. Count me in for any movie that has Enrique Iglesias and Willem Dafoe in it!

RocShemp 07-22-03 02:36 AM

So did Cheech Marin but they are playing different characters (continuing the gag featured in From Dusk Till Dawn). Dafoe as a Mexican. :D

rocket1312 07-22-03 06:13 AM

That has got to be one of the most BAD A$$ posters I've seen in a long, long time!

Big Boy Laroux 07-22-03 04:01 PM

for some reason, depp reminds me of brandon lee in the crow.... must be the long hair and that eye makeup in the preview.

PixyJunket 07-22-03 04:06 PM

Would it be wrong if I stated that all 3 leads are SMOKIN hot in that trailer?

Jackskeleton 07-22-03 04:27 PM

We've seen you dressed as blue mary.. so It wouldn't surprise us if you found all three "smokin". ;)

devilshalo 07-22-03 04:32 PM

Jack.. shoot me an e-mail or AIM me. I'll send you the script. Plus I got the View Askew figures (and some others) from Comic Con, too, if you wanted them.

gerrythedon 07-22-03 08:19 PM

Actually "Once Upon A Time In MEXICO" is actually Part 4... Rodriguez mentioned it in an interview that "Once..." will have FLASHBACKS showing scenes from part 3, that was not a complete movie... I'll get the website from my friend, and posted later.

Trigger 07-22-03 08:34 PM

Say wha? :confused: part 4? What happened to 3?


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