Review of El Mariachi (1993) by Dustin G — 18 Feb 2008

This is Robert Rodriguez's frist movie it is one of the best sub titled movies I have ever seen!!!!!

This review of El Mariachi (1993) was written by Dustin G on 18 Feb 2008.

El Mariachi has generally received positive reviews.

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