Review of El Mariachi (1993) by Ethan B — 10 Mar 2014

Not bad for Robert Rogriguez's first movie.

This review of El Mariachi (1993) was written by Ethan B on 10 Mar 2014.

El Mariachi has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kyle G (805) on 03 Nov 2013

El Mariachi je film iz 1992 a ne iz 2001 kako je napisano,mogli bi to da preprave posto je prvenac od Roberta Rodrigueza,i po meni vazi za…

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By Tatsuhito K (750) on 15 Feb 2015

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By Casey B (442) on 05 Feb 2013

A movie that is fun to watch with a group of friends; probably even better drunk. Cheesy with lots of unintentional humor…

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By Daniel M (2,592) on 21 Oct 2012

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