Review of El Mariachi (1993) by Shaun M — 14 Jul 2008

Pretty sweet for an early Rodriguez. Wish it was longer, though.

This review of El Mariachi (1993) was written by Shaun M on 14 Jul 2008.

El Mariachi has generally received positive reviews.

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