Review of El Mariachi (1993) by Gabriel Z — 19 Dec 2007

The one that started it all...AND it's entertaining.

This review of El Mariachi (1993) was written by Gabriel Z on 19 Dec 2007.

El Mariachi has generally received positive reviews.

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