Review of Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) by Antonio S — 06 Jun 2009

Very entertaining and fun to watch...plus Johnny Depp plays a complete bad-ass.

This review of Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) was written by Antonio S on 06 Jun 2009.

Once Upon a Time in Mexico has generally received positive reviews.

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