Den namnlöse, endast känd som "El Mariachi", försöker få hämnd på sin flickväns mördare. Men det är lättare sagt än gjort för "El Bucho" är inflytelserik och enbart genom att nämna hans namn har han redan skapat sig en hel armé fiender.
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- makdelart26 februari 2026A budget a thousand times larger than El Mariachi did not result in a thousand times better film. Of course, it is a legendary film, technically superior to its predecessor in every way, with two beautiful protagonists, but... There is not enough flesh and too much chatter about life. Still, it remains a very good entertainment film.
- flavo4325 november 2025Desperado is the film that truly cemented Antonio Banderas as an international action star. While I enjoyed him in Assassins, he feels far more genuine, believable, and emotionally grounded here. His character’s need for revenge—driven by a tragic backstory—comes through with real intensity, and the film gives him the perfect blend of brooding presence and explosive action. Robert Rodriguez’s style elevates everything: the gunfights are kinetic and inventive, the cinematography stylish, and the pacing tight. Banderas and Salma Hayek have incredible chemistry, bringing both heat and charm to every scene they share. Their connection makes the quieter moments as compelling as the action-heavy ones. Hayek’s presence also adds warmth and humanity to a story built on vengeance and violence. Desperado is slick, fun, and filled with personality—a perfect mix of action, music, and romantic tension. It’s one of the most memorable entries in ’90s action cinema and still holds up brilliantly today.
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Desperado was released on 25 augusti 1995.
Desperado was directed by Robert Rodriguez.
Desperado has a runtime of 1h 44m.
Desperado was produced by Robert Rodriguez, Bill Borden.
Den namnlöse, endast känd som "El Mariachi", försöker få hämnd på sin flickväns mördare. Men det är lättare sagt än gjort för "El Bucho" är inflytelserik och enbart genom att nämna hans namn har han redan skapat sig en hel armé fiender.
The key characters in Desperado are El Mariachi (Antonio Banderas), Carolina (Salma Hayek Pinault), Bucho (Joaquim de Almeida).
Desperado is rated (Banned).
Desperado is a Thriller, Action, Kriminal film.
Desperado has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10.
Desperado had a budget of 7 mn US$.
Desperado has made 25,4 mn US$ at the box office.