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Desperado

DVD Widescreen Superbit edition More Info Superbit Edition Close Caption: Yes Region Code: 1 UPC: 043396075764 Catalog #: DL1050052 Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary), English DTS 5.1, Cantonese subtitles, English subtitles, Korean subtitles, Portuguese subtitles, Spanish subtitles	Usually ships in 5-10 days	$25.49 (8% off) List Price: ~~$27.99~~
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Skinopsis

Sexy Salma Hayek's first topless lovemaking scene is the highlight of this frenetically fun roller-coaster ride from director Robert Rodriguez. Antonio Banderes stars as a Mariachi seeking revenge against the man who shot him. Salma is his lusty Latin lover.

Review

Sophmore director Rodriguez returns to the scene of the crime with this occasionally dazzling sequel to his refreshing low-budget debut, El Mariachi. Rodriguez has all the right elements in place: sexy Banderas; a strikingly beautiful yet uncharacteristicly strong female lead in Hayek; and a budget for enough pyrotechnics to blow up an entire city block. Sadly, however, Desperado, though flawlessly filmed and edited (by Rodriguez himself), fails to capture the good-humored slapstick zaniness of its predecessor and commits the sin of taking itself too seriously. The film certainly starts off with a bang: Following a wonderfully moody setup in which Buscemi tells some tall tales to bartender Marin and the trigger-happy denizens of his sleazy Mexican bar, Banderas (taking up the role of the Mariachi from the first film) breezes into town seeking vengeance. The ensuing gun battles will stand up proudly against the best of John Woo for their outstanding choreography and bubblegum hilarity. But Rodriguez blows all his ammunition in the first 40 minutes and the remaining hour sees the action become increasingly sporadic and inane. Still, Banderas exudes pure charisma and is a savory pleasure to watch.

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $25.49 (Superbit Edition)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 043396075764
Catalog #: DL1050052

Studio : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , English DTS 5.1 , Cantonese Subtitles , English Subtitles , Korean Subtitles , Portuguese Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 1.85
Features:
Superbit process uses all the available disc space for maximum video and audio quality.
From high-definition masters. In collectible brushed silver packaging.

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DVD : $13.49 (Special Edition)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 043396099616
Catalog #: DV1050051

Studio : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , French Dolby Digital Stereo , Portuguese Dolby Digital Stereo , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Portuguese Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 1.85
Features:
Audio commentary: Director Robert Rodriguez
Documentaries: Exclusive First Look at Once Upon a Time in Mexico
10 More Minutes with Robert Rodriguez: Anatomy of a Shootout; Director and Cast Filmographies