"Once Upon A Time In Mexico"... I cannot WAIT until this movie

[radwriter0555]

comes OUT....

I haven't anticipated a movie like this in forever...







http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/onceuponatimeinmexico/


SNIP http://www.the-trades.com/column.php?columnid=1380

Robert Rodriguez is one of the most successful independent directors making films today. Much of his success is due to his ability to multi-task, work inexpensively, and keep his movies fast paced. While the general public mostly knows of his “Spy Kids” series, film fans know Rodriguez as the man who made the inexpensive indie hit, “El Mariachi.” In 2003 he brings badass guitar cases back into fashion with “Once Upon a Time in Mexico,” the third installment of the Mariachi legend.

“Once” is the third installment of the Mariachi series following the 1996 hit “Desperado”. According to an early script review at AICN, the films premise will revolve around the assassination of the Mexican President. There will be at least two other band members that team up with Mariachi. Throw in a corrupt CIA agent, a drug kingpin, a sexy federale, and a vicious love interest, and you’ve got the most explosive action film of next spring.

Rodriguez’s first Hollywood film was the sequel to “El Mariachi,” “Desperado.” Starring budding Spanish crossover star Antonio Banderas, “Desperado” combined the atmosphere of a classic western with the explosions and over the top violence of 1980s action films. Rodriguez once again shot inexpensively -- budgeting “Desperado” (originally titled “Pistolero”) at $7 million. With an opening of $11 million and an overall domestic gross of $25 million, “Desperado” was a financial success. More importantly, it gave Banderas the opportunity to carry a movie completely on his own shoulders.

Following “Desperado,” Rodriguez teamed up with Quentin Tarantino for two movies in a row (three if you include Tarantino’s “Desperado” cameo). In December of 1995, Miramax released “Four Rooms.” A unique feature that was actually four short films that share the same setting and star, “Rooms” once again teamed Rodriguez with Banderas. While the film financially “broke even” ($4 million budget, $4 million domestic gross), it must have been a disappointment for Miramax due to the talent involved.


ooo! Ooooo!

[SheepyMcSheepster]

1. I must say that

i am equally excited. i don't try to get to many movies in the theaters but i will attend this one. the trailer looks awesome.

[radwriter0555]

2. There is SOMETHING about "banditos' that fire up my blood,

I have to say...

Woof.

[GOPisEvil]

3. Count Robert Rodriguez as another good thing to come from TX!

:P

He rents space at the old Austin airport for his production company. Also, his sister, Patricia Vonne is a musician, and plays locally. She is also going to have some songs on the soundtrack.

[radwriter0555]

8. I was reading that the soundtrack has music by the ACTORS...

rodriguez asked all the musician actors to contribute pieces.. can you imagine?

This is going to be AMAZING.

Oscar watch.

[GOPisEvil]

9. Either amazing, or a train wreck!

;-)

I am really interested in seeing this movie, as this is more in line with Rodriguez' vision. The Spy Kids stuff just pays the rent!

[supernova]

11. The preview sounds good

I don't know how it will work as a whole though.

[frylock]

4. budding Spanish crossover star Antonio Banderas?!?

budding..? Yeh.. maybe back in '91!! He's gone to seed.

[supernova]

12. Don't think he's done nearly as good since

his movies with Alomodovar. Artisically that is. But that's just me.

[supernova]

5. Besides, I'm a Johnny Depp whore!

I'll see anything with him in it!! Best damn actor on the planet.

[SweetZombieJesus]

6. The presence of Enrique Iglesias is almost a dealbreaker

But Depp should more than make up for it.

[supernova]

7. Really, what's a sugar-puss lightweight like Enrique

doing in this film?! Sacrelige! :P

[blm]

10. They were promoting it at the horror convention last weekend.

Right next to Cabin Fever and Jeepers Creepers 2.

[oustemnow]

13. Hmmm, Salma......

Well, hopefully my erection will subside by September 12 so I can stand in the ticket line without embarrasment.

I liked Desperado, too. I think I will have to see this.

Oh, and Depp's cool too. Check out the belt-buckle in the above-posted photo.