6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Desperado (1995)
Desperado (1995)
Overview
El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his friend and a beautiful bookstore owner, El Mariachi tracks Bucho, takes on his army of desperados, and leaves his own trail of blood.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his friend and a beautiful bookstore owner, El Mariachi tracks Bucho, takes on his army of desperados, and leaves his own trail of blood.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is a stylized action-revenge narrative centered on a lone protagonist's personal vendetta against a drug lord. Its focus on genre conventions and individual retribution, rather than systemic critique or political commentary, results in an apolitical stance.
The movie features a predominantly Latino cast, showcasing visible diversity without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on an action-thriller plot and does not center on critiquing traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Desperado (1995) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a heterosexual romance and a revenge narrative, therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The film "Desperado" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on a mariachi's quest for revenge against a drug lord, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.
The film features Carolina, the main female character, who participates in several action sequences. However, her victories against male opponents are consistently achieved through the use of firearms from a distance, rather than through close-quarters physical combat or melee weapon engagements.
Desperado is a sequel to El Mariachi, continuing the story of the male protagonist. No characters from the previous film or any external source material were established as one gender and then portrayed as a different gender in Desperado.
The character El Mariachi, originally portrayed by Mexican actor Carlos Gallardo in 'El Mariachi,' is played by Spanish actor Antonio Banderas in 'Desperado.' This change is considered a shift in ethnicity/nationality, not a race swap, as both actors are generally perceived as being of European descent.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
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6.9
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7.1
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