Bandidas (2006) 5.6
In turn-of-the-century Mexico, two very different women become a bank-robbing duo in an effort to combat a ruthless enforcer terrorizing their town. |
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Bandidas (2006) 5.6
In turn-of-the-century Mexico, two very different women become a bank-robbing duo in an effort to combat a ruthless enforcer terrorizing their town. |
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| Penélope Cruz | ... | ||
| Salma Hayek | ... | ||
| Steve Zahn | ... | ||
| Dwight Yoakam | ... | ||
| Denis Arndt | ... |
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Audra Blaser | ... |
Clarissa Ashe
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| Sam Shepard | ... |
Bill Buck
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Ismael 'East' Carlo | ... |
Don Diego
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| Gary Carlos Cervantes | ... |
Pedro
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José María Negri | ... |
Padre Pablo
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Lenny Zundel | ... |
Bernardo
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| Edgar Vivar | ... |
Expl. Bank Manager
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Ernesto Gómez Cruz | ... |
Brujo
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Filiberto Estrella | ... |
Midget
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Yomo Tlazotlalli | ... |
Gordo
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In 1848, a New York bank wants to put a railroad across Mexico, so it buys up small banks around Santa Rita, Durango, and evicts farmers on the proposed rail line who owe money. The bank's henchman is the murderous Jackson. He runs afoul of two women, María, the tough but uneducated daughter of a farmer, and Sara, the European-educated daughter of the owner of one of these banks. To feed the now landless people and to seek revenge, María and Sara become bank robbers, veritable Robin Hoods. But Jackson and his hired guns are after them. What are the women's options? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
Bandidas is a conventional, predictable cinematic product and yet, it manages to be a laughing out loud experience and a great time at the movie theater.
The story of the two opposite mexicanas played by Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz kicks off when both meet personal tragedy and seek for revenge (first, for themselves and them for the whole people of Mexico).
Hayek and Cruz are great to watch as the film highlights their comedian and physical talents quite well.
Technical work on the film is also top notch and Steve Zahn/Sam Shepard's supporting roles bring both masculinity and humor to this laugh-fest.
Overall, this movie will not win any Oscars but it will definitely win the heart of the audiences.