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Bandidas

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
36K
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Salma Hayek and Penélope Cruz in Bandidas (2006)
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
36K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Joachim Rønning
    • Espen Sandberg
  • Writers
    • Luc Besson
    • Robert Mark Kamen
  • Stars
    • Penélope Cruz
    • Salma Hayek
    • Steve Zahn
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  • Directors
    • Joachim Rønning
    • Espen Sandberg
  • Writers
    • Luc Besson
    • Robert Mark Kamen
  • Stars
    • Penélope Cruz
    • Salma Hayek
    • Steve Zahn
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    • 90User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
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    Luc Besson, Joachim Rønning, and Espen Sandberg in Bandidas (2006)
    Salma Hayek and Penélope Cruz in Bandidas (2006)
    Salma Hayek, Penélope Cruz, and Espen Sandberg in Bandidas (2006)
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    Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz
    • Maria Alvarezas Maria Alvarez
    Salma Hayek
    Salma Hayek
    • Sara Sandovalas Sara Sandoval
    Steve Zahn
    Steve Zahn
    • Quentinas Quentin
    Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam
    • Tyler Jacksonas Tyler Jackson
    Denis Arndt
    Denis Arndt
    • Asheas Ashe
    Audra Blaser
    • Clarissa Asheas Clarissa Ashe
    Sam Shepard
    Sam Shepard
    • Bill Buckas Bill Buck
    Ismael 'East' Carlo
    Ismael 'East' Carlo
    • Don Diegoas Don Diego
    Gary Carlos Cervantes
    Gary Carlos Cervantes
    • Pedroas Pedro
    • (as Carlos Cervantes)
    José María Negri
    José María Negri
    • Padre Pabloas Padre Pablo
    Lenny Zundel
    Lenny Zundel
    • Bernardoas Bernardo
    Edgar Vivar
    Edgar Vivar
    • Expl. Bank Manageras Expl. Bank Manager
    Ernesto Gómez Cruz
    Ernesto Gómez Cruz
    • Brujoas Brujo
    Filiberto Estrella
    • Midgetas Midget
    Yomo Tlazotlalli
    • Gordoas Gordo
    • (as Yomo Tlazotlally)
    Humberto Elizondo
    Humberto Elizondo
    • Governoras Governor
    Justo Martínez
    Justo Martínez
    • Cable Bank Manageras Cable Bank Manager
    Ana Ofelia Murguía
    • Consueloas Consuelo
    • Directors
      • Joachim Rønning
      • Espen Sandberg
    • Writers
      • Luc Besson
      • Robert Mark Kamen
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The scene were Steve Zahn is lying naked on the bed with Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek was shot over three days. The actors found it very difficult not to laugh while filming it.
    • Goofs
      As Jackson walks into the kitchen car on the train late in the movie, he comments to the effect that it "smells like a subway". The movie is set in 1848. The New York subway system (first in the nation) did not open its first station until October of 1904.
    • Quotes

      Quentin Cooke: Hola. Are you Padre Pablo?

      Padre Pablo: Yes.

      Quentin Cooke: May I come in?

      Padre Pablo: No.

      Quentin Cooke: I thought the house of God was open to all people at all times.

      Padre Pablo: It is. But God is not at home right now. He is down the road at the orphanage.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Celebrated: Penelope Cruz (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Carmen: Suite 1 - Habanera
      by Georges Bizet

      Ed. Chappell Recorded Music Library

      Courtesy of Koka Media

    User reviews90

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    7/10
    BANDIDAS: Unexpectedly Good! Irresistibly Charming!
    Set in Mexico in the 1800s, a violently strong banking corporation is moving in on Mexican lands, trying to muscle out the Mexicans off their own land. A spoiled brat lady and a farmer's daughter find themselves victims of such oppression, and together have bonded to unite in a cause against the banking corporation. Eventually, the two became bank robbers, bandidas who rob the oppressors to avenge and restore the rightful property of their people.

    This movie is based upon the idea of its producer, the highly respected film director-producer Luc Besson, who was responsible for films like Leon: The Professional and The Fifth Element. Bandidas is directed by Joachim Roenning and Espen Sandberg.

    Being a big fan of Sergio Leone's classic Spaghetti westerns (like the Clint Eastwood classics "A Fistful of Dollars, The Good, The Bad, & the Ugly, and the Charles Bronson revenge epic "Once Upon A Time in the West"), I appreciated the manner in which the director employed subtle Sergio Leone shots and sequences, not to mention a little of Ennio Morricone's music to spice up the little moments of Sergio Leone homage. But, of course, the film has the fast pace of a typical enjoyable action-adventure. There is one action sequence wherein the technique of bullet-time (as pioneered by the Matrix movies) was smartly used in a well done, impressive sequence.

    In terms of brands and generalizations, the closest in comparison to this movie, being a popcorn action chick flick, is Charlie's Angels. But while the Charlie's Angels and its sequel may have been crammed with absolute unoriginality and badly-recycled tricks, Bandidas, on the other hand, is quite healthy with its own potentials. First of all, these 2 main characters are very attractive, not only in terms of beauty and sufficient cleavage exposure, but also in terms of their on screen chemistry, their chuckle-worthy bickerings and arguments, not to mention their vibrant aura on screen.

    Penelope Cruz, for instance, who plays a somewhat simpleminded farmgirl acts convincingly dumbed down, to have the appeal which reminds you of Joey and Phoebe from the Friends TV series. Salma Hayek as the sophisticated and educated brat shows a radiant and spunky side of her on this role. i cant believe how delightfully ageless Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz are on this movie. While their nagging arguments may sounds a bit annoying in the trailers, I eventually grew to realize that when you watched the movie in its entirety, their noisy arguments are indeed hilarious and oftentimes cute. Although it's such a forgettable role, country singer Dwight Yoakam pulled off a satisfactory performance as the main villain of this movie. Sam Sheppard also appears as the Bandidas' mentor. And the film also stars Steve Zahn, who plays a quirky young scientist who obviously is trying to pioneer the science of crime forensics.

    There is a thought-provoking pro-Mexican, Anti-American colonialism plot in this movie, which I suspect may be the reason why this film isn't out on US theaters yet; it isn't even listed to be set for release in US theaters anytime soon. Which is a shame, since this film really deserves a spotlight attention. Sure, it's a mere popcorn flick, but it's good as one.

    Do not be fooled by the film's lack of, or unappealing sense of marketing; this film really is big and deserves a summer blockbuster treatment. It's unexpectedly good! It's irresistibly charming! BANDIDAS is the summer big action-adventure that not many have known of yet.
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    • Jun 2, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 2006 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Mexico
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Europe Corp. (France)
      • Official site (Germany)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Бандитки
    • Filming locations
      • Durango, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • EuropaCorp
      • TF1 Films Production
      • A.J.O.Z. Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €32,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,381,890
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS-ES
      • Dolby Digital EX
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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