I had higher hopes for this movie. What’s left is the feeling that there isn't much here beyond a huge amount of action sequences—explosions, countless gunshots, and some unnecessary destruction. It brought to mind those older films labeled “blaxploitation” because they relied on stereotypes about African Americans; it seems like we see similar tropes applied to Latino and Mexican-Americans. Normally, I don't worr…

Rodriguez’s reimagining of the spaghetti western proved to be quite good and entertaining, and it was instrumental in establishing his career while also giving Antonio Banderas a significant opportunity for success in America. While I appreciate his contributions to the Sin City movies, especially the initial installment, that earlier set of three films remains very important to me as a film enthusiast. My effor…