Review of Desperado (1995) by Stevekm — 21 Jun 2023

A "not to be taken seriously" drug lord vs assassin shoot 'em up. Just a showcase for beautiful people.

This review of Desperado (1995) was written by Stevekm on 21 June 2023.

Desperado has generally received positive reviews.

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