Bandidas (2006)

'Bandidas' is a film about two Mexican women who become bank robbers. It's supposed to be a fun, tongue-in-cheek comedy, but is severely lacking jokes. This is because the entire film is just a repetition of the same 'joke' - two cute, innocent women becoming bank robbers. It's only fun for so long, until it becomes boring.Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz are wasted in this film, given silly roles that really don't do them justice. The plot is not intended to be taken seriously, but that doesn't make it any better. It's weak, unimaginative, predictable and soon becomes boring and repetitive.This is a poor film that is short on ideas and even shorter on laughs. A big disappointment and a waste of Hayek and Cruz.

This is essentially a Western buddy movie, only with two stunning Latina actresses instead of Paul Newman and Robert Redford. While there's a serious underlying story, there's also considerable humor, much of it physical and not a little of it having to do with the considerable physical charms of Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz. This movie was aimed at being entertaining, not at being Oscar bait, and it is very entertaining indeed. The two women start out seeking revenge for the deaths of their fathers, and though they come from very different social strata (Gee, doesn't that sound familiar?) they join forces to achieve their goals. This leads to a great deal of interplay between the two of them. You may have seen that before in any number of buddy movies, but having it occur between two women makes it all seem fresh. This is the sort of movie I'd watch more than once.

Wow! This movie is 100% perfectly great! I really love the actions, and everything... I love Steve Zahn, hehehe, he's funny in this movie... 3 girls?! But I want Sara Sandoval (Salma Hayek) and Quentin (Steve Zahn)are meant to each other... Coz for me, they're perfect.! The funny scene there is when Sara and Maria tied Quentin in the bed and practiced kissing him.. hehehe!!! But, afterall, he liked it... This character is very funny... I don't know how to explain..!!! hahaah!!! And, Sara and Maria, are alwayz fighting?! They're like little sisters fighting for a baby doll. But, hey,! They're hot!?! Quentin should pick Sara as his one."How's my kiss?" "P-p-perfect!!!" Oh, I just love this movie... Wish I could watch it every time... I'm still looking for a DVD.==+ Maria Florence +==

I found Bandidas as a mediocre and predictable film but,inside its limitations,it entertained me.This is a generic action movie shaken with comedy and romance and there's nothing special about it.This is a film with very limited ambitions but,at least,it's entertaining.Penélope Cruz is a good actress,and she brought an entertaining performance on this movie.The great Steve Zahn brings the best performance from this movie while Sam Shepard shows credibility on his role.I really do not have much to say about this movie.If you wanna see a light entertainment without too many ambitions,watch this movie.Rating: 6