Unfairly overlooked on release, this 1986 comedy has since gained a cult following.

Their legend is timeless.

The song is ridiculous.

The movie is brilliant.

The movie is like a special club.

Its scenes, characters, and story have since passed into comedy legend.

That would have outraged even the Amigos themselves!

But far from disappearing into the sunset of forgotten movies, were still talking aboutThree Amigos26 years later.

Time seems to have salvaged it, and its plethora of laughs (What is a plethora?)

still echo in the hallways of more than a few college dorm rooms.

At the very least, thats going to make you a little curious as to whats in store.

As one of the 1980s go-to comedy directors, John Landis career couldnt have been hotter.

Its sweeping, majestic, and wisely belies the films insanity.

The setup is a deceptively simple take on mistaken identities.

Its Mexico, 1916.

Unfortunately, what Carmen doesnt realise is that the Amigos are actually silent movie action stars.

The movie she saw them in is, sadly, just that: a movie.

Our heroes studio contracts are up for renewal.

Its a move that gets them thrown out of the studio stripped down to their undergarments.

As generally happens in the movies, fate conveniently intervenes when the telegram from Mexico arrives.

However, reality and El Guapo himself has more in store for the Amigos than they originally bargained for.

So, without further ado, its time to present the Amigo goods.

Ready, aim, fire!

In an act of desperation, the Amigos attempt to break into their old studio after receiving Carmens telegram.

Lucky gets on the ledge, and under the cover of night slyly calls his friends.

I suppose slyly is one way of putting it.

If you havent picked up on it yet,Three Amigosrevels in its lunacy.

However, if youre expectingToy Story,you should probably rent another movie.

Theres really only one thing to do if you stumble into a seedy and bandit-filled bar.

Sometimes words arent really necessary.

They cowardly flee, leaving the townspeople to fend for themselves.

Only two words are spoken in this scene.

But, its painfully awkward silence speaks volumes.

Do you like plants singing?

Do you like absolute gibberish being yelled at top volume?

Apparently the only way to find El Guapos Lair and Carmen is through the help of the Invisible Swordsman?

How do you know when youve found the Invisible Swordsman?

Its when youve come to Singing Bush.

But, convincing the Amigos of that is another story.

For those who havent seen the movie, you may be asking yourself what happens next.

But, I digress.

In the end, it really doesnt matter why the film didnt do very well on its original release.

Good work is good work, and really great work lives on.

Wherever there is suffering, well be there.

Wherever liberty is threatened, you will find…