Hollywood films that were filmed on the CDMX They cause some pride among chilangos. Of course, it is great to see a street or building that we know perfectly on the big screen. We may only pass outside, or probably, it is part of the day -to -day routine, but the feeling of knowing that everyone will see it, exceeds expectations.
In addition, our beautiful Mexico City has fabulous corners that seem good out of fiction and show everything we are, therefore, Hollywood productions seek to film in our territory making it an essential part of the plot. That is why we gather Some films that were filmed here and enjoy worldwide.
Godzilla 2: The King of Monsters
Michael Dougherty, 2019
This is one of LAs Hollywood films filmed in Mexico more recent, since it was shot in 2017. Rodan, the original fictional monster of Rodanthe Japanese film of 1956, was born on the island of Mara, a fictional place within the Godzilla Universe, which turns out to be the historic center of Mexico City, just in the Plaza de Santo Domingo, although in the film they speak of the island as if it existed in our country. All the action takes place in the square and you can see several iconic buildings and in the background a volcano, although obviously, it does not exist.
James Bond: License to kill
John Glen, 1989
Before the beloved Bond left us the «tradition» of the Day of the Dead parade, in the 80 Filmed one of the most beloved films in the franchise. Some of the most iconic locations in our city were the perfect scenarios for Agent 007 to develop its adventures. For example, the postal building is a bank inside the plot and the great hotel is the abode of the agent and PAM, the Bond girl of the film; Even the Esperanza Iris Theater is Sánchez's office, a Colombian narco who serves as the villain, played by Timothy Dalton. In addition, This film filmed some scenes in Acapulcosince the beach has always been a perfect scenario for the agent's stories.