▲A young Antonio Banderas was part of the cast of this classic Pedro Almodóvar movie that is his own unique spin on a romantic comedy.

▲The Washington Post praised Pedro Almodóvar's wit and sensitivity in constructing consistent characters in such a different universe.

▲One of Banderas' most famous roles is that of Alejandro Murrieta (aka Zorro) in 'The Mask of Zorro.' The movie was critically acclaimed.

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The New York Times stated that it was as if Antonio Banderas was born to play the role.

▲In the wake of his 'Zorro' success, Banderas took the role of a boxer in the ring. The movie wasn't such a hit with fans.

▲The New York Times criticized the movie, asking if the lead pair were meant to be heroes or fools. The Washington Post called it a "flat-footed comedy."

▲A movie starring Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie was a sure box-office hit, right? According to the critics, wrong!

▲USA Today said that the actors lacked chemistry and that the movie was a "bad apple" that shouldn't have been released.

▲This biographical drama about famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo was not well-received by everyone, but overall scored well with critics.

▲Despite some reservations about the accuracy of the representation of Frida Kahlo, The New York Times stated that the movie paid tribute to the artist's brave spirit.

▲Banderas and Zeta-Jones reprised their pairing in 2005, but 'The Legend of Zorro' wasn't as successful as the original film.

▲The Austin Chronicle said that the movie was an insult to the original character.

▲In 2011, Antonio Banderas worked with Pedro Almodóvar again in this movie that received praise from critics.

▲The director's ability to create a dramatic movie with his own distinctive imprint was lauded by The Oregonian.

▲The Austin Chronicle praised the seductive chemistry between Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek, while The Hollywood Reporter said the movie was colorful, witty, full of action, and well choreographed.

▲Antonio Banderas played a conductor in this biopic about the Italian tenor and composer Andrea Bocelli.

▲The Hollywood Reporter said that watching the movie was like listening to opera while in an elevator.

▲Yet another Almodóvar creation, while not as well-received as the previously mentioned film, critics still gave it an above average rating.

▲Banderas steps into the action genre in this film, where he plays a former FBI agent.

▲Rotten Tomatoes says that, while it might be excessively campy at times, that "writer-director Pedro Almodóvar and an attractive cast make it all worth watching."

▲Many stated that they did justice to the story, with Rolling Stone praising that "the film goes beyond spectacle to honor the achievements and dammed-up dreams of a culture long misunderstood by Hollywood."

▲Banderas' first English-language film and his introduction to Hollywood went down well with critics and audiences alike.

▲Empire stated that it was a career low for both Banderas and co-star Lucy Liu.

▲Banderas is also a voice actor! Puss in Boots first appeared in 'Shrek 2' (2004) and got a movie all to himself in 2011.

▲Rolling Stone goes as far to say that "bad things happen to nearly everyone in this movie. But the real tragedy strikes when you buy a ticket." Ouch.

▲'Life Itself,' despite an all-star cast, fell flat with nearly every critic.

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Indiewire called it Almodóvar's "best and most personal movie in years."

▲'Pain and Glory' is yet another Almodóvar creation, and one that garnered Banderas his first Oscar nomination.

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From Almodóvar to, well, Almodóvar, Banderas has had a long, varied, and well-respected career. And he's nowhere near done!

Sources: (The Washington Post) (Rotten Tomatoes) (Rolling Stone) (The New York Times) (USA Today) (Empire) (The Austin Chronicle) (The Oregonian) (The Hollywood Reporter) (IndieWire)

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Whether he appears as a suave masked bandit, an animated feline, or a character from the mind of Almodóvar, Spanish actor Antonio Banderas usually manages to capture the public's hearts. However, despite the actor's obvious talent, he has also starred in some films that turned out to be complete flops.

Click through the gallery to check out Banderas' career highlights and lowlights, according to critics.