What do Mexicans think of this movie?

I watched the commentary, and I realize that the makers had to get it checked out with Mexican censors and avoid including any extremely offensive things about Mexicans. However, I can't help but wonder if some Mexicans resent the message of the film that the Americans are heroes who come to rescue Mexicans. I do think the film plays to American vanity about our country and culture. At the beginning when Brynner and McQueen are taking the hearse to Boot Hill, you see the Mexicans watching them with the wide-eyed attitude: "Wow, what heroes these Americans are!" I assume some Mexicans (and Americans) laugh at that.

Another thing that struck me about the film is that it's almost a recruitment film for the NRA. There are no problems that won't be solved by having guns. I suppose it's true in the context of the story: apparently those Mexican villagers had no police force to protect them. But as a general message, I consider it pretty dangerous. More guns aren't what is needed in this country.

"Extremism in the pursuit of moderation is no vice."