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The Mexican

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The Mexican (2001)

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Reviews Counted:127

Fresh:70

Rotten:57

Average Rating:5.5/10

Consensus: Though The Mexican makes a good attempt at originality, its ponderous length makes it wear out its welcome. Also, those looking forward to seeing Roberts and Pitt paired up may end up disappointed, as they are kept apart for most of the movie.

Runtime: 2 hrs 3 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts have star power to burn in Gore Verbinski's offbeat THE MEXICAN, about the search for a cursed legendary gun. Pitt stars as Jerry Welbach, a small-time loser who is... Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts have star power to burn in Gore Verbinski's offbeat THE MEXICAN, about the search for a cursed legendary gun. Pitt stars as Jerry Welbach, a small-time loser who is given no choice but to run an errand for a powerful boss (Bob Balaban) who will have him killed if he fails. But if he accepts the job to go to San Miguel to pick up the beautiful handcrafted gun known as the Mexican, his loud, demanding girlfriend, Samantha (Roberts), will leave him and move to Vegas. But through a course of bizarre events, his contact is shot in the top of his head, the gun is stolen, and Sam is kidnapped and held hostage by a hired killer (James Gandolfini) who is not all that he seems. Verbinski tells this humorous tale of love, trust, double crosses, and murder as part road-trip comedy, part wacky film noir. The supporting cast, including terrific turns by J.K. Simmons, Bob Balaban, and Michael Cerveris, makes for the requisite bunch of second-rate hoods and other lowlifes. Pitt and Roberts are excellent as the always-battling couple, but Gandolfini steals the show as a sensitive hit man with a dangerous secret. The excellent soundtrack includes such classic songs as "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" and "Safety Dance." [More]

Starring: Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini, Bob Balaban

Starring: Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini, Bob Balaban, Michael Cerveris, Castulo Guerra, David Krumholtz, J.K. Simmons, Sherman Augustus

Director: Gore Verbinski

Director: Gore Verbinski
Screenwriter: J. H. Wyman
Producer: Lawrence Bender, John Baldecchi
Composer: Alan Silvestri
Studio: DreamWorks Distribution LLC

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Ian Waldron-Mantgani
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It just sits there, doing nothing that a competent made-for-cable movie with C-list stars couldn't do.

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03/11/08
Rob Gonsalves
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eFilmCritic.com

First pairing of Hollywood's beloved stars Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts is a mixed blessing in this mishmash of a movie, in which different genres and styles strenuously compete for our attention.

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07/17/07
Emanuel Levy
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04/27/07
Andrew Sarris
Andrew Sarris
New York Observer

The Mexican coasts along throwing at us double-agent/double-crossings intrigue, witty one-liners, and some evocative scenery.

Full Review Source: Bangitout.com | comment Comment
09/27/06
Jordan Hiller
Jordan Hiller
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Jeffrey M. Anderson
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12/06/05
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Habla usted mediocre movie?

Full Review Source: Bangor Daily News (Maine) | comment Comment
10/06/05
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith
Bangor Daily News (Maine)

The Mexican fails because the entire movie changes its tone from one moment to the next.

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12/06/04
Jeffrey Overstreet
Jeffrey Overstreet
Looking Closer

I left hoping that I never see either of them again in anything.

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06/23/04
Judith Egerton
Judith Egerton
Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)

Gandolfini is especially good as the hitman with a heart of gold.

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08/01/03
David Nusair
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05/14/03
Jeanne Aufmuth
Jeanne Aufmuth
Palo Alto Weekly
 
 
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