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      The Mexican

      2001, Comedy/Drama, 2h 3m

      135 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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      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. Read critic reviews

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      Samantha (JULIA ROBERTS) is taken hostage by Leroy (JAMES GANDOLFINI) in order to insure that Jerry will return with the priceless pistol known as The Mexican in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. Samantha (JULIA ROBERTS) is taken hostage by Leroy (JAMES GANDOLFINI) in order to insure that Jerry will return with the priceless pistol known as The Mexican in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. Jerry (BRAD PITT) is double-crossed by a car thief (RICHARD COCA) who is also after the priceless antique pistol known as The Mexican in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. Jerry (BRAD PITT) is double-crossed by a car thief (RICHARD COCA) who is also after the priceless antique pistol known as The Mexican in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. Samantha (JULIA ROBERTS) realizes she's in danger from people who will do anything to get their hands on a priceless antique pistol known as The Mexican in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. Samantha (JULIA ROBERTS) realizes she's in danger from people who will do anything to get their hands on a priceless antique pistol known as The Mexican in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. Samantha (JULIA ROBERTS) begins to bond with the hit man Leroy (JAMES GANDOLFINI) who has taken her hostage in order to insure her boyfriend's return with an antique pistol known as The Mexican. Samantha (JULIA ROBERTS) begins to bond with the hit man Leroy (JAMES GANDOLFINI) who has taken her hostage in order to insure her boyfriend's return with an antique pistol known as The Mexican. BRAD PITT and JULIA ROBERTS star in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. BRAD PITT and JULIA ROBERTS star in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. Jerry (BRAD PITT) enjoys his new rented El Camino in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. Jerry (BRAD PITT) enjoys his new rented El Camino in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. JAMES GANDOLFINI stars as a hit man who goes by the name of Leroy in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. JAMES GANDOLFINI stars as a hit man who goes by the name of Leroy in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. Director GORE VERBINSKI (standing center) gives some direction to stars BRAD PITT (left) and JULIA ROBERTS on the set of DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. Director GORE VERBINSKI (standing center) gives some direction to stars BRAD PITT (left) and JULIA ROBERTS on the set of DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. BRAD PITT stars as Jerry Welbach in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. BRAD PITT stars as Jerry Welbach in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. Samantha (JULIA ROBERTS) and Jerry (BRAD PITT) are reunited in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. Samantha (JULIA ROBERTS) and Jerry (BRAD PITT) are reunited in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. BRAD PITT and JULIA ROBERTS star in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. BRAD PITT and JULIA ROBERTS star in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. JULIA ROBERTS stars as Samantha in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. JULIA ROBERTS stars as Samantha in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. Jerry Welbach (BRAD PITT), sitting with a newfound friend, has lost his girlfriend, his car, and the priceless pistol he came to Mexico to retrieve in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. Jerry Welbach (BRAD PITT), sitting with a newfound friend, has lost his girlfriend, his car, and the priceless pistol he came to Mexico to retrieve in DreamWorks Pictures' THE MEXICAN. "The Mexican photo 14" "The Mexican photo 15" "The Mexican photo 16" "The Mexican photo 17" "The Mexican photo 18" "The Mexican photo 19" "The Mexican photo 20"

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      Brad Pitt stars as Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, who has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"... or suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend Samantha (Julia Roberts) to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures alive and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent alternative, so he heads south of the border.

      • Rating: R (Violence|Language)

      • Genre: Comedy, Drama, Adventure

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Gore Verbinski

      • Producer: Lawrence Bender, John Baldecchi

      • Writer: J.H. Wyman

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $66.8M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: DreamWorks SKG

      • Production Co: Newmarket Capital Group, Pistolero Productions L.L.C., DreamWorks SKG

      • Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, SDDS, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital

      • Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

      Cast & Crew

      Brad Pitt
      Julia Roberts
      Sherman Augustus
      Gene Hackman
      Alan Cianguerotti
      Melisa Romero
      Jeremy Roberts
      Jorge Malpica
      William Tyrer
      Chris J. Ball
      Aaron Ryder
      J.H. Wyman
      Alan Silvestri
      Dariusz Wolski
      Craig Wood
      Cecilia Montiel
      Michael Atwell
      Sandra Cabriada
      Colleen Atwood
      Randy Westgate
      Steph Benseman
      Paul Hellerman

      Critic Reviews for The Mexican

      Audience Reviews for The Mexican

      • Nov 29, 2011

        I don't exactly see where the animosity for this film came from. I enjoyed it. So what if Pitt and Roberts were kept apart for most of the film? Does it really matter that much? Does it make the film terrible? No, not at all.

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      • Aug 16, 2011

        I don't exactly see where the animosity for this film came from. I enjoyed it. So what if Pitt and Roberts were kept apart for most of the film? Does it really matter that much? Does it make the film terrible? No, not at all.

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      • Jun 17, 2011

        The story centres around a guy who, by misfortune, works for organised crime. His last job for them is to collect an antique gun from a guy in a bar in Mexico. His girlfriend, none too pleased with his trip to Mexico, dumps him before he leaves. What follows is a mixture of comedy, caper movie and a vicious satire on relationship therapy culture. Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts are excellent in their roles, particularly Pitt, who manages to give his character no cool or clue. James Gandolfini steals the show as a sensitive hitman who doesn't want to be "defined" by what he does. While parts of the film are hilarious there are dark moments in there too. While The Mexican isn't quite as good as say "American Beauty", it is pitched at the same level, treading the lines between straight comedy, satire and meaning-of-life navel contemplation.

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      • Jan 22, 2011

        The movie slides off of its genre's beat a fair bit, but still deviates to some small cliches and isn't quite the tightest-edited. In spite of this, the film is still fairly clever, reasonably well-acted, entertaingly scored and very funny. As for these two stories, they have a fair balance and are both equally entertaining and strong in their casts and plots, keeping me from feeling disappoinment when they left me hanging on for the other story, but rather excited about them both. Of course, it does come to a bit more of a serious final act that does draw to a pretty solid conclusion. At the end of the day, "The Mexican" has its flaws, but is still a very entertaining and cool little flick I had a great time with.

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