Silly entertainment! <em>'The Mexican'</em> works as a comedy and works as an adventure road trip flick, so it evidently achieved what it set out to do. This 2001 release features a strong cast, as we get Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts together alongside James Gandolfini, J. K. Simmons and Gene Hackman. I enjoyed all five, especially the first three. It's not a film to be taken overly serious, it's one to enjoy and I got a lot of enjoyment from it - credit to Gore Verbinski & Co. Recommended? Definitely!
Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, 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 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.
Quick Stats
6.0
TMDB Rating
1,662
Votes
2h 3m
Runtime
$57.0M
Budget
$147.8M
Box Office
259%
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Key Crew
DirectorGore Verbinski
WriterJ. H. Wyman
CinematographyDariusz Wolski
ComposerAlan Silvestri
EditorCraig Wood
Production DesignCecilia Montiel
Produced by
Newmarket FilmsLawrence Bender ProductionsPistolero ProductionsDreamWorks Pictures
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Critics & Reviews
2 featuredIt’s been a while since I’ve seen this and maybe my tastes may have evolved but I recall liking it a lot and watching it a second time at one point. I was pleasantly surprised by James Gandolfini’s brave choice of his small role, after the tough gangster roles. I would watch it again just for that. I would recommend this move to anyone looking for a nice early 2000’s romantic comedy.
Cast
Brad Pitt
Jerry
Julia Roberts
Samantha
James Gandolfini
Leroy
J.K. Simmons
Ted
Bob Balaban
Nayman
Sherman Augustus
Well Dressed Black Man
Michael Cerveris
Frank
Gene Hackman
Margolese
Richard Coca
Car Thief
David Krumholtz
Beck
Castulo Guerra
Joe
Mayra Sérbulo
Emanuelle
Salvador Sánchez
Gunsmith
Alan Ciangherotti
Gunsmith's Assistant
M
Melisa Romero
Gunsmith's Daughter
