The Mexican
2001
ActionComedyCrimeRomance
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.
"Love with the safety off."
US | en | United States of America
Newmarket Films,Lawrence Bender Productions,Pistolero Productions,DreamWorks Pictures
123 min.
147.8 / 57ROI 259%
Released
Release: 3/1/2001
Gore VerbinskiDirector
Brad PittJerry Welbach
Julia RobertsSamantha Barzel
James GandolfiniWinston Baldry
J.K. SimmonsTed Slocum
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Reviews
r96sk
8/1/2022
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!
Aaron
11/12/2023
It’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.
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