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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-...Read more
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Mythology gone Hollywood
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The Mexican is not a person, but an antique pistol of mythologic lore. Male lead Brad Pitt has to recover it for the rightful owner but not before his story becomes an epic in...Read more
The Mexican
Very well made, witty tale through the Mexican countryside. Brad Pitt is very funny and Julia Roberts is an excellent counterpunch for Pitt. James Gandolfini plays a hitman ...Read more
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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."
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- Edition: Widescreen
- Number of Discs: 1
- Rating: R (MPAA)
- Film Country: USA
- UPC: 667068782226
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| Genre: | Comedies |
| Format: | DVD |
| Region: | Region 1 |
| Display Format: | Widescreen |
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| Director: | Gore Verbinski |
| Leading Role: | Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts |
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Mythology gone Hollywood
Created: 04/07/07
) The Mexican is not a person, but an antique pistol of mythologic lore. Male lead Brad Pitt has to recover it for the rightful owner but not before his story becomes an epic in its own right. Female lead Julia Roberts has her own tale of intertwined involvement.
The genre is a little hard to classify. Technically it is a sophisticated European dark comedy, where the mafia is portrayed as "keystone kops" and the hero is a benign crook we can love and hate, but rube American audiences don't appreciate that. The movie studio calls it a romantic comedy, but that ignores most of the story line not to mention the well deserved R - violence/language rating. How about action-adventure of the "Shanghai Noon" ilk. Mostly it is what Hollywood used to call the "B-Movie", first line performers in a low budget light duty entertainment package.
It is a long show, 2 Hours and is best viewed at one sitting without commercial breaks.
The genre is a little hard to classify. Technically it is a sophisticated European dark comedy, where the mafia is portrayed as "keystone kops" and the hero is a benign crook we can love and hate, but rube American audiences don't appreciate that. The movie studio calls it a romantic comedy, but that ignores most of the story line not to mention the well deserved R - violence/language rating. How about action-adventure of the "Shanghai Noon" ilk. Mostly it is what Hollywood used to call the "B-Movie", first line performers in a low budget light duty entertainment package.
It is a long show, 2 Hours and is best viewed at one sitting without commercial breaks.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Created: 29/04/08
) Very well made, witty tale through the Mexican countryside. Brad Pitt is very funny and Julia Roberts is an excellent counterpunch for Pitt. James Gandolfini plays a hitman who befriends Roberts, which makes the story even more interesting. Gene Hackman makes surprise cameo. If you are looking for an amusing, entertaining, fun comedy, then The Mexican is perfect for you
The Mexican is a funny bone's dream!
Created: 24/07/09
This movie had so many twists and turns, each one either shocking or pee your pants funny or tender and sweet. The character's were believeable and delightful in this living slap-stick drama comedy. I loved every minute of it.
Brad Pitt is a cute doofus who just can't catch a break, Julia Roberts is just plain enchanting in a side-splitting sort of way. Watching the movie I became aware my smile hurt from enjoying this silly, endearing, interesting movie. Each of the other charactors were weird and perfect. I love this movie. It is so funny.
The director held the story together through all the twists and turns. The casting was amazing. I watched the movie originally on HBO but immediately wanted to see it again so I HAD to buy the DVD. Its a must have good time!
Brad Pitt is a cute doofus who just can't catch a break, Julia Roberts is just plain enchanting in a side-splitting sort of way. Watching the movie I became aware my smile hurt from enjoying this silly, endearing, interesting movie. Each of the other charactors were weird and perfect. I love this movie. It is so funny.
The director held the story together through all the twists and turns. The casting was amazing. I watched the movie originally on HBO but immediately wanted to see it again so I HAD to buy the DVD. Its a must have good time!
Cute, but could Julia be ANYMORE annoying here?
Created: 13/09/06
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Julia Roberts' character is supposed to get under your skin. And boy does it. In this movie, Brad Pitt plays her boyfriend, and the two of them have been in couples therapy trying to resolve some of their issues. In the meantime, though, Brad has some shady business to deal with that might involve some serious consequences. Roberts' character doesn't understand, and is completely unaccepting of anything that gets in the way of their relationship. Her annoying nagging and yelling make you wonder what he's doing with her in the first place!
A few minutes into the film, Roberts is kidnapped by those trying to manipulate her boyfriend. Her kidnapper, played by James Gandolfini, is soon won over by her sentimental banter. He empathizes with her, and she with him. It's a great subplot that provides roaring entertainment.
Another subplot is a flashback of an old Mexican town, complete with folk story. The story here is absolutely hysterical and in itself makes the movie worth watching.
Although not the best Pitt or Roberts movie made, it is entertaining and more of a crowd-pleaser. Could be seen by families with older children and/or visiting relatives.
A few minutes into the film, Roberts is kidnapped by those trying to manipulate her boyfriend. Her kidnapper, played by James Gandolfini, is soon won over by her sentimental banter. He empathizes with her, and she with him. It's a great subplot that provides roaring entertainment.
Another subplot is a flashback of an old Mexican town, complete with folk story. The story here is absolutely hysterical and in itself makes the movie worth watching.
Although not the best Pitt or Roberts movie made, it is entertaining and more of a crowd-pleaser. Could be seen by families with older children and/or visiting relatives.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
The Mexican
Created: 08/07/09
) An earlier film of Pitt's that highlighted his ability to be funny and dorky while still managing to be super sexy. Needless to say, I am a huge Brad Pitt fan and believe he can do it all. He is one of a few actors today to include Johnny Depp that never fail to amuse, entertain and surprise their fans. Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt work well with each other. James Gandolfini is a delight playing a gay hit man...in an effort to not be typecast as Tony Soprano. I'd say it was a success.
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