Product ReviewsThe Mexican (DVD, 2001, Widescreen)

Mythology gone Hollywood

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.Read full review...

Cute, but could Julia be ANYMORE annoying here?

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.Read full review...

The Mexican (DVD, 2001, Widescreen)

Julia Roberts just looked too old for Brad Pitt to be his girl friend. (child stealing) The plot was hard to follow, at the start someone called Brad a moron, and he lived up to that name all thur the picture. There was about 20 times used the F word. Would have been a good family comedy movie. Julia Roberts has good pictures. She slipped on this one, but she got a Best Actress academy award from this one. Hard to believe. A lot of stereo typing mexico, and mexicans. This is getting old quick. I feel it fell below average at times.Read full review...

The Mexican is a funny bone's dream!

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!Read full review...

good movie

Liked: Julia Robert
Pitts is maturing
reason for buying: told it was worth watching
I collect and keep good movies the rest I sell. it's hard to say alot about a movie with crap Holiwood shoves out there is much to say or boast about we need the 1956 morals and this crap today is the result of this country being in the decline of Rome stage it's too bad too. All information is at our finger tips and one Movie in 20 has substance. They could look to the past for a clue of whats to come. wait and seeRead full review...

mexican review

Very good fun loving and enjoyable

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Pitt & Roberts ... Good Combination!

Can't miss when Brad Pitt is in a movie. Also enjoyed James Gandolfini as well.

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The Mexican

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.Read full review...

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 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 youRead full review...

Beautiful location!

Much too long (2 hours 3 minutes). Frustrating at times because Jerry (Brad Pitt) keeps making stupid mistakes. It is worth seeing because Julia Roberts is in it. James Gandolfini has a role totally different from that in The Sopranos and I kept thinking that he would become "Tony-like.". It is worth seeing if you can overlook reckless Jerry!Read full review...