The Mexican (2001) movie poster

The Mexican (2001)

"Love with the safety off."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 55%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 48% (RT: 54%, MC: 43) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionComedyCrimeRomance

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Director
Runtime
2h 3m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.9/10 (1,578 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
54%
Metacritic
43
Cast
Brad Pitt as Jerry Welbach
Julia Roberts as Samantha Barzel
James Gandolfini as Winston Baldry
J.K. Simmons as Ted Slocum
Bob Balaban as Bernie Nayman
Gene Hackman as Arnold Margolese
It's divisive. Only 55% of audiences liked it based on 1,578 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 48%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Mexican was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

The Mexican is a 2001 action, comedy, crime film directed by Gore Verbinski. 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. The film has been rated by 1,578 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, The Mexican delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Mexican (2001) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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