Its mishmash of murders, thefts and adorable lovers' quarrels turns out to be boring, frankly.
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The Mexican (2001)
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Reviews Counted:127
Fresh:70
Rotten:57
Average Rating:5.5/10
Consensus: Though The Mexican makes a good attempt at originality, its ponderous length makes it wear out its welcome. Also, those looking forward to seeing Roberts and Pitt paired up may end up disappointed, as they are kept apart for most of the movie.
Theatrical Release:Mar 2, 2001 Wide
Box Office: $66,588,591
Synopsis: 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... [More]
Starring: Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini, Bob Balaban
Director: Gore Verbinski
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Reviews for The Mexican
A film that moves in fits and grows on you even as it frustrates your expectations.
03/02/01
Incomprehensible story about a priceless gun, a pair of lovers and who cares?
03/02/01
Top CriticAn amiable reminder that not all screen laughter has to spring from gross-out sight gags involving bodily orifices, appendages and effluvia.
03/02/01
Top CriticThere is nothing in this very slight road movie ... that remotely justifies its ponderous length.
03/02/01
Top CriticRoberts' leading man is actually Gandolfini and that's the best thing the movie has going for it.
03/02/01
An example of unnecessary Hollywood mediocrity.
03/02/01
It's not too bloody, it's not too funny, and it's not too exciting. It's not too much of anything, except long.
03/02/01
An entertaining and endlessly inventive tale.
03/02/01
Top CriticAt a time when action and effects dominate the movies, it's plain refreshing to run into a picture that rolls around playfully in the language.
03/02/01
Top CriticSome of what follows is amusing and even touching, but none of it fully capitalizes on the cast's star wattage.
03/02/01
Top CriticIts charms are fitful and its weaknesses obvious.
03/02/01
Top CriticThis hodgepodge bears a great deal of charm that's not often found in slicker big-star vehicles.
03/02/01
So the story has a few flaws and its share of violence, but this Roberts-Pitt comedy will still leave you smiling.
03/02/01
Gandolfini comes in from left field and provides a character with dimensions and surprises, bringing out the best in Roberts.
03/02/01
Top CriticIt's Gandolfini, the triggerman with unexpected depths, who steals the show with his sincerity and sensitivity.
03/02/01
The two stars are perfectly balanced and keep the film tense, funny and buoyant throughout.
03/02/01
Tries to pass off a lot of aimless zigzagging as quirkiness.
03/02/01
Top CriticIt tries much too hard to be loose and carefree.
03/02/01
Brad and Julia pull it off, and it's really quite terrific!
03/02/01
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