Film2001123 min

The Mexican

Name: The Mexican
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance
Released: 2001
Duration: 123 min
Cast: Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini, J.K. Simmons, David Krumholtz

Taste attributes: actioncomedycrimeromancemafia/gangsteradventurevehiclesfasttried & testedlightrealisticsimplelinearbig & variedall consuming questdeep rivalryfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivallove conquers allrescue/escape/jeopardy

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"Love with the safety off."

Boxlist takeA breezy romantic comedy that is familiar, wide-ranging and simple. Best if you like escapism over depth.

Taste details

Pace: fast · Originality: tried and tested · Tone: balanced · Weight: very light · Realism: true to life · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

Quality rating

5.9 /10

TMDB · 1,090 votes

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Wholesomeness: Balanced, just how this profile likes it

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Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy

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Synopsis

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.

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