Directed by:
Gore VerbinskiScreenplay:
J.H. WymanCinematography:
Dariusz WolskiComposer:
Alan SilvestriCast:
Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini, J.K. Simmons, Bob Balaban, Gene Hackman, David Krumholtz, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Luis Felipe Tovar (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
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. Finding the pistol proves easy. Getting it home is another matter. The pistol supposedly carries a legendary curse--a legend Jerry is given every reason to believe... especially when Samantha is taken hostage by a hit man to ensure the safe return of the pistol. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Reviews (2)
Devoid of any idea, pacing, humour, script, acting and everything that should make a good movie. Overall, it's bearable and it won't offend your taste, but it's a total waste of time.
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An enjoyable adventure comedy, which may not be the most imaginative, but it always entertains. Shorten it by about 20 minutes and it would be even better. At the same time, The Mexican is also one of my favorite soundtracks - Alan Silvestri pays homage to the master Morricone here (and he gave it a hell of a lot of effort).
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