
Jerry Welbach is given two ultimatums. His mob boss wants him to travel to Mexico to get a priceless antique pistol called "The Mexican" or he will suffer the consequences. The other ultimatum comes from his girlfriend Samantha, who wants him to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures that being alive, although in trouble with his girlfriend is the better alternative so he heads south of the border. Finding the pistol is easy but getting it home is a whole other matte... (Full plot summary below)
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Jerry Welbach is given two ultimatums. His mob boss wants him to travel to Mexico to get a priceless antique pistol called "The Mexican" or he will suffer the consequences. The other ultimatum comes from his girlfriend Samantha, who wants him to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures that being alive, although in trouble with his girlfriend is the better alternative so he heads south of the border. Finding the pistol is easy but getting it home is a whole other matter. The pistol supposedly carries a curse - a curse Jerry is given every reason to believe, especially when Samantha is held hostage by the gay hit man Leroy to ensure the safe return of the pistol.
Leave your thoughts about The Mexican.
| One Guy's OpinionFrank SwietekToo fractured and structurally slipshod to amount to much, and so ephemeral that it passes out of the consciousness almost as soon as it unspools. |
| Bryant Frazer's Deep FocusBryant FrazerMany scenes suffer from a mild case of the blands, and the whole enchilada could have used some tightening. |
| NUVO NewsweeklyEdward Johnson-OttThe four actors and their well-defined characters are so likable that plot becomes irrelevant. Watching them interact is pleasure enough. |
| Film BlatherEugene NovikovThe Mexican is ruined not so much by the presence of its A-List stars, and certainly not by their performances, but by their influence. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertGandolfini comes in from left field and provides a character with dimensions and surprises, bringing out the best in Roberts. |
| Philadelphia City PaperCynthia FuchsNot nearly so zany and cute and comical as the trailers might lead you to believe. |
| Denver PostSteven RosenIts charms are fitful and its weaknesses obvious. |
| Hollywood ReporterKirk HoneycuttGandolfini not only anchors this lightweight material in genuine emotion but also adds a warming layer of subtle comedy that jibes nicely with the more frenetic kind played by the movie's two leads. |
| Internet ReviewsSteve RhodesPitt, Roberts and Gandolfini prove to be a thoroughly enjoyable, crowd pleasing combination. |
| Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam ArnoldTogether, the two of them (Pitt, Roberts) are cute as a bug. |