The Mexican

2001 · 123 min · EN · R · 6.0 (1,679 votes)

Dir. Gore Verbinski · Starring Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini, J.K. Simmons, Bob Balaban, Sherman Augustus · Music Alan Silvestri

“Love with the safety off.”

ActionComedyCrimeRomance

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.

VIBE

A charmingly chaotic road trip where a bumbling criminal navigates mob ultimatums and a fiery romance. It feels like a quirky, sun-drenched adventure, blending lighthearted banter with unexpected twists. Expect a propulsive journey filled with comedic mishaps and a surprising amount of heart.

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