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Summary: Amazing Dialog
Review: This movie has amazing dialog. Must see the DVD version as some of the deleted scenes were awesome. Especially "A Dull Ache" which had some of the best dialog in the film and it is a crime that it had to be cut from the theatrical release. Usually when you watch the deleted scenes, you understand why they were cut. But in this film, apart from run time, you just don't understand why some of these scenes had to go. Also has a semi-interesting "making of..." segment.
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Summary: GREAT MOVIE-ATROCIOUS MARKETING
Review: I fell for the marketing ploy and expected this movie to be a romantic comedy between Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts. When it didn't last long in the theaters, I expected the movie to be terrible.Instead, I saw a movie with a fun plot, quirky scenes and the lack of Julia and Brad didn't matter because the movie was SO enjoyable. James Gandolfini and Julia Roberts were great together and the movie had enough twists and turns without it trying too hard. If they marketed this film to be an offbeat comedy with Roberts and Pitt, it would have gotten more acclaim and done better in the box office. I have to convince my friends what a good movie it is and after begrudgingly seeing it, they all agree to its quality. The DVD also has some deleted scenes that BEG to be in the movie, it made the movie flow a little easier.
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Summary: La pelicula stinka.
Review: Opportunity for Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts to have a working vacation in Mexico and Las Vegas, respectively. Otherwise, there is no discernable reason why stars of such "wattage" would bother with *The Mexican*, a laughterless crime comedy. The movie is like *Lock, Stock, & 2 Smoking Barrels* made for American audiences . . . and this is not a good thing. All I know about the director, Gore Verbinski, is that he directed the Budweiser Frogs commercials . . . and this is not a good thing. And the movie fails to deliver what it presumably promises: the delirious, delicious chemistry between Pitt and Roberts. Why go to all the trouble of casting the 2 biggest stars in Hollywood when they hardly share any screen time together? (Well, maybe this IS a good thing. They're each annoying enough on a separate basis.) James Gandolfini is one of our best actors, but, like everyone else, is not immune to being MISCAST. Dude is the least-believable homosexual I have ever seen on the screen. Who came up with this casting idea? Har-de-har-har. Well, it didn't work, morons.
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Summary: More than another "When Harry Met Sally"
Review: Plot: Jerry (Brad Pitt) works involuntarily for a mob boss, whom he sent to jail by accident. His last job is to recover a rare pistol called "The Mexican" and bring back the holder (the bosses grandson) back to LA. However, he promised Samantha that he would take her Las Vegas and that his last job was his final obligation (since he bungled that THIS is his last job). They unofficially break up and go their separate ways. When Pitt disappears in Mexico and the grandson ends up dead, the mob send the ruthless Leroy to get Samantha and hold her hostage. Pro: Brad Pitt. Shows effortless charm in a role that he plays with natural ease. Much more at home playing Jerry, than in more serious roles in movies like "Seven Years in Tibet", "Meet Joe Black" and "Devil's Own". Pro: James Gandolfini, Gives his character of Leroy 3 dimensions. Can be sweetly sensitive in one sentence and then ruthlessly coldfaced in the next. Lesser actors would have had Leroy turn into a pile of sentimental mush by the second act. Pro: Julia Roberts. She plays Samantha with a great deal of understanding and kindness in her scenes with James Gandolfini and they have a great deal of chemistry together. Pro: Edgy plotline. This movie is not your typical "chick-flick". It has violence, profanity (and a cool legend) that most action lovers would like. Con: Julia Roberts. She is annoying and has little chemistry with Brad Pitt when they are together. She also continues to cross the line of sweet/saccherine in this movie. You don't have to give your devilishly beautiful smile to win us over Julia. Con: While jokes are funny at first, it becomes lame and repetitive. Several jokes in regards to 1. A Dog 2. Traffic Light and 3. Mexican Rentals are shown to us over and over again. Con: Directing. It is unfocused and lack of editing made the movie seem too long. Some plot points were confusing at times, others seemed too convenient. Rating: C+
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Summary: After 15 Minutes
Review: this film goes down hill. You keep expecting it to pick up but the story let's the actor's down. I watch this because of the star's past reputation. They have both made some good movie's. But in this film you need more than just star chasima to carrey a film. Pitt seems to have fun with the role and his take on it is fun but Robert's is relying to much on her smile. If she ever loses her teeth she is in trouble. There are few suprises and you come away disapointed. This movie you forget as soon as you get out of the theater. That's why the review. I would like to see better movie's. Movie's with some comic insperation. When we give film's like this a good review we get what we deserve. These actor's and especially writer's can do better.
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Summary: Yuck!
Review: First of all, it would have helped if the producers and director knew what sort of movie they wanted to make. A silly comedy? A dark comedy? A thriller? A drama? And intro-spective look a the human spirit? They are not sure. And because they are not sure, they add all these elements to the film, and leave us with the same feeling.. unsure. Brad Pitt is adorable. He seems to think that the movie is a light-hearted, happy romantic film, and he sticks with that. So Julia Robert's annoying clinginess and big mouth make it irritating. Pitt is dressed like a twenty year old, and although he may be gorgeous and look younger than he is, the fact that Roberts acts so superior and adult makes him seem like a misfit. And then it dawns on us.. he is SUPPOSED to be a misfit! The plot is just strange, and I realy can't describe it. The filmmakers bounce back and forth between scary, controversial drama and cute sweetness. This leaves the movie looking ridiculous. Too bad, really, because all the actors we know are fabulous and the settings are great. Oh well! You can't win 'em all.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I am a huge Julia Roberts fan, and I love seeing her in romantic comedies. However, this is one to skip. There's nothing really great about either her characther nor Brad Pitt's character- you end up not really liking either one of them. The movie tries to be funny, but fails most of the time. It's not that this movie is all bad. It's just fluff.
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Summary: the mexican
Review: i ordered this movie oct. 14, 2001 and never received it-buyers beware-there is a crook on this line
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Summary: Shame on Brad and Julia
Review: One of the most boring idiotic pieces of trash I ever saw.
I love movies, and am a huge fan of Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts, but this was a waste of time and money. I almost walked out of the theatre. Don't spend a nickle on this.
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Summary: Should win Best Picture....
Review: ... ok, just kidding, but come on, this movie is getting a really bum rap in these amazon reviews. I'm typically pretty picky when it comes to movies, but I really liked this one. It's a pure escapist movie but who doesn't like that once in a while? Brad and Julia have pretty good chemistry together and are quite funny as a bickering couple. Brad Pitt plays somewhat against type as a total (but good-natured) dope. He is a good comic actor and pulls off the physical comedy of the role well, and you gotta admit, he looks fabulous. James Gandolfini (also playing somewhat against type) is believable as the tortured hit man. And Julia is... well Julia... she laughs, she cries, her hair looks great and she's pretty funny, especially in her scenes with Pitt. I can appreciate a movie that knows what it is as The Mexican surely does. It's a fun, road/buddy/crime caper/romantic comedy movie that manages to keep it all pretty light. It takes a stab at depth with a lot of talk about relationships but doesn't push too hard, which is a good thing! Anyway, I felt I needed to counter all the negative reviews this is getting in here. If you haven't seen it I recommend you give it a shot.
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