The Popkorn Junkie :: The Mexican

     Should I bring the crackers, or will you? The question is more than apt when planning a trip to see "The Mexican." There's plenty of cheese to go around.

      It's high quality cheese, though. Strictly little gourmet shop on the corner, not the Buy N Save. It's cheese of the intentional variety.

      I had a hard time finding a genuine moment. That's not the fault of the actors. It's more likely a result of their superstardom, and the film revels in it. Conversations run like simultaneous monologues. Still, they are somehow enjoyable.

      This is a film where you notice colors and smiles, and you're OK accepting that Roberts and Pitt are in love just because they say so.

      The plot holds together well enough. I found myself concentrating not so much on whether this was a good movie, but on whether I should be enjoying it as much as I was. You can almost see it being scripted. Just clever enough, not an overdone effort.

      This film is classic Hollywood. Although its heart is pretend, it beats.

-- Liz ( 3 1/2 out of 4 pops )

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Patsy ( 3 out of 4 pops )

I didn't want to see this movie...I thought this was going to be a cheesy romance or something...I was actually considering seeing "3000 Miles to Graceland" instead (yes, despite the horrible, horrible, reviews and Kevin Costner). That's how much I didn't want to see this. But I went and I gotta say that I really liked this film...I was totally surprised. It was funny and totally kept my attention. It's got a little romance, but it's dysfunctional and sparse so it's bearable. Guys...does your girl wanna see a chick flick this weekend? If so, take her to this...it will be enjoyable for both of you (trust me boys!).