The Mexican (2001)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.4

Overview

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 S...

Starring Cast

Brad Pitt • Julia Roberts • James Gandolfini

Where to watch

Paramount+

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

LGBTQ: Positive

Overview

Starring Cast

Brad Pitt • Julia Roberts • James Gandolfini

Where to watch

Paramount+

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

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Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film primarily focuses on apolitical themes of personal relationships, individual choices, and comedic situations within a crime narrative. While it contains subtle elements that could be interpreted as left-leaning (e.g., subversion of traditional masculinity) or right-leaning (e.g., individual responsibility), these do not form a central ideological thesis, resulting in a neutral rating.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features a predominantly traditional cast with mainstream white actors in leading roles, and its narrative does not offer a critical portrayal of traditional identities. While a supporting character is gay, this does not indicate explicit DEI-driven casting or a central DEI critique within the story.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

The Mexican features Winston Baldry, a gay hitman, as a complex and significant character. His sexuality is presented with dignity, and his grief for his deceased lover is portrayed empathetically. Despite his profession and tragic end, the film affirms his humanity and capacity for love, resulting in a net positive portrayal of an LGBTQ+ character.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film primarily focuses on Jerry and Samantha's journey and relationship. Samantha Barzel, the main female character, is not depicted as engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. No other female characters participate in such combat.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Mexican is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a depiction of historical figures. All characters were created for this film, therefore, there are no instances of characters being portrayed with a different gender than their established canonical or historical gender.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Mexican is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this film, thus lacking any prior canonical or historical racial identity to be altered.