The Mexican

In the 2001 comedy film "The Mexican", Jerry Welbach (played by Brad Pitt) is a hapless bagman who finds himself in a precarious situation. On one hand, he's been given an ultimatum by his mob boss, Bernie Bernbaum (played by Robert Wisdom), to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol known as "the Mexican". Failure to do so will result in severe consequences for Jerry. On the other hand, Jerry is also dealing with the demands of his fiancée, Samantha (played by Julia Roberts), who wants him to take her on a romantic getaway. Jerry's journey to Mexico becomes a series of misadventures as he navigates through a series of wacky characters and situations. Upon arrival in Mexico, Jerry encounters a beautiful but feisty Mexican woman named Margarita (played by Angelina Jolie). Margarita is the sister of a local gangster who demands that Jerry return her brother's stolen wallet in exchange for information about the pistol. As Jerry becomes embroiled in this complex web of lies and deceit, he finds himself on a wild goose chase across Mexico. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a bumbling Mexican cop (played by Antonio Banderas) who becomes his unlikely ally. Throughout the film, Jerry's bumbling attempts to retrieve the pistol lead to a series of comedic misunderstandings and mishaps. Meanwhile, Samantha back in the States is growing increasingly impatient with Jerry's prolonged absence, leading to a series of humorous phone conversations as they try to keep their relationship alive despite the distance. As the stakes become higher and the situations more absurd, Jerry must use his wits and cunning to outsmart his enemies and retrieve the prized pistol. Along the way, he also learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the importance of keeping a cool head in the face of chaos.