The Mexican vs This Means War
This Means War has the higher audience score (6.2/10 against 5.9/10 for The Mexican). This Means War is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 2h 3m. The Mexican is the older of the two (2001 against 2012). Both are action, comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Mexican
This Means War| The Mexican | This Means War | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.9/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2001 | 2012 |
| Length | 2h 3m | 1h 38m |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance | Action, Comedy, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Gore Verbinski | McG |
| Main cast | David Krumholtz, Bob Balaban, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Gene Hackman | Tom Hardy, Abigail Spencer, Angela Bassett, Reese Witherspoon, Rosemary Harris |
Synopsis
The Mexican
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.
This Means War
Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman.
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