The Mexican

"Gandolfini comes in from left field and provides a character with dimensions and surprises, bringing out the best in Roberts."

"This hokey-jokey comic thriller doesn't add up to the proverbial hill o' beans, but it's an engaging curio all the same."

"In stealing the movie from its attractive co-stars, Mr. Gandolfini does them a favour by allowing them to relax."

"(It) does have its sharp moments, many of which involve the edgy exchanges between Gandolfini and Roberts, but it is too often stretched out and overweight."

"Where is Elmore Leonard when we need him?"

"Nothing in this implausible marriage of thrills and whimsy works, least of all the supposed chemistry between Brad and Julia."

"Somewhere inside this bloated star vehicle is an off-beat road movie trying to get out."

"Gore Verbinski... takes the odd route again by separating his star attractions for most of the film. As dumb ideas go, that one is a Hall of Famer."

"A shambles and proud of it..."

"(It's) one of those movies you go to see at 7 p.m., look at your watch three hours later and see that it says 7:45."