| ROBERT PATRICK MOVIE REVIEWS Mexico City 2000 Rated R in the US and M 15+ in Australia � Medium Level Violence Stacy Edwards, Robert Patrick, Johnny Zander, Jorge Robles. Ratings RP droolabilty 10 The eyes get a 10 0 The shirt off factor, 0 It�s not that sort of movie Spine-tingling looks, 5 There are a few good stares Presence in movie 4 Top 3 � listed as one of 3 on front cover. Gravely voice factor 5 10 - if we only heard his voice for the whole movie. RP Swear-o-meter 5 Only 5 �F� words � most in the one scene. Synopsis Mitch (Michelle) Cobb (Stacy Edwards) goes down to Mexico with her brother Sam (Johnny Zander) after she survives a traumatic time in her life. When he fails to show up for their plane flight to go further south Mitch is worried for his safety. Getting no help from her hotel she heads for the American Embassy. Vice Consul Mills (Robert Patrick) seems to have his hands tied, treading water carefully in a sea of corruption. So, lost and alone Mitch turns to ex-con taxi driver Pedro (Jorge Robles). He takes her through a dangerous adventure on the search for any clues as to why her brother disappeared. My Thoughts Storyline: I loved this movie and originally saw it because I see all movies with Robert Patrick. I am so pleased I stumbled across this one because, even without my favourite actor, I still love the plot, the emotions, the feeling of helplessness portrayed, the cinematography - all hail Sarah Cawley - and the glimpses of Mexican life. The acting is wonderful. Stacy Edwards (Mitch) puts in a multi-layered performance playing a grief stricken woman who had recently divorced and had lost her two children in a car accident. To lose her brother, the only family left is too much. Her anguish and desperation to find out anything about his disappearance in a land where she doesn�t speak the language, shows through perfectly. Newcomer Jorge Robles plays an excellent part as her guide and interpreter. He seems to naturally take over the role, and even makes the audience see him as a likeable protector. On the cover of the DVD it states the names of Stacy Edwards and Robert Patrick where in fact Jorge Robles plays second in screen time and Mr. Patrick third. I feel they are playing off Robert Patrick�s success with The X-Files to sell this movie. He and Stacy are they main contenders for the DVD cover. Jorge deserves accolades for his role. Music: A special mention goes out to Rolfe Kent and Adam Lichtenstein for the exquisite musical score. The scenery and colours are wonderful in the movie but it is all brought more to life with the Mexican feel of the music. The guitars sometimes are soft and lyrical and at others pacey and rushed, all following the change of action in the story. The haunting melody of the main theme returns sometimes slow, other times fast, swiftly reminding us again of the main theme of frustration and despair. RP involvement We first see Robert Patrick (RP) 19 minutes into the story. He plays Vice Consul Mills of the American Embassy. Right from the start there is something suspicious about his character, almost sinister. He seems not so caring to listen to Mitch�s plight and is no help in looking after this American citizen�s interest in this foreign country. It almost looks as though it happens often and she�s just another distraught American. This just shows how versatile an actor RP is; we feel Mitch�s frustration as he treats the case too lightly. Later though his mood and interest change when new evidence is brought to light, also throwing him into the danger. He does look healthy in this movie, he wears his hair longer and his blue eyes are accentuated through turtle shell glasses. This all happens in one day because he wears the same smart blue shirt and dress pants in all four of his scenes. If you want to fast forward to the RP appearance then go to these approximate times: 19, 28, 47 and 54 minutes into the DVD. Quotes Mitch: Good morning Mr. Ambassador. Mills: Thank you for the promotion. I�m Vice Consul actually. Mitch: Vice Consul? Mills: Washington hasn�t had it in their hearts to name an ambassador. Availability Was released on 19 December, 2001 in Australia, March 12, 2002 in the US Amazon.com DVD US$26.99 Videoflicks VHS US$59.99 End Thoughts In my opinion Mexico City is worth seeing for the story, the acting, the scenery, the music and the overall thriller package. It�s a movie I can see again and again. |
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