For most of the 20th Century building films around films stars was one of favourite practices of Hollywood. It continued, although less noticeably than before, even at the start of 21st Century. One such example can be found in *The Mexican*, 2001 crime comedy directed by Gore Verbinski. Protagonist, played by Brad Pitt, is Jerry Welch, likeable and well-intentioned young man from Los Angeles who is, due to unfortun…







