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bruno chereul (2012-05-25 16:59)

a beautiful but clever girl

First Luis (Robert de Niro) shows us how he can play not asusual as a drug addict! Then I may not tell the beautiful plot of QuentinTarentino but I can say at least the following. Jacky Brown is an air hotessin the worst mexican company in Los Angeles. She is very beautiful. TheF.B.I. after the revelations of a bad guy ( Baumont Livingston)is waitingfor her in the airport. One of them find $10,000, what is forbiden by thecustom, and last but not the least a little bag of cocaine! She works for avery bad man: "Ordel" whose the job is to sell narcotics and arms. How canshe can do with a friend (Max Sherry) to rob $ 1,000.000 and get be free?That is the problem!

daria84 (2012-05-25 07:48)

A movie with Tarantino's signature everywhere!

I just saw this movie a couple of days ago, and I thought it was very good! Again I had no idea what it was about, and in the beginning it goes a littleslow and confusing, but then it gets bigger and better!Th plot is very complicated, a flight attendant, Jackie Brown (Pam Grier)helps this gun sales man, Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson) to bring hisillegal money from Mexico to the US, but she gets caught by the federals(played by Michael Keaton and some other guy, the guy who played Buck inKill Bill Vol. 1). It pretty much takes off from there, with lots of twistsin the plot and playing with one of the worst human feelings,greed.I liked everybody's performances in this movie, especially Pam Grier's andJackson's. The story is great, the characters are interesting and thescreenplay is great too! lots of clever dialogues. Now I am a big QuentinTarantino fan, and I'm sure that if I wasn't, i would have never rented thismovie, but I sure liked it! I give it a 8/10.

The_Core (2012-05-22 16:32)

Snooze City...

"Jackie Brown" is one of the dullest movies I've ever seen (actually, I shutit off about 2/3 of the way through, since I wasn't following the storyanymore and had no interest in doing so). A semi all-star cast, with all ofthe actors clearly "playing themselves." A deadly boring story, littleaction, and it all goes on for far, far too long.I simply wasn't interested enough to put in the energy required to followthe plot, and so as the film progressed I knew less and less about what washappening. Despite the "realistic feel" (which on deeper examination seemscarefully contrived), I cared nothing for any of the characters (in fact, Ifound most of them quite irritating, especially the two detectives) and Ikept waiting for something interesting to happen (eventually, almost prayingfor something interesting to happen). Unfortunately, nothing did. Thereare those who might enjoy this movie, I suppose, but I thought it was acomplete dud, about as interesting to watch as plain, unsalted white rice isto eat. 5/10.

bondgirl-3 (2012-05-22 02:51)

In praise

This film is absolutely wonderful and I recommend that everyone see it. Ithas a fabulous plot and a great cast who all do the film justice. The filmis an absolute hoot. A complete work of art by the wonderful, gorgeous,sexyQUENTIN TARANTINO. Go and buy the film - you won't regretit.

(2012-05-21 17:35)

Great Movie

This review is from: Jackie Brown (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) (DVD) Another great Tarantino movie. Not as graphic and violent as his other movies, but has an incredible storyline that keeps you glued to the screen the whole time. Aslo has great film techniques and intresting camera angles. Amazon shipped the product in a timely manner.

johnnyboyz (2012-05-21 02:24)

Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, it actually didn't but it couldn't have come closer.

Tarantino is quoted to have said, when asked about his follow up toPulp Fiction which caused shock waves throughout the industry and howhe would match it, that he knew he couldn't go over Pulp Fiction; so hewent under it. In Jackie Brown, Tarantino pulled off from that verysentence what he set out to do. The film is a quite simplistic and laidback experience for most of the time, only branching off at certainpoints with that distinct flair Tarantino brings to his films when itneeds to. This is most evident during the actual trading of bags in theshopping mall, something Tarantino announces is about to happen with atitle card and a cheeky fourth wall breaking comment: 'For real thistime'.But leading up to this heist or exchange or whatever is a thoroughlyrewarding and distinct journey littered with realism; menace; greatdialogue; great acting and individual personas for each of thecharacters. Given that Tarantino includes characters in Jackie Brown ofthe stoner, surfer bimbo and flight attendant variety and for him tomake them come across as anything but the clichés and caricatures wehave become to associate with them is a triumph in itself. Part of thisis down to casting; having De Niro play Louis, a bank robber recentlyout of jail and addicted to drugs is one thing but resisting casting ayoung man in the role and resisting having him talkative and naïve inthat 'stoner' caricature we could all associate with him is another. Ifanything, Louis could take the drugs to keep him calm since the instantwe see him spending long amounts of time away from the pad and awayfrom the drugs, he becomes very irritable and somewhat dangerous.Then you have the other 'types' that could so easily have been typecastbut people like ATF enforcer Ray Nicolette (Keaton) is more than atypical policeman or agent with a badge and an ego, he wants to helpJackie and at certain points wants to get to know her whilst carrying acertain quirkiness attributed to Keaton's approach to the character. Soif Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs were all about breaking downstereotypes in a well worn genre then Jackie Brown is the continuationof this, albeit on a lower scale. The film could fall into crime,possibly even neo-noir and quite possibly romance. There are someblurry lines as to who is playing the protagonist in the noir-inspiredsense as bail bondsman Max Cherry (Forster) could clearly be given the'down on his luck' lead role and Jackie the femme fatale or Cherrycould simply be labelled an ally and Jackie (who's equally down on herluck) is the anti-hero playing everyone off against each other. Thefilm is named Jackie Brown after all, but if we can learn anything fromthe final scene and garner anything from the film overall then it'sfeasible Max is the best and most interesting character.Jackie Brown is perhaps the most conventional of Tarantino's films;certainly at the time and certainly with hindsight also. It adopts astraight and linear path that only become complicated when it branchesoff to show its several primary characters' actions. In terms ofmanipulating the linear passage of things, Jackie Brown rarely toyswith formula until it is absolutely necessary to drop the viewer intochaos of the mind as they frantically backtrack and work out who'swhere and why they might be. This is done during the most importantscene in the film and feels like the climactic heist as everythingcomes together and fits into place but really, Tarantino is using it asa set up for the bigger picture; the attempted acquiring of a gunrunner.At the core of the film is a strong female character and how often canyou come away saying there is such a thing in a film that contains gunrunners; stoners and could quite feasibly fall into the noir genre?Incidentally when Max first sees Jackie, played by Pam Grier, leavingthe jail house his look is constructed around the gaze theory but onething I noticed that may be deliberate by Tarantino is that she isn'tfetishised or presented in an objective fashion. This is down to twothings; firstly Tarantino places her about two dozen feet away from thewatching Max and secondly, given the dystopian locale of the jail housewe've previously been presented with, Jackie has this aura about herthat does not demand an attractive labelling. She is a mess, withscraggly hair; well worn clothes; air miles under her belt for thatparticular day and generally unglamorous.Following her brush with death at the hands of gunrunner Ordell Robbie(Jackson), who is equally brilliantly set up in all his ruthless glory,the film divulges into the seedy world of apartments bought with bloodmoney, malls, mall car parks and police station offices. The splashesof Tarantino are evident in random flashes of violence; eventualnon-linear story telling and a mock cartoon bird's eye view of a flightfrom Mexico to America. The soundtrack of light, mellow love songs addsa depth to Jackie Brown as Max gently eases his way into feeling forthe woman as the meetings escalate between the two. The manner in whicheach character is fleshed out in their own retrospect's and theefficiency of most scenes involving Jackson's Ordell Robbie as well asCherry's gradual relationship with Brown are some of the reasons JackieBrown goes down as and will remain as one of my favourite films.

(2012-05-19 20:44)

Vomit

I watched the first 15 minutes of movie. Thanks quarantino, I bought this for 20 bucks, I won't recover my money if I want to sell it. I want my money back now. Nobody will buy this vomit. All quarantino's movies suck.Do me a favor Quentin: change your profession to a cleaner or something like that... You may do it better.PS: the only star is because Amazon doesn't give me other choice. I would give this movie "-5"

cableaddict (2012-05-19 12:03)

Amazingly boring.

Is this really a Tarrantino film? What happened? .I have been watching this movie for 50 minutes now, and I am BORED OUT OF MYMIND. I am literally going to switch to the news now, as I have absolutelyno concern whatsoever for the character in this movies or for what mighthappen in the rest of the film. C-Span is more exciting.-Mind you, I actually hate the typical macho action flick, whereineverything blows up all the time. However, it would be nice to haveSOMETHING happen in 50 minutes. So far, all the characters have pretty muchjust sat around and talked, and in fairly monotone voices,yet.The cast is as all-star as you can get, but they have absolutely nothing todo, and they act like they haven't had their morning coffee yet. -Orperhaps they all just came off a three-day bender. Boring, boring, boring,boring. Words just about fail me. I remember that most of the critics hated thismovie when it came out. Now I know why. How it got 7.4 stars on the IMDBis a question for the ages.If this film were submitted by a UCLA student, it would get a "D" at best.

David Peckham (2012-05-18 18:27)

Tarantino is losing it...

Not that this was a bad movie... I can't fault him on the semi-lacklusterscript because this story was adapted from a novel. But it took him 4 yearsjust to make Jackie Brown and now 5 to make Kill Bill? If you've read thescript for Kill Bill, there is a pretty good chance you are as disappointedas I am.HOWEVER Jackie Brown is NOT Dogs or Pulp Fiction so it should not be soclosely compared to the other two. It is well directed, well acted, (in thecase of Pam Grier and Robert Forster, I found Sam Jackson's performance tobe very annoying)and the music is very good. On the other hand, the story,whether it was a novel or not, was not top rate. The ending falls flat,there is no twist...but maybe that was the intention, I'm not sure. DeNirodidn't even need to be in this movie, it bothered me that he had such ameaningless role (in terms of DeNiro caliber roles, anyone his age couldhave played that part). I'll give it a 7 though when all is said and donebecause of Pam Grier's performance and the soundtrack, and those two thingsput together make the movie interesting enough for me to watch andenjoy.

(2012-05-18 08:17)

my first DVD ever

I just went out and bought this after finally catching up with the masses and getting a DVD player. me and roomies finished watching the special bonus features including the chicks who love guns video and now I can't even continue watching Jackie because it's JUST THAT GOOD that I had to write a review for it... so I am over here at the PC while they toke up and watch but I still got a good view... now at the scene where Jackie (Pam Grier) is bailed out of jail and Max (Robert Forster) sees her for the very first time. People, listen, this is one of those rare gems that is actually too good for most Pulp Fiction groupies to respect, because like Reservoir Dogs, Jackie Brown escapes Tarantino's tight grip on "cool trophy of the century" mentality. Jackie Brown is simply brilliant. Like Reservoir Dogs, too good for an Oscar. Too good for most audiences to appreciate, so all I gotta say is props to Quentin for adapting an Elmore Leonard book and pulling it off as if it were the original mona. oh, and one more thing, the music is the key. so Tarantino's drivin' a caddy. 5 stars man.

Coventry (2012-05-17 02:24)

Different kind of masterpiece from Tarantino.

Okay, I have to admit I was one of those people who called "JackieBrown" a bad movie around the time of its release. I thought it wasoverlong, uninteresting, dull and not nearly containing enough violenceand spectacular gimmicks. That has changed with a couple of repeatedviewings over the years. Admittedly "Jackie Brown" is an unusual filmat first, especially when you expect to see another "Pulp Fiction" or"Reservoir Dogs", but Tarantino's versatile brilliance still quicklyshows through the staggering dialogs and masterful character drawings.The script is an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel called "RumPunch" – and a very faithful one, I've heard – but the elaboration ofthe characters and creating the atmosphere of coolness is pure andgenuine Tarantino. He squeezes the most out of his alreadysuper-talented cast members and, for once, also indicates the viewerright from the start that this will be a slow-paced and story-driventype of thriller this time. I'm usually not a fan of long movies butthe two and a half hours of Jackie Brown always literally fly by, sinceit's a joy and pleasure to observe Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Samuel L.Jackson, Robert De Niro, Michael Keaton and all the other cast membersin the roles of their lives. Jackie Brown is a middle-aged airlinestewardess working for a lousy minimum wage and making some extra cashon the side by smuggling for the relentless gun trader Ordell Robbie.When she gets caught, she and the charming bail bounder Max Cherrydevelop a plan where they play Ordell and his criminal posse againstthe tough cops led by special agent Ray Nicolette. Trust me, the plotis far more convoluted and extended than this and it's definitely worthdiscovering the details for yourself if you haven't already. Many fansand internet sources state that "Jackie Brown" is one giant homage tothe "Blaxploitation" trend of the early 70's. Well, it's true... butonly partially. The smooth atmosphere (with the awesome soulsoundtrack) and decorative elements are definitely heavily influencedby this particular cinema trend (and of course the casting of Pam Grierand Sid Haig as well), but the actual story is far too sober and eventoo mature to be Blaxploitation. Tarantino for once didn't deliver arough and provocatively violent film, but this different type ofapproach is definitely rewarding since he managed to make a differenttype of masterpiece: one with heart, beauty, intellect and passion.

(2012-05-16 15:38)

A bases-loaded double up the gap for QT

QT delivers the goods once again.Viewing this film over and over is like getting into a nice, hot bathtub. It simmers on the low boil, taking its time, building momentum and taking us on a very entertaining tour of LA lowlifestyle. Fonda, Keaton, Tucker and especially De Niro are wonderful acting dumb. Such a treat to see actors let loose to play to the camera with style, slyness and breathing room. I imagine that any actor who considers himself an artist would be tickled to work with QT.Forget about Mr. Jackson and Mr. Forster and Ms. Grier; they make it look easy. This movie is for the ages. Looking forward to QT's next, and next, and next. Movies are in good hands with him.

scottypelk (2012-05-15 13:53)

Awesome

What film can basically take resposibility for the revival of 2 greatactor's careers? Quentin Tarantino's Jackie Brown can, that's what.It's such an awesome film, you will be amazed at its sheer audacity andtoughness. Pam Grier and Robert Forster are the 2 actors I'm talkingabout, of course, and they both give the performances of their lives,and that is saying A LOT (Foxy Brown, anyone? Medium Cool, anyone?). Tarantino gets his plot actually from the Elmore Leonard novel RumPunch, but this film is completely and totally Tarantino all the way.Samuel L. Jackson is mind-blowingly evil in this film. Michael Keaton(in a role reprised for Soderbergh's Out of Sight- brilliant) is arevelation. For those of you who think of him only as Mr. Mom orBatman, it's basically time to think again. All this and Deniro too! The great Bob is amazingly laid back in thisfilm. Wonderfully, wonderfully subtle. And Bridgit Fonda is in it tooand does an amazing job. The scene with her and Deniro in the mallparking lot… I will say no more! If you haven't seen this film, RENT IT. You will be so glad you did.Jackie Brown is AWESOME. ***** out of *****.Over and out,Scotty Pelk

(2012-05-14 23:06)

Jackie Brown Vhs- Overhyped.

The only good about the movie is the cast, DeNiro, Ms.Pam Grier, other than that, the movie is too long, Again Quentin taratino always messes up movies. Not sure why he makes them. And his style is overhyped over the top.Movie is over two hours and not much else. Gives the actors a bad name.

(2012-05-14 05:28)

Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece!!!!!

This movie is great and it is so interesting and doesn't make you bored at all. I have a friend that really wanted me to see it and one friend that said it was really boring. My friend who wanted me to see it was right and when you buy the 2-disc version, you get a whole load of special features. The movie and the story and the characters are really great and add a special feel from them. I think Quentin does it again in his 3rd film after Pulp Fiction. I'll warn you that this has a lot of talking but if you listen and start getting to know the character, you'll love this movie so don't expect anything like Kill Bill Volume 1. I love all of Quentin's work and I still do. This is one movie that movie lovers can't survive without. This is his first and only (so far) that he didn't entirely write because this is from Elmore Leonard's "Rum Punch", but he wrote it for the screen and changed some of it. Well I hope you enjoy it and if you didn't see it yet and you are reading my review LISTEN TO ME: GO SEE IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr Ben (2012-05-13 14:46)

Everything in place but the magic - 73%

For many years, this was the big one - the one that got away. As muchas I enjoy Tarantino's movies, this one never really seemed to botherme much and so I was happy to give it a miss. I even bought it on DVDand traded it before I watched it. So using the benefits of a Sky+ box,I could finally give it a fair hearing but after all this time andgiven the fact that it is the follow-up to one of my favourite films ofall time, could it really hope to compete? Taking his cue from riffing off other genres, "Jackie Brown" isTarantino's take of Seventies blaxploitation and introduces us toairline stewardess Jackie (Pam Grier), who should be doing better butfinds herself increasingly held back by past mistakes. Her other sourceof income is running money for arms dealer Ordell (Samuel L Jackson)but things are about to take a turn for the worst. After being bustedby ATF agent Nicolette (Michael Keaton), Jackie finds herself caught upin their plan to catch Ordell or face a long stretch behind bars.Trouble is, anyone double-crossing Ordell ends up dead pretty quick.But Jackie is a resourceful woman and begins making plans of her own,possibly involving her bail bondsman Max Cherry (Robert Forster)...There is technically nothing wrong with "Jackie Brown". Performancesare universally brilliant - even Chris Tucker's brief appearance isn'tannoying - and almost as good as the funk and soul mix of thesoundtrack featuring legends like Bobby Womack, the Delfonics and RandyCrawford. The soundtrack, you expect to be faultless in a Tarantinoflick but his usual antics of playing with the chronology are kept to astrict minimum which means any who didn't get "Pulp Fiction" will notbe confused by the plot here. The story, based on an Elmore Leonardnovel, has the usual twists and turns but ultimately doesn't offer toomuch in the way of surprises which felt a little disappointing. But intruth, this is a great crime movie with brilliant performances and allto a fantastic soundtrack. What's not to like? Well, Tarantino's films have a reputation for being close to the edge,for pushing boundaries and taking things to the extreme but "JackieBrown" is none of this things. It feels too safe by Tarantino'sstandards as if he's afraid of offending anyone and as a result, itlacks the usual zing and verve of his other films. And while it keepsthe Seventies vibe going, I never personally felt it was ablaxploitation tribute as strongly as "Pulp Fiction" paid homage tocrime thrillers. I wanted to be gripped but I only stuck with it forfear of losing the plot. It's an easy film to admire but a difficultone to love and to be honest, I just didn't feel the magic.

ms_jade_li (2012-05-13 02:53)

kill bills and pulp fiction step aside -- Jackie Brown is in town!

Jackie Brown -- the character and the movie -- RULES.I'd seen several of the Tarantino movies and liked almost all of themand love at least a few. For some reason I'd never seen JB. Discussingthe merits and demerits of Kill Bill (I say 2 yeahs and guy at work sez1 sucks and 2 is better) and the guy asks me if I've seen it. I say no.He sez I should. It's taken me 2-3 years to do it, but DAYUM, I'm gladI did.Jackie the character has it all: looks, brains, charm, sass, and asurvival instinct that makes all women want to stand up and say yes!Pam Grier has been SERIOUSLY UNDERUTILIZED in the acting world. WHY?Tarantino does an extraordinary job of directing JB. I'd like to givethe man a great big kiss for the way he has portrayed Jackie. No slackfor her. No apologies. No exaggerations. She is what most women are orcould be if only men would just leave us alone. But men don't leave usalone. They own everything and control everything -- except the pussy-- so we are forced to deal with them. I applaud Tarantino for havingthe balls to acknowledge what's beautiful about women.The cast of JB is extraordinarily kickass. It's a nice change to seeDeNiro play something other than a leading role! Don't get me wrongthough, he's awesome in what he does. Samuel L Jackson blows me away inthis movie. It's hard to describe how he captures the essence of thecharacter he portrays, but he has subtantial acting skills. Jackson'slittle blond surfer girl -- Bridgette Fonda -- is perfect for her role.Michael Keaton has only a bit part and seems like a weak link in anotherwise titanic strength chain. Maybe it was him or maybe it was hisslimy character though...The real star of this movie, however, has to be Robert Forster, whoplays a bail bondsman who gets drawn into the plot of the movie. Whatthe hell? I never would have thought he was capable of doing what hedoes in this movie. Kudos to Mr. Forster and to Mr. Tarantino for hisabililty to see what Forster can do and giving him a chance to do it.Is there anything left to say? I don't know. Oh yeah ..................SEE THIS MOVIE!

Noir-It-All (2012-05-12 16:00)

Jackie Brown: A sister of sorts.

Pam Grier and I must be about the same age, because the characters she hasplayed in each of the last three decades personified qualities I wasdeveloping at the same time. Her '70's characters represented theSuperwoman I thought I had to be to make it in this world, and often was.Then, in the '80's, her characters were a bit more glamorous andmoney-oriented. 'Nuff said. It all catches up with you in your forties,though. If you live long enough, you are ready for a career change at thisage. Jackie Brown was released the same year I felt some need for change.Iwas not able to see the film in the theatre, but I meant to because Iunderstood that many of the characters were, well, dealing with the issuesof middle age. Mind you, my issues differered from theirs, but thetransition was there. I brought all this to viewing the VHS of Jackie Brownlast night, finally. To me, the preposterous, yet dangerous, charactersdrove the convoluted plot right to the end of this 150-minute feature film.Jackie is the calm, yet urgent sun around which all characters spin likeplanets and moons. And what happens to each is up to them. Jackie, in herown way, changed her life and the galaxy which revolved around her. Wonderwhat Jackie's doing now?

(2012-05-11 19:47)

Jackie Brown Gettin' Down!

It may be old news now, but Quentin T. showed out in this fast and sassy maxi-scam caper flick. He couldn't have hired a better acting ensemble to pull this off, to wit, Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Sammy J., Bobby D., Brigid F., Chris Tucker, Michael K., etc. For starters, I think this is the best performance of Pam G's career: she exhibits a multi-dimensional personna here I have never seen her pull off before. Notice how she effortlessly segues from the street-savvy demeanor whilst in the company of Sammy J., etc., to the middle-class, nice girl, good-diction modus operandi when she's in the company of the the likes of Robert F., for example. She shows how tight her game really is and isn't afraid to do whatever it takes to pull off her intended caper. Robert F., mild of manner and well composed, is cast as the antithesis of the Sammy J. character who is a down-and-dirty, bombastic rascal. Notice how Robert F's character, a white bail-bondsman, effortlessly mixes in well with people of color without being obsequious or trying to be hip: He is merely himself and lets that fact set the tone for whatever may ensue. Sammy J. is his usual awesome self, with great support from Bobby D. and Brigid F. That unholy trio makes sparks fly as the drama unfolds. Notice how Bobby D's character slowly shifts gears from a mellow understated ex-con to a violent shooter when he becomes unduly provoked: a nice touch from Mr. DeNiro. Quentin T's usually crisp directorial skills are in evidence here, as his cutting in and moving back and forth in time work very well. His rewinds in time allow the viewer to see the same scenes from another vantage point so that one can see the logical progression of events from several angles. All that and an awesome, cleverly positioned soundtrack that kicks much booty! How about "Across 110th Street" at the ending? Did she "get across" or what?! This is my favorite Quentin T. film: ya gotta check it out!

(2012-05-11 17:35)

Great Flick

This review is from: Jackie Brown (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) (DVD) Great movie and great service... what more can you ask for??? Got the DVD when I was supposed to, at a great price! I'mhappy!