Jackie Brown

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Robert DeNiro, Michael Keaton, Pam Grier, Bridget Fonda, Chris Tucker, Robert Forster,
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Crime
1997

Times Seen:
Tim: 1

Summary: A criminal (Samuel L. Jackson) brings his ex-con friend (Robert DeNiro) to help him bring into the country a half million dollars of illegal money. However, to escape the tightening net set by a federal agent (Michael Keaton), they bring in Jackie Brown (Pam Grier), a flight attendant, to help pull the job off. However, Jackie begins playing both sides, and the end result could be deadly. Based on a novel by Elmore Leonard.

Review:

Tim: This is a decent enough crime drama, but there are much better films out there. From director Quentin Tarantino, however, you anticipate and expect a lot more from this movie. Jackie Brown doesn't have the excitment or quirky feel that Tarantino's fans have come to expect. I'd be surprised if many fans didn't feel a little cheated with this film.

Tarantino does, however, put together a pretty amazing cast. Samuel L. Jackson plays his usual badass self. Robert DeNiro is funny just because for most of the movie he has nothing much to do and he seems a bit out of place. Bridget Fonda sparkles and is likeable (as a skanky drug abuser, however). Pam Grier does a terrific job as the titular Jackie Brown. Michael Keaton is excellent in a smaller role. It's great seeing him on screen in anything, though. Robert Forster does an outstanding job and was rewarded with an Academy Award nomination.

Another complaint I has with the film is that it is way too long at two and a half hours. The film drags on and on and at times in downright boring. Tarantino puts together a less than excellent film here. I must say I was pretty disappointed in the film. If you love Tarantino, you might as well check this out, but for everyone else, you'd be better off saving the 2.5 hours of your life.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 5



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