The Brave One (2007)

Meh.

A lot of problems with this one. Quite a few long boring scenes that stretched my patience. Many scenes were just implausible (NY subway stations are NEVER empty). Many scenes seemed stagey, not realistic. They seemed like set pieces. Had to take a break several times to break up the monotony. Jodie is a fine actress but I never really cared deeply about her character. The best part of the movie was the cute dog!! Dogs rock!! July 19, 2008

Violent and Vindictive-I liked it.

I liked this movie. I think Jodie Foster is extremely talented and she always does well with raw gritty performances such as this one. When her fiance is killed, I, of course, am bawling like a baby. The flashbacks of them making love with that Sarah MacLaughlin song playing in the background was gut wrenching. She takes the law into her own hands which I am totally okay with in this instance. It is a good movie. Predictable, but I liked it anyway. July 11, 2008

The Brave One

Although we have seen many vigilante movies, this one takes a very different approach. First it is a woman that is wronged by a gang that kills her fiance. But even though she goes after them, this movie is as much about her psychological changes as the acts of vengence. Well thought out screenplay with excellent character development. This is not at all in a class with the Bronson or other vigilante movies. Jodie Foster as always is a consumate actress and pulls off another unforgettable dramatic performance as a radio jock with a show about her feelings for New York City. Even after her change to a stranger that executes killers she reaches out to the city. Terrence Howard does a fine job as the cop pursueing the vigilante. Good quality DVD and fair replayability. If you enjoyed this catch "Inside Man", "Panic Room", and "Flightplan". July 10, 2008

The Brave One

A well based drama with appropriate twists and turns. Enjoyed by both family members. July 7, 2008

Where to start?

I accidentally, somehow, started this movie about an hour in. The funny thing is that it actually would've been better. I went back and watched the beginning and it was what you already KNOW the movie is about. They really amp up the violence to make it "affect" you more, but it's a little too much and just makes you uncomfortable. Jodie Foster did a good job with the part. An interesting glimpse into the human condition, as well as the failure of law enforcement and the legal system in most criminal situations. Just okay... July 5, 2008

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