Review of Jackie Brown (1997) by Dmlyxcritic — 01 Apr 2020
Quentin Tarantino's third entry, Jackie Brown, is on all accounts, a worthy follow-up to the critically acclaimed Pulp Fiction. The dialogue was terrific as always, which is something to expect from a Tarantino movie, although not as violent.
The performances were superb, especially from Samuel Jackson and Robert de Niro, who brought color to the whole film with their dialogue. Pam Grier was also excellent, although sometimes, her acting leaves so much to be desired.
Robert Forster and Bridget Fonda were also fantastic. The main problem of the film is its length. For a Tarantino film, long is normal, but the build-up took too much time, particularly in the first act.
The film is also toned-down compared to Tarantino's previous films, with less flashy editing and violence and more character development. The plot was smartly written, but the flow gets entirely mixed up on certain scenes.
But overall, this film is a fantastic addition to Tarantino's vast array of wonderfully written and shot films.
This review of Jackie Brown (1997) was written by Dmlyxcritic on 01 Apr 2020.
Jackie Brown has generally received very positive reviews.
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