Review of Jackie Brown (1997) by Marc R — 25 Feb 2015
Probably Tarantino's most understated and briskest film. The same wonderful Tarantino dialogue is here without some of the more self-concious flourishes Tarantino's prone too. It's textured and grounded.
Jackie Brown also doesn't depend as much on cinematic and pop-culture allusions like some of his more popular films, perhaps due to its source material. The film has a brilliantly structured and unpredictable narrative that benefits from a wonderful slew of characters that hold your attention just from their interactions with each other.
Pam Grier is fantastic in a great role that celebrates her tough girl movie history while also standing on its own, while Sam Jackson and Robert Forster also shine. To top it all off, Tarantino provides another stellar soundtrack.
This review of Jackie Brown (1997) was written by Marc R on 25 Feb 2015.
Jackie Brown has generally received very positive reviews.
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