Review of The Brave One (2007) by Candace H — 04 Jul 2012
This thriller takes the classic revenge story and adds a deeply psychological level: what does violence happening against us and those we love to our soul? In case of Jodie Foster's case here we get so afraid that we start shooting everyone threatening us.
The film makes sure to stick to targets that "deserve" that treatment, it never dares to challenge the vigilante point of view by her shooting the wrong guy. The solution to the whole dilemma adds to the fact that the film chickens out on positioning itself.
Of course it does not ask for anyone to raise arms and enforce to their own ideas of the law. It does let the character get away with this a little too easily and that leaves a stale taste in your mouth.
The camera work and acting is top notch, no complaints there. This could have just been so much more enthralling and morally ambiguous.
This review of The Brave One (2007) was written by Candace H on 04 Jul 2012.
The Brave One has generally received positive reviews.
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