The Brave One (DVD, 2008, Full Frame)

Wow, what's the body count on this one? 9 I think. Well, if you <like>, live in a plastic bubble in New York City (or anywhere else for that matter), hoping that nothing bad would ever happen to you, then I truly get this movie so that you can learn how to react after a traumatic event. There is something terribly wrong with the character Erica Bain (Jodie Foster) wondering "Why don't they stop me?" from my killing spree.

But, why turn bitter over an incident and kill others yourself unless you wanted to turn into a paranoid schizophrenic psycho vigilante stalker killer female? The answer is, so we can all relive the terror ourselves in the comfort of our own homes.

For some odd reason, a piece of hilarious trivia has circulated its way into the mainstream which goes like this: Release prints were delivered to theaters with the fake title "Sweet Revenge". This film just seemed for me to be this drawn out stereotype filled bore-fest with "Middle Aged Blonde Hair, Blue Eyed Woman fights back against the Big Bad Male minorities in NEW YORK and gets her kicks!" Sorry that I feel that way, but I didn't even really think this could really be a "chick" thing either. I think most females don't even relate to this sort of violence anyway.

I really like Jodie Foster in a lot of different films, but this one was better left undone by her, or anyone else for that matter.

I'm going to give this 3/5 for the acting of Jodie Foster and Terrence Howard.

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If a producer wanted to remake “Death Wish” (the ultimate vigilante movie) in today’s terms, he could go one of two ways: Either overexploit the violence, or redo the movie with another type of lead character: perhaps one that is softer, more believable in the title role. Jodi Foster has both characteristics. A chameleon of sorts, she is equally adept at playing both sides of the coin. In “The Brave One” (inappropriately named, by the way), Foster tries to foster more than just a revenge motive for removing the bad guys. Instead, she gets caught up chasing her own stoic shadow from vengeful murder to murder.

From a purely watch able standpoint, the movie moves along with an evenness and steady pace. It is punctuated by some hinky overdub dialog by Foster as she underlines and bolds certain points to the audience. The first viewing of this movie may or may not evoke the feelings the director tried to convey, but a repeat reviewing will more than likely be seen as slightly annoying on several aspects. Foster’s character maintains a pronounced sadness all throughout the performance, easily enough actable, but doesn’t carry the depth to fully motivate the viewer into a real sense of empathy. Far too many times, Foster is put into scenes where tragedy forces her hand, but of course, in her hand is a gun.

Terrence Howard is stupendous, however, and should command top dollar fees for his next acting experiences based on what he conveyed in the “Brave One.” The interplay of the two is understated, and is full of eyebrow raising and lowering. Both souls are connected by the necessity to put to rest the evil that poisons each persons home town. One defends the city, the other defends her sanity. The end result is a movie that won’t leave you feeling good, but will probably define for watchers what many crime victims feel they could do, at least initially after a brutal attack.

The resolution for fighting extreme evil is often to combat it with an equal bluntness, and disregard for rules.

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For the 2nd Time within 2 Weeks comes a major violent movie; in which a "Crime Victim turns Hunter" to 'Exact Revenge'.
Kevin Bacon's 'Death Sentence' (SEE MY REVIEW), was the first one out of the gate; and 'The Brave One' is 'by no means' faultering 2nd out-of-the-gate. Addressing middle-class fears of Urban Crime and Violence; 'The Brave One' is a revenge-thirsty 'Death Wish' that would make even Charles Bronson proud.
'The Brave One'; with an A-List Director in Neil Jordan and Top-Flight Talent in stars Jodie Foster and Terrence Howard is more a combined genius of paranoia, revenge and brutality that succeeds in having it "both ways".
Seeking Vengeance — and not necessarily against solely the people who have actually wronged her — Radio Talk Jock Erica (Foster) feel guilty; but does not stop from making like Charles Bronson and continuing her "One-Woman Vigilante Campaign".
Like 'Death Sentence', 'The Brave One' holds a plot that engages when good people make the mistake of crossing into a land where rules of civilized behavior do not apply. Bacon stopped at a gas station in a bad neighborhood; Erica's Doctor Fiancé David ('Lost's' Naveen Andrews) distractedly throws a ball into a park's lonely tunnel for his dog. When he and Erica step inside to discover what has become of the animal, a group of louts step from the shadows savagely beating and robbing the couple.
She (Foster) awakens from a Coma days later to a radically changed world. The woman who hosts the insipid Talk Show that extols the 'Joys of New York City' now fears the place. She does not want to leave her apartment....and then she buys a gun.
The weapon is for protection; but then forced to - she uses it one night in a case of self-defense, (her first step in transforming into an Urban Hunter). Soon, the tabloids are full of the exploits of this Local Hero.
A Detective, Mercer (Howard), takes charge of the Investigation, vowing to catch someone he regards as no better than the Murdered Criminals. Erica is wracked by guilt, but has the prescence of mind to cover the case on her show and to befriend Mercer.
The vigilante disgusts him; he is a good Cop who believes in the Justice System, even as he privately admits to Erica its failure when it comes to a case that has long obsessed him.
'The Brave One' is viscerally-effective. Foster's histrionics quickly grows. Erica's guilt festers into Vengeance; and becomes less disingenuous, as she begins to continually troll for strangers to dispatch under the merky sides of dark. But can this ultimately be drawn to any peaceful end?
Straight-Up Revenge has created a Warrior; one who has had enough of being a victim; enough of watching others become victims; and has chosen to extol her Virtue and Judgement upon the wicked.
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Very fine drama with a surprise ending. Excellent music throughout. A definite repeat viewer and one to share with friends.

It would have given it a good grade, but it started too slow, and you could cut 20 min. off the start, and you would not miss any thing. The movie got good after about 35 min. for any action to start. It gets moving. Grade C. due to a weak plot. The acting was good. After a while you lost faith in humans, and lack of good Police work.

Jodie Foster is one of the few actresses left with any solid substance. Yet in saying that, I expected a little more. Sometimes the film seemed to be all over the place in such a short time frame. I seemed to pick up mumbling here and there at times. The point of this film is well taken, I do not condone killing except that it is done in self defense. Defending your own life against cold blooded criminals should be accepted as a normal human response, especially in our society today. When the right people are put together the response will be overwhelming, but there seemed to be some mismatching in this film. I want to point out that sometimes a film may leave you confused and with more questions then answers. The public has to live with the end result of the impression a film may leave. I don't think the younger generation should view this film, but I do want to say that for a mature audience, the point is well taken.

I love, love, love this movie. I watched my sister's and said I have got to get that movie. I have watched it over and over and never tire of it. My niece loves it too. It's the whole brave thing. I know is wrong to kill, but was heartache that caused the insanity. Made me think of the old Charles Bronson movie The Vigalente. Not sure I spelled that right. Anyway, I love this movie.

I loved this movie because Jodie Foster is excellent at what she does. I am glad to see a movie that shows a woman in this type of lead and also how she gets her DOG back....

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It was a really good movie, I like Jodie foster & she did a great job! The ending was unexpected and it made the movie.

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This is one great film! Jodie Foster is the female equivalent of Charles Bronson in DEATH WISH. One of the best films of this decade by far.

Another great actress! I saw a little of this movie on television, decided to to have to own it to see the whole movie. She's just great!

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This movie is just one more great for Jodie Foster. It is rare that I want to own a movie that has killing and bloody scenes. This is well-done and only has the bad scenes when absolutely necessary. It keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering how it will end. Once again Foster picks a good one with some well-established issues.

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JODIE FOSTER HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORUTE ACTORS,THIS JUST SHOWS HOW SHE CAN HANDLE ANY KIND OF PART THROWN AT HER.

Excellent movie, loved it. I'm a Jodie Foster fan. Previews on TV and online attracted my attention.

The Movie Was Typical Jody Foster What More Can I Say................. All Of Her Movie,s Are Great

Here's a rare time a take off is getting a TOP GRADE. First off Jodie Foster and the rest of the cast are strong and great. Characters protrayed are WELL fleshed out. Give the writer(s) an award. The only downer is it's really a rip off or 'Tweek' from 'Death Wish' with Charls Bronson. If you liked the Death Wish movies, RUN out and buy this movie. You'll love the fimilar themes. If you did not like Death Wish, this movie may not be for you. Here we go...

Erica (Foster), host of weekend radio show in New York City and engaged to a doctor. During and evening stroll in Central Park, Erica and her fiancée are attacked by a gang of thugs. Her future husband is beaten to death, and she’s left severely injured and hospitalized. When Erica gets out, she’s not consumed by a need for revenge, but rather completely overtaken by fear. The city she’s known and loved her entire life now terrifies her. After several failed attempts she finally makes it out her front door, jumping at shadows and fighting urge to run home screaming. Her tragedy has left her irrevocably altered, but she’d determined not to let the fear she now feels rule her. So, as so many have before her, Erica buys a gun.

Still frightened but feeling empowered, she walks the city, fighting down her terror until tragedy strikes again. She witnesses a convenience store robbery and in an act of self-defense shoots the robber dead. It’s as if her eyes have been opened to an entirely new world. Erica faced her fears, and shot them dead. Determined never to be afraid again, Erica takes to the streets, intentionally putting herself in more and more dangerous situations as if daring the world to give her its best shot. The criminals of the city are more than happy to oblige, seeing only a seemingly defenseless white woman in a place where she probably shouldn’t be. When she attacks, Erica responds with deadly force, becoming a vigilante. With every encounter she grows more confident, but begins to wonder if she’s losing herself in the process.

Tracked by the police and hounded by her own conscience, The Brave One uses her vigilantism as a way of exploring the terrible emotional toll taken on survivors of violent crime. Whether or not Erica gets the bad guys, or whether or not the police catch her becomes much less interesting than understanding what it is that’s driven Erica to this. More than anything The Brave One is about dealing with fear and surviving in spite of it. In exploring what it’s done to Erica, Jodie Foster gives one of the best performances of her career. So does Terrence Howard as a conflicted, honest police detective who befriends her, and then ends up hunting her. One of the best vigilante movies I’ve ever seen. The Brave One takes an obvious, overused movie conceit and uses it to explore something much deeper and more real than you’d ever expect. That only serves to heighten the film’s tense, utterly believable action sequences.

It's got Death Wish all over it. Worth the Theatre house price of $11.00 a ticket and $10.00 for the soda and popcorn. Get the movie on Ebay for $10.00 and under and get your soda and pop corn in a deli. GREAT MOVIE for Cheaper price! Don't miss it!

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This is a great movie. It keeps you in suspense throughout the movie. Highly recommend to anyone to watch this movie. Jodi Foster plays an excellent part in this movie.