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The Brave One (DVD, 2008, Widescreen)
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Leading Role: Jodie Foster,Terrence Howard
Director: Neil Jordan
Rating: Rated R
Release Date: Feb 2008
Format: DVD
Additional Info: Widescreen
UPC: 085391139294
Product ID: EPID63755993
Description: Director Neil Jordan (THE CRYING GAME) injects the standard revenge saga with new life by asking difficult questions about the meaning of courage in his thriller THE BRAVE ONE. Jodi Foster (THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, INSIDE MAN) showcases...
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One Word - "WOW" !!Review created: 01/09/08(updated 01/09/08)
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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.
Bravo !! Bravo !!
SEE THIS !!!!
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.
Bravo !! Bravo !!
SEE THIS !!!!
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Too Much To Swallow, Even for Charles Bronson Fans.Review created: 05/31/09
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Charles Bronson? Move Over! Wow, what's the body count on this one? Nine, (9 for vengeance) 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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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.
IF YOU LIKE MY REVIEWS PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO LET ME KNOW BY VOTING. THANKS.
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Great FEMALE Death Wish!!!Review created: 03/10/08
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I haven't seen a vigilante movie worthy enough to succeed Bronson's Death Wish until now. Vigilantism is a highly charged subject and needs a director and cast with some serious sensitivity to can carry it off. The Brave One delivers. Jodie Foster is no surprise, of course, and her handling of the Erica Bain character leaves absolutely nothing lacking. Terrence Howard (Detective Mercer) earned his sensitivity stripes in Crash as far as I'm concerned and he brought even more of the same to this role. Even the supporting roles were handled superbly they added another layer of luster to the tale. My guess is it's going to get as much, if not more play as Death Wish.
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The Brave One with Jodi Foster
) 1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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.
Jeff Feezle of Macafeez
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.
Jeff Feezle of Macafeez
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The Brave One1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
The Brave One is a misleading title; it should be Death Wish Returns. The story line is definitely not a feel-good movie, but it holds your interest. Jodie Foster delivers a flawless performance as always. Seeing her as master of her craft is well worth watching if you enjoy character development throughout a film. It is also satisfying to see her go all “Charles Bronzon” on the bad guys.
The movie is very well made and the supporting actor, Terrence Howard, balances Foster’s performance – which is a feat – in that she is the best.
The movie is very well made and the supporting actor, Terrence Howard, balances Foster’s performance – which is a feat – in that she is the best.
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Miss Jodi Foster Always delivers !Review created: 02/17/08
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
The story begins with Jodi's character going through a horrible trauma.
One here has said Jodi was 'DYKEY' in this movie. I feel that immature statements, hatred, and judgment of the character's sexual identity is the ultimate in stupidity!
The character had to be tough to survive the torment she was now forced to live with. Her whole world changed because of one event leading our star down a path that will only change her forever.
I loved this movie because I believe that the characters vigilante system of justice was all she really had. She new that she was becoming a different person.
But when you have this much hurt and anger in you? Perspective on life is shattered for her because of so many facets of self loathing and hatred for the killers. Not to mention, love lost so quickly and without reason.
I didn't realize how much I was affected by Jodi's incredible range of projection until the end of the movie when she is allowed the only justice that mattered to her. She wanted closure and hopefully the chance to find herself again.
She wanted the chance to be pulled up from hatred and sadness to become more human again. But with the shot of a gun she gets what she feels she needs. As she walks away you feel that she is changed forever and that her fate is sealed.
She is destined to live her life helping others like herself. The people that feel so beaten down from tragedy that they don't have the strength to ask for help.
I had been so caught up with the performance that I wept when the character got her justice. I was so linked with Jodi and her compelling performance that I was so shaken. Suddenly so human.
This movie is a must see movie.
Christine
One here has said Jodi was 'DYKEY' in this movie. I feel that immature statements, hatred, and judgment of the character's sexual identity is the ultimate in stupidity!
The character had to be tough to survive the torment she was now forced to live with. Her whole world changed because of one event leading our star down a path that will only change her forever.
I loved this movie because I believe that the characters vigilante system of justice was all she really had. She new that she was becoming a different person.
But when you have this much hurt and anger in you? Perspective on life is shattered for her because of so many facets of self loathing and hatred for the killers. Not to mention, love lost so quickly and without reason.
I didn't realize how much I was affected by Jodi's incredible range of projection until the end of the movie when she is allowed the only justice that mattered to her. She wanted closure and hopefully the chance to find herself again.
She wanted the chance to be pulled up from hatred and sadness to become more human again. But with the shot of a gun she gets what she feels she needs. As she walks away you feel that she is changed forever and that her fate is sealed.
She is destined to live her life helping others like herself. The people that feel so beaten down from tragedy that they don't have the strength to ask for help.
I had been so caught up with the performance that I wept when the character got her justice. I was so linked with Jodi and her compelling performance that I was so shaken. Suddenly so human.
This movie is a must see movie.
Christine
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Jodie Foster delivers again! Believable "gottcha" movieReview created: 10/21/09
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This Jodie Foster movie has everything you want in a movie--love, fear, and bravery. Foster pulls you into the drama and tragedy of her life as she struggles to avenge the horrific murder of her fiancee. You will be cheering her on throughout this movie.
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The Brave OneReview created: 10/15/09
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) Jodie Foster is an excellant actress That is one of the reasons I bought the movie. I do not believe in vigilantes but......sometimes it seems like the only way to get justice. In the movie she went beyond that point. I thought it is an excellant movie however I could have done without the nude scenes. I would not want to be watching it with a young teen grandson when the movie is showing nude sex scenes. The love she felt for her man is so intense and I applaud her for reaching out for justice, I would have have felt the same way. The ending did surprize me.
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TerifficReview created: 08/28/09
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) Jodie Foster is totally awesome in this movie, spectacular performances by her and Terrance Howard. I would like to see a follow up to this movie.
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best title for this movie
) The acting is great and the action in all the movie is outstanding. I can watch the movie over and over again and not get tired of it.
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Adding to my dvd collectionI ordered this dvd because I thought it was a great movie. Jodi Foster is a great actor and I think it send a message to all women who live along. Great Deal!!!
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The Brave OneI liked the movie because of the determination of the woman who fiance was murdered to avenge his death. I brought the movie because of Jodie Foster who is an excellent actor. Received in excellent condition and quickly. Thanks.
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THE BRAVE ONE (2008,DVD)Review created: 01/27/09
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) GOOD ACTION FLICK FROM FOSTER. KEEPS YOU INTERESTED THROUGHOUT. NOT EXTREME MULTIMILLION DOLLAR SCENES BUT FOSTER KEEPS YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT. NICE REVENGE CRIME DRAMA.BOUGHT IT BECAUSE IT WAS CHEAP AND RESOLD IT. YOU WOULD PROBABLY BE BETTER OFF RENTING BUT IN THE END IT IS WORTH YOUR TIME.
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Powerful, riveting, happy I purchased it.I loved it!!! The plot of the effects of losing everything she held dear and how it put her in a place that she thought she would never find herself. At the wrong end of revenge, lying to everyone including herself, and scaring herself almost more than the attack because she find that it really isn't that difficult to kill someone. The surprise of this discovery sets her back a step or so, but she kept going because no one else was doing it for her. Vigilantism at its best and took everyone by surprise that it was not the scenerio the authorities thought it was. The detective saw through it early, but talked himself out of believing she was the one he is seeking. She took out only those that took from her and the bad guys that stepped into her world for just a second. Since there was no one to save the victims, she found herself doing it. At last, she finds the one. The very one that took it all. Riveting, powerful, and well written. Great book.
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The Brave OneReview created: 10/17/08
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Wanted Movie to add to my collection. Excellent movie. Half.com has been a great addition to my online purchasingn power.
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the brave onejodie foster was great as always.she is a good actor and the story line is human and life feelings. she deals with actions that happen in the world. i liked the movie but felt
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Edge of your seatReview created: 09/12/08
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This movie had me jumping in my seat. Jodie Foster goes over the edge with revenge graphically and violently. Even knowing that what she's doing is wrong, you find yourself cheering her on, with the way crime can be. You completely understand her modivation. Gives "Girl Power" all new meaning.
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The Brave One (2008)Ms Foster's performance was very good in this film. She showed a side to her that I don't believe that I have seen before. The storyline was very believable and touched at my heart strings. It was nice to see Mr Howard in a role that didn't have him as the bad guy for a change.
I truly enjoyed the movie and would recommend it to family and friends.
I truly enjoyed the movie and would recommend it to family and friends.
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The darkness of revenge gives birth to new identities.Although this film may be a little too dark for the taste of some movie fans, it does an excellent job of tracking the change of personality in the heroine. Ms. Foster brings out the character, not only with her acting, but more so with her voice. Even though the script seems a little forced at times, from a wider perspective, it maps the heroine's journey through darkness in search of a new definition for her soul. High Recommendations.
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Flawless & Amazing MovieReview created: 08/13/08
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I have seen this film about 6 times and it gets better every time I watch it. Everything in this movie is flawless and amazing...the dialogue, plot, acting, ending, directing.....everything. I haven't felt this satisfied after watching a movie since The Shawshank Redemption. The Brave One will keep you on the edge of your seat until one of the best and most touching endings I have seen in years. Terrance Howard and Jodie Foster could not have been any better or more believable. The Brave One blows Death Sentence out of the water; it is 10 times better and 100 times more logical. Buy or rent this movie and you will absolutely not be disappointed. 10/10.
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Don't Try This For YourselfReview created: 08/11/08
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It only happens in movies..never will one come across a Cop that nice..I love Jody Foster movies..and this is another fantastic one..A sweet Woman working as a radio dj..well not really dj something along those lines and her soon to be Hubby have just ordered their wedding invitations, in walks the bad guys and out goes the sweet part..Jody Foster was great as the helpless victim she really played those emotions to the hilt..turned vigilante..what I loved was she didn't just go out and hurt anyone innocent only the guilty..movie fans will love this edge of your seat thiller..Jody is great as always, but in my own opinion they could have found her a better looking leading man..or better yet made her leading man a leading Woman..
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Brave OneReview created: 08/08/08
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I love love this movie! I bought it because it was such a great movie. It kept me at the edge of my seat the entire movie. Jodie Foster is a great actress and i just love Terrence Howard. They both make this fil great! Not a movie suitable for children with all the violence and a little bit of nudity. But over all fantastic movie!
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The Brave OneReview created: 08/07/08
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Excellent movie. I liked the movie as it was well written and had good actors. i would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great movie.
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The Brave OneReview created: 08/03/08
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This was a very good movie . Every one has been a victim at one time or another , hopefully not this bad enough but Jodie Foster did a very good job on the sociological aspect of it. She is a very good actress so that I would add this movie to my library
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The Brave OneReview created: 07/07/08
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Good remake of the CLASSIC Death Wish a good movie to have in any collection a must have, Jodie Foster & Terence Howard play fantastic parts that captivate you to root for the Good guy in this messed up Judicial world we live in. If you don't own it rent it out and see for yourself.
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