Jackie Brown
Michael Keaton, Pam Grier, Robert De Niro
A female flight attendant becomes a key figure in a plot between the police and an arms dealer.
DVD Released: August 5, 1998
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May 5, 2009Aging flight attendant Pam Grier is caught between the police and ruthless gun runner Samuel L. Jackson and enlists the help of bail bondsman Robert Forster to scam half a million dollars in the process. Jackie Brown was met with a level of disappointment when it was released; ye... ...( read more )
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March 19, 2009Another hit from Quentin Tarrantino. Not the masterpiece that was Pulp Fiction but a really cool take on the blaxploitation flicks featuring Tarrantino's great knack for writing dialogue.
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February 7, 2009Probably the most underrated of the Tarantino movies, with great development of characters, a clever plot and as always great music.
Great acting all round, but I have to say I loved Robert De Niro's character, quet and moody he was great. Samuel L Jackson, once aga... ...( read more ) -
January 12, 2009Not the best Tarantino - but still good.
Just rewatched it tonight - this movie did not need to be 2 1/2 hours long. I love Tarantino, but my GOOOODNESSSSSSSS does he like to drag out his dialogue just for the fun of it. -
September 10, 2008Jackie Brown: "Well, I've flown seven million miles. And I've been waiting on people almost 20 years. The best job I could get after my bust was Cabo Air, which is the worst job you can get in this industry. I make about sixteen thousand, with retirement benefits that ain't wo... ...( read more )
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June 12, 2009This is a straightforward old fashion Caper Movie. The characters are a collection of twisted individuals out trying to make off with a large sum of ill-gotten money. I liked the part were the key scene in the movie is repeated several times from the viewpoint of the different ... ...( read more )
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March 13, 2007
David Edelstein, Slate
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
This is the movie that proves Tarantino is the real thing, and not just a two-film wonder boy. full review
January 1, 2000
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Scene by scene, Jackie Brown is amusing, but after two hours, it seems sluggish, and at that point still has a half-hour to go. full review
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January 5, 2008Well I certainly imagin Boddha1nirvana, that you were not dissappointed??? Another amazing role for BOTH Robert DeNiro & Samuel L. Jackson...based on the book Rum Punch written by Elmore Leonard. [thank you for identifying this book title, JohnChristie & GaryStev!] I searched on www. goodreads.com & Quentin Tarantino (Director) wrote this screenplay. Bridget Fonda is quite the tease in this flick!! This much I remember about it (when it came out).. I watched an interview (Perhaps David Letterman?) where Quentin Tarantino made this film keeping a long ago made promise to the amazing lead actress, Pam Grier--aka a role for her!
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July 14, 2007I'm going to see this in the theatre in about an hour, and it better not suck.
Being a Tarantino flick and all, I'm sure it won't.
I'm just saying..
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