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Plot: A down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film, the resulting pay of which could greatly help his poverty stricken family.
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MCT:July 27, 2008"It is the final measure of bravery is to stand up to death."
The Brave is a remarkable and affecting film with a touching story that should keep any viewer compelled. With Johnny Depp giving an incredible and arousing performance as well as directing with gripping style, this is a film that I am happy to have seen despite the emotion that I felt while watching it.
The Brave tells a unique story focusing on courage, bravery, audacity and death. It would be impossible for anyone to finish this movie without being affected by it's deep meaning and passion, which comes across as a beautiful and expressive film. I know that I certainly haven't seen a movie with a story anything like this one before, it is unique in a way that is astonishing as well as strange. Johnny Depp is Raphael, an unemployed and alcoholic American Indian who has just been released from jail. His time away from his family has caused his relationships with them to be not as good as he would like them to be. Their small family lives in a trailer park near a dump, and surrounded by unlikely people all with the commonality of being poor and with equal power. Raphael knows that this place is not good for his family, and only wants good for them... so much that he would be willing to do anything for them to live a better life. When he is offered a 'job' which would guarantee his family more than enough money to allow this, he cautiously accepts the offer that will mean his death. This may not seem like much, like a typical film with a strange and surreal story.. but I can assure you, it's much more. As influential as it is persuasive, The Brave kept me immersed within the story for the entire film, although some scenes were not needed quite as much as others. Most of the scenes came across with potent acting and profound scenes, with only a few moments that drifted off into something seen before. Something about this tragic plot is strikingly riveting and engrossing, which resulted in me becoming extremely connected with the characters. The Brave also has one of the saddest and best endings I have ever seen. Shock and grief flooded over me when I realized that it ended as it did, making the whole experience even more memorable than it would have been. It's not often that you see a movie with an ending as defined as this one.
Based on the novel by Gregory McDonald, and with screenplay by Paul McCudden, Johnny Depp, and his brother; Daniel Depp, the dialogue was very poignant and strong, despite the fact that the film's main concept seemed to be something different. To me, the impressive element that has left me so influenced was not the screenplay, but more the beautiful and intense directing - consisting of breathtaking shots and a striking intake on the movements. Some of the most powerful moments in The Brave came from scenes where little words are spoken, and the visual image in itself becomes overpowering.
Iggy Pop's original music for this film was very unique to say the least. At the start it seemed strange and perhaps even like it wasn't suited to the film, but as the movie goes on, the stirring score adds diversity to the overall film and makes some scenes in particular incredibly intense and transfixing. To me, the score was responsible for the range of emotions that came to me from The Brave. At one moment the sounds of fast music and laughter from the characters brought joy to me and happiness for watching the story become so enjoyable to watch - but at other times, the impressive score brings the disturbing or upsetting images to have even more impact on the viewer, making this film a lot more emotional to watch than I would have expected it to be.
Johnny Depp - what can I say. The man continues to surprise me with his talent, and this is yet another character that shows what a diverse actor he is. His performance is incredibly passionate and deep, resulting in it being astounding to watch. Even after the huge amount of his films that I have seen, it amazes me to see him each time in a completely different role, and still shining with his talent and affecting performance. Marlon Brando had a significantly smaller role that I would have thought in this film. In fact, he only has one scene in the whole film. I can't say that he is particularly amazing for his small role, but he is more than capable of delivering the performance that was needed. The Brave also had a handful of great performances from actors like Marshall Bell, Elpidia Carrillo, Frederic Forrest and Luis Guzmán. The acting overall is one of the greatest things that this film has to offer. Although the story closely centres on Raphael, the other acting is exceptional when needed.
Overall, The Brave is a film that I would strongly recommend. Fans of Johnny Depp already have a reason to see this; otherwise anyone in the mood for a unique and highly moving drama should see this. While some might find this boring and not interesting, to me it is completely the opposite. You just need to give it the attention it needs to find yourself touched and compelled until the end. -
MCT:July 9, 2008The only thing I have to say about this movie it, I was completely wrong on how good this movie was going to be. I thought this movie was about a tribe of indians, but, boy...was I way off!!
To set some people straight, this movie is a about a very brave man, who's name is Raphael[played by Johnny Depp]. Him, and his family are all poor, and live near a garbage dump, so that they can get some extra things to live. Raphael has a wife, and two kids, a boy named Frankie, and a girl named Marta. Raphael is in search of a job, and he finally finds one that will pay him $50,000, but to do what? That is the mystery during the whole film. Raphael build a sort of "carnival" with the money he got, that has a pool, a swing, a spinning plastic horse ride, and much more. Raphael's wife is wondering where Raphael is getting the money for this, and accuses him of stealing, but Raphael sets her straight, and tells her its a job. There is a fiesta a little bit later. and everyone is asking him if THEY can get a job where Raphael is working, but Raphael always says there aren't any openings. The ending comes soon after that, but I would rather not spoil it for anyone. You'll have to watch it yourself. All I have to say, is that the ending made me, for the first time, REALLY cry. -
MCT:June 6, 2008
not really sure what to this of this film... it definatly gives out alot of strong messages about poverty etc, the best sequence in the film has to be the ending it is very tragic and sad... well done johnny for a great first film!
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MCT:April 29, 2008
a film you need to have some patiants in... gets off to a bit of a slow start but when you kinda get the plot its brilliant... very heartfelt .. loved it
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MCT:April 8, 2008
Johnny did a fantastic job directing and acting in the film. True love always shines the brightest light.
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MCT:March 18, 2008This is an altogether creepy replication of the inner states of mind that perpetuate themselves in class society. The notion that one should submit to all sorts of violent and humiliating forms of inner degradation which rob you of your life in order to support your family is experienced, in conventional society, as "the reality principle". The vulgar, self-indulgent and pointless, political, power-trip sadism of the bosses -- who are significantly, in this movie, decadent and repulsive, old, rich white men -- is reproduced with force. But then, it's a familiar scene to anyone familiar with certain religious doctrines: the father gives the son the power to do a miracle or two during his last days; but demands the ultimate sacrifice to pay for the "sins" of humanity, this time, not on a cross; but a medieval looking torture chair, looking very much like a tool from some forgotten Inquisition. Indeed, the seller must pay the price of the sale, even it that seller is a miserable wage-slave trying to create a little temporary happiness in a garbage strewn world, gone to the dogs.
The problem with this movie is that it makes you feel more than a bit ill inside and out. You know, at some level, that a parent's sacrificial lamb-like suicide for their child will not help to give their kids a life but will emotionally destroy the next generation and on ad infinitum, by leaving most of humanity with internal psychological scar and legacy which is masochism.
Depp plays a Native American in the movie, a brave so to speak. And, he does have courage. He faces death at the hands of his employer. But, in this reviewer's opinion, this brave should have seen a better ending--with the death of the employer, not the implied death of the wage-slave for in taking that path, a brave only ensures that the poor will always be with us. -
MCT:March 11, 2008a bleak and dismal movie,that to me was saying,there is no hope in life.the script really doesnt stretch anyones acting abillities,and the supporting cast of characters look like they have fell off the back of a travelling freak show.if you want help in killing yourself,just watch this.
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MCT:January 28, 2008
Fantastic work. It's a briliant movie. Johnny's work is amazing! If you're Johnny Depp's fan you should definitly see this movie.
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MCT:January 20, 2008This film was awful, it was just plain putrid. Watching this was like being tortured during a snuff film. Trust me. Terrible. Absolutely terrible.
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MCT:January 6, 2008
The beginning was like..spooky xD Music was very sinister lolz. But once it got going i really enjoyed it and Johnny depp did a great job diercting and acting in this film =]
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MCT:December 24, 2007Why didn't people like this movie? Johnny Depp made this a wonderful and touching movie about choices, possibilities and enjoying the life you have.
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MCT:December 16, 2007really disappointing but what the hell johnny's in it so i can just stare at him even if the film is crap
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MCT:November 28, 2007
i would definently like to see a movie that johnny depp has put alot of effort into being that he directed and starred in this movie
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MCT:August 8, 2007
this is the best! it's moving and brilliantly acted/directed. This is Johnny Depp's masterpiece in my opinion.
My only criticism is that when Luis is killed, I swear you can see him breathing after he's supposed to be dead! -
MCT:July 27, 2007
Its written, directed by johnny depp.
And he is also the lead charactor in this film
the ending is sad knowing what he is sacraficing for his family but the movie is touching i think he did a great job.
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MCT:July 23, 2007confusing!, and it was a bad caricature of MExican people...........????.. I know Ihave to accept many of MExicans are that way, butttt I mean the party?? and the way they live OMG!!! that's awful and isn't that a stupid way to dieeeeeeee......????...with all that moneyyyyyyyy OMGGGG all the stuff he boughttttt instead of taking his family in a safe place......anywayyyyyyyyy
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MCT:June 22, 2007
En Morgantown la vida sólo es una forma de morir despacio. Si quiere sacar a su familia de la miseria más absoluta, Raphael, ha de encontrar trabajo cuanto antes. En un lóbrego almacén, un misterioso personaje le ofrece el dinero suficiente para mejorar radicalmente la vida de los suyos. A cambio, ha de dejar que filmen su asesinato. Rapahel acepta. El tiempo que le queda de vida, una semana, lo dedica, con la ayuda del dinero cobrado, a demostrar el amor que siente por su familia y amigos.
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MCT:June 11, 2007
OMG! The barve is Johnny Depp! The brave is directed by Johnny Depp! Johnny Depp is everything! *going crazy* --though I haven't heard of thid movie before...I wanna watch it now!
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MCT:June 4, 2007
Johnny Depp is simply fantastic, not only as an actor, but also as a director... is a very beautiful movie...
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MCT:May 20, 2007
I think that this is probably the most moving & brilliant piece of work Johnny Depp has ever done. I also think no one BUT him could have directed it so amazingly! A MUST SEE!
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MCT:May 16, 2007
I have this film though it was banned here in the US.I cant get anyone to watch it,because of the content. If it was anyone but Johnny Depp,it wouldnt be so hard to take.
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MCT:April 26, 2007
hey, that's with&by Johnny Depp, isn't it enough to describe it?
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MCT:April 16, 2007
Directed by the man himself and his brother, this is a sad story and very touching, another that makes me cry!!
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danikaBLAHposted 181 days ago -
The Brave was directed and performanced by Johnny Depp.
What I've heard from a Johnny Depp's fangirl that is my friend is that this movie is so hard to find because the critics didn't like it by its release and made harsh, stupid comments about Johnny's ability to direct. He was so upset with it that he denied the rights to sell it on USA as a "punishment".
Could be only a fairy tale story of course.posted 226 days ago -
Can you even find a copy of The Brave? Marlon Brando kinda made Johnny become a actor in the first place. I hear he directed this movie as well.
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Has any one seen The Brave? I was under the impression the fim was not release out of Marla Brando's death. I would really like to chat with anyone who's seen it. Many Blessings, Ladyjustice54
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