Jackie Brown
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A sexy stewardess, a street-tough gun runner, a lonely bail bondsman, a shifty ex-con, a stoned-out beach bunny and an earnest federal agent converge in a quest for a missing half million dollars.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1997.
"Based on the book 'Rum punch' by Elmore Leonard"--Container.
Dialogue in English with optional French soundtrack and optional Spanish subtitles.
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Bonus material includes: Quentin Tarantino introductions, "Jackie Brown: how it went down" documentary, interview with Quentin Tarantino, chicks with guns video, deleted and alternate scenes, Siskel & Ebert review, Pam Grier movie trailers, Robert Forster movie trailers, Pam Grier movie radio spots, theatrical trailers, TV spots, still galleries, reviews & articles, filmographies.
DVD; widescreen format; Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound, DTS 5.1 surround sound; dual layer.
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Add a SummaryThe story of a jailed stewardess out on bail who works with the cops to catch the sneaky arms smuggler (for whom she was imprisoned) during a transfer of half a million dollars into the United States from Mexico. Each of the six characters in the story is dealing with their own motivations and ultimately their six own individual plans. It's your typical Tarantino crime drama, filled with multiple perspectives to an intertwining storyline and dripping with delightful dialogue that is just ever-so-quotable.
One in a series of "Black Exploitation" movies, this Tarantino movie has non of that Tarantino, in your face style of Kill Bill. This is a movie about a 40 something woman who lives an ordinary life, but has made mistakes that may put her in jail. Performances by DeNiro, Smart, and Jackson were all good , but Pam Greer was a little off. Seemed disconnected really. She can act better.
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Add a NoticeOther: Characters smoke marijuana. Alcohol is consumed (and, as the film is based on a book called Rum Punch, it's usually that specific drink). Cigarettes are smoked.
Frightening or Intense Scenes: Some people may find the use of guns frightening and the sound of the shot may be sudden and might be considered a shock or jump scare.
Sexual Content: A ten-second glimpse of a man thrusting into a woman from behind as they stand upright and her bare backside after she walks away. (No nudity other than that brief shot.)
Violence: The least violent of all Tarantino films. It consists of the sound of a gun going off in the distance with no blood seen; a few sprays of blood from a man and a woman being shot point-blank (although the audience doesn't see the bullet hit so much as assume it does); and some blood on a man's chest from a bullet wound.
Coarse Language: Frequent use of the f-word and the n-word.
Quotes
Add a Quote"Aw, the milk went bad while I was in jail."
"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 worth a damn. And now with this arrest hanging over my head, I'm scared. If I lose my job I gotta start all over again, but I got nothing to start over with. I'll be stuck with whatever I can get."
"You can't trust Melanie, but you can trust Melanie to be Melanie."
"I'm 56 years old. I can't blame anybody else for something I did."
"Now that there is the Tec-9, a crappy spray gun from South Miami. This gun is advertised as the most popular gun in American crime. Do you believe that shit? It actually says that in the little book that comes with it: the most popular gun in American crime. Like they're actually proud of that shit."
"How did you ever rob a bank? When you robbed banks, did you forget where your car was then, too? No wonder you went to jail."
"Half a million dollars will always be missed."
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Add a CommentProbably Tarantino's most complete, least offensive mainstream movie. As such, it is one of my least favorite. That being said, it is a very good movie. Well written and acted by everyone involved. Great soundtrack. Character driven "heist" movie. Does not have a lot of the usual Tarantino trappings.
the movie that make sense
Very well done movie I would recommend this movie for all to see. No fast forwarding on this one. A++ DVD
This movie was entertaining and interesting but not one of my favorite for this year. “Not too bad---good performance”. "I fast forwarded a lot but not all the way.”
I wasn't sure what to expect from this film. I had heard that it was Tarantino's stab at a blaxploitation film, and I can see that, but honestly, it was far better than that. It was well-written and had some black characters, but it wasn't as explotative as I expected. Then, on top, there is a plethora of excellent actors -- Pam Grier, of course, should and does steal the show; Samuel Jackson as the Tarantino mainstay does typically well in a typecast role for him; Bridget Fonda surprised me as a pothead floozy; and, the biggest surprise of all, Robert Forster as a bail bondsman who performed in such a way that just brought me (and I'm sure, many audiences) into the film. I would definitely recommend it, but more for people who liked films like RESERVOIR DOGS, and less people that loved KILL BILL and INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS.
You can tell the camera just loved Pam Grier. This role was a comeback for her & she sure dazzled us. Samuel L as a campy low life was made for the role. Lebaudroy, you're referring to Robert Forrester who played the Bail Bondsman, yes he was excellent as always.
Any excellent, very enjoyable film by a slightly toned-down Tarantino. There are still the usual wackos and shootings, but also a love story - or almost a love story. Character development was great, acting top-notch, and the ending is fulfilling.
Not your typical QT movie, at least it has very little gore nor violence. Strength of the movie is definitely the characters and their relationship among themselves. The narrative is very tense though, and in the end Jackie proves to be every inch the heroine the movie's very long opening sequence promises to deliver. Biggest star goes to the loan shark, hands down.