Jackie Brown. September 10, 2006
Posted by vinnyt in : movies , trackback
I am fairly versed in movies I’ve seen almost every films that is cited on a daily basis in the current popular culture set, and I’ve seen many films that no one knows. So I’ve decided to try my hand at reviewing the films I like and hopefully spawn a dialog regarding what I’ve watched and see if I’m crazy or what. The first Film I’ve picked to look at was Jackie Brown. The film was Driected by Quentin Tarantino and hit theatres the summer of 1997. IMDB Page. I saw this film originally in the theatre and if my memory serves me correctly I had a initially strong dislike of the film. I am a big fan of pulp fiction, but I think because of my age and my mindset at the time this movie just didn’t appeal to me. However, I’ve grown up somewhat considering it’s been nearly 10 years since it’s release and I think I’ve seen a bit of life and so the eyes I watch this films through now are far different than the 20 year old that saw this oh so long ago. A little bit about the film the movie focuses on Jackie Brown, played by Pam Grier who looks really good in the film, she is involved with an illegal gun dealer and is running money in and out of the country. In the process the cops get wind of this and the story focuses on Jackie’s trying to steal the money from the gun dealer and save her life in the process. I think when I saw the movie initially I was hoping for another Pulp Fiction, but this movie is not that. Instead it’s a straight forward piece that tells the story from start to finish, and from several points of view. The movie is great because of the fact the characters in this movie are for the most part examples of people who you could probably find on the street. Now, I don’t go dealing with dirtbags all the time, but I’ve been around my fair share and it’s s safe to say with the exception of Sam Jacksons’ character I think I’ve met these people. So now as an older man I think I can better appreciate the story that is being told and I’m not watching the film with any expectations. Furthermore what really appeals to me about this film is the visual stylings. Tarentino I think does very well to set the mood and the place of the film through his use of color and style from watching the opening scene you begin to think the movie is set in the 70’s but then you quickly realize that’s not the case. In any event the films is rather long so set aside some time and watch this film you won’t be disappointed.
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