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Detective Mercer- Terrence Howard
Detective Vitale- Nicky Katt
Carol- Mary Steenburgen
Josai- Ene Oloja
~ The Darkness of a Killing ~
I brought this film off Love film last week for £5 as I've been meaning to see this but as I found it for this price I decided to buy the DVD. ... Read review
New York radio host Erica Bain (Jodie Foster) has a life that she loves and a fiance she ... more
adores. All of it is taken from her when a brutal attack leaves Erica badly wounded and her fiance dead. Unable to move past the tragedy Erica begins prowling the...
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Why don't they stop me? Erica Bain wonders. Bain, a popular New York Radio host watched ... more
her fiance die and nearly lost her own life to a vicious, random attack. Now she discovers a stranger within herself, an armed wanderer in the urban night, out for vengeance and at war with her own soul. Two time Academy Award winner** Jodie Foster as Erica joins Oscar Nominee Terrence Howard as a determined cop hot on her trail. Erica's future is uncertain but one thing is not : The Brave One is a high-tension thriller that packs a visceral and emotional punch.
Why don't they stop me? Erica Bains wonders. Bain, a popular New York radio host, watched ... more
her fiance die and nearly lost her own life to a vicious, random attack. Now she discovers a stranger within herself, an armed wanderer in the urban night, out for vengeance and at war with he own soul. Two-time Academy Award winner Jodie Foster as Erica joins Oscar nominee Terrence Howard as a determined cop hot on her trail. Erica's future is uncertain but one thing is not: The Brave One is a high-tension thriller that packs a visceral and emotional punch.
Oscar winners Jodie Foster and Neil Jordan team up for this tense thriller about a woman ... more
who takes the law into her own hands. After her fianc is killed and she is left for dead, Erica Bain (Foster) stalks the criminals who changed her life forever.
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Advantages: Good story, Great acting, Excellent filming and atmosphere. Disadvantages: Those who don't like too much violence not reccomended
...around under a tunnel by the park. David is killed by the battering of an iron pole and Erica is left in a critical condition in hospital. After learning that her boyfriend is dead Erica changes into someone else, buying a gun and now seeks revenge on anyone who breaks the law. Erica seems disorientated and befriends a cop who is looking for the vigilante.
I brought this film off Love film last week for £5 as I've been meaning to see this but as I found it for this price I decided to buy the DVD. I thought the film was really well done. The filming is done in a Blanc Noir way and it is a very dark and gritty story. I didn't really know what to expect of the film as I didn't read anything about it before I watched it. It was pretty surprising ... more
** How Many Wrongs To Make It Right? **
Directed by- Neil Jordan Writers- Roderick Taylor and Bruce A Taylor Producers- Susan Downey and Joel Silver Editing by- Tony Lawson Release date- 28th September 2007 Runtime- 122 mins Cert- 18
~ Plot ~
Life seems pretty good for Erica Bain (Jodie foster) and boyfriend David (Naveen Andrews), they have a nice apartment in New York, a loving relationship where they spend time together and with their dog and everything is pretty comfortable. This soon changes as one night while walking their dog they are both attacked by a gang hanging around under a tunnel by the park. David is killed by the battering of an iron pole and Erica is left in a critical condition in hospital. After learning that her boyfriend is dead Erica changes into someone else, buying a gun and now seeks revenge on anyone who breaks the law. Erica seems disorientated and befriends a cop who is looking for the vigilante.
~ Cast ~
Erica Bain- Jodie Foster David- Naveen Andrews- who plays Siyead in Lost. Detective Mercer- Terrence Howard Detective Vitale- Nicky Katt Carol- Mary Steenburgen Josai- Ene Oloja
~ The Darkness of a Killing ~
I brought this film off Love film last week for £5 as I've been meaning to see this but as I found it for this price I decided to buy the DVD. I thought the film was really well done. The filming is done in a Blanc Noir way and it is a very dark and gritty story. I didn't really know what to expect of the film as I didn't read anything about it before I watched it. It was pretty surprising to see Jodie Foster play this sort of character. The film is very sinister the scene of the beating in the tunnel is especially horrid and those with a weak stomach should be warned. I'm ok with that sort of violence I like horror films like Saw but it was still abit cringing to watch. The scene is filmed in many ways. You see the camera from Erica view at the start, the camera showing everyone in the shot then a shot from a mobile phone as one of the gang member films the attack. This is where you see the attack with the pole on David's face not pleasant! I was quite surprised also to see after this Erica then gets beaten her self. The men thrash her into walls and even kick her face. Is this a reality of what happens out on the streets now?? It is a scary thought. There are several other death scenes in the film but most of them you didn't see as much violence as the first one. It was amazing though how Erica then becomes traumatised into believing she has to take revenge. Even though most of the criminals deserved it you can't really go round shooting people lol.
I thought Jodie foster acted well for the part. She has a great representation anyway but this was a very difficult character as she goes through one emotion to the next. I also like to see Naveen Andrews in the film only if it was for the first 20 minutes. After watching his role in Lost he has obvious done well to go into films especially starring along a pro like Jodie Foster. The cast was picked well. Also the character of Terrance Howard was played well . I liked how the film had two quite high respected actor/ess and then a few recognisable ones. The certificate is right for the film with the violence used.
~ DVD ~
The DVD was released on Feb 5 on this year. - Distributed by- Warner Brothers - Number of discs 1 - Featurette- 'I walk the city'- This includes the director, Producers and cast talking about the film and making it. - Additional scenes
~ Extras ~
The film received a Golden Globe nomination, Jodie foster was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a motion picture.
On the opening weekend in the US and Canada the film was 1st at the box office grossing $13,471,488.
Filmed in- Manhattan, NYC
~ Soundtrack ~
- 'You Don't Know me'- Elvis Presley - 'Answer'- Sarah McLachlan - 'I Can't Get Next To You'- Al Green - 'Burning On Both Ends'- Willie Singleton - 'Black Betty'- Ram Jam - 'Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya'- Dr John - 'We Get Money Around Here'- B Smoove - ' Everybody Can You Feel The Vibe'- Bald and Breazza - ' Hits From The Bong'- Cypress Hill - ' Ven Aqui Mama'- The Neptunes - ' The Illest'- Immortal Techinque
~ Recommend~
I would def recommend this DVD to those who like something different and with abit of a errie, dark story. I really liked the film and thought it was a bargin at a fiver, you can also find the DVD for this price on Play.com. I still would say to those who don't really like violence you properly won't really enjoy it.
...films, I saw her for the first time last month when I watched the film The Brave One. I knew about her, of course, I don't watch many films but I read about them and it's not possible not to notice Jodie Foster as she's a media darling. Every article stresses her unconventional beauty, her fierce intelligence, her talent as an actress and director and her cleverness in financial matters. Recently I've read two interviews she and director Neil Jordan ... ...the problem dealt with in the film impressed me so much that when the film and I happened to be in the same city, I went to watch it.
New York radio host Erica Bain (Jodie Foster) has a night show in which she talks about 'the safest big city in the world' in a sentimental, nostalgic, occasionally kitschy way ("New buildings sprout like chromosomes from the city's DNA"), she's planning her wedding with her beloved fiancé David, a physician, (British ...
MALU 04.11.2007
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Advantages: Vigilante tale with a difference Disadvantages: Annoying initial plot device that brings Erica to the action
...journalist, her show appeals to the art community as she talks about the city, its changes, and how she both loves and hates it. Her job may be good, but her home life is better, Erica is due to marry her partner David (Naveen Andrews)in the near future; things really could not be any better. But a late night walk with David and their much loved dog in the park soon puts an unpleasant kink in their lives, now things will never be the same. When their ... ...resolve the issue quickly and calmly; but in just seconds the situation is taken out of control and the couple severely beaten by the gang. While Erica recovers some weeks later David dies shortly after, leaving Erica to pick up the pieces of a shattered life alone. But what if life does not allow you to recover? What if you never see life the same again? Now in a city she never saw as a problem Erica heads off to right the wrongs of others, and ...
sghawken 18.12.2007
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Advantages: Tense & thrilling Disadvantages: Slow at times
The Brave One is a vigilante crime movie released 14th September 2007. It’s rated 18 as there’s a lot of violence & strong language and it runs for approximately 122 minutes. The film received mixed reviews from the critics but the majority of them liked it. Jodie Foster was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress for her performance in this. The Brave One is directed by Neil Jordan, who’s worked on films such as The Crying Game in which he ... ...Box.
The main star is of course Jodie Foster, one of the most respected actresses in Hollywood. She started off as a child in films like Freaky Friday & Taxi Driver & then managed to make the transition from child star to acclaimed actress, something which many have tried & failed. Her major roles have included: Silence Of The Lambs, Panic Room & Inside Man. Overall Jodie Foster has appeared in over 50 movies. Jodie Foster’s co-star is played by ...
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Advantages: The performances are better than the film deserves. Disadvantages: Formulaic in the extreme, hackneyed writing and direction.
...David. But tragedy strikes when the couple are attacked and savagely beaten by a gang of thugs in Central Park. After three weeks in a coma Erica comes round only to discover David is dead and the killers are still on the loose. She buys a gun illegally for protection and kills a man when she's caught up in a store robbery. Before she knows it, her moral compass has gone awry and she takes to settling issues with brute force. This new vigilante on ... ...the press and Erica must decide if her need for vengeance can override her humanity.
For every good Neil Jordan film, there seem to be two or three bad ones and sadly this effort falls into the latter camp. He's a director capable of great subtlety and pathos. But once in a while he turns into the worst kind of hack director, using every cliché in the book. So it is with this film where Erica and David have the most perfect and syrupy relationship ...
afy9mab 25.05.2008
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Advantages: Brilliant acting. Disadvantages: Very slow...
...David Kirmani, a doctor. The couple are deeply in love, and appear to have a beautiful future ahead of them… until one night, out walking the dog, they are attacked by three men. The attack is so incredibly brutal and savage that David ends up dying from his wounds, and Erica is left unconscious for nearly three weeks. When she finally wakes up, it will be to discover that David is dead and that she missed his funeral. Devastated, she returns home ... ...make sense of the nightmare she has been plunged into.
For the first time in her life, Erica feels fear. Where once she used to love the city and walk the streets without any fear whatsoever, she now feels only terror and anguish. Afraid that she'll be attacked again, she manages to purchase an illegal gun and keeps it with her at all times… which is fortunate, because one evening, when she enters her local shop to purchase something to drink, an ...
GoFigure 05.06.2008
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Oscar winners Jodie Foster and Neil Jordan team up for this tense thriller about a woman who takes the law into her own hands. After her fiancé is killed and she is left for dead, Erica Bain (Foster) stalks the criminals who changed her life forever.
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