The Brave One
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: September 14, 2007
6.9
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Generally favorable reviews based on 107 Ratings
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AdamWFeb 6, 2008
Predictable and formulaic to say the least. Pacing was painfully slow, characters were under developed, and the storyline was unbelievable. I feel like I have seen this movie before (Deathwish), but hope I never have to see it again. The Predictable and formulaic to say the least. Pacing was painfully slow, characters were under developed, and the storyline was unbelievable. I feel like I have seen this movie before (Deathwish), but hope I never have to see it again. The only redeeming quality was the A list cast giving B list performances.… Expand
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TonyB.Apr 3, 2008
Jodie Foster, one of our more intelligent performers, is electrifying in this urban thriller. The sometimes too active cinematography gets in the way, and the pacing, especially in the beginning, needs to be picked up a notch or two..The Jodie Foster, one of our more intelligent performers, is electrifying in this urban thriller. The sometimes too active cinematography gets in the way, and the pacing, especially in the beginning, needs to be picked up a notch or two..The ending is difficult to believe.… Expand
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4
AndrewZSep 10, 2007
I saw an early cut of this film back in March. It is terrible. The story is ridiculous, but the performances are good.
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Rev.RikardSep 21, 2007
Jodie Foster, as Erica Bain, allows us to feel fear, rage, and grief until the moral line marking the sanctity of life and one's right to justice is blurred. Terrence Howard's character exposes us to a journey that can take one Jodie Foster, as Erica Bain, allows us to feel fear, rage, and grief until the moral line marking the sanctity of life and one's right to justice is blurred. Terrence Howard's character exposes us to a journey that can take one from feeling "for the victim" to feeling "with" them. Thus, that moral line for this straight-up cop becomes more porous as he travels, toting Erica Bain's baggage. These characters are engaging and interesting, for a while. However, the journey for Foster's character ends much sooner than the role. Thus, we are left walking the NY streets with her between acts of violence, and these walks are often much too long. Rather than the line remaining porous for Howard's detective, it dissolves at the end leaving a gaping hole as he charges through. Having him straddle the moral fence while challenging and embracing Erica Bain would have led us out of the theater in the same ethical posture, with very serious questions about objective and subjective understandings of justice. Instead the knight in shining armor ending is so contrived it leaves us with the irritating question, "Why did Neil Jordon go for the disneyesque ending?" This movie had two A list actors, a potentially great story with the power to kick our minds into gear as we contemplated just how much control do we really have over the vulnerable victim residing in us all and the accompanying rage. However, the film becomes plodding, the characters stagnant, and the mind is lulled to sleep. I am left with two questions, "What was Neil Jordon thinking?" and "Why am I not?"… Expand
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GraceB.Sep 28, 2007
not a very compelling film... killing random people because they fit the bad stereotype just doesn't seem like something to be glorified for a whole 119 minutes. Jody Foster was good, but the story really didn't do much for me.
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4
EmmaKOct 8, 2007
It was totally predictable and nothing new whatsoever, Foster was a mess the entire thing and didn't show any emoticon except sadness and anger. Overall it was just dumb.
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4
LisaN.Sep 11, 2007
This movie starts out in one genre and suddenly jumps to another. Before this unfortunate twist, it is a compelling and sensitive exploration of the aftermath of a violent crime. Too bad the filmmakers sold out and opted for an unrealistic This movie starts out in one genre and suddenly jumps to another. Before this unfortunate twist, it is a compelling and sensitive exploration of the aftermath of a violent crime. Too bad the filmmakers sold out and opted for an unrealistic bombastic ending. The performances of both leads, Jodie Foster and Terrance Howard, are believable even though their relationship is not.… Expand
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MikeFeb 10, 2008
Slow, but I didn't find it boring. Had its moments where I really liked the movie, but overall it was ok. The ending was predictable, but that didn't bother me. Its a movie you will watch and forgot the next day. If you have Slow, but I didn't find it boring. Had its moments where I really liked the movie, but overall it was ok. The ending was predictable, but that didn't bother me. Its a movie you will watch and forgot the next day. If you have nothing to do on a weekend and are looking to kill an hour and a half watch this movie.… Expand
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TonyLSep 18, 2007
Give me the original "Death Wish" any day! Charles Bronson Rest In Peace!
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6
JonF.Feb 24, 2008
Pretty good, not a keeper. Slow throughout, ending suprised us. Good to watch - don't buy.
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avatar16Sep 3, 2011
Un film/débat sur le sujet de l'auto-défense aux Etats-Unis, dirigé par Neil Jordan (Entretien avec un Vampires), avec une flamboyante Jodie Foster en tête d'affiche, aurait puUn film/débat sur le sujet de l'auto-défense aux Etats-Unis, dirigé par Neil Jordan (Entretien avec un Vampires), avec une flamboyante Jodie Foster en tête d'affiche, aurait pu être un nouveau chef-d'oeuvre du thriller. Malheureusement, c'est loin d'être le cas... La faute à un montage brouillon, empirant une mise en scène assez déroutante, et à une bande originale trop calme, qui gâchent littéralement la première partie du film en lui faisant perdre un atout de taille : une puissance visuelle. Des séquences qui perdent de leur force dans un tel film, c'est bien plus qu'un comble! A Vif n'en reste pas moins un film bien interprété et poignant, mais qui aurait pu être bien plus qu'un thriller de bas étage.… Expand
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spadenxDec 7, 2011
Yes the film is rather generic and predictable but Jodi Foster makes this film and her performance alone makes this film worth seeing. Not that bad if you ask me.
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beingryanjudeAug 28, 2014
Jodie Foster gives another, incredibly brave performance in the title role. However, the Brave One suffers from predictability and an awkward premise involving a radio talk show host.
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Compi24Mar 3, 2016
Jodie Foster channels her inner Travis Bickle in this interesting, yet slightly uninspired take on the revenge-thriller. Though "The Brave One's" opening minutes make way for a potentially provocative statement on gender expectations,Jodie Foster channels her inner Travis Bickle in this interesting, yet slightly uninspired take on the revenge-thriller. Though "The Brave One's" opening minutes make way for a potentially provocative statement on gender expectations, feminism, and the role of a female in a heterosexual relationship, what unfolds is a mostly by-the-numbers vengeance flick that could have just as easily been spearheaded by a man without much of the narrative changing in the process. Missed thematic opportunities aside, it's still pretty cool seeing Jodie kicking some ass and taking names. Some major props also go to Neil Jordan and Terrence Howard for using their respective talents to elevate this piece up to watchable levels.… Expand
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HotelCentralFeb 21, 2018
Whoever wrote the dialog for the police in this film should never write dialog again.

"This looks like a nine millimeter." Well, detective, if you look at the bottom of the shell casing you'll probably see the manufacturer's name and theWhoever wrote the dialog for the police in this film should never write dialog again.

"This looks like a nine millimeter." Well, detective, if you look at the bottom of the shell casing you'll probably see the manufacturer's name and the caliber stamped right into the metal.

"This looks like a nine millimeter." "Like the one from the other night?" Well, detectives, if you knew anything about NYC you'd know that somewhere in the five boroughs someone is popping off rounds almost every night of the week, and, by the way, the 9mm caliber bullet tops the sales charts nationwide, so if somebody's shooting there's a reasonable chance they are shooting 9mm, so the one from the "other night" is which night, when and where?

Jodie Foster, as usual, gives an excellent performance. But this film is just absurd.… Expand
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OskadMar 19, 2023
"The Brave One" est un film bien réalisé avec une performance convaincante de Jodie Foster dans le rôle principal. le film est assez prévisible et suit une trame assez classique pour les films de justiciers cela rend le film un peu ennuyeux"The Brave One" est un film bien réalisé avec une performance convaincante de Jodie Foster dans le rôle principal. le film est assez prévisible et suit une trame assez classique pour les films de justiciers cela rend le film un peu ennuyeux et sans surprise pour les spectateurs . il soulève des questions éthiques sur la vengeance et la justice personnelle, mais ne les aborde pas vraiment en profondeur. Le personnage principal semble se justifier facilement pour ses actions, sans véritablement prendre en compte les conséquences de ses actes sur les autres et sur elle-même.… Expand
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