The Jacket
Warner Independent Pictures (WIP) | Release Date: March 4, 2005
7.9
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Generally favorable reviews based on 219 Ratings
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10
AdamM.Mar 30, 2007
A surprisingly intelligent and well-executed film!
2 of 2 users found this helpful
7
BarkSpearJul 30, 2012
A very interesting and engaging film. Sure, the story isn't possible, but it's not meant to be and doesn't come across as though it's trying to act as though it is. A few things could have been explained or explored more deeply, but there wasA very interesting and engaging film. Sure, the story isn't possible, but it's not meant to be and doesn't come across as though it's trying to act as though it is. A few things could have been explained or explored more deeply, but there was nothing that detracted from the film. Ignore the 'critics', their opinion is as worthless as ever. The characters do have depth, as does the films emotional exploration. Definitely a film to watch… Expand
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8
StaticSpineOct 16, 2013
A good thriller with thick and depressive atmosphere with elements of science fiction, I'd say the atmosphere is the main advantage of the movie. The story is decent too, also the actors made a good job.
1 of 1 users found this helpful10
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8
TylerDurden900Jul 12, 2014
The Jacket has an interesting concept, atmosphere and acting from Brody and Knightley. The movie has
multiple themes rolled into one and they all work. The movie is Brody's best movie and it is well made.
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4
vanveraJan 9, 2006
Too much confused. just a little bit shocking view. in any sense.
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NathanFeb 4, 2006
This movie sucked! Keira Knightley's acting and accent was the worst part. It's one of the worst movies that I've seen in my life.
0 of 3 users found this helpful
4
MichaelD.Jun 5, 2007
This movie was exceptionally bad. Though the acting was passable (especially Kris Kristofferson) the unbelievability of the plot was too much to bear. Time travel from mind drugs? Some things can be changed in the past and some things This movie was exceptionally bad. Though the acting was passable (especially Kris Kristofferson) the unbelievability of the plot was too much to bear. Time travel from mind drugs? Some things can be changed in the past and some things can't? There's no way of determining it? The "avant-garde" aspects were just a reminder of why a lot of people can't stand avant-garde. It makes no sense. But not in an interesting way, just a senseless way. The only reason I didn't give it a zero is because of the credits song by Roger Eno.… Expand
0 of 2 users found this helpful
10
FerL.Sep 17, 2005
It's the first movie that I like, wich doesn't has a lineal way. If you are tired and you don't want to think a little bit, It's not a movie for you. Think 20 minutes after de movie, and you could figure out the real It's the first movie that I like, wich doesn't has a lineal way. If you are tired and you don't want to think a little bit, It's not a movie for you. Think 20 minutes after de movie, and you could figure out the real meaning of the end of the movie. It's a 8 points movie, with two point tips because of Adrien. Fer… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
7
FrankO.Jan 10, 2006
Innovative flick with outstanding cast but felt like I have seen this plot before.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
9
MarcoM.Dec 11, 2005
Absolutely mind-blowing! It should definitely reach top 10 best of this year, I cannot believe it only received a
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9
PeteC.Oct 23, 2005
A haunting, eerie and touching film, which dares to leave plenty to unravel after viewing.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
10
AmiLAug 24, 2005
One of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Lower budget but with high interest. Adrien Brody is exceptional as always and Keira Knightley was perfect in her role. I will give this a "10" however Kris Kristofferson lowers it to a One of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Lower budget but with high interest. Adrien Brody is exceptional as always and Keira Knightley was perfect in her role. I will give this a "10" however Kris Kristofferson lowers it to a 9.2. Congrats to his agent for finding him a role again, however.… Expand
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10
martinOct 16, 2005
I was just amazed at the low rating - this film is stunning - edgy, emotive and clever - some fo the best elements of one flew over the cuckoos nest and the butterfly effect. great performances, a must see.
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9
MarkA.Apr 17, 2006
I found the directing and cinematography to be top notch. A riveting film!
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10
FredRNov 16, 2005
This is one of those movies I was like, nah, it sounds corny. My brother read the description to me and I rejected it outright. He sat down to watch it so I gave it a chance. What's up with these ridiculous movies kicking so much ass!! This is one of those movies I was like, nah, it sounds corny. My brother read the description to me and I rejected it outright. He sat down to watch it so I gave it a chance. What's up with these ridiculous movies kicking so much ass!! I've been so impressed with the acting in movies lately. Keira Knightley and Adrien Brody nail their performances. Keira does an American accent better than any foreign actress, it's nothing short of amazing. Kris Kristofferson and the rest of the cast are terrific. I don't want to compare it to any other movies, it's a cool little film with a ton of heart and attitude. Haunting. I saw this months ago and now I want to see it again from writing this review. I was like, "the Jacket, this is gonna be crap." I couldn't have been more wrong. And yes, there are movies out there that I don't give a 10 to, but I won't review them.… Expand
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10
dtanakinAug 8, 2011
The Jacket is an amazing movie. Adrien brody and keira knightly's performance was very impressive. and the music was just beautiful. I watched it first time four years ago and now watch it gain still see it's amazing. One of the best movieThe Jacket is an amazing movie. Adrien brody and keira knightly's performance was very impressive. and the music was just beautiful. I watched it first time four years ago and now watch it gain still see it's amazing. One of the best movie I've ever seen. (Best is Inception lol)… Expand
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sloppyjoesSep 8, 2013
Utter drivel. The characters were decent but the plot-line was boring, and it became increasingly difficult to watch. It's kind of thrown together in an unpredictable manner and that makes it hard to enjoy.
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7
Meth-dudeFeb 13, 2017
The acting was very good, the premise was original and interesting and the movie was pretty entertaining. Sure, there were a few plot holes and it wasn't particularly believable, but it was still a well executed and a well made movie.
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7
tethysdustMar 12, 2017
If you can accept the fantasy of the movie's central premise, it's really quite an interesting story. Adrien Brody was particularly good as the protagonist.
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9
eva3si0nFeb 12, 2023
The Jacket film that exceeds expectations. When you start watching, you expect to see a regular drama with a good cast. And you get one of the best films using a time loop as the main plot element. And after all, the plot is simple, notThe Jacket film that exceeds expectations. When you start watching, you expect to see a regular drama with a good cast. And you get one of the best films using a time loop as the main plot element. And after all, the plot is simple, not overloaded with anything. But how well Adrien Brody played his role. You really believe his feelings. Perhaps The Jacket impresses the viewer, because he speaks in simple language and is understandable to everyone. A great film, very surprised that he recognized him only now. The Jacket can be recommended for everyone to watch, it's both great drama and a good thriller. Everyone will find their own in it… Expand
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vusal_iskandarMar 17, 2020
a girl who I crush on her recommended this film to watch. So do I. It was surprisingly okay. I didn`t understand where it was going on till nearly half of it. But after 2nd jacket time, the film went crazy. Full of fantasy and drama. Somea girl who I crush on her recommended this film to watch. So do I. It was surprisingly okay. I didn`t understand where it was going on till nearly half of it. But after 2nd jacket time, the film went crazy. Full of fantasy and drama. Some little action, little change can change the everything in our live - key point I got from it. The best thing in film was acting, especially Adrien Brody, Keira Knightley (her fav actress), apart from story (though it is fantasy)… Expand
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8
DawdlingPoetNov 22, 2021
I like Brody as an actor and he gives a pretty heartfelt performance in this role - his eyes are quite expressive but he is also very good at seeming devoid of emotion as well, if this makes any sense. The story is really quite confusing, itI like Brody as an actor and he gives a pretty heartfelt performance in this role - his eyes are quite expressive but he is also very good at seeming devoid of emotion as well, if this makes any sense. The story is really quite confusing, it unwinds pretty slowly and as we start to learn whats going on, it seems to make less and less sense, yet we become more wrapped in Jacks world, what happened in the past and what he appears to be learning about his future. Its quite upsetting when you find out what happens, given that mistakes were clearly made and to think that such horrendous supposed 'treatments' may ever happen or have happened to people - to think of people, even or perhaps especially those who have mental health issues - if you didn't beforehand you'd be more likely to afterwards but then perhaps that was the point(?) its certainly disconcerting. I noticed that in the scenes where you see Jack shouting out from within the closed or locked drawer, it seems as if he's the only one 'locked away' at the time, yet there are many, many drawers - again adding to the claustrophobia I suppose!.

While it is a dark movie, at the end there is an element of hope present - in a way its kind of like movies such as the Butterfly Effect in that Jack just manages to tip people off so that good can come and tragedies may be avoided.

Its a rather confusing and definitely dark movie but it was nicely made and there is something about it that draws you in as a viewer. It was particularly interesting to see how the characters of Jack and Jackie (ironic? sounds like a good comedy double act but anywhooo) interacted, although I found it a bit unbelievable that it seemed at a certain point in the movie, Jackie had come to terms with who exactly Jack was and the two of them set out to find out more about Jacks death - the whole concept in this instance was a bit difficult to fully comprehend but then of course its mainly science fiction based, so feasibility shouldn't really come into it. I thought that Keira Knightly did a good job portraying Jackie, who starts off and is seen in some scenes as a rather naive and friendly young girl and becomes a rather kind yet quite headstrong and somewhat untrusting young woman. The cast certainly make quite a big difference, with the wrong actors present this movie would be alot worse.

In this movie, I think it questions how people 'see' war veterans, with Jack having served in the gulf war, being near fatally attacked (in a rather shocking scene at the start of the movie), with him being sentenced to the mental health facility later on in the court scenes presumably the jurors presumed him to be suffering from some form of PTSD or more applicable I suppose would be Gulf War sydnrome (I think thats what its called?). When I think of it, its a bit unclear what the real truth is, as the movie unfolds I feel we're shown that Jack is as sane as the rest of us yet the start of the movie stills confuses me that he claims via narration that his injuries in action marked the time he died for the first time(?) I suppose with it being a head injury he very well could have been dead for a few moments on the operating table as happens but, eh, I just found it a bit confusing, or is it really science fiction and somehow he was brought back to life(?). I suppose I was a bit distracted with other things on my mind last night but I can honestly say that this is a movie you have to concentrate on to follow, it is clearly quite layered, I think thats the best term to use.


As much as this is a confusing and dark movie which im sure won't appeal to many people, indeed quite a few people will read this review and think that their glad they hadn't seen it, there are one or two scenes that could be quite disturbing to some people and the subject matter may be uncomfortable as far as treatment of war veterans are concerned, I still feel that overall its a well made movie that is rather thought provoking, in terms of the treatment of people sent to such mental health facilities. Its quite engrossing somehow and the cast portray their characters well, so I would recommend it to those who would be curious to see it but I don't feel that its for everyone, so I suppose I'd have to go with undecided as far as recommendation goes.… Expand
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3
ReneeSandersJan 18, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie was very convoluted; confusing and all over the place. Plus I hated how the main character ended up meeting sleeping with a woman whom him met when he was an adult and she was a little girl. Disgusting.… Expand
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Zac03Aug 11, 2021
A haunting, eerie and touching film, which dares to leave plenty to unravel after viewing.
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