The Brave One

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Cast & Crew

Jodie Foster
Erica Bain

Terrence Howard
Det. Mercer

Nicky Katt
Det. Vitale

Naveen Andrews
David

Mary Steenburgen
Carol

Ene Oloja
Josai

Luis Da Silva Jr.
Lee

Blaze Foster
Cash

Rafael Sardina
Reed

Jane Adams
Nicole

Neil Jordan
Director

Roderick Taylor
Writer

Bruce A. Taylor
Writer

Cynthia Mort
Writer

Joel Silver
Producer

Susan Downey
Producer

Herb Gains
Executive Producer

Jodie Foster
Executive Producer

Dana Goldberg
Executive Producer

Bruce Berman
Executive Producer

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• Jan 24, 2014

  It appears to be something that should've been really good but it wasn't.
  Maymay A Super Reviewer
• Jun 18, 2012

  A victim of a brutal mugging becomes a vigilante. Stylishly directed by Neil Jordan, as she did in <i>Flightplan</i> and <i>Panic Room</i> Jodie Foster summons her inner bad ass, and the result is another convincing performance from a very talented actress. The film, however, is not well written. Mercer, the detective assigned to the case of Foster's vigilante killer, is not constructed well, transitioning at a critical moment in the third act illogically; his plan doesn't even make sense within the plot. What is more, the film essentially supports vigilantism without a critical eye. It would be a more complex exploration of this idea if Erica killed someone whom she realizes is innocent of any mortal sin. Also, the style of the film - Neil Jordan moving the camera like it's a boat at sea - is occasionally effective but eventually annoying. Overall, despite all the great work Foster does, I think there's little that could have saved this film as it is written.
  Jim H Super Reviewer
• Nov 22, 2011

  The Brave One is an average action film with a decent cast of actors. I thought that the film was pretty entertaining despite the fact that the ideas in the plot have been done countless times before in other films. The film is for me, anyways, mindless entertainment. The film is good enough for a mindless viewing experience, but it's not the type of film that you'd want to rewatch again and again. I thought for the most part, Jodie Foster gave a good performance here. The film is pretty good overall, and though it isn't a great film, the film manages to entertaining enough for you to enjoy a good two hours. This is not Jodie Foster's best film, but for what it is, it still is pretty entertaining. The story is engaging, thrilling and better than what most people would think. I enjoyed this film, and thought it was really good albeit the dreadful reviews it has received. Of course it's no masterpiece, but it still is very entertaining and thrilling with enough action to deliver a mindless, fun two hours. The Brave One is simply good, flawed entertainment. There are worse films out there. Overall I liked this film, and it had some good action bits and was a fun, mindless entertaining film. However it leaves a lot to be desired, despite this, this is a film still worth watching. A good film that will appeal to anyone looking for a decent action film. Worth watching at least once.
  Alex r Super Reviewer
• Jan 30, 2011

  Completely underrated. Great acting from Jodie Foster and features some great action and a good story.
  Matt G Super Reviewer

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