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The Brave One (2007)


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4 out of 10 A Good one
Stuart from Dublin, 13 May 2008
Watching the Brave 1 it didnt encourage me to buy it on dvd as there doesnt seem to be a hole lot to re discover watching it again, however it is a unique film in that the main character seems to be in a non-violent job but takes the vigilante type attitude almost to the max in self defense and manges to survive. Also this role for would be typical of a male role in a film and it works well and is interesting to watch a female play this kind of character. If you like this, rent Death Sentence
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3 out of 10 Contrived
Ciaran from Dublin, 10 Mar 2008
I wanted to like this more than I actually did. Foster is very good as the hollow soul of a woman who seeks revenge on those who killed her beau. But there are some plot turns that just don't fit and these take away from the overall effect. This is a thriller at heart and it asks questions about the actions of those who would go outside the law for justifiable revenge. Watch it and decide for yourself.
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4 out of 10 I really liked this one
John from Dublin, 03 Jun 2008
Although the main themes of the movie - based around a vigilante serial killer - are somewhat clichéd, this was actually a very good movie. The performances from the two leads are excellent, and Foster's performance in particular, contributes greatly to making the plot seem more believable than it might sound on paper.
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2.5 out of 10 The Brave One
James from Sligo, 27 Apr 2008
The Brave One has a very human and real story for our modern world. The death of Fosters partner one night changes her life. This film explores the pain of street violence, the fear and insecurity that is left and the inner desire for justice and revenge. Slow moving in places but otherwise worth a watch.
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1.5 out of 10 ZZZZZzzzzzzzz
John from Dublin, 23 Jul 2009
This is only OK, it is a concept that has been used before and this one is very slow. Jodie seems to be paying to star in her own movies at the moment. She produced this one. Even the missus was bored to sleep during this one.
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What's it about....
New York radio host Erica Bain (Jodie Foster) has a life that she loves and a fiance she 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 city streets at night to track down the men she holds responsible. Her dark pursuit of justice catches the public's attention, and the city is riveted by her anonymous exploits. But with the NYPD desperate to find the culprit...

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