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Jackie Brown
1997 154 min United States of America R 18+
★7.7
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Quentin Tarantino
📖 Based on the novel
«Rum Punch»
byElmore Leonard
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Description
Jackie Brown is a flight attendant who gets caught in the middle of smuggling cash into the country for her gunrunner boss. When the cops try to use Jackie to get to her boss, she hatches a plan — with help from a bail bondsman — to keep the money for herself.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$39.67M
Worldwide:
$74.73M
Starring
Pam Grier
Actor
Samuel L. Jackson
Actor
Robert Forster
Actor
Awards
Berlin International Film Festival 1998
— Silver Bear – Best Actor
Berlin International Film Festival 1998
— Golden Bear
Golden Globe 1998
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 1998
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 1998
— Best Supporting Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards 1998
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Supporting Actor
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1998
— Best Actor
Key opinion
Jackie Brown is widely viewed as a sophisticated and mature departure from Tarantino’s earlier, more kinetic works, leaning into character depth and slow-burn suspense. While many praise its clever script and strong performances, a vocal segment of viewers finds the deliberate pacing and understated style to be a disappointment compared to the director's more explosive filmography.
| Acting | Samuel L. Jackson delivers a commanding and standout performance as the antagonist Ordell. | |
| Score | The soundtrack and visual style effectively pay homage to 1970s aesthetics and blaxploitation influences. | |
| Adaptation | The film succeeds as a faithful and intelligent adaptation of Elmore Leonard's original novel. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Pam Grier's performance are split between those who find her portrayal of Jackie nuanced and authentic, and those who perceive the lead character as lacking charisma. | |
| Runtime | The nearly 2.5-hour runtime is a point of contention, with some viewers appreciating the contemplative, character-driven build-up, while others find the pacing sluggish and prone to dragging. | |
| Acting | Critics are divided on Robert De Niro’s performance, with some seeing his subtle, understated role as a memorable character study, while others feel his presence is underutilized or boring. |