Jackie Brown [Blu-ray]

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Really great 2nd hand copy. Did not know when I orderd but it looks brand new.

Reading several novels by Elmore Leonard and watching Quentin Tarrantino's new movie "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" brought me to watch "Jackie Brown", Tarrantino's 1997 adaptation of Leonard's 1992 novel "Rum Punch". Novels and films work differently. "Jackie Brown" is a wonderful interpretation of "Rum Punch" and a rarity in that I enjoyed the film probably more than the original.Set in Florida Leonard's novel tells a tangled tale of crime, violence, and double-crossing written in a punchy style with sharp dialogue. The plot is difficult to follow in detail, but it works out. It involves elements of a sting and a shell-game as various characters try to walk off with $500,000 in dirty money. Much of the novel involves characterization as well as plot. The primary characters are Jackie Burks, 44, a thrice-married flight attendant for a cut-rate airline, Max Cherry, 57, a bail bondsman who falls in love with Jackie, makes her bail, and helps her in her efforts to outwit both law enforcement and a hardened criminal in the illegal gun trade, and the hardened criminal himself, Ordell Robbie.Leonard's novel has racial themes in that Robbie and several other characters are African American, but Tarrantino's film expands these themes. Tarrantino makes Jackie, (with the last name Brown) an African American and emphasizes the importance of this change by changing the scene of the story from West Palm Beach, Florida to Compton, California, and Los Angeles. The emphasis of African American experience through Jackie Brown attempting to avoid prison and to escape a life of just getting by in middle age and through the focus on the vicious Ordell add a dimension to Leonard's story. Leonard reported loved the screen play, written by Tarrantino and the only one of Tarrantino's films which is based upon a novel by another writer.The film is lush, and lavish, different from Leonard's usual terseness and understatement. It is tough, raw, and violent, as is Leonard's novel, and also captures the feelings that develop between Jackie and Max Cherry as he helps her schemings. Pam Grier plays Jackie Brown with conviction, capturing both her sense of herself and her vulnerability. Samuel Jackson captures both the viciousness and playfulness of Ordell Robie while Robert Forster received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of bail bondsman Cherry. The movie has an ever-present sound track. Most of the musical selections add a great deal to the action on the screen while a few seem overdone.I thoroughly enjoyed "Jackie Brown" both for itself and as an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's "Rum Punch". The complex double dealing of the story was clearer to follow when it could be visualized. The scenes of Compton and its environs also helped bring the story to life. The budding relationship between Jackie and Cherry was poignantly portrayed."Jackie Brown" is a tough-minded emotional film which enhances the book on which it is based. The film is lengthy but will bear watching more than once. I enjoyed seeing this film and thinking again about Leonard's novel, "Rum Punch".Robin Friedman

good movie one of the best.

Quentin Tarantino had a lot to prove after "Pulp Fiction" and I bet many people were a little disappointed when "Jackie Brown" debuted in 1997. Opening Christmas Day with the tagline "Santa's Got a Brand New Bag", audiences were treated to QT's most natural film to date. A film about older folks (gasp!) struggling to stay cool in a modern world. Not much of the verve and energy from "Pulp" was carried over to this film, but what was is Tarantino's fantastic dialogue mixed with Elmore Leonard's dense plot and characters. Sometimes it is tough to follow who is betraying who and where allegiances actually lie (I admit to still being a tad confused) but I think that's kind of the point. This is a film to be watched, and enjoyed, multiple times. In short, Tarantino proved he was much more than a one trick pony by creating a film that is the opposite of what had come before (and since) yet still is undeniably a Quentin Tarantino film. If you don't warm to his extreme genre-laced work then give this one a try.As far as this Blu-ray is concerned, the film has never looked or sounded better. With some caveats. The image has been tweaked to give it a more warm palette, specifically regarding skin tones. They can look a little too sun-burned at times. This didn't bother me as much as the lack of fine detail. Oh it certainly looks a lot better than it did on DVD but I expected it to be a bit more sharp. Still a satisfying transfer (approved by Tarantino apparently). I have very little complaints about the audio, however. The 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track is tip-top, showcasing both the fantastic dialogue and songs. Another minor complaint: they've replaced the old Miramax logo with the new CGI one at the start of the film. A minor caveat that isn't as annoying as Disney replacing their classic blue logo at the start of their animated classics. Gotta stop that, Disney.The extras are mostly repeated from the previous 2 disc DVD (which is good) with the addition of a new critics round-table discussion called "Breaking Down Jackie Brown". The critics all love the film (including one who didn't like "Pulp Fiction" that much but loves this one) and their insights are all fun to hear. Other highlights include the retrospective documentary, a long interview with Tarantino where he talks about EVERYTHING, the Siskel & Ebert review, and, best of all, a huge gallery of vintage trailers featuring the two stars, Pam Grier and Robert Forster. Very cool. Still no commentary from QT but I wasn't expecting one. All in all, a great edition of a film that needs to be seen by more people.Film: 8/10Video: 7/10Audio: 8/10Extras: 8/10

I've always loved this movie so bought this dvd on sale : ) The dvd is great as far the movie itself goes, but the extras don't exist at all ! It says there's extra content on the box, but none of it works, not even the director's commentary. However the movie's video quality is the best possible and so is the audio, so that's good enough I guess : )

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De las mejores películas de tarantino, el envio llegó cuando tocaba sin ningún problema ni daño en el producto de dentro

This is a Collectors Edition. It’s a combo movie with Wag the Dog from Eagle Distributors. Overalll 5.1 channels work fine but very average menu.

« Jackie Brown » est le troisième long-métrage de Quentin Tarentino et sans doute son meilleur film à ce jour. Sans faire appel à un style aussi provocateur et décalé qu'à l'habitude, ce film, réalisé en 1997, est maîtrisé de bout en bout. Avec une certaine sobriété, un rythme assez lent, beaucoup de dialogue et une musique années 1970 très présente, Tarentino réussi à la fois une parfaite adaptation du roman « Rum punch » et une œuvre cinématographique originale et stylée.Le scénario s'articule sur une série de manipulation entre un gros bonnet de la vente d'armes et des flics ambitieux qui cherchent à tirer parti de Jackie Brown, une hôtesse de l'air qui sert de mulet pour arrondir ses fins de mois. Chacun cherche à piéger l'autre et à mettre la main sur 500.000 $ en liquide qui doivent transiter vers Los Angeles en provenance du Mexique. Comme chacun des films de Tarentino, « Jackie Brown » est aussi un hommage à un courant et à un style particulier du cinéma américain.« Jackie Brown » s'appuie avant tout sur un casting exceptionnel et des acteurs au sommet de leur art. Pam Grier dans le rôle-titre et Robert Foster dans celui de Max Cherry (prêteur pour caution) qui tombe sous son charme crèvent tous les deux l'écran. Samuel L. Jackson confirme, dans un style assez proche sa remarquable prestation de « Pulp Fiction ». Dans les seconds rôles, Robert de Niro et Bridget Fonda se montrent très drôles dans des rôles alors inhabituels pour eux. Enfin Michael Keaton ou Chris Tucker démontent également leur potentiel.Les 2h30 du film sont un vrai régal et « Jackie Brown » installe définitivement Tarentino parmi les monstres sacrés du cinéma contemporain.