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Jade (1995)
Rate:
7
Viewed:
10/13
10/13:
Any time I see Joe Eszterhas' name that's associated with a film, I'm forewarned to suspend my disbelief, especially during
the ending.
Well, it turns out Jade isn't a terrible picture that I thought it would be. I like the acting, the storyline,
and the cinematography which is lushful and well-done. All of these aspects propel me through the film from start to finish.
As bad of an actor as David Caruso is, he's only a fly on the wallpaper most of the time which helps.
His character sure got away scot-free after being rammed by the black Thunderbird until reaching the edge of the pier.
William Friedkin's attachment to the project is reassuring because he's an excellent director who isn't afraid to take on
anything and is often capable of turning it into a decent film. It's been the case for Jade. However, there are some
ripped-off scenes from Bullitt and The Exorcist. Worse
is the rushed scenes that were made for the purpose of taking me straight to the ending. Somehow, the outcome seems
acceptable compared to what happened in Basic Instinct.
All in all, Jade is a satisfactory crime thriller picture.