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The Brave One (2007)
Rate:
7
Viewed:
11/25
11/25:
Do you know how all of the problems started in The Brave One?
It's because Jodie Foster's character didn't have her fucking dog on a leash. Afterwards, she decides to be
an emo wigger like Crazy/Beautiful's Kirsten Dunst with a
microphone as if she's still stuck in Contact, and it's all laughable.
There are also at least ten layers of makeup to hide Jodie Foster's ugly face. I thought she was nearing 60,
but it shockingly turns out to be 43.
Remember The Karate Kid franchise? The first three films had
Ralph Macchio. All of a sudden, Hilary Swank took over his role in
The Next Karate Kid. Therefore, this one can be safely called
The Next Death Wish with Jodie Foster and Terrence Howard as Charles Bronson and Vincent Gardenia,
respectively.
Yet the movie is watchable with an interesting twist at the end. That's due to Terrence Howard. He has a deep
character and thus gives a strong performance. I say no thanks to Jodie Foster; she is just a tool to keep
the plot moving while saying pretentious stuff. Nicky Katt also appears. Unfortunately,
nothing comes out of him in spite of having a good track record to dominate the show in small roles like
The Limey and Boiler Room.
All in all, without Terrence Howard, The Brave One falls apart by being a ripoff of
Death Wish.