Nod to blaxploitation films

Rating: 5/10 (5 April 2008)

I didn't think there was much depth to the characters or much attention given to the script. It is hard to believe that this was based on a novel. Compared to Quentin Tarantino's other films this just doesn't measure up. I realize that this is a nod to blaxploitation films. I am not a fan of that type of film so maybe that is why I couldn't really appreciate Jackie Brown. Robert DeNiro is such a great actor, he should not be settling for such 'nobody' roles. Samuel L. Jackson did his best with what he was given. I like the way he changes his looks to fit each character he plays. I am glad that Pam Grier managed to keep her shirt on, literally! If you have ever seen Pam Grier in her blaxploitation films she is constantly running around bare-chested, it's ridiculous.