this one merits another viewing...

Rating: Null/10 (9 October 2003)

Jackie Brown deserves more credit than it often gets...
If anything, it proves that Tarantino has a real knack for filmmaking, and that he isnt some indie fluke who made a couple masterpieces and then went downhill. What weve got here is a real piece of work. A film that is provacotive and entertaining, a film that features solid performances and skilled directing. Jackie Brown embodies the essence of a great film, and I will still stand by the claim I made when I first say the picture: If this came out before Pulp Fiction, in 1994, JACKIE would be viewed as Quentin's masterpiece.
But of course as we all know, it followed in the wake of the Pulp madness, and that was perhaps the films death knell. To out-do Pulp would be impossible - it is the greatest film ever made, but I dont think Tarantino was trying to make a film that out did it, I think he was trying to make a film that he would enjoy if he happened to catch it at the cinema back in the 70's. Its fun and it moves at a more methodical pace than its two predecessors (Pulp and Reservoir Dogs), but dont be fooled, its still chock full of brilliant dialogue and inspired segments. Keaton turns in a great performance here, and it just goes to show that he is incredibly underrated. Robert Forster brings a dose of charming reality to the film and he brings a warm and comfortable presence to his charecter. Pam Grier approaches her role as Jackie with the same detached yet confident "cool" that made her a legend in stuff like "Coffy". She's great, and she really keeps you glued to her every move. DeNiro is DeNiro - he is a classic actor and this shows why. He can do it all. Honestly I this is his best work since Raging Bull.
Jackie Brown is great, dont be told otherwise. Its an excellent contribution to the film world and should be viewed with a little more distance from the Pulp Fiction madness.