One of the best on-screen chemistries of all time

Rating: 9/10 (15 June 2007)

Jackie Brown is an air stewardess who is paid by Illegal weapons supplier Ordell Robbie to bring his stash of money which is kept in storage by his silent partner in South America. After someone tips off that Jackie brings the money in she is arrested by the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agency and has to make a deal that will see her out of jail and get her as far away from Ordell Robbie as possible.
You hear people constantly comparing Pulp and Jackie so if you want to read someone do that, please look at someone else's review. Jackie Brown is a masterclass in character driven movie making. There are numerous stand out scenes and everyone in this film has their moments (Apart from Robert Deniro, as the stoned up ex-con who cannot cope with the changes in the world upon his return.) But the real story in this film is with Jackie Brown and Max Cherry. Robert Forster's portrayal of Max is arguably one of the best performances by a supporting actor you will ever see. As Jackie's unrequited Lover he seethes pent-up emotion and the scene where he watches her in her apartment is like liquid silk pouring onto the screen. Also for Movie lovers everywhere that notice these things, do watch his face when he turns round in the mall and sees her sat down, it is the look of love that is virtual impossible to fake as his entire face lights up. Simply for Max Che ..., I'm sorry, Robert Forster's performance alone this is a must see, but add Pam Griers, unfortunate Oscar-overlook, outstanding performance and this film is a real treat.
Although I loved pulp fiction, as many film fans are finding out, it is this baby that has legs.