Textbook Tarantino

Rating: 7/10 (10 September 2019)

Jackie Brown is a movie with a handful of really interesting and original characters backed by strong performances by pretty much every actor and actress is the film. Jackie Brown is the focal point of the film, portrayed through a solid performance by Pam Grier. Her character is likable yet a little erratic and you are never quite sure which side she's on.
The dialogue is prime Tarantino and turns what may be a dull scene in some films into a captivating, unpredictable one. The plot also plays out in classic Tarantino fashion: a handful of strong-willed characters are drawn into a messy situation involving a large sum of money; then there's a whole lot of build up leading to a final bloody showdown (although not quite as bloody as most of his other films). Although the plot is intriguing and keeps the viewer entertained, it does feel like it was drawn out a little longer than it could have been. The story probably could have told within a movie under two hours instead of the two and a half hour run time. However, it still is a solid film that any action or Tarantino fan needs to see. 7.5/10