Not Tarantino's greatest, still a gem though

Rating: 7/10 (9 April 2020)

Before Kill Bill, though after the behemoth that was Pulp Fiction, came Jackie Brown.
I watched this film in the cinema, fully expecting Tarantino to give us a rehash of Pulp Fiction. Little did I know that Tarantino isn't that kind of director though. This fact disappointed me at the time, though over the years I've learned to appreciate that this is a great thing.
I think it's still true to say that since this film is based on a book (that Tarantino didn't write) he wasn't fully able to flex his creative muscles. There is still a lot to love though and it would be a mistake to disregard this sometimes understated gem in the Tarantino crown.
What Jackie Brown lacks in its Tarantinoesque originality it more than makes up for in its character building, story and pacing. If you've enjoyed other Tarantino films make sure you don't miss this one.