Jade
Jade

Jade

1995Movie95 minEnglish

When a prominent art dealer is found murdered, the man's death leads to an intriguing investigation steeped in sex, corruption and crime. District Attorney David Corelli gets assigned to the case and discovers that a key suspect is his ex-lover Katrina Gavin, a beautiful psychologist who has settled down with his old friend and peer. As Corelli gets deeper into the case, he uncovers dark secrets with far-reaching implications.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users58%
Director: William FriedkinGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A driven assistant district attorney investigates a series of brutal murders, only to find himself drawn into a dangerous game with a mysterious woman connected to the crimes. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy involving corrupt officials and a shadowy past. The investigation blurs the lines between justice and obsession, pushing him to the brink.

Critical Reception

Jade received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its execution uninspired. While some acknowledged Friedkin's directorial hand, the film was generally seen as a disappointment, failing to live up to the expectations set by its director and cast. Audiences also showed little interest, leading to a poor box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • A formulaic thriller with a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • William Friedkin's direction is overshadowed by a weak script and unengaging performances.
  • Despite a promising premise, the film ultimately feels like a generic crime drama.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a mediocre crime thriller. Many felt the plot was too predictable and the characters lacked depth, leading to a generally uninspired viewing experience. Some viewers appreciated the action sequences, but overall, it failed to leave a lasting positive impression.

Fun Fact

Director William Friedkin famously stated that he felt the film was cursed, partly due to a series of production problems and the general lack of enthusiasm surrounding it.

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JPV852

JPV852

Watched the "Director's Cut" which is about 12 minutes longer than the theatrical version. This seems to be leftovers from Joe Eszterhas's script of Basic Instinct and while I think it has its moments, could've been so much better and with ...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Well, this is trying to be an erotic thriller and it is trying to be neo noir... and it doesn't pull off either. It seems to be constantly confused about which way to go, never committing to either genre and not really merging them toget...