Sister's Keeper
Military-trained hitman, Jacob Tate (Kent Faulcon), has been sent by his handler (Eric Roberts) to a small Southern town with orders to eliminate a beautiful English teacher, Diane Shaw (Denise Boutte). When Diane mistakes Jacob for her long-lost brother, he uses the guise to find the perfect moment to kill her, but soon finds himself drawn into her frank and colorful family. Now this professional assassin is left to choose between executing what should be an easy murder-for-hire and trying to solve the mystery of who would want the innocent Diane dead.
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Plot Summary
Erica Bain, a New York City radio host, is brutally attacked along with her fiancé. Left for dead and deeply traumatized, she buys a handgun for protection. As her grief and anger escalate, she begins a vigilante quest for justice against criminals in the city. Her actions draw the attention of a detective investigating the killings.
Critical Reception
The Brave One received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While Jodie Foster's performance was widely praised for its intensity and emotional depth, the film's plot and themes of vigilantism were met with more divided opinions. Audiences generally responded positively to the thriller aspects and Foster's portrayal.
What Reviewers Say
- Jodie Foster delivers a powerful and compelling performance that anchors the film.
- The movie's exploration of vigilantism and its moral complexities is thought-provoking but sometimes uneven.
- Visually, the film effectively captures the gritty atmosphere of New York City.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and Jodie Foster's lead role, finding it an engaging thriller. However, some viewers expressed reservations about the protagonist's descent into vigilantism and the film's darker tone.
Fun Fact
Director Neil Jordan initially wanted to cast Angelina Jolie as the lead before Jodie Foster took on the role.
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