Brazen
Brazen

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Brazen

2022
Movie
94 min
English

Mystery writer Grace Miller has killer instincts when it comes to motive - and she'll need every bit of expertise to help solve her sister's murder.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes13%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users38%
Director: Monika MitchellGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Romance

Plot Summary

When her sister's murder triggers a new investigation, mystery novelist Desiree Harper travels to Washington D.C. to uncover the truth. As she delves deeper into the case, she finds herself drawn to the detective leading the investigation, creating a dangerous entanglement. The stakes rise as she gets closer to identifying the killer, risking her own life in the process.

Critical Reception

Brazen received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and uninspired direction. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a lackluster adaptation of Nora Roberts' novel.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics widely criticized the film for its generic thriller elements and predictable storyline.

  • The performances were often described as wooden, failing to elevate the material.

  • The romantic subplot was seen as forced and detracting from the mystery.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Brazen were generally negative, with viewers frequently citing the plot as unoriginal and the acting as unconvincing. Many felt the film did not live up to the potential of its source material or the genre.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Brazen is based on Nora Roberts' 1988 novel of the same name, which was originally published under her pseudonym J.D. Robb as part of the 'In Death' series before being re-released under Roberts' own name.

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I’m sorry to report that Alyssa Milano does not forego her long-standing ‘no nudity clause’ in Brazen — and I’m more sorry for her than for me (after all, I’ve seen Embrace of the Vampire), because that’s about the only thing that could sav...