Erica Bain (Foster) is a radio announcer in New York City who live happily togetherDavid fiancee. One night when they both relax in the middle of Central Park, they were confronted by three thugs who intend to rob them. David fight and they were bothpersecuted. David was killed but Erica survived. After recovering physically but notmentally, she suffered trauma and excessive fear. For the sake of comfort, Erica evenpurchase firearms illegally. Once when Erica was forced to shoot a robber the store todefend himself. To her surprise after this action Erica actually find inner satisfactionthat is able to close the trauma and fear. Erica is now turned into a figure of "streetsweeper" who works outside the law. Detective Mercer (Howard) who are also fansErica is the police who investigated this case.
Speak plot "revenge" reminds some popular crime action movies, like Dirty Harryseries up to Death Wish. The difference is this time the figure of figures "law enforcement" is a woman. Different films with similar plots, The Brave One did notemphasize the element of action but rather dramatic element. The interesting thingwould be more focused on the dramatic side of the psychological pressures faced by the two main figures. Filmmakers are able to build the dramatic plot patiently butdeepened. Mercer is the ideal figure of the police who are frustrated with the criminalsthat always escape the law. Conversely Erica is the figure of a normal citizen whoturned into a figure of "butcher" for criminals after becoming victims of crime. Ericaemerged as a figure of "ideal" to replace Mercer. They are contradictory figure butneed each other. The story was also covered with a surprise ending that covers sweetfilm.
The plot that emphasizes the psychological side of such depth is clearly requireexcellent acting force. Foster and Howard each capable of carrying his role very well.Foster especially capable of playing privileges as Erica Bain is traumatic, anxiety, andalways filled with fear but at same time also capable of being a brave figure whovindictive and hateful. We all know what is wrong but Foster's Erica is able to reverse itso that this character actually got full sympathy from the audience. While TerenceHoward as always, excellent play in all his films even if its role is now not sedominanFoster. Both Howard and Foster were able to build "chemistry" between fans and fans are unique also among law enforcement figure and the figure of "criminal". It is unfortunate that difficult role like this should be very decent won an Oscar nomination.
The Brave One tries to interpret the truth is sometimes a thin boundary between errors.Legally and morally what Erica is wrong but not wrong and correct the issue here.However, is why he did it all. Filmmakers are able to describe in great detail andmeticulous. Mistakes can be seized to Erica (human) or the legal system that does notwork optimally. Justice sometimes does not always equal truth.
The Brave One (2007)
Studio : Village Roadshow Pictures / Silver Pictures
Distributor : Warner Bros..
Director : Neil Jordan
Producer : Susan Downey / Joel Silver
Scriptwriter : Roderick Taylor / Bruce A. Taylor / Cynthia Mort
Cast : Jodie Foster / Terence Howard
Illustrative Music : Dario Marianelli
Cinematography : Philippe Rousselot
Editing : Tony's Lawson
Length : 122 minutes
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