The Brave One
Director: Neil Jordan
Actors: Jodie Foster, Terrence Howard, Naveen Andrews
PlotIn New York City, a radio host named Erica Bain enjoys a blissful life with her fiancé. Together, they are planning their future, exploring the vibrant city, and looking forward to what lies ahead. Their dreams are shattered one night when a brutal attack leaves Erica’s fiancé dead and her severely wounded, both physically and psychologically. Traumatized by the violence and the inability of the justice system to capture the perpetrators, Erica finds herself engulfed in fear and anger. As she tries to piece her life back together, the city she once saw through the lens of love now looms as a landscape of danger.
Driven by a desperate need for closure and a sense of security that the police cannot provide, Erica takes matters into her own hands. She buys a gun and begins roaming the streets at night, determined to protect herself. However, her actions soon escalate beyond self-defense, blurring the lines between victim and vigilante. As Erica becomes more entangled in violence, her path crosses with a detective who is intrigued by the recent string of incidents resembling her own case. He becomes increasingly involved in her life, sensing a connection but unaware of her secret. Their unlikely bond leads them down a complex path of moral ambiguity and the quest for justice in a city where law and crime intertwine.
Writers: Roderick Taylor, Bruce A. Taylor, Cynthia Mort
Release Date: 14 Sep 2007
Runtime: 122 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, Australia
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'The Brave One' disappoints but shines technically; Foster's talent underused.
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