Jackie Brown (1997)

It's very hard to forget this is a QT movie. I like the familiar disjointedness in all his flicks. The guy's built up the expectations sky-high & it makes it difficult to rate any movie of his independently without referencing his other skilled masterpieces. But I'll try. The gun commercials at the start of the movie; they mock so well. As always, there is never any hurry to get anywhere.

I knew what I was getting into. I was ready for a convoluted story which will string together bit by bit. But that's not what unfolded. I was scratching my head after the dressing-room exchange, wondering what was happening. Why was everything so plain !! It felt like I was watching the super-extended Director's cut version of this story. The chewing gum was soon losing its flavour & my jaws were beginning to hurt. I couldn't understand why QT let the story overspill over 140 mins.

Favourite scenes include: "Serious as a heart-attack"; Mel & Louis in the car-park; "your ass used to be beautiful... "; "My ass maybe dumb; but I ain't no dumbass"; Jackie practicing with the revolver;

Alternate Ending: I felt saddened to see Max watch Jackie walk out of his office; & I even half-expected Ray (from ATF) to swoop in on Jackie as she flew to Madrid. I'd like to change that; give either one of the guys a chance.

First Viewed: Alone at Harborne in Parramatta.

Rating-2.5*