One of my all time favorites.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

Jackie Brown (1997) Choreographed art, Double cross, no triple cross, Mood storytelling. Uncommon Tarantino, Damned slow, but refreshing heart. (Tanka (tan-kah) poems are unrhymed short poems that are five lines long, with the 5-7-5-7-7 syllable format. #Tanka #PoemReview

It seems that this gem becomes overshadowed sometimes by Tarantino's other films. But it's easily one of his best. It's got all his classic elements: smart and witty dialogue, unique characters, a constantly weaving plot and his trademark violence. Plus it has that classic "Tarantino" soundtrack filled with some truly wonderful tunes.

There a great deal in Jackie Brown (JB) that has the potential to warm the cockles of a movie-lover's heart.First, it's simply a well, well constructed flick. If you love solid filmic storytelling, you'll marvel at the conception and execution.There's a kind of built-in wonderment at the release of JB relative to Tarantino's earlier work. It doesn't pack the same kind of punch as Dogs or Pulp. But the punch it *does* pack is no less significant... and the contrast is appreciated.The characters are fantastic studies in character. In a nutshell, JB is (among other things) a kaleidoscopic bestiary of sociopathy. I don't think it's a spoiler to advise that, as you take stock of these various nuances and degrees of criminal mind, you should cast your net very widely: Perhaps only the cops come anywhere near to being truly morally clean--remember that as you're watching the concluding action.Tarantino's penchant for dusting off and deploying yesteryear's faces is very well served in JB. Forster is an absolute delight.Speaking of cutting edge casting, Tarantino's against-type and subtle direction of heavy-hitters like DeNiro and Tucker (especially the former) is a joy to see. DeNiro takes direction humbly and very well to create a truly DUMB persona. Louis is loyal, dutiful, not-without some moments of rugged sagacity... but slathered over it all is a translucent sauce of unfortunate, dogged dimness. And it's all nicely integrated in a superb character and narrative mix.And there's more! I could go on! But I won't. Watch it.I give it a '9' because the profound mythic dimensions of Pulp Fiction sort of set a high bar.But don't judge JB too harshly on those terms.

Jackie Brown (1997): Dir: Quentin Tarantino / Cast: Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Robert De Niro, Bridget Fonda: Quentin Tarantino's much awaited followup to Pulp Fiction. Pam Grier plays an airline stewardess caught with cash and narcotics. Robert Forster plays the bail bonds person who bails her out. Samuel L. Jackson sells weapons and put up the cash to bail her out so to eliminate her. She is forced to cooperate with police as well as survive against the sadistic nature of Jackson. One flaw is its finding humour in death, such as a sudden shooting scene in a parking lot. The solution seems to be death or corruption and it sometimes unfavorably distracts but perhaps there is no choice. Combines dark humour and violence but is also clever with wonderful dialogue and a conclusion that places Grier in a tight situation. Quentin Tarantino has fun with a bag switch sequences shown from many perspectives. Grier is all attitude and brains yet always recognizing the consequences that linger. Jackson delivers a gritty performance while Forster brings sincerity and bluntness while also falling for his client. Robert De Niro plays Jackson's sleazy sidekick whose intellect is tested to negative effect. Bridget Fonda is amusing as a dope smoking beach bunny residing with Jackson. Crime caper about trust and survival and playing one factor off of another. Score: 9 / 10