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Reservoir Dogs (1992): A crime thriller about a group of criminals whose diamond heist goes awry, leading them to suspect one of their own is an undercover cop.
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Pulp Fiction (1994): A cult classic that intertwines multiple storylines involving hitmen, a boxer, and a pair of armed robbers in Los Angeles.
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Jackie Brown (1997): Based on Elmore Leonard’s novel, this film follows a flight attendant caught in a money smuggling scheme, playing both sides against each other to secure her freedom.
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Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003): An action-packed revenge saga about “The Bride,” a former assassin seeking vengeance against her former colleagues.
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Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004): The continuation of “The Bride’s” quest for revenge, exploring her backstory and relationships.
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Death Proof (2007): Part of the “Grindhouse” double feature, it follows a psychopathic stuntman who uses his “death-proof” car to stalk and kill young women.
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Inglourious Basterds (2009): Set during World War II, it follows a group of Jewish-American soldiers planning to assassinate Nazi leaders.
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Django Unchained (2012): A Western about Django, a freed slave who teams up with a bounty hunter to rescue his wife from a brutal plantation owner.
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The Hateful Eight (2015): Set in post-Civil War Wyoming, it follows a group of strangers seeking shelter during a blizzard, leading to a violent confrontation.
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019): Set in 1969 Los Angeles, it follows a fading actor and his stunt double navigating the changing film industry.
I’m with OP. Why Jackie Brown?
I haven’t seen it since it came out, so I don’t remember much of it, but I do remember that I was not impressed at all. Probably has some highlights, but I couldnt even tell you what the plot was. That’s how insignificant the experience was for me.
Because it was a while ago, there’s a good chance I missed or forgot something, so I honestly would like to hear what makes it #1 on your list, because I’d probably rank it right next to Hollywood with a score of “Meh.”
That’s fair, it’s not going to be for everyone, and it’s just a personal preference, of course.
I’ve just posted some thoughts on ‘why’ in response to OP, hopefully they make sense :-)
Thanks for letting me know about the other comment.
I might have to give Jackie another watch with some fresh eyes. 40-something me might appreciate it more than 20-something me did.
Yeah, possibly 👍