The Brave OneOverview and Synopsis

  • The Brave One
  • Opened September 14, 2007 | Runtime:2 hr. 2 min.
  • R
    strong violence, language and some sexuality
  • New York radio host Erica Bain (Jodie Foster) has a life that she loves and a fiancé she adores. All of it is taken from her when a brutal attack leaves Erica badly wounded and her fiancé dead. Unable to move past the tragedy, Erica begins Read More
  • Cast: Jodie Foster, Terrence Howard, Nicky Katt, Naveen Andrews, Mary Steenburgen
  • Director: Neil Jordan
  • Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller

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  • Jodie Foster in "The Brave One."
  • Jodie Foster and Angel Sing in "The Brave One."
  • Jodie Foster in "The Brave One."

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  • "The Brave One" star Jodie Foster at the N.Y. premiere.
  • "The Brave One" star Terrence Howard at the N.Y. premiere.
  • Actress Zoe Kravitz at the N.Y. premiere of "The Brave One."

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  • Jodie Foster at her (2nd) best!
    by redyeah

    I would love to say this is Foster's best movie, but Silence has my hands tied. This is still an amazing movie though. It is fascinating watching her develop into a revenge seeking powerhouse...Read More

  • the brave one
    by ggbull

    a violent movie nice!!!!!!!!!!...Read More

  • The Brave One
    by fred1

    I love Jodie Foster but this movie did not stand up to the hype! It's about a woman vigilante who basicly kills the bad guys and makes a connection w/ a detective and gets by in the end. They try...Read More

  • wow horrible
    by chesirecat

    that was the worse movie with jodie foster i've seen i was in pain watching that movie and was glad when it was over. I felt like she was rambo walking through dangerous neighborhoods killing...Read More

The Brave One Critic Reviews

  • "The Brave One is an unwise attempt to have it all." Los Angeles Times

    - Kenneth Turan

  • "...a well-made but predictable take on the revenge fantasy thriller, with a female twist." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "...Jodie Foster unleashes her rage on the mean streets of New York with the same mesmeric intensity and steely resolve that have characterized her very best performances." Variety

    - Justin Chang

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