The Brave

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06/09/2022 Intriguing, gripping and sad See more 04/19/2021 A mi me gusto la película, me parece profunda y una gran debut de Johnny, en otros géneros. See more 11/26/2020 The brave features a great performance by Johnny Depp but the movie is a very slow moving slow burn especially on the first half. The whole plot is a bit exaggerated but it does have a good message of family loyalty and compassion. It is a moving film. It’s a very Indie moving film. Not sure why Johnny Depp never released the film it’s not horrible but it’s not great either. See more 09/12/2020 Slow, ponderous and completely undeserving of it's 2+ hour runtime, The Brave, best remembered for being so poorly received by American critic that it never saw a theatrical release there, is a terrible blunder in the career of one of our most unique talents. I love Johnny Depp, and despite his recent penchant for making bad choices, both on and off the film set, I usually look forward to seeing him act. In this film, which he directed and co-wrote, there's very little he can do to enliven the proceedings. Ostensibly a think piece on mortality, it quickly becomes a Brown Bunnyesque collection of boring sequences that we're supposed to find profound, but just feel hollow and pretentious. It's about 30 minutes of story stretched over 4 times that length, and things becomes tedious long before the credits start to roll. Marlon Brando is, unsurprisingly, very memorable in his miniature roll, and it's a shame more of the film wasn't about him, as he has the potential to be a character of significant interest. It's no surprise it was rejected by critics and audiences at large, and considering that Depp hasn't directed a film since, I think it's failure probably hit him hardest of all. That being said, it's a relatively minor misstep in an otherwise remarkable career, and as such we can look back on The Brave as simply a momentary lapse of reason, and not the death knell of an entire life's work. See more 08/08/2019 This movie is hard to find. It is worth finding.. It is dark, sad, not a fun ride. Well acted, directed, written. Critics panned it. Yet audiences have found it. Johnny did a masterful job in telling a story no one wants told. As a side note, it was filmed in Kern County where I live. I heard that each evening he brought the entire cast and crew into town for dinner. He and they were respectful, friendly and polite, and big tippers. This film was done early in his career. I'm sorry he got discouraged, because he has great insight into life and people. See more 09/11/2017 A brave movie about a brave man. Because the film is so engaging, we, the audience, are put in the same situation as the protagonist. What will you do if you had to choose between yourself and the common good ? What if something horrible can be used to save lives? The film talks about the inner conflict between what is right and what is necessary, in extreme conditions. There are no clichés or special effects, just an original story and pure psychological drama. Johnny Depp makes a great lead character by giving an intense performance and of course Marlon Brando's appearance is unforgettable. Also great framing and appropriate soundtrack. A must see movie! See more Read all reviews

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