![]() His convictions are, of course, tested when he befriends Bane, who slowly becomes the likely suspect in a string of homicides. He very effectively gets across the conflict that he wages every day between upholding the law and delivering justice. Terrence Howard, the co-lead, does an excellent job playing Detective Mercer, a cop who wants nothing more than to just be good and to do the right thing. A transformation of this nature cannot be sudden and abrupt - it is a journey of self-exploration and I think the pace of the film really caters to this nicely. I am sure some might find the movie a bit slow, but I enjoyed watching the transformation of Erica Bain (played by Jodie Foster) as she morphed from this quiet and introverted woman into this cold and driven vigilante. ![]() This movie has both of these elements and it brings them together quite well. I love a good revenge story and I love a girl kicking ass. (Note to self: obsess over her a little more - she's definitely under appreciated). She's so unlike other women and I find her strong acting style, distinct voice, and angular, enticing shape very pleasing to the senses. Ever since I watched her in Silence of The Lambs over 15 years ago, I've just been mesmerized. ![]() I went to see this movie because I think Jodie Foster is just awesome. ![]() My desire to see this was not based on the preview the preview was interesting, but didn't really pull me in. Last night, I took a friend out to see The Brave One, starring Jodie Foster and Terrence Howard. ![]()
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