The problem with Jackie Brown is that it’s very subtle compared to his other movies. You have to watch it many times to appreciate it. I used to not like it but now it’s one of my favorites.
The first time I saw it I thought it was too slow paced sooo much walking around compared to fast action we are used to. I would like to watch it again now that I've matured.
Why Samuel L Jackson did not receive an Oscar nomination for Jackie Brown is a mystery! Ordell Robbie is one of his best characters and he gives an incredible performance.
For once I can fully agree on a discussion like this. Here is the list for Best Actor in 1997 Jack Nicholson - As Good as It Gets - WINNER Matt Damon - Good Will Hunting Robert Duvall - The Apostle Peter Fonda - Ulee's Gold Dustin Hoffman - Wag the Dog This is not only one of the weakest list ever, but they basically just threw a win at Jack, and he already had an two Oscars! No one that year thought that this was the best movie, or he was the best actor in a film. I remember watching that film back then a few times, and never again since. It's ok. But his romance is not believable. It needed a much younger actor. On that list, it should have been Matt Damon or Robert Duvall. Peter and Dustin were on it, just to be on it as well. It's sad. Of course Matt did win an Oscar that year anyway for best original screenplay, so there's that. It has one of the best lines ever though. Receptionist: “How do you write women so well” Melvin Udall: “I think of a man, and I take away reason and accountability”
Jackie Brown is Tarantino's best film. I thought that the first time I saw it and I still feel that way. I can't imagine any film critic not loving that movie.
You know we don't have to put Tarantino's films into a hierarchy, I mean they're just all too different to compare. We should just keep Tarantino in his own category, because that's what he's done really, is upend the whole established order of Hollywood.
@Ron Maimon Oh that makes a lot of sense. Still the last scene came out of nowhere to me and flipped his character 180 degrees. Wouldve preferred a more fluid development. Maybe that wouldve made a less powerfull scene however.
The thing to be admired about Samuel L. Jackson is that he’s very balanced and practical in his approach to life and his view of it. He’s highly realistic about what life is and it’s dynamics. He doesn’t see people in terms of color so much as he sees and understands and accepts human nature and its workings for what they are. And he navigates life by the wisdom of the dictates of that understanding and knowledge. For him it’s not what color you are as much as it’s what you are and who you are at the core of your being located and centered deep beneath the mere surface and color of your skin. Wise man!
Pam Grier and Samuel L Jackson had fantastic chemistry on screen together.... I mean really all of the actors played wonderfully off of each other. Tarantino is a brilliant director who is a master in constructing scenes and dialogue between characters.
I think I heard the same thing when Terry Gilliam, the Director of Brazil, was talking about DiNero. When you're working with him in person it doesn't look like a lot is going on, but then when you see it on film he explodes.
This guy, Samuel L.Jackson is as sharp as it gets, both as an actor and as individual. All of his performances are damn good. Thank you very much for posting this great interview.
Jackie Brown was the first Tarrantino movie that didn't have a gross out scene like the ear scene in Res. Dogs or the rape scene on Pulp Fiction, which made it easier for me to watch a second time and thoroughly enjoy, however I like True Romance also especially the battle of wits scene with Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper which is so nuanced it is like a rich mousse to be savored everytime I watch it.
Hands down my favorite Tarantino movie and one of my all time faves in general!! Such a film , definitely a slow burn but man it’s worth it and the replay value is off the charts . I never get sick of it
Without a doubt Jackie brown is one of the best films I have ever seen , the characters are dangerous at the same time so likeable in a humourous way , would love to see a film that can top this , I just don't think that is possible.
The dialogue in "Jackie Brown" is so hilarious in places, some of the best foul mouthed exchanges and put downs! I loved how Jackie herself runs rings around Ordell and the cops, yet still has vulnerability. Her talking about having to keep starting over, and being scared of having limited prospects for earning /pension for old age, so accurate. Ordell is so slick and totally amoral, using people then disposing of them. So clever with all the money exchange tricks and Ordell's "associates" being just as amoral, which seems to shock him! Robert de Niro 's character was the only one really looking out for him, despite his shambolic life - got the blame for other's duplicity, though of course he was also dangerous. Great characters, even those who didn't have big roles - Chris Tucker's demise was tragic - just a kid so easily fooled and led astray. Love this film, I watch it whenever I want a reliably good, absorbing, well observed story with the bonus of fantastic soundtrack too!
Watched Jackie Brown cause it was on a gangster movie list, watched and loved it. Took me like 10 plus years to get into older 70's movies and find coffy and foxy brown and realize just how awesome jackie brown was.
I could listen all day to Samuel L. Jackson explaining how a key fob works. "Just point it at the car. Press the button. You hear a little ooh ooh ooh ooh. That means the doors unlocked and the alarms off. Get in." 😂😂😂
When he’s talking about a lively set and a director who’s involved, and not just staring at a screen, you know he’s comparing it George Lucas during production for the prequels
I disagree with the interviewer about the layman/audience missing certain little things the actors do. We viewers don't focus on such things the way the actors may but, it it's a false move or a false note, we'll notice it because it will stand out as a distraction. When an actor does a bit of business that is part of the characterization it's not supposed to stand out or be noticeable. We audience members don't watch movies as though we are film critics or acting teachers; we're there to ride along with a good performance. The story is the thing.
Right?! Where they asked intelligent questions and let the person they're interviewing answer fully without interruption or jumping quickly to another question.
Back lash cos it's not pulp fiction. Well like Samuel says it's Elmore Leanard book adapted to the screen. I've read lots of Elmore stuff. Jackie Brown is Rum Punch on Screen. Now for Quentin to turn written Words into characters you recognise from the book is a talent and achievement. In itself. Let me tell ya.. Quentins the bad boy of film making. I'm from the 90's. A bad boy decade. His stuff was something else a multi genre film man Quentin. He can do it all. Exceptionally and some actor not doing so good parts wise. Q will get back in the game. He's done it in every film. When it comes to films. He's the bollocks.
Jackie Brown has to be the most underrated of Tarantino's films. It's so good, but is rarely mentioned with his best movies.
Definitely his fourth best.
1. Pulp Fiction
2. Inglourious Basterds
3. Django: Unchained
4. Jackie Brown
5. The Hateful Eight
6. Kill Bill
How is Kill Bill last?!
The problem with Jackie Brown is that it’s very subtle compared to his other movies. You have to watch it many times to appreciate it. I used to not like it but now it’s one of my favorites.
Someone said it's 'Pulp Fiction for grown ups'.
The first time I saw it I thought it was too slow paced sooo much walking around compared to fast action we are used to. I would like to watch it again now that I've matured.
Why Samuel L Jackson did not receive an Oscar nomination for Jackie Brown is a mystery! Ordell Robbie is one of his best characters and he gives an incredible performance.
He is spooky real! Way he sits down at the back of the court house.
TommyTwobats Without question man! I would run the other way if I saw Ordell Robbie walking down the street lol
For once I can fully agree on a discussion like this. Here is the list for Best Actor in 1997
Jack Nicholson - As Good as It Gets - WINNER
Matt Damon - Good Will Hunting
Robert Duvall - The Apostle
Peter Fonda - Ulee's Gold
Dustin Hoffman - Wag the Dog
This is not only one of the weakest list ever, but they basically just threw a win at Jack, and he already had an two Oscars! No one that year thought that this was the best movie, or he was the best actor in a film. I remember watching that film back then a few times, and never again since. It's ok. But his romance is not believable. It needed a much younger actor. On that list, it should have been Matt Damon or Robert Duvall. Peter and Dustin were on it, just to be on it as well. It's sad. Of course Matt did win an Oscar that year anyway for best original screenplay, so there's that.
It has one of the best lines ever though.
Receptionist: “How do you write women so well”
Melvin Udall: “I think of a man, and I take away reason and accountability”
Because of #OscarsSoWhite
Would not have made any difference if he had got a Oscar the guy is a great great actor.
Jackie Brown is Tarantino's best film. I thought that the first time I saw it and I still feel that way. I can't imagine any film critic not loving that movie.
You know we don't have to put Tarantino's films into a hierarchy, I mean they're just all too different to compare. We should just keep Tarantino in his own category, because that's what he's done really, is upend the whole established order of Hollywood.
John Doe nobody can say it better!
I found Robert Deniros character development underwhelming but overall great film - as to be expected of tarentino
@Ron Maimon Oh that makes a lot of sense. Still the last scene came out of nowhere to me and flipped his character 180 degrees. Wouldve preferred a more fluid development. Maybe that wouldve made a less powerfull scene however.
@Ron Maimon Great summary. Maybe I have to rewatch at some point.
As good as pulp fiction and reservoir dogs are, Jackie brown is Tarantino's masterpiece
Shane Conaty I agree. My all time favorite Tarantino movie.
Shane Conaty Happens. Bye
It is 10 times better than reservoir dogs
Agreed
The thing to be admired about Samuel L. Jackson is that he’s very balanced and practical in his approach to life and his view of it. He’s highly realistic about what life is and it’s dynamics. He doesn’t see people in terms of color so much as he sees and understands and accepts human nature and its workings for what they are. And he navigates life by the wisdom of the dictates of that understanding and knowledge. For him it’s not what color you are as much as it’s what you are and who you are at the core of your being located and centered deep beneath the mere surface and color of your skin. Wise man!
Pam Grier and Samuel L Jackson had fantastic chemistry on screen together.... I mean really all of the actors played wonderfully off of each other. Tarantino is a brilliant director who is a master in constructing scenes and dialogue between characters.
Sam's comments on watching Robert de Niro work here are a real nugget. An amazing performance, so compelling you forget it's him.
I think I heard the same thing when Terry Gilliam, the Director of Brazil, was talking about DiNero. When you're working with him in person it doesn't look like a lot is going on, but then when you see it on film he explodes.
It's amazing how little you think of a Robert de Niro in this film.
This guy, Samuel L.Jackson is as sharp as it gets, both as an actor and as individual. All of his performances are damn good. Thank you very much for posting this great interview.
I think this guy has a chance to have somewhat of a decent career, I guess we'll see...
The casting of Jackie Brown is perfect. The pairing of Sam and Robert is unbelievably tight. MT top 5 favorite movie.
I can watch Jackie Brown anytime it’s on tv no matter where in the movie it is. Love it.
Jackie Brown is a stone cold classic. A hidden gem in films. 10/10
He played a very POWERFUL role in JACKIE BROWN.
And just 2 years later, he makes another iconic film called 'Unbreakable' with Bruce Willis that is in my top 5 favs of the 2000s.
Great movie
@@justinhunt4767 Still my M Night fav.
“M-F, look at me when I’m talking to you.”😎
🤣🤣🤣🤣
SLJ is so clever... I could listen/watch him talk about acting all day...
I like his idea of character biography.
Jackie Brown was the first Tarrantino movie that didn't have a gross out scene like the ear scene in Res. Dogs or the rape scene on Pulp Fiction, which made it easier for me to watch a second time and thoroughly enjoy, however I like True Romance also especially the battle of wits scene with Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper which is so nuanced it is like a rich mousse to be savored everytime I watch it.
Samuel L Jackson is the best in this movie
Samuel is definitely a professional actor
Hands down my favorite Tarantino movie and one of my all time faves in general!! Such a film , definitely a slow burn but man it’s worth it and the replay value is off the charts . I never get sick of it
Without a doubt Jackie brown is one of the best films I have ever seen , the characters are dangerous at the same time so likeable in a humourous way , would love to see a film that can top this , I just don't think that is possible.
The dialogue in "Jackie Brown" is so hilarious in places, some of the best foul mouthed exchanges and put downs! I loved how Jackie herself runs rings around Ordell and the cops, yet still has vulnerability. Her talking about having to keep starting over, and being scared of having limited prospects for earning /pension for old age, so accurate. Ordell is so slick and totally amoral, using people then disposing of them. So clever with all the money exchange tricks and Ordell's "associates" being just as amoral, which seems to shock him! Robert de Niro 's character was the only one really looking out for him, despite his shambolic life - got the blame for other's duplicity, though of course he was also dangerous. Great characters, even those who didn't have big roles - Chris Tucker's demise was tragic - just a kid so easily fooled and led astray. Love this film, I watch it whenever I want a reliably good, absorbing, well observed story with the bonus of fantastic soundtrack too!
Watched Jackie Brown cause it was on a gangster movie list, watched and loved it. Took me like 10 plus years to get into older 70's movies and find coffy and foxy brown and realize just how awesome jackie brown was.
This is my favorite Robert De Niro casting ever
I could listen all day to Samuel L. Jackson explaining how a key fob works. "Just point it at the car. Press the button. You hear a little ooh ooh ooh ooh. That means the doors unlocked and the alarms off. Get in." 😂😂😂
So intelligent and talented.
Interesting and eloquent interview. Love the Kangol hat
He's aged really well but you can see the youthfulness in him here
He was 49 here aha !
Tarantino's best film
When he’s talking about a lively set and a director who’s involved, and not just staring at a screen, you know he’s comparing it George Lucas during production for the prequels
A rare instance of a movie being much better than the book. Rum Punch was a chore to read
Jackie Brown is such an amazing film
Thank god Tarantino didn’t play ordell that would’ve been so bad
You're not wrong , great writer/director - acting is piss poor.
M J lol his acting isn’t piss poor are you slow bro
Tarantino should never play anything more than a bit role with very little to no speaking in his movies, which are extremely good.
He works well in From Dusk Til Dawn. The reward of having Selma hayeks foot in his mouth kept him focused
Jackie Brown is my favorite movie.
My main man!!! Love you Sammy!
"How is working with Quintin?"
18 years later they're still worked together on Hateful Eight so that answers that.
These two can have an engaging intelligent exchange...very rare
Sam Jackson is one of the BEST !!!
Great movie Sam's the man
Jackie Brown is my favourite, just ahead of Pulp Fiction and Django
I felt such pity for Ordell Robbie. Everybody ripped him off.
i hated that he died
Yeah he did get done dirty he got ripped off major
Love you ROBBIE
"Talk about bob"
I disagree with the interviewer about the layman/audience missing certain little things the actors do. We viewers don't focus on such things the way the actors may but, it it's a false move or a false note, we'll notice it because it will stand out as a distraction. When an actor does a bit of business that is part of the characterization it's not supposed to stand out or be noticeable. We audience members don't watch movies as though we are film critics or acting teachers; we're there to ride along with a good performance. The story is the thing.
Pourquoi c pas traduit en français?????????
Close your eyes than you hear only Officer Tempenny
Nigga a fuckin legend!!!
No cap lofll
Old school interviews
Right?! Where they asked intelligent questions and let the person they're interviewing answer fully without interruption or jumping quickly to another question.
Back lash cos it's not pulp fiction. Well like Samuel says it's Elmore Leanard book adapted to the screen. I've read lots of Elmore stuff. Jackie Brown is Rum Punch on Screen. Now for Quentin to turn written Words into characters you recognise from the book is a talent and achievement. In itself. Let me tell ya.. Quentins the bad boy of film making. I'm from the 90's. A bad boy decade. His stuff was something else a multi genre film man Quentin. He can do it all. Exceptionally and some actor not doing so good parts wise. Q will get back in the game. He's done it in every film. When it comes to films. He's the bollocks.
i remember those kangaroo hats
'The Negotiator' was a very good movie.
He did the movie with the girl from The matrix where he was a brutal interrogator of a terrorist it is real good
Sam Jackson is great. He looks 38 in this although he wouldbe around 49 or so.
Yes Samuel, gets into character by going back. Wheres he born, what's he eat, where's he been etc. Samuel a " baad mufafuckar ".
Here, Sam is 49 yo ! He LITTERALLY looks 30.
Wait until he plays Stephen😂😂😂
No redeeming quality
Frank Tenpenny
did they really have to cancel this dude? he was one of few decent interviewers
Creepy
1998: "I've never played a character with no redeeming social qualities what so ever."
2012: "So I get to play Stephen, the worst n----- in history."
Wait! Is he sorry about..?
If she didn't want dialogue with the director why was she at the table?
Yes good film