The Pledge
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Movie Reviews of The Pledge
Movie Review: Very slow and very surprising .
Summary: 5 Stars
Third film directed by Sean Penn ( " The Indian Runner " '91 and " The Crossing Guard " '95 ).1. If you don't like slow developing , deeply phychological films - stay away from it .
2. Homicide detective Jerry Black ( Jack Nicholson ) at his retirement party . Only 6 hours left " to serve and protect " . A phone call . Young girl is raped and killed in the woods .
- Come on Jerry , you are not a cop anymore !
- I still have 6 hours to go .
The scene is horrifying and he has to tell the parents . Then he has to give a promise to them and to God that he'll find the killer .
3. This film is more about the human mind than the investigation in this case . Obsession can drive you crazy ... but you don't know when you reach that point ... you just don't .
Movie Review: an unexpected pleasure ..
Summary: 5 Stars
Aside from the beautiful cinematography, and thoughtful editing, and Nicholson's stunning acting .. most reviews here mention the way the story ends - with some reviewers expressing disappointment and dissatisfaction. I would have to disagree .. the ending is exactly what lifts this movie out of the *merely good* bracket, right into the *damn powerful* category.I was expecting the formulaic denouement .. and half-resigned, I was waiting for the the usual Hollywood ending I could see approach a mile away already .. and then I was taken by surprise as the narrative made a really unexpected curve.
So I say hooray! for movies and story-telling that doesn't resort to formula, and that can still grip us right to the end and linger afterwards in our mind.
Movie Review: PENN, NICHOLSON SIMPLY TERRIFIC!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Those whom are giving this movie less than 5 stars obviously are not of the calibre intended or the director overestimated the intelligence knowledge of the populace! This movie is absolutely brilliant! It is in my opinion one of the best mystery movies of all time.The clues are very subtle in this film but I managed to discover them; and if those of you are keen enough you will be satisfied with its end knowing you may have cracked the case! I will not give any clues but say: THINGS ARE NOT WHAT THEY ALWAYS WHAT THEY APPEAR TO BE.
That said one should pay attention to the details the director has subtly shown and you will be left with an unforgettable, brilliantly fascinating film!
Movie Review: A captivating but ultimately depressing movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Jack Nicholson turns in a superb performance as a cop who suddenly retires but then comes back to solve one last puzzling case. Sean Penn does a superb job of directing and setting the mood for the movie. It is an ultimate mystery thriller that keeps you involved till the end. Although the ending may seem unsatisfactory at first it is plausible that something like that could happen. It adds another dimension to the movie because its different than your typical cop film. It may seem sad and a bit of a letdown at the end but the overall film seems to rank itself close to a classic. Superb acting and a film thats not easily forgotten.Movie Review: The Nicholson MGIC
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great movie! I have watched it several times and will watch it again. Jack Nicholson is one of my favorite actors. He connects with viewers in a personal way because he shares the emotions and experiences of his character with his audience. He becomes very close to his audience which makes this movie become an experience of the viewer.
The murder of the child is given distance through the characters in the movie that suffered with her. I hate child murder stories but I felt the fear, panic, outrage and frustration of the people around the child's death.