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The Jacket
2004
Soldier Jack Starks (Adrien Brody) very nearly dies during the Gulf War, and is discharged back to his native Vermont suffering from bouts of amnesia. When he is accused of murder and lands in an asylum, Starks is subjected to a shocking and highly unorthodox treatment involving restraint, drugs and isolated confinement. But .. Read more
| Starring | Adrien Brody, Keira Knightley, Kris Kristofferson, Jennifer Jason Leigh |
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| Director | John Maybury |
| Genres | Thriller |
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The Jacket
Soldier Jack Starks (Adrien Brody) very nearly dies during the Gulf War, and is discharged back to his native Vermont suffering from bouts of amnesia. When he is accused of murder and lands in an asylum, Starks is subjected to a shocking and highly unorthodox treatment involving restraint, drugs and isolated confinement. But there, he begins to discover truths that are darker still. Truths about the asylum. Truths about his own life. Truths which may not yet have happened...
| Starring | Adrien Brody, Keira Knightley, Kris Kristofferson, Jennifer Jason Leigh |
|---|---|
| Director | John Maybury |
| Studio | WARNER HOME VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 42 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Thriller |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 12 Sep 2005 Production year: 2004 |
| Format | DVD |
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Critics' reviews (4)
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Stylish but ultimately empty mix of horror and time travel in which our hero, while undergoing sadistic medical treatment, travels into his own possible future fifteen years hence.
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Like many projects seemingly made in heaven, experimental English director John Mayburys first US outing looked far... read more on Time Out
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51 out of 56 people found this review helpful
solid, intelligent entertainment
Despite being derided by a few for some obvious influences (One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest), The Jacket is by far the rip of they make out. It is atmospheric, excellently shot and the acting is engaging throughout. It starts off unnerving and chilling but as it progresses and you become used to the situations, you become heavily involved.
A well-made film all round; keeps the attention, thought-provoking and a fantastic story. -
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
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Not quiet sure about this film. I don't think anyone can be 100% certain as to what it was all about. You kind of interpret it which ever way you want to.
Adrien Brody is excellent, Jennifer Jason Leigh is too (as always) and so is Keira Knightley (with a different accent).
Id put it in the same category as Jacobs Lader, Twelve Monkeys, Donnie Darko & Memento, though not as good as any of those. -
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