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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
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 DVD Certificate 15.gif
Genres Thriller
Language English
Released DVD: 12 Sep 2005
Production year: 2004
Format DVD

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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.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
    • Posted 02 Mar 2006

  • Like many projects seemingly made in heaven, experimental English director John Mayburys first US outing looked far... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

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  • 50 out of 55 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    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.

      • A customer from Leeds
      • Posted 17 May 2005 13:23

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  • 6 out of 7 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Loved it

    Loved it, good acting and Keira looks amazing! I wasn't sure what to expect from the film but I would urge people to rent it. It twists and turns so make sure you concentrate otherwise you will wonder what the hell is going on.

      • jynx from London
      • Posted 14 Sep 2005 10:11

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      • 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 ...