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.

Jodi foster in the brave one