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Cast

Terence DaShon Howard

Jodie Foster
as Erica Bain

Terrence Howard
as Mercer

Nicky Katt
as Detective Vitale

Naveen Andrews
as David

Mary Steenburgen
as Carol

Jane Adams (II)
as Nicole

Gordon MacDonald
as Murrow

Blake Foster
as Cash

Ene Oloja
as Josai

Luis Da Silva Jr.
as Lee

Blaze Foster
as Cash

Rafael Sardina
as Reed

Zoë Kravitz
as Chloe

John Magaro
as Ethan

Victor Colicchio
as Cutler

Julia Garro
as Shauna Nelson

Jermel Howard
as Thug on Subway

James Biberi
as Detective Pitney

Brian Delate
as Detective O'Connor

Lenny Venito
as Mortell

Carmen Ejogo
as Jackie

Dana Eskelson
as Sketch Artist

Angel Sing
as Gun Dealer

Yolande Bavan
as David's Mother

Ivo Velon
as James

Tina Sloan
as Stationary Saleswoman

Jaime Tirelli
as Pawn Shop Guy

Larry Fessenden
as Sandy Combs

An Nguyen
as Ida Combs

Brian Tarantina
as Gun Store Clerk

Nguyen Anh Hoa
as Ida Combs

Michael Anthony Williams
as Subway Dad

Jesús Ruiz
as Chief of Detectives

Jemel Howard
as Thug on Subway No. 1

Hope Adams
as Press Conference Reporter

Dennis L.A. White
as Thug on Subway No. 2

Joseph Melendez
as Press Conference Reporter

Ted Neustadt
as Press Conference Reporter

Brett Berg
as Ethan's Friend

Dr. Jeffery Manko
as Emergency Room Doctor

Mick Cunningham
as Precinct Cop

Lisa Joyce
as CPA Worker

Tom Greer
as Desk Cop

David Naizir
as Guy Outside Subway Station

Robert Michael McClure
as Sound Engineer

Tashya Valdevit
as Erica's Nurse

Lai-Si Fernandez
as Shauna's Friend

Moises Acevedo
as Reed's Runner

Jack Caruso
as Subway Detective

Jim Taylor McNickle
as Subway Detective

Rosanne C. Lucarelli
as Subway Reporter

Leif Riddell
as Subway Reporter

DeShaun Stallworth
as Subway Reporter

Michael J. Burg
as Elevator Man

Creighton James
as Elevator Man

Clayton Dean Smith
as Elevator Man

Barbara Gayle
as Elevator Woman

Anna Margaret Hollyman
as Elevator Woman

Lily Mercer
as Elevator Woman

Musto Pelinkovicci
as Russian Cab Driver

Dean Meminger
as NY1 Reporter

Cheryl Wills
as NY1 TV Anchor

Benjamin Wallfisch

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Audience Reviews for The Brave One

• Jan 24, 2014

  It appears to be something that should've been really good but it wasn't.
  Maymay A Super Reviewer
• Jun 18, 2012

  A victim of a brutal mugging becomes a vigilante. Stylishly directed by Neil Jordan, as she did in <i>Flightplan</i> and <i>Panic Room</i> Jodie Foster summons her inner bad ass, and the result is another convincing performance from a very talented actress. The film, however, is not well written. Mercer, the detective assigned to the case of Foster's vigilante killer, is not constructed well, transitioning at a critical moment in the third act illogically; his plan doesn't even make sense within the plot. What is more, the film essentially supports vigilantism without a critical eye. It would be a more complex exploration of this idea if Erica killed someone whom she realizes is innocent of any mortal sin. Also, the style of the film - Neil Jordan moving the camera like it's a boat at sea - is occasionally effective but eventually annoying. Overall, despite all the great work Foster does, I think there's little that could have saved this film as it is written.
  Jim H Super Reviewer
• Nov 22, 2011

  The Brave One is an average action film with a decent cast of actors. I thought that the film was pretty entertaining despite the fact that the ideas in the plot have been done countless times before in other films. The film is for me, anyways, mindless entertainment. The film is good enough for a mindless viewing experience, but it's not the type of film that you'd want to rewatch again and again. I thought for the most part, Jodie Foster gave a good performance here. The film is pretty good overall, and though it isn't a great film, the film manages to entertaining enough for you to enjoy a good two hours. This is not Jodie Foster's best film, but for what it is, it still is pretty entertaining. The story is engaging, thrilling and better than what most people would think. I enjoyed this film, and thought it was really good albeit the dreadful reviews it has received. Of course it's no masterpiece, but it still is very entertaining and thrilling with enough action to deliver a mindless, fun two hours. The Brave One is simply good, flawed entertainment. There are worse films out there. Overall I liked this film, and it had some good action bits and was a fun, mindless entertaining film. However it leaves a lot to be desired, despite this, this is a film still worth watching. A good film that will appeal to anyone looking for a decent action film. Worth watching at least once.
  Alex r Super Reviewer
• Jan 30, 2011

  Completely underrated. Great acting from Jodie Foster and features some great action and a good story.
  Matt G Super Reviewer

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