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Title: Jackie Brown, Part I
Review: Younger viewers who enjoyed 1997'sJackie Brownmay not realize that Pam Grier starred in several blacksploitation films in the early 1970s, including the eponymous Foxy Brown. This 1974 AIP film offers better production values than others from the same stable.Musicand costumes are dynamite. Even the camerawork is good, the editing less disjointed than in some films of this era. And it's not without humor, either; the double entendres with the two hookers and the judge were LOL hilarious, plus the time Foxy hides a gun in her 'fro.Grier holds her own against predominantly male leads in this genre--the pickle-jar emasculation of a tough guy here is notable, as is Foxy's rape by rednecks--thus making this essentially a sexploitation film, too. It must be said, however: Tarantino's homage is a much better film, and furthermore, the actress improved with age. So enjoy the best of both worlds and watch 'em as a double feature. Brown is indeed "a whole lotta woman"!Genre rating: 4 stars
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