Product Details

• Actors: Johnny Depp, Marlon Brando, Marshall Bell, Elpidia Carrillo, Frederic Forrest
• Directors: Johnny Depp
• Writers: Johnny Depp, D.P. Depp, Gregory McDonald, Paul McCudden
• Producers: Buck Holland, Carroll Kemp, Charles Evans Jr.
• Format: Import, PAL
• Region: Region 2 (Read more about DVD formats.)
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Run Time: 123 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00008N72Y
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,787 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "The Brave [Region 2]" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Johnny Depp made his debut as a director and screenwriter with this allegorical tale of the plight of Native Americans. Raphael (Depp) is an alcoholic American Indian who lives in a hovel near a junkyard with his wife Rita (Elpidia Carillo) and his children Frankie (Cody Lightning) and Marta (Nicole Mancera); he scrapes together a meager living rescuing potentially salable items from the rubbish. Desperate to raise money, Raphael arranges to meet a wealthy man named McCarthy (Marlon Brando), who makes him an unusual offer: he'll pay Raphael $50,000 to appear in a film in which he's beaten to death by a gang of rednecks. The murder in the film will not be faked; if he takes the role, Raphael will suffer a painful demise in front of the camera. Raphael accepts, hoping the money will help Rita build a better life for their children. For the next seven days, Raphael tries to enjoy his last week on Earth and teach Frankie something of his new responsibilities as the man of the house. Punk rock icon Iggy Pop composed the film's score.
SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Camerimage Awards, Cannes Film Festival, ...The Brave

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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Johnny Depp's directing debut, February 4, 2005

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Carlos Rodriguez - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Brave (DVD)

Although this movie has yet to be release in the United States it has been in some places in Europe and in Hong Kong which is where I got my copy. This movie was filmed in 1997 and it marked Johnny Depp's directing debut which I believe he did a terrific job being his first time behind the camera. He also co-wrote the script with his brother.

This is a great film ( a little too slow perhaps at times) but nevertheless a very good movie. Johnny plays Raphael, a man with a wife and family to support in desperate need of a job. He has lost all hope and agrees to participate in a snuff film trading his life for a large sum of money so that his wife and two kids can lead a decent life. He strikes a deal with Marlon Brando (in a very small role) and has one week to live and spent every time possible with his family before he is to go back and participate in this horrible act that will eventually cause his demise.

The more pain he is able to withstand the more money his family will receive. I don't want to continue talking it about it because I would like for all of you to see it and decide for yourself if Rapahel did the right thing or not. He did it all for the love of his family and so that they live a better life since he was never able to give them much of anything.

The movie is somewhat dark and sad (obviously) and although I don't think this movie would do too well if it were to be release in theaters not because is not good but is kind of a depressing movie and it would not hold the interest of too many people I believe. Still I gave the movie five stars because I believe that Johnny Depp as well as the rest of the cast did a fantastic Job. Johnny especially was wonderful and managed to successfully pull off a great character study of a man on the brink of desperation only to save his family from leading a rather meaningless life without the hope of a brighter future.

Hopefully it won't be too long before this movie is release on DVD so that many people and all of the Depp fans which they are many can see this incredible movie. It is a movie not to be missed and Johnny Depp proves once again his incredible talent as an actor as well as a first time writer/director. When the movie is finally release on DVD get it right away you will like it a lot I think. Is not your average movie but with Johnny Depp in it who can complain NOBODY.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where the brave can be found, May 18, 2005

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Danielle Muller "Shulamith" (Sailing, sailing o'er the deep blue sea :)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Brave (DVD)

Although it seems that The brave is no longer sold on either DVD or VHS in america, the good new is that it can be found on Amazon UK. Problem being that it is a region 2 DVD which cannot be played on our drives, unless it supports PAL.

Just thought I'd let you guys know.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What do some critics know?, September 26, 2005

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Sheryl Marcy "deppfan306" (Glenside, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Brave (DVD)

I was able to acquire uncut versions from an online auction (both dvd and vhs). I read the reviews of professional critics and I was surprised that they tore this film apart. It's moving, sad, and disturbing. Very well put together. Brando's character was chilling and he was excellent, as well as Depp's performance. Not bad for a first time director. This movie showed how very real poverty in our country is, the frustration of trying to get by, and a huge sacrifice a man was willing to make for his family. This is definitely a must see. Needs to be released in the U.S.