Brazen (film)

Brazen is a 2022 American thriller film directed by Monika Mitchell and starring Alyssa Milano, Sam Page and Matthew Finlan, based on Nora Roberts's novel Brazen Virtue. It was released on Netflix on January 13, 2022.[1]

Brazen
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Directed byMonika Mitchell
Written byDavid Golden
Screenplay by
  • Suzette Couture
  • Donald Martin
  • Edithe Swensen
Based onBrazen Virtue
by Nora Roberts
Produced by
Starring
Edited byChristopher A. Smith
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • January 13, 2022 (2022-01-13)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

After a demanding book tour, superstar mystery novelist Grace Miller (Alyssa Milano) decides to visit her sister, Kathleen, who's embroiled in a custody battle after a bitter divorce. Arriving in D.C., Grace is shocked to find Kathleen living in a run-down neighborhood and, hoping to afford a hotshot lawyer, supplementing her meager teacher's salary by moonlighting as a video phone sex operator. According to Kathleen, Fantasy, Inc., guarantees its employees ironclad anonymity. But Grace has her doubts which are confirmed one horrifying cherry-blossom-scented night when one of Fantasy, Inc.'s operators is murdered. As Grace is drawn to help solve the crime, her life turns into a scene from one of her own books. Yet as one of her biggest fans, investigator Ed Jennings, warns her: This isn't fiction. Real people die and Grace could be next. For she's setting a trap for a killer more twisted than anything she could imagine. And not even Ed may be able to protect her from a rendezvous with lust and death.

Cast
  • Alyssa Milano as Grace Miller
  • Sam Page as Ed Jennings
  • Malachi Weir as Ben
  • Matthew Finlan as Jerald Baxter/Hacker
  • Colleen Wheeler as Senator Baxter
  • Lossen Chambers as Stacey White
  • Emilie Ullerup as Kathleen Breezewood/Desiree
  • Alison Araya as Captain Rivera
  • David Lewis as Jonathan Breezewood
  • Daniel Diemar as Rand Morgan
  • Barry W.Levy as Paul Morgan
  • Aaron Paul Stewart as Billy
  • Amira Anderson as Bookstore Manager
  • April Telek as Lisa Clark
  • Jack Armstrong as Richie
  • Nikki Bryce as Richie’s Mom
  • Matt Bellefleur as Lawrence Mark
  • Mitra Suri as Carol Hayes/Roxanne
  • Orphée Ladouceur-Nguyen as Mary Beth Morrison/Raven
  • Jesse Vlahovic as Grocery Store Kid
  • Miguel Castillo as Dr. Carmona
  • Leslie Kwan as Forensics
  • Michael Q. Adams as Catholic Priest
  • Trace Schurko as Kevin
  • Lynn Colliar as Reporter

Production

In January 2021, it was announced Alyssa Milano would star in a feature film adaption of Nora Roberts’ romance thriller Brazen Virtue with Monika Mitchell directing.[2]

Release

The movie was released on Netflix's service January 13, 2022.[3]

Controversy

Following the announcement of Alyssa Milano's casting as Grace, Nora Roberts' Facebook page was inundated with negative responses from sections of her fan base who were critical of Milano's role in the #MeToo movement and criticism of Donald Trump's administration.[4][5] Roberts was quoted:

I'm delighted Ms. Milano's been cast in the adaptation of Brazen Virtue for Netflix. To say I was stunned and appalled by some of the comments regarding the announcement on my Facebook page is a wild understatement. I spoke my piece, posted it publicly, and stand by it and Ms. Milano. To those who state they'll never read my work again due to differing political viewpoints and opinions, or because a talented, experienced actor will play a role, I can only say that's their choice. I believe Ms. Milano and I will survive it.[5]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 18% based on 17 reviews, with an average rating of 3.3/10.[6]

References
  1. "'Brazen' Review: Alyssa Milano Dares You Not to Laugh in Tawdry Serial Killer Thriller". Variety. 13 January 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  2. "Alyssa Milano to Star in Netflix Adaptation of Nora Roberts Novel 'Brazen Virtue'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  3. "Brazen Trailer Reveals Alyssa Milano in Latest Nora Roberts Thriller Adaptation for Netflix". Collider. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  4. "Nora Roberts speaks out after attacks on casting of Alyssa Milano in adaptation". The Guardian. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  5. "Nora Roberts defends Alyssa Milano's casting in adaptation of Brazen Virtue". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  6. "Brazen". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
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