Jade Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A dude investigates a murder, gets distracted by his ex, and it turns out her husband was the killer all along… also, everyone’s sleeping with the Governor.

🍿 Jade: Detailed Plot Synopsis

The Gruesome Murder and Initial Investigation

Assistant D.A. David Corelli is called to a crime scene: wealthy businessman Kyle Medford has been brutally murdered. The investigation uncovers a web of potential suspects and hidden secrets within San Francisco’s elite. Evidence points to a high-society cover-up involving powerful figures.

Entanglement and Suspicion

The investigation takes a personal turn when Corelli’s former lover, Trina Gavin, becomes a prime suspect. Trina is now married to Corelli’s friend, Matt Gavin, further complicating the case. Corelli struggles to remain objective as evidence mounts against Trina, battling his past feelings and professional duty. This puts Corelli in professional threat situations and attempt on his life, causing him to be heartbroken.

Unraveling Secrets and Dangerous Alliances

Corelli uncovers a high-class prostitution ring connected to Medford, with ties to prominent individuals, including Governor Edwards. Evidence suggests Trina is involved in this ring, known as “Jade,” leading Corelli deeper into a dangerous game of blackmail and murder. As Corelli gets closer to the truth, he becomes a target himself.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• David Corelli (David Caruso): The Assistant D.A. investigating a murder who finds himself emotionally involved due to a past relationship with the prime suspect.
• Trina Gavin (Linda Fiorentino): A psychologist and the wife of a defense attorney, she is David’s former lover and a prime suspect in the murder investigation.
• Matt Gavin (Chazz Palminteri): A wealthy defense attorney and David’s friend, who is married to Trina and harbors a dark secret.
• Governor Edwards (Richard Crenna): A powerful and corrupt governor who is connected to the murder through a blackmail scheme.
• Bob Hargrove (Michael Biehn): A disagreeable police detective involved in the investigation, with ulterior motives tied to the Governor.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• David Corelli: “Cristal, Baluga, Wolfgang Puck… it’s a fuckhouse.” – Corelli’s cynical observation about the opulence and moral decay surrounding the murder scene.
• Matt Gavin: “Introduce me to Jade.” – The chilling final line, spoken by Matt to Trina, revealing his knowledge of her double life and his own murderous actions.
• David Corelli: “Well, I think she had an uncontrollable urge coupled with hysterical blindness.” – The fat cop tries to explain the Jade character.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $50,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $9,851,610
• Worldwide Gross: $9,851,610

💥 Jade Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so “Jade” isn’t winning any awards for originality. But, honestly, I found myself weirdly hooked. The San Francisco setting is gorgeous, and the car chase through Chinatown? Crazy! Linda Fiorentino is magnetic, and even though the plot is a bit of a mess, I was still entertained. It’s one of those movies that’s so-bad-it’s-good, and I kinda love it for that. Don’t go in expecting a masterpiece, just enjoy the ride.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of 90s erotic thrillers”
  • “Viewers interested in crime dramas with complex characters”
  • “Those who enjoy films set in San Francisco”
  • “Fans of William Friedkin’s directing style (though be aware this is not his best work)”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Strong sexual content and nudity”
  • “Graphic violence”
  • “Drug use”
  • “Strong language”

Professional Reviews

• Nerdly: “While ‘Jade’ is not without its merits – most notably William Friedkin’s stylish direction and the commitment of its cast – it ultimately falls prey to a convoluted plot. The film serves up plenty of twists and turns. But it becomes a challenging watch due to the excessive violence and questionable storyline.
• IMDb User Review: “Better than expected, the film can be hard to follow at some points, but it’s still an exciting, kinky, disturbing ride nonetheless. David Caruso and Chazz Palminteri were both very skilled, and most of all Linda Fiorentino smokes up the screen. Sensual, damaged, brilliant.
• IMDb User Review: “It’s artily, if not artfully, directed and co-stars Linda Fiorentino, an actress as sexy and talented as Sharon Stone imagines herself to be. The script is the usual Eszterhaus nonsense about a woman with kinky sex habits and possible homicidal tendencies, but for once Eszterhaus pulled it off with a modicum of skill.

Audience Reactions

Fiorentino’s performance as the complex and alluring Trina/Jade was widely praised for its captivating sensuality and depth.: Viewers often praised the stylish cinematography and the exciting car chase scene through San Francisco.

Overall Consensus: A stylish but flawed erotic thriller with a convoluted plot, redeemed by strong performances and a memorable car chase. Divisive, with some finding it entertaining and others finding it a mess.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Joe Eszterhas, the screenwriter, reportedly hated the final film due to extensive rewrites by director William Friedkin, and even threatened to remove his name from the credits.”
• “The film’s poor box office performance and negative reviews significantly impacted David Caruso’s transition from television star (NYPD Blue) to movie leading man.”
• “William Friedkin created a director’s cut of the film, approximately twelve minutes longer, which added quite a few scenes including a different ending. This version aired exclusively on USA cable network Cinemax in August/September 1996 and has also been posted on Hulu.”

🖥️ How to Watch Jade?

Jade is available for rent or purchase on various platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu. Check your local listings for cable availability. The unrated director’s cut may be available on streaming services like Hulu, though availability may vary by region. Physical copies on DVD may also be available through online retailers. Be sure to compare prices before purchasing to get the best deal.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Jade, you might like these similar films:

• Basic Instinct (1992): Shares the same screenwriter (Joe Eszterhas) and explores similar themes of sex, murder, and a seductive female suspect.
• Body Heat (1981): Features a femme fatale and a crime of passion set against a backdrop of steamy relationships and betrayal.
• The Last Seduction (1994): Features Linda Fiorentino in a similarly complex and morally ambiguous role, driving the plot with her seductive and manipulative nature.

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🎧 Soundtrack

Jade features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “The Mystic’s Dream” – performed by Loreena McKennitt

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

Jade (9/9) Movie CLIP – Seduced (1995) HD

Remember that super steamy scene in Jade? This clip is *it*. See Linda Fiorentino’s character work her magic on David Caruso – things definitely get interesting, let me tell ya!

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