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The movie in question is The Long Kiss Goodnight, a truly underappreciated film starring Jackson as Mitch Henessey, a private detective hired by an amnesiac schoolteacher, played by Geena Davis, to investigate her past, only to discover that she’s a well-trained government assassin. The Renny Harlin action thriller, written by Shane Black, hit Tubi’s streaming catalog on November 1st. The film generated little buzz when it was released and had a modest box office performance, grossing $96 million against a budget of $65 million.
The Long Kiss Goodnight Is One of Samuel L. Jackson’s Best Movies
There are a lot of reasons why The Long Kiss Goodnight is among Jackson’s best movies, most notably because it features the actor in one of his best roles ever. Jackson’s Mitch marked a notable departure from the actor’s more intense, highly confident roles, such as Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction and Nick Fury in the MCU, the character requiring Jackson to portray a more vulnerable, everyman-type character who constantly evolves throughout the film from a wacky private detective to a resourceful and loyal ally. The role also marked one of the best examples of Jackson’s on-screen humor through Mitch’s many quick-witted and humorous lines, thanks to Black’s clever script and great comedic timing, which helped balance the more serious nature of the plot.
