Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)

Police Chief Jesse Stone's suspended in Paradise. He helps a friend as "temp" with a serial killer in Boston. He gets his first cellphone to avoid calls from his ex. Paradise PD's way over its head with a convenience store robbery/murder.

Director:

Robert Harmon

Writers:

Tom Selleck, Michael Brandman

Stars:

Tom Selleck, Kathy Baker, Kohl Sudduth

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Selleck	...	Jesse Stone
Kathy Baker	...	Rose Gammon
Kohl Sudduth	...	Luther 'Suitcase' Simpson
Stephen McHattie	...	Captain Healy
Krista Allen	...	Cissy Hathaway
William Sadler	...	Gino Fish
Mae Whitman	...	Emily Bishop
Todd Hofley	...	Alan Garner
Saul Rubinek	...	Hasty Hathaway
William Devane	...	Dr. Dix
Kerri Smith	...	Sister Mary John
Jeremy Akerman	...	Councilman Carter Hanson
Guy Germain	...	John Kelly
Rothaford Gray	...	Mr. Jackson
Tom Gallant	...	Councilman Comden

Storyline

Police Chief Jesse Stone, who was suspended by the Paradise, Mass. Town Council, begins moonlighting for his friend, State Homicide Commander Healy, by investigating a series of murders in Boston, leaving Rose and Suitcase to handle a crime spree in Paradise on their own. Jesse pours his energy into his work in an effort to push away his twin demons: booze and women. When his investigation leads to notorious mob boss Gino Fish, Jesse's pursuit becomes hazardous.

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Plot Keywords:

golden labrador | murder | police chief | stocking mask | hit and run | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Watch worn by Jesse Stone is the same watch Thomas Magnum wore in Seasons 4-8.

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Goofs

(at around 27 mins) While Jesse is standing in the parking ramp, one can clearly see two red signs for Scotiabank across the street. Scotiabank (Canada's 3rd largest bank) does not have any branches in Massachusetts (where the movies supposedly took place). Of course in Halifax Nova Scotia where the movie was shot, there are plenty of Scotiabank branches.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Rose Gammon: Is the clerk going to be okay, Luther?
Luthor 'Suitcase' Simpson: He's beat up pretty bad, Rose.
Rose Gammon: Did he resist?
Luthor 'Suitcase' Simpson: No sign of it.
Rose Gammon: We need more people. Have you seen him?
Luthor 'Suitcase' Simpson: No. You?
Rose Gammon: No.
Luthor 'Suitcase' Simpson: He's not a guy who should spend a lot of time alone.
[cut to Jesse Stone]

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Connections

Followed by Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt (2012)

User Reviews

Out of the force, Jesse still manages to do his usual job.

I am already on the sixth film in the Jesse Stone series. Once again the film was not based on any book, but original characters from Robert B. Parker's novel. Very interesting opening credit, because that's the clips from a big city. So it leaves an impression that the tale has shifted its base to another town, but that's not entirely true. Yes, it is different from the previous ones, since Jesse's role slightly changed after what happened in the last film. Also a better film after the recent downfall, still not that great, but anyway, Jesse Stone fans will enjoy it.

There's a murder in the opening which was shown to us, but who was behind it remains a mystery, because that's the story of this film to reveal. So the one murder becomes two and followed by another, Jesse, who is now not in the force gets a chance to involve on it indirectly. Besides, the film not to focus on just one case, but multiple like the usual and that's the Jesse Stone series' special. With those layers, how it was developed and ended was smartly done.

Jesse's old boss is out of the prison and he lends some help on something to him. I surprised for the return of Mae Whitman, she's different and played a quite interesting part. I'm also happy for mentioning the Reggie in the film, so far he was unnoticed, but gets a slight recognition here. Finally the mysterious ex-wife's torture ends with this sequel; I believe that's what I saw. Besides, Jesse got a cell phone and there's a series of jokes regarding sharing the number, only minor ones.

"Jealousy's a powerful thing."

Still the same director, and he did a good job. Besides appearing in the lead, Tom Selleck also penned the story for this with another writer. They really did write a nice screenplay, even it could have been adapted for the big screen. So, for the television standard, it is a much better film. The sad part is the original writer, Robert B. Parker's unexpected death during before this film came out. So there's a mention at the end of the film with respect. His contribution must be appreciated, now there are many Jesse Stone fans out there after this series came out and I hope it continues for another decade.

Since the Jesse's absent in the force, his colleagues had taken some serious steps to fight the crime in Paradise. Particularly Luther has taken the charge of the force, and with Rose, only they two are the ones left in the station. On the other hand, they're facing a threat from the town council that they might be disbanded if their work or the result does not meet the target. So that's why this tale becomes so exciting, because they try their best to keep their jobs, but only the follow-up film would disclose about how it all shapes up.

Regarding the murders, the suspense was good, but also gives some hints for the viewers to have their opinion on the suspect. So the end was not bad or its simple twist. After what happened in this story, I'm curious where the next one would take us. Particularly, I'm eager to know Jesse's journey, whether he returns to Paradise or set to work for his boss at the Boston.

Anyway, this film was a turning point for sure; many unexpected things might going to happen in the remaining films. In the those remaining three films, I expect at least one of it would end as the best in the series. So can't wait for those ones to watch and let me meet you with the next review in a couple of days.

7/10

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 May 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Jesse Stone: A maffiafőnök nyomában

Filming Locations:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brandman Productions, TWS Productions II, Sony Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1