Jolie and Washington’s characters share a deep, non-romantic bond. Reflecting on their dynamic in an interview, Jolie described a pivotal scene where Amelia seduces Lincoln with her mind, calling it “the best sex I ever had” and emphasizing how “seducing someone with your intellect” was a powerful experience.
Despite her admiration for Washington, Jolie found the filming process emotionally taxing. She described the role as isolating and admitted it pushed her to her limits, saying, “I felt incapable of leading a film and physically handling this role.”
The intensity of her character’s struggles mirrored her own, leaving her questioning her worth on a deeper level.
Though The Bone Collector boasted a compelling premise and talented cast, it received mixed reviews, holding a 28% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.7/10 on IMDb.