Inglourious Basterds

As if no time had passed, Quentin Tarantino is back. Occasionally a leap year, or even just half a decade, we as a humble movie going crowd are privileged enough to see Tarantino's latest. Inglourious Basterds, a film he has talked about making for many, many years, has finally arrived. And the verdict? Everything you want from Tarantino. Sure, his name may often be uttered with overestimation, or even disdain, but for me, the man knows how to make a damned entertaining flick. Inglourious Basterds is loosely based on an Italian war film from the late 70's, but is essentially it's own film. There are Nazis, American-Jews hunting Nazis, and a plan to end WWII. But like most Tarantino films, the plot may be the least important aspect. Trademark dialogue and wonderful acting usually are the marks of a great Tarantino film, and this one is no different. Christoph Waltz, as a Jew-hunting, Nazi officer, is probably the strongest and most interesting character in the film, though the likes of Brad Pitt, Eli Roth, and Melanie Laurent are certainly up there. Each have their own story to tell, and each one is equally interesting. Action may not be as high as expected, but when fighting does happen, it is usually bloody and in your face. But did you really expect a ton of action? I didn't think so. Either way, Inglourious Basterds is a 2.5 hour film that hardly feels like it, and is funny, dramatic, and disturbing all at the same time. That's all I need.

Genre - Drama (3.75)

Screenplay (4)
Acting (4)
Production (4)
Directing (3)