I saw Inglourious Basterds this weekend. This is Quentin Tarantino's newest film and certainly one of his finest efforts. The film takes heavy cues from Spaghetti Westerns and the French New Wave to create quite an awesome display of cinema. As a disclaimer - the film is not really the action film that it is marketed as... it is a TARANTINO film. As such, expect the real drama and tension to come from great dialog and not from other means.
Now, back to a bit of the film. No spoilers.
I saw Inglourious Basterds THREE times this weekend. On Friday, Saturday, and on Sunday. I didn't really set out to do that, but that is the way it worked out. I was not bored for one second in any viewing. I have never seen a movie everyday of a weekend before (I don't think).
I tell you this because I obviously love this film. I think the film is so strong that almost no one would be dissatisfied or would say that it is a bad film. But for me, the film hits everything perfectly. It may not be the best film of the year, but it is my favorite film of the year. If someone was to set out and make a perfect film FOR ME, then this is probably that movie.
Spaghetti Western stylings? Check. French New Wave influence? Check. East TN character? Check. Nazis as the bad guys? Check. Killer use of music? Check. Amazing dialog? Check. Amazing cast and performances? Check. Exciting structure? Check. Takes you places you don't expect? Check. Are the characters nuanced? Check. David Bowie used in some fashion? Check.
The list literally goes on and on.
I don't want to get in too much with the plot or who gives the most stand out performances out of a long list of stand out performances. I want people to go see it. The cast is large and the movie has at least 4 languages that are used. This is a large, international cast. I'd say I'll see it again after a few weeks. This film shows why Tarantino is considered the best of the modern age. No one makes films like this guy. He makes movies for people who truly love movies.
This feels like a cop out to me. It isn't a review. It's a gush. Sorry. But please, go see the movie. I am fairly certain you will enjoy yourself a great deal. Especially if you enjoy any of the following... Spaghetti Westerns, well written dialog, amazing use of music in movies, WWII films, Tarantino films, Brad Pitt, international ensemble casts, and movies in general.
As a side note, M loved it as well. She had no hesitation in seeing it each and every time and pushed for us to keep going. Awesome.
PS - It is important to note that this movie showed me that Hitler loves "The Willhelm Scream" just like the rest of us.
CHECK OUT SOME WILLHELM SCREAMS!
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