Inglourious Basterds
Weinstein Company, The | Release Date: August 21, 2009
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SythusRATINGSOct 21, 2014
In the first year of the German occupation of France, Shosanna Dreyfus witnesses the execution of her family at the hand of Nazi Colonel Hans Landa. Shosanna narrowly escapes and flees to Paris where she forges a new identity as the owner andIn the first year of the German occupation of France, Shosanna Dreyfus witnesses the execution of her family at the hand of Nazi Colonel Hans Landa. Shosanna narrowly escapes and flees to Paris where she forges a new identity as the owner and operator of a cinema. Elsewhere in Europe, lieutenant Aldo Raine organizes a group of Jewish American soldiers to perform swift, shocking acts of retribution. Later known to their enemy as "the basterds," Raine's squad joins German actress and undercover agent Bridget von Hammersmark on a mission to take down the leaders of the Third Reich. Fates converge under a cinema marquis, where Shosanna is poised to carry out a revenge plan of her own.… Expand
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triconnicOct 26, 2014
What a whopper of a war film. Great job QT! I definitely need to see this one again. Diane Kruger is fabulous as are all the rest the cast. You will find yourself swept up by the acting and the scenery. You can't help but cheer for Shoshanna.
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REDWOUNov 22, 2014
QUENTIN **** TARANTINO KNOCKS IT OUT OF THE PARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FENWAY PARK ON IT'S FEET FOR QUENTIN **** MOVIE!!!!!!!! He went yardo on that one, out to **** Hollywood.
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willthemoviemanNov 30, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Written and directed masterfully by Quentin Tarantino, Inglourious Basterds was a thrill ride all the way through with Christoph Waltz's brilliant Oscar winning role as Hans Landa and Brad Pitt's role as the Nazi scalping LT. Aldo Raine had me laughing all the way through. Inglourious Basterds tells the the tale of a bunch of Americans in Nazi occupied France near the end of War World 2. You can tell that this is Tarantino's take on how Hitler should have died and should have been killed, with the awesome scene near the end(Spoilers), where the Americans burn the theater with all the Nazi's in there and you see two American soldiers gun down Hitler and his accomplice. Tarantino is one of the best screenwriters/directors working today with such hits under his belt like, Kill Bill vol. 1 and 2, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Django Unchained, Inglourious Basterds, and Reservir Dogs and with only one bad movie under his belt which is Death Proof. But after all that I'm going to give Inglourious Bastereds an A+. Check it out guys its worth a watch.… Expand
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vayden12Dec 1, 2014
I am not a Tarantino fan with the exception of Reservoir Dogs (which I cannot fully explain), but this film is something else! Seriously, Christoph Waltz is unreal and the dialogue is worth every moment, even the base conversation in theI am not a Tarantino fan with the exception of Reservoir Dogs (which I cannot fully explain), but this film is something else! Seriously, Christoph Waltz is unreal and the dialogue is worth every moment, even the base conversation in the farmhouse in the opening sequence.

I can also identify and understand it is not for everyone; however, it is undeniably unique, captivating, entertaining, twitch inducing, and during a few moments, difficult to watch, yet I only enjoy the more I see it.

Correction: This film was directed by Taratino while Eli Roth was uncredited.… Expand
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DokaluJun 6, 2015
Watching a Tarantino movie is always fun, and more when it's about an alternative version of history in which a group of people called Inglourious Basterds attacks the Nazi Germany for revenge in the middle of the World War II. AmazingWatching a Tarantino movie is always fun, and more when it's about an alternative version of history in which a group of people called Inglourious Basterds attacks the Nazi Germany for revenge in the middle of the World War II. Amazing direction, very fun scenes, a surprising amount of humour, incredible acting, and incredible action, make this one of the greatest Tarantino movies ever made.… Expand
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MrMovieBuffMay 1, 2016
Quentin Tarantino travels back to World War II, but this time, he has a different story to tell, a bloody revenge story that is.

'Inglourious Basterds' focuses on a colonel named Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz) who is hunting down a JewishQuentin Tarantino travels back to World War II, but this time, he has a different story to tell, a bloody revenge story that is.

'Inglourious Basterds' focuses on a colonel named Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz) who is hunting down a Jewish family, the Dreyfuss family. In the first chapter of the film, we see that he has killed the majority of the family in one of the most intense opening scenes in film. One of the young girls in the family, who goes by the name Shosanna Dreyfuss (Melanie Laurent) runs away after her entire family were killed. Landa decides that he will try and track her down as soon as possible.

We then meet a Lieutenant named Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) who plans on leading an army of Jewish soldiers to swear revenge on the Nazis as they are invading France. They manage to persuade some of the Nazi soldiers to tell them where they are heading, and where they are.

We later see that Shosanna has been in hiding for quite some time, pretending to own a French cinema, this is where a young soldier named Frederick Zoller (Daniel Bruhl) who seems strangely interested in Shosanna.

Michael Fassbender plays Lieutenant Archie Hicox, a British undercover soldier who must meet up with German actress Bridget Von Hammersmark (Diane Kruger) and she will be able to tell him where the Nazis will be during a premier of a German film called "Nation's Pride", and someone sinister will also be attending.

Tarantino knows how he wants his movies to look, the dialogue is very clean cut and almost every scene is filmed to the most tiny, and perfect detail. The actors such as; Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Eli Roth, Michael Fassbender, Diane Kruger and Melanie Laurent all play their part perfectly. Waltz definitely shines as the "Jew Hunter" Landa, and this is a very, very ambitious film. Everything from the story, to the different characters, right down to the violence just shows that Tarantino is one of the most inventive directors working.

Bold, dangerous, and certainly timely.… Expand
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MovieManiac83Apr 25, 2015
With Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino has made his best movie since Pulp Fiction. He has also made what could arguably be considered the most audacious World War II movie of all-time. If you think there are rules for this sort ofWith Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino has made his best movie since Pulp Fiction. He has also made what could arguably be considered the most audacious World War II movie of all-time. If you think there are rules for this sort of motion picture, guess again. And it's not just that Tarantino is using the spaghetti western as his template; it's that the sheer unpredictability of where all this is going makes it compelling from beginning to end. Even the film's occasional artistic flourishes (such as chapter titles and out-of-period music pieces) work within the context of what Tarantino is trying to accomplish. This is clearly an attempt by the director to expand his range and step outside of the comfort zone in which he has worked for the majority of his career.

Tarantino brings to Inglourious Basterds his not inconsiderable knowledge of films. The movie is awash in references - some subtle, some obvious - that run the gamut from D-grade exploitation flicks to A-list classics. This is not, as has been reported in some places, a remake of the 1978 feature The Inglorious Bastards, although the title is an homage. Reportedly, some of Tarantino's nascent versions of the screenplay used elements of the earlier film, but those are mostly gone in the final edition. This is pretty much 100% Tarantino, which could be good or bad, depending on your opinion of the man's work.

Tarantino loves dialogue and, between taut, brutal action sequences, there's a lot of talking. The conversations aren't as elliptical as some of those in the director's previous efforts, but there are some intriguing moments - a Nazi providing a detailed comparison between Jew-hunting and rat-hunting, a 20 questions-like guessing game with the answer of "King Kong," and a reverse Cinderella encounter in which having a foot to fit the shoe is not a good thing. (Tarantino gets his trademark foot fetish shot in this scene.) There is a point to the talk, however, that goes beyond the filmmaker showing off his skill with words. All these scenes precede instances of sudden, violent action and the threat of bloodshed is heavy in the air. With every sentence, the tension mounts. Tarantino uses these sequences to prime the audience, teasing them until the suspense is nearly unbearable, then releasing it in one explosive burst.

Watching Inglourious Basterds, I was reminded of Paul Verhoeven's Black Book and Bryan Singer's Valkyrie, both of which contain themes and ideas that are echoed here. This is no Schindler's List. It's not about nobility or sacrifice. It's about the dirty, bloody side of war. Yes, there's heroism, but a lot is hidden away in order for those who receive medals to retain a patina of valor. Inglourious Basterds is suffused with dark humor - so much so that it's tempting to label it an action/comedy. There are laugh-out-loud moments, and not one guffaw is the result of something unintentional. This is nothing new for Tarantino, who has always interwoven humor with violence, but its incorporation here, amidst some of his bleakest material, is refreshingly unsettling.

Inglourious Basterds isn't as fresh and freewheeling as Pulp Fiction, but Tarantino is now an established director and a known quantity. That he is able to successfully pull off some of what he does in this movie is a testimony to his skill at both writing and directing. Yes - he borrows heavily and shamelessly from other movies, but it's in the unique fusion of those sources and styles that he achieves his success. Despite having so many antecedents, Inglourious Basterds quickly carves out its own niche. The running length is a gaudy 153 minutes, yet the film moves so smoothly and the moving parts come together so cleanly that the time passes easily. This is the movie I have been awaiting since Pulp Fiction. It's one hell of an enjoyable ride into the nightmare that was Nazi-occupied France, and thinking you know how it all ends doesn't make it so.… Expand
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lomeliApr 26, 2015
Inglourious Basterds is a fine example of Quentin Tarantino trying his hand at revisionist history and for the most part, succeeding. The dialogue, character driven narrative, and cinematography are outstanding, but the film meanders a littleInglourious Basterds is a fine example of Quentin Tarantino trying his hand at revisionist history and for the most part, succeeding. The dialogue, character driven narrative, and cinematography are outstanding, but the film meanders a little too much for my liking here and there, and culminates rather underwhelmingly. However, the film showcases so many small glimpses of Tarantino's directorial genius at so many different moments, that even if all the story elements don't quite mesh together well as a cohesive whole, it is a somewhat forgivable offense.… Expand
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BB_CriticJun 26, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Inglorious Basterds is my second favorite WW2 movie (number one being Saving Private Ryan). This movie is extremely different from any other WW2 movie as it takes non-fiction, and adds more fiction than any other WW2 movie out there. I mean, Hitler does die. But the movie is also very realistic as well. One of my favorite characters in the film is Col. Hans Landa (Christopher Waltz). Christopher Waltz gives an amazing performance as a cold hearted Nazi Colonel named Hans Landa, who is nicknamed in the film as the Jewish Hunter. He is exactly that. The Inglorious Basterds humiliate him at the end by carving a swastika into his head. This movie will please Tarantino fans because of its random violent moments where they can be taking but a second later they can be blowing each others heads off. Great movie overall. 8/10… Expand
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MadMaxFuryRoadAug 31, 2018
Inglourious Basterds is one of the greatest movies of all time, even possibly the greatest. At a 153 minute runtime, you’d expect to be bored at some point. But my eyes were glued to the screen for the entire length of the film. The acting inInglourious Basterds is one of the greatest movies of all time, even possibly the greatest. At a 153 minute runtime, you’d expect to be bored at some point. But my eyes were glued to the screen for the entire length of the film. The acting in this film was phenomenal and every single actor/actress portrayed their character really well. Every scene was also very cleverly directed and the script was fantastic. The film was very intense at times, which I thought was essential for making an amazing war film. I felt like I was in every scene with the characters. Consequently, with Oscar-deserving performances, Inglourious Basterds is one of the most violent, cleverly-crafted films I have ever scene.… Expand
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lukas7Apr 8, 2016
Not only Quentin Tarantino's greatest film achievement, but one of the best films of all time, it's up there with Citizen Kane, Godfather, Fight Club, Vertigo, Taxi Driver.....
Defiantly the greatest war film ever. The narrative is so cleverNot only Quentin Tarantino's greatest film achievement, but one of the best films of all time, it's up there with Citizen Kane, Godfather, Fight Club, Vertigo, Taxi Driver.....
Defiantly the greatest war film ever. The narrative is so clever and original, The Dialogue is fantastic (of course), acting is great and it's also very funny. Christoph Waltz performance is some of the greatest acting I've ever seen, very frighting and also quite funny when he is not killing people. The ending to this movie is perfect, "I think this might be my masterpiece" And It certainly is Tarantino's Masterpiece. The Score of this film is also catchy and brilliant. Any Tarantino haters are idiots, as he is by far the greatest director of the past two decades. His Film are so original, even if he may take a lot inspiration from the masters that have came before him, he is able to craft some of the best movies to ever be put on screen… Expand
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hanneguacamoleJun 13, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quentin Tarantino: well-made, excessively violent, revengeful, and tackles tough subjects with dark humor. Inglourious Basterds fits the bill once again. Taking place during World War II France, the Germans have occupied and the use of language was brilliant. The true tell-tale sign of which character was which is in the tongue. And as we find out later, can also lead to death if spoken with an incorrect accent.

Shoshanna, our real hero, loses her family almost at the beginning when they are given up after being hidden in the cellar. This starts our journey of Nazi killing and so much violence I could throw up. The extreme violence and gore portrayed can almost give a false sense of emotion, because some are forced to look away and find the entire story revolting, perhaps because of the scalping and the blood instead of the story, but that's just me. The Inglourious Basterds are the heroes of the story – what gives us hope in this extremely hopeless situation. Without an opponent, the Nazis steamroll the entire population and it's hard to watch. With giving us hope and a light at the end of the table, enjoyment can be found. However, I don't like the pomp and circumstance that either side gives to death.

The Nazis (Hitler especially) seems to be horrified by the fact that someone may oppose him and silences most knowings about the Basterds, despite the notoriety of the swastikas on foreheads because once a Nazi, always a Nazi. Shoshanna is alive and well four years later, with the ever-handsome Marcel. "I don't want to be your friend." Why couldn't it all end there? Instead, Frederick Zoller decides he is much too important to be dismissed by any girl. He's intrigued and finds a way to force himself into her life. What he doesn't know is that there is literally zero chance in hell of this ever working out because NAZIS KILLED HER WHOLE FAMILY! Cruel humor, huh. She's even reunited with the man who killed them, yet remains unrecognized.

Now we have Shoshanna and the Basterds, both wanting to destroy this movie premiere and kill the Nazis in two different suicide missions. Shoshanna's goes pretty much without a hitch, but the basterds have a completely different situation. They're found out, many in the squadron are killed, and as it turns out, Landa is even a double agent. It's almost as if we know how the movie is going to end, but it's the story that is so uncertain.

"Are you so used to the Nazis kissing your ass you've forgotten what the word 'no' means?" "I'm not a man you can say 'go away' to." And there we say goodbye to Shoshanna and Zoller. Don't Tarantino's movies always end in death of everyone we like? Ultimately, the cinema explodes and there's a deal with Landa to be had. The basterds just do what they do best – kill when they don't need to and harm forever. In a war who can we really root for? Maybe one side over another, but wouldn't life be better with neither.… Expand
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smartmartSep 29, 2015
Yes, this film is full of painful historical inaccuracies, and is one of the least historically accurate films ever made. But, this isn't really a historical war film as much as it is a revenge story, which pays tribute to nazisploitationYes, this film is full of painful historical inaccuracies, and is one of the least historically accurate films ever made. But, this isn't really a historical war film as much as it is a revenge story, which pays tribute to nazisploitation cinema. Now, nazisploitation is never historically accurate, so there is no need for it to be.
Now, this movie is absolutely epic! The film is full of long dialogue scenes, leading up to scenes of exciting brutality and violence. The lengthy dialogue is always kept interesting with comedy and tension. The climax is probably the best part of this film. Full of shocking unexpected twists and turns, very stylistic camera work and imagery, and fast paced, exciting action, it is truly a great scene.
The film also contains a lot of great performances, especially the performance by Christoph Waltz, and has some great camerawork and filmmaking techniques. A masterpiece.… Expand
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PetitBikiniJan 17, 2016
I mostly like Quentin Tarantino and I really enjoyed "Inglorious Bastards" until the final act in which this film went completely idiotic. I'm okay with historical inaccuracy, because I care about the story and if the story makes sense in itsI mostly like Quentin Tarantino and I really enjoyed "Inglorious Bastards" until the final act in which this film went completely idiotic. I'm okay with historical inaccuracy, because I care about the story and if the story makes sense in its own world with its own rules everything is OK. This film, however goes completely against the logic it established for itself and therefore ruined the ending for me.

I would have rated this with a "9", because I really did enjoy the most of it. But the terrible ending makes me downgrade this into a "7".… Expand
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aadityamudharApr 17, 2016
I enjoyed this movie very much. I've been a Q.T. fan for as long as he's making movies. Although, this isn't as good as his crowning achievement, Pulp Fiction, it comes in as a close second. My friend feels that it started slowly, and then itI enjoyed this movie very much. I've been a Q.T. fan for as long as he's making movies. Although, this isn't as good as his crowning achievement, Pulp Fiction, it comes in as a close second. My friend feels that it started slowly, and then it was awesome. I thought it was great from start to finish. The dialogue was excellent. Scenes were often funny, but extremely intense at the same time. Brad Pitt speaking Eye-Tallian almost made me spray soda out of my nose. Great acting, action, and dialogue with classic Tarantino sprinkled throughout the film. If you're a Q.T. fan, you should check out this movie.… Expand
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JumpmanJan 4, 2016
This might be tarantino's best work yet and the only one where all puzzle pieces come together for an excellent ending. There are some issues like brad pitt's annoying accent( although his facial expressions were hilarious) and a pair ofThis might be tarantino's best work yet and the only one where all puzzle pieces come together for an excellent ending. There are some issues like brad pitt's annoying accent( although his facial expressions were hilarious) and a pair of boring scenes.… Expand
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EdMTCNov 11, 2021
This is such a great movie! Christoph Waltz is unbelievably good in the role of Landa. The audiences applaused in the end and I enjoyed every single minute of this masterpiece.
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SrPepeFeb 9, 2018
Super divertida con actores excelentes. Una forma divertida de "aprender historia".
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superbatMay 30, 2021
Inglourious Basterds isn't Quentin Tarantino's best movie, but it's definitely his most enjoyable one. Though the film is set in France during the Second World War, it isn't concerned at all with historical accuracy. Instead, it's concernedInglourious Basterds isn't Quentin Tarantino's best movie, but it's definitely his most enjoyable one. Though the film is set in France during the Second World War, it isn't concerned at all with historical accuracy. Instead, it's concerned with a squad of Jewish American soldiers (and a French Jewish woman), who are both on a mission to take out the German high command. The movie is wildly entertaining, sometimes serious, often humorous, but never boring. The violent action sequences will keep you entertained, as well as the scenes of riveting dialogue. The performances are stellar, in particular Christoph Waltz as Colonel Landa. This movie may not be for everyone, but it is definitely a must-watch if you're a fan of Q.T.… Expand
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JP32Mar 25, 2020
But even if these early scenes, as literate, beautifully shot, and tense as many of them are, don’t grab you completely, they serve as foundation to what becomes one of the most daring, insane, masterful endings of all-time.
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alejandro970Jan 21, 2018
Dynamic dystopic WW2 drama of a hazardous plot to kill Hitler. Brad Pitt shines as star in one of his most mature roles; Fassbinder and Waltz also catches the attention of viewer in their roles of SS officers. One of biggest surprises of 2009.
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eva3si0nOct 21, 2019
A good film, but other films at Tarantino turned out much better. In general, it turned out to be an interesting script and the cast is not bad. But because the whole film is raised as a black comedy, the film 's value falls. And the saddestA good film, but other films at Tarantino turned out much better. In general, it turned out to be an interesting script and the cast is not bad. But because the whole film is raised as a black comedy, the film 's value falls. And the saddest thing is that comedy isn 't funny.… Expand
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VirgonoShakaMay 26, 2018
So Tarantino takes on WW2? Well, I guess violence is something he really knows how to do. So how does it hold up? All being said, good enough. With his characteristic violent style, he presents a revenge story that has all you would expectSo Tarantino takes on WW2? Well, I guess violence is something he really knows how to do. So how does it hold up? All being said, good enough. With his characteristic violent style, he presents a revenge story that has all you would expect from a Tarantino movie, and has the additional bonus because you get to see it done against cartoonish Nazis. With that being said, if you are expecting a historical take, please avoid, this is not for you.… Expand
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akenaton1984Nov 4, 2017
En sí, reaparece el estilo exagerado de Tarantino. No hay mucho qué decir, una historia sangrienta con una gran puesta en escena. Lo mejor de Tarantino son sus guiones que nunca van a lo obvio. Lo malo es la uso desmedido de hipertextualidad.
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fifi3Jan 17, 2020
The writing is amazing and the performances are even better. The opening scene hooks you like no other, and the rest of the film maintains absolute attention until the end.
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WalterKovacsDec 26, 2017
My favorite Tarantino film. Insanely historical and intense. Outstanding direction, pacing, editing, cinematography, performances, dialogue, with an original story. One of my top ten films.
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MacsMusicDec 29, 2017
I think I should watch this movie again to be able to write a good review, but I'll try to say some stuff. The acting and visuals in this remake are really something. Brad Pitt's performance is strangely funny in an otherwise very dark movie,I think I should watch this movie again to be able to write a good review, but I'll try to say some stuff. The acting and visuals in this remake are really something. Brad Pitt's performance is strangely funny in an otherwise very dark movie, with his odd, out-of-place extremely-strong Louisiana accent. The main villain is very well preformed character, and is everything a really evil villain should be. The plot is good at times, but feels very long and slow at many times. My biggest problem with this movie is the good guys; the Bastards. They are so brutal and merciless I couldn't like them, or even side with them while watching the movie. Killing the bad guy don't necessarily make you the good guy. Because of this personal problem, I give this movie a 7 instead of an 8.… Expand
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amheretojudgeJul 30, 2019
Tarantino makes sure that the art of cinema kills- literally!- the whining of the society and so does he with a fabulous cast.

Inglourious Basterds Tarantino's obsession and passion over historical events started reaching to the screen fromTarantino makes sure that the art of cinema kills- literally!- the whining of the society and so does he with a fabulous cast.

Inglourious Basterds

Tarantino's obsession and passion over historical events started reaching to the screen from this, indeed glorious project. I'd like to consider this as the writer and director Quentin Tarantino's intermediate state of his creative professional life. This is where his career was in transition period and you can practically see him wire his love for cheap thrills into a much more heavy themes expressed majestically on large scales. His cinema grew bigger with diverse subjects, meticulous world and unique old style techniques. Long theatrical takes that tests both the actor's talent and sparks up the love for old theatre plays among the audience, his conversation aren't funny for the laughs anymore.

This is where I feel he has matured the most as a writer. What was intended to be a distraction is part of a job, now. It is a responsibility. And Tarantino being aware of his influence as a filmmaker and of his work, he loads the guns with poetry and punches with self-explanatory metaphors. The blood flooded on the screen isn't a luxury but a necessary scream that yells out the love. A small kid loving the cinema for what it is.

That innocence is what drew me in, in this latter stage of Tarantino's work, something that I didn't feel in his previous work. His rich characters that he always shines in his film like an emblem is carrying enormous depth and history. And carrying most of that load is Brad Pitt flexing his comedic skills along with Christoph Waltz whose mixture of fear and power conjures you on the screen like no one in the film. But I lean towards Melanie Laurent's character every time she appears on screen. And I have been wondering for a while, why is it that now. For among these Inglourious Basterds that are pragmatic and resemble a lot to the people we live around, hers is cinematically empathetic and offers a hand for us to hold onto in this cold war.… Expand
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LoletinAlexisSep 7, 2020
This is one of the worst Tarantino films, at least in my opinion.
And yet it is quite recommendable, the performances are 10.
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merijnjFeb 21, 2018
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I love Quentin's work and when I heard he would be making a WW2 movie, I was on board immediately! This movie delivers very nicely on my expectations.
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ahmedaiman9999Sep 2, 2018
Paying Homages, romanticizing cinema, getting into characters, glorifying violence, setting scenes with a captivating dialogue, and displaying delicious food; all the trademarks Tarantino usually boasts are here twice as much as in all hisPaying Homages, romanticizing cinema, getting into characters, glorifying violence, setting scenes with a captivating dialogue, and displaying delicious food; all the trademarks Tarantino usually boasts are here twice as much as in all his other movies.

Considering it's not a Western, or a mere Action film, Inglourious Basterds is quite possibly the most entertaining movie Tarantino has ever made so far, and that's due to many reasons. Besides that it has all common tropes and hallmarks you’ll find, and throughly enjoy, in his movies, Inglourious Basterds is a very unique entry in the extraordinary director's career. The visual style has never become so remarkably striking in any of other Tarantino's movies.

From the opening moments, this movie proves that Tarantino is not just a master of dialogue, but also a master of suspense, but in his very own manner. Of course, the dialogue is the most powerful aspect in this scene, and in another suspenseful scene halfway through, but what Tarantino displays doubles down on the impact of suspense in a way you've never seen before; In the most Tarantino way he never showed before that his fans, like me, know very well!

The idiosyncratic visual style didn't stop dazzling me with its contribution in suspense, because it simply served at every level. It has a sense of pulp fantasy, and slapstick humor that, oddly, fits with the prevailing tone, maybe because this movie doesn't seem to have a specific tone. And what's more weirder is that the movie never feels inconsistent.

The performances here are plainly phenomenal. Thanks to the stellar cast that includes, Christoph Waltz whose Oscar-wining performance made Hans Landa one of the best movie villains of this century so far, Brad Pitt who is the only reason I had some hope of victory against Landa's cunning, and Mélanie Laurent who played Shosanna, one of the most interesting characters I've seen in any film in a while. There are many questions left unanswered about her character, and that's exactly what makes her character so compelling. Michael Fassbender also delivered a brilliant performance as always, most notably in the famous " German accent" scene that was the only great thing in a boring, monotonous Chapter Four that made me feel, for the first time in a Tarantino movie, that the dialogue scenes overstayed their welcome.

Speaking of dialogue scenes, this movie has some of the most iconic lines in amazing dialogue scenes thanks, in large part, to Christoph Waltz scene-stealer appearance. That being said, if there is only one of Tarantino's trademarks that I felt was missing while watching this movie, it would be the riveting, seemingly empty talk in a long scene Tarantino is famous for. Don't get me wrong, I said more than once that this movie has some of the most iconic lines, and some of the most clever dialogues ever put to film, but, as a Tarantino fan, I felt that something is missing in these dialogue scenes, and I found that it's the long talk that explores the character, and delve deeper in his personality and psyche.

Another issue, and this time I mean a real issue, I've with this movie is its ending, its very ending. While it couldn't be more satisfying to watch, I found defeating Hans Landa by fooling him in such easy way is completely absurd, and totally contradicts with all the antagonist's wits and slyness. For me, that was very hard to swallow.

Inglourious Basterds looks pretty good. As a matter of fact, I think it has the best cinematography among all the other Tarantino films. Mostly because of the nifty classic use of shadows and lights that matches perfectly the setting of the movie. Adding to that, Inglourious Basterds also has a killer soundtrack.

Inglourious Basterds is a maniac, thrill ride that has one of the best cast ensemble ever put to film. It's a rare case when a director's self-indulgence causes more good than harm. It's a classic Tarantino!

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0326990qdiun123Apr 27, 2018
한스 란다의 미친 연기력이 이 영화를 만들었다고 과언이 아닐만큼 그의 존재감은 압도적이었다.
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bertboy93Jul 17, 2020
what can i say about this movie that has not been said already? Tarantino is a master
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ErikTheCriticOct 11, 2018
It does have talky segments, however it is damn entertaining. With the right amount of humour and suspense, "Inglourious Basterds" is another one of Tarantino's triumphs.
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QuintonKnightJul 23, 2020
Tarantino, I think this might just be you're masterpiece.
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Dima2005Jun 14, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s very good film,with great atmospher,wit. interesting characters
The only minus elt is a small quiche of fact.
Plot at this film is just great.
The man villain of the film played practiculary well,now it’s one of my favorite actors.(Waltz,Kristof)
In general,I liked the movie I recommend for viewing !… Expand
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DiptanshuMar 8, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. last line by bradd describes this art!
The Story and characters were engagingly awesome to watch, right from the start the christoph waltz was menacing and brilliant the jew hunting scene and the girl escaping only later the two sharing a lunch that scene was "Nuts", the basterds intro and there scalping was awesome and the love intrest between the jew girl and soldier the whole set-up until last with it the mission of her revenge and on other side the basterds and the flim stars mission it was getting pretty amazing to watch, the bar fight was shocking the man being father recently his killing was like "wow" and michel's short lived character death was felt unnoticed but surprising, the whole journey with twist and turns until the ending at cinema the killing of film star and then the sudden turn of waltz's character to end war it was shocking and then the fight between jew girl and the solider it was tragic. the movie end and burning theatre with it rest of basterds killing everyone specially hitler it was literally satisfying and then the end with "hooked cross" painting on forehead of walt'z by bradd it was awesome end!Overall it was a true tarantino's show it got blood,shock and awesome talks and ofcourse the foot scene too, the music was awesome and Overall it's a Brilliantly Enteratining and awesome movie!… Expand
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Thenightwing35Aug 6, 2019
Exhilarating with great performances and writing. Definitely one of Tarantino's best.
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ThatoneguywholoSep 1, 2019
Best Tarantino movie ever. My opinion. also the best screenplay. And Acting too. Christoph Waltz killed it. Really amazing movie. 10/10.
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jared1209Feb 5, 2020
Tarantino at his best. Welcome to Hollywood Christoph Waltz. Better stoned.
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hudsogeo2023Sep 12, 2019
fight me any day any time if you are dumb enough to think this movie is bad because of subtitles use your brain and work out that 100% of the film is set in europe you dumbass and i think your lucy that the entire film isn't in subtitles thisfight me any day any time if you are dumb enough to think this movie is bad because of subtitles use your brain and work out that 100% of the film is set in europe you dumbass and i think your lucy that the entire film isn't in subtitles this is without a regret tarintinos masterpiece and you can die if you dont like it, sure it isn't like dogs or pulp but he changes history and makes a dramatic and tense style of spaghetti western about WW2 and does it with pefection… Expand
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delphinebackDec 20, 2019
Definitly my fav movie so far. Christoph Waltz is such an amazing actor, there's 4 languages in it and 2 that I speak (which is enjoyable to be able to not read the subs) I just love every scenes in this movie. The actors are all so good, theDefinitly my fav movie so far. Christoph Waltz is such an amazing actor, there's 4 languages in it and 2 that I speak (which is enjoyable to be able to not read the subs) I just love every scenes in this movie. The actors are all so good, the scenario is captivating, we never know what to truly expect. the action is great, the cinematography beautiful. 10/10.… Expand
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spaghettiloverJan 10, 2020
My favorite movie of all time, a perfect mix of an academy award style movie and action. Could not recommend more. My favorite Tarantino (I’ve seen them all).
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joaquimcritDec 29, 2020
It's a masterpiece, you easily call this one of the most brilliant movies of all time, the way that Tarantino creates the tension pf the scenes is just perfect
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RobwinzJun 28, 2020
A bloody brilliant masterpiece, the plot is mint and the cast are amazing especially LT. Aldo Raine who's played by the man himself (Brad Pitt) You can also tell these characters have been very well developed and it really does showA bloody brilliant masterpiece, the plot is mint and the cast are amazing especially LT. Aldo Raine who's played by the man himself (Brad Pitt) You can also tell these characters have been very well developed and it really does show throughout this movie. Also, the fight scenes are brutal and bloody and they're amazingly done. Finally, the movie's got some outstandingly beautiful cinematography from man himself Robert Richardson. Overall, it's a masterpiece of a film and it's even got some funny dialogue from Brad Pitt and it's quite a clever movie with it's fight scenes which I really like. Also, that end scene is honestly brilliant and this movie alone is worth the watch.… Expand
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N_icholasApr 12, 2020
Christoph Waltz was terrific. Accent of Brad Pitt wasn't my taste and too much violence of Quentin Tarantino. But so glad that I've known Waltz.
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JordanLaytonApr 28, 2020
I haven't watched IB in about 10 years. Safe to say my perspective has changed. I am disappointed in 14yo Jordan. What I once viewed as a Nazi killing romp is now showing so clearly to me as a criticism of war movies and flat out war andI haven't watched IB in about 10 years. Safe to say my perspective has changed. I am disappointed in 14yo Jordan. What I once viewed as a Nazi killing romp is now showing so clearly to me as a criticism of war movies and flat out war and blanket vilification in general. A large majority of this movie glorifies the killing of Nazis with triumphant music and over exaggerated sound and visual effects all the way until the climax. At that point we are shown portions of a German propaganda film screening where Nazis in the crowd gleefully revel in the pictured killing of American soldiers. Quite a similar behavior to that which the movie has caused the audience to experience up until this point. To really nail home this point, once the Nazi theater is set ablaze and the basterds open fire on them like fish in a barrel, we are shown this scene through the exact same framing as the Nazi propaganda showed its hero: a solider in a crow's nest picking off the enemy below set to triumphant music. The criticism here is clear and I love it. (please excuse me for how late I am to properly interpreting this movie). I can't believe I missed it ~10 years ago. Tarantino even goes one step further past his criticism in the final scene wherein he clearly draws a line that shows this film does not sympathize with Nazis in any way. THAT is not the message he wants to convey and it's an increasingly important line to draw as the film ages, unfortunately. I was pleasantly surprised at how many scenes/shots from IB are burned into my brain. The eyes beneath the floorboards, the scooping of the cream, the inferno of maniacal laughter --I love it all. And I'm sure I don't need to retread all of the other reasons this film is incredible. This re-watch may have just bumped this into my all time top 10. I don't ave a single complaint and 2.5 hour flew by. It's on Netflix right now.… Expand
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MattKingsburyJun 8, 2020
With a fantastic performance from Christoph Waltz, Inglorious Basterds is equally as funny as it is intense as it is violent. The film at the end turns into a relentless bloody mess that, while enjoyable in the shallow sense, does feel aWith a fantastic performance from Christoph Waltz, Inglorious Basterds is equally as funny as it is intense as it is violent. The film at the end turns into a relentless bloody mess that, while enjoyable in the shallow sense, does feel a touch incoherent at times. Nevertheless, the movie succeeds in leaving a lasting impression.… Expand
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GoobisJul 8, 2020
Christoph waltz alone is enough for this movie to be a ten, but the scenes with the Basterds are just as good. The opening is one of the best openings in film. Simply a must see great movie
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gamingmachineryJul 14, 2020
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Cementer200Sep 21, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Inglourious Basterds is a near perfect. Inglourious Basterds isn't just another World War II movie it's a unique Quentin Tarantino take on World War II.… Expand
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SethjasonAug 12, 2020
Simply the best of Tarantino spectacular.It has good thrilling scenes and quite good jokes it's a must watch
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MrPajamasOct 27, 2022
It was an obvious choice for me, as I like the theme of war and Nazism in movies, so I really enjoyed it. Although I liked it a lot, I think it's probably not for everyone. The ending was really cool, but by the time we get to it, we haveIt was an obvious choice for me, as I like the theme of war and Nazism in movies, so I really enjoyed it. Although I liked it a lot, I think it's probably not for everyone. The ending was really cool, but by the time we get to it, we have long hours of talking that, while I wasn't bored, probably won't be to everyone's taste. However, the film appealed to me, so I was entertained the whole time, and I'm not some Tarantino fan. I like his films, but I don't buy them as much as others and the likes of Pulp Fiction are overrated in my opinion. Purely my opinion. Otherwise, nothing against it. I'm going somewhere else. Anyway, I was entertained from start to finish, probably mostly because of the setting of the time period, because I enjoy the war period in film, so it appealed to me. For me, a great film that I would recommend to fans of war themes, but especially to Tarantino fans.… Expand
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ChunkDumpDec 22, 2020
The way Hitler should of died. bloody, gory, nazi killing german of WWII, a broken italian speaking southern bumpkin Brad Pitt and the BEAR JEW! a war movie done right.
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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021
Tarantino's best and most fun film to watch. Hans Landa's character is probably one of the best of last 20 years.
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FilmFlickCriticMay 5, 2021
Dialogue to perfection, you cant watch a scene without getting invested in the conversation. Yet another Tarantino smash hit. Actors all doing there part, Christoph Waltz taking the cake for best performance for sure not to say the restDialogue to perfection, you cant watch a scene without getting invested in the conversation. Yet another Tarantino smash hit. Actors all doing there part, Christoph Waltz taking the cake for best performance for sure not to say the rest didn't do just as well, Fassbender coming in second. Overall if your looking for a fictional tale with great characters and storyline of the holocost timeline this is the movie for you.… Expand
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YarobrawnApr 16, 2022
One word - Tarantino. The movie is great, although it doesn't make a lot of sense.
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SuperbaDMIkeJun 15, 2022
With a great villainous and debut performance from Christoph Waltz and all about killing nazi's, it would be why this movie deserves it's great following by critics and audiences.
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BallsDeep978Jul 1, 2022
This movie is a masterclass in suspense and tension. Best movie of 2009 hands down, and Tarantino's best film since Pulp Fiction. What a movie.
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AlfadasOct 2, 2022
amazing writing and performance of an antagonist. In general quite entertaining and clever writing.
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GiugiOct 2, 2022
Very nice film that manages to entertain for its entire duration without ever getting tired and without ever being banal or obvious.
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KillumiOct 29, 2022
Really nice movie made by Tarantino. The characters are interesting, acting is well done, just the story is not completely overwhelming.
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MasterMovieBossMay 27, 2023
Dieser Film ist einfach genial. Sei es das Schauspiel, die Kulissen, der Einsatz von Musik oder die Handlung. Ich würde sagen das dieser Film keinerlei Schwächen hat. So viele Szenen sind mir im Gedächtnis geblieben. Der Anfang, angelehnt anDieser Film ist einfach genial. Sei es das Schauspiel, die Kulissen, der Einsatz von Musik oder die Handlung. Ich würde sagen das dieser Film keinerlei Schwächen hat. So viele Szenen sind mir im Gedächtnis geblieben. Der Anfang, angelehnt an klassische Western was Kameraführung, Kulisse und Inszenierung betrifft ist meisterhaft. Oberst Landa gespielt von Christoph Waltz bis da noch ein relativ unbekannter Schauspieler, liefert eine unglaubliche Performance ab. Man könnte einen Drei Stunden Vortrag über diese Figur des Oberst Landa halten obwohl er nur eine Screen Time von vielleicht 30 Minuten hat. Christoph Waltz frisst mit seinem Schauspiel die Szenen auf und spielt seine Schauspielkollegen in den Schatten. Die Handlung simpel, eine Rachestory mit einem Hauch von Spionagefilm. So interessant erzählt das man durchweg am Ball bleibt und ein Tarantino Finale was wieder völlig ausufert, im positiven Sinn.

Ich hätte nicht gedacht das man eine Szene wo zwei Leute Apfelstrudel essen, spannend gestalten könnte. Dieser Film hat mir das Gegenteil bewiesen. Eine der besten Szenen der Filmgeschichte, meiner Meinung nach.

Ich mache hier jetzt mal Schluss. Schaut diesen Film!!!!!… Expand
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FeldiAug 11, 2023
Formidable movie, which truly still feels like a work of art and is very well made, even though a rather unhistorical interpretation of WWII. Some of the performances are remarkable, especially Christoph Waltz as Hans Landa.
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