The Hateful Eight

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aadityamudharApr 17, 2016

One more reason to love Tarantino because his new film of his best work. Plot, dialogue and characters are all done at the highest level and with love!

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AndrewLambertApr 13, 2016

Perhaps the most stereotypical of all Tarantino films, in The Hateful Eight the director takes a perfectly paced stage play/mystery novel format and injects it full of his characteristically madcap life with all the excessive violence andPerhaps the most stereotypical of all Tarantino films, in The Hateful Eight the director takes a perfectly paced stage play/mystery novel format and injects it full of his characteristically madcap life with all the excessive violence and provocative characters you could ask for. The result is, as usual, spectacularly entertaining.… Expand

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cpowchukApr 10, 2016

I just rented this movie last night, and it was the worst movie I've seen in a long time. The story was OK but it was ruined by the excessive and unnecessary blood and guts of a Tarantino film. And it felt like the actors had forgotten how toI just rented this movie last night, and it was the worst movie I've seen in a long time. The story was OK but it was ruined by the excessive and unnecessary blood and guts of a Tarantino film. And it felt like the actors had forgotten how to act, like they were on stage for the very first time, the dialogue was ridiculous, the music was completely bad and the ending was disappointing. About ten minutes into the show I commented (out loud) how bad the movie was and my husband agreed. It is BAD, bad, bad don't waste your money. AND Don't believe a word of what the professional critics say, they are all on drugs if they think this movie was good.… Expand

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TornadoCreatorApr 9, 2016

Tarantino has again managed to make a limit in location work well, as a traditional western is locked down to largely taking place in a single building during a snow-storm. This makes for something that feels both familiar and new, and it'sTarantino has again managed to make a limit in location work well, as a traditional western is locked down to largely taking place in a single building during a snow-storm. This makes for something that feels both familiar and new, and it's the interactions between characters that truly brings the film alive. The mystery elements keep you guessing and the high concept action, when it does happen, contrasts the silent tension of other scenes. There's a build and release to this film which is very enjoyable and it's something I will likely re-watch many times over. Much like previous works, such as Reservoir Dogs, the limits placed on this film actually ended up being it's strengths as it gave the film a grounding that drew me in.… Expand

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LepstrungApr 9, 2016

All characters have very different and exciting backgrounds, plot is really good and suprising and actors are all very good. I have seen only two of Tarantinos movies before, Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained, they were both really good andAll characters have very different and exciting backgrounds, plot is really good and suprising and actors are all very good. I have seen only two of Tarantinos movies before, Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained, they were both really good and so was this. So anyone who have enjoyed Tarantinos earlier movies should enjoy this one too.… Expand

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Harryof45Apr 4, 2016

This film has one of the best story's ever. The Hateful Eight is partly a murder mystery and partly a play, with a narrator speaking a few times in the movie. It leaves you puzzled the entire movie about who the villain, which is just amazingThis film has one of the best story's ever. The Hateful Eight is partly a murder mystery and partly a play, with a narrator speaking a few times in the movie. It leaves you puzzled the entire movie about who the villain, which is just amazing and keeps you interested the entire time. Definitely, a must see for anybody interested in a good story.… Expand

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kreschnickMar 31, 2016

The worst Tarantino movie ever. A total waste of time and money. I'm a huge Tarantino fan, liked all of his movies up to this one. It seems like he has run out of ideas.

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imthenoobMar 30, 2016

Well acted but the plot never really gets going and the conclusion isn't worth sitting through the three hour run time for. I'm a huge Tarantino fan and this would hands down be my least favorite film of his.

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RPKHMar 29, 2016

A good movie is the movie that has a strong story to tell, no matter what is the subject of story, that is Drama.
Tarantino`s films always have good story with extra dialogues which is fine but sometimes these dialogues serves no purpose toA good movie is the movie that has a strong story to tell, no matter what is the subject of story, that is Drama.
Tarantino`s films always have good story with extra dialogues which is fine but sometimes these dialogues serves no purpose to the film and lead you to nowhere; This is weakness of a director who knows drama very well. I`m afraid that this weakness is obvious to everyone and i`m wondering after all these years of film-making why he doesn`t fix this problem! maybe he see it as his strongest strength! i do not know.
In of the sequences the bounty hunter (S.L. Jackson) want to stir the former general, for that he tell a memory and in that awful memory he repeat the word (you will know when see the movie) for a long time, that is disgusting, i mean even in this so called free world seeing that is unpleasant.
About number of locations i should say that it is completely matches with the story and i don`t feel bad about it even though take almost three hours.… Expand

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WheelzFourReelzMar 29, 2016

The Hateful Eight might be overlong and with an inconsistent tone, but it's characters and dialogue are so fascinating that I didn't care. Match that with beautiful cinematography and one of the best musical scores of 2015, and you have aThe Hateful Eight might be overlong and with an inconsistent tone, but it's characters and dialogue are so fascinating that I didn't care. Match that with beautiful cinematography and one of the best musical scores of 2015, and you have a recipe for success.… Expand

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LennardMar 27, 2016

wow, many negative reviews..... I don't see myself in any of them.... This is in my opinion another masterpiece by Tarantino. The plot twist is so unexpected, its brilliant. Love it! 10/10

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LeZeeMar 24, 2016

...And then there were none.

I'm neither Tarantino nor Nolan's fan, but love watching their movies. As usual these director's films are highly expected by all, that's including me. This one started off quite like a normal western, so I...And then there were none.

I'm neither Tarantino nor Nolan's fan, but love watching their movies. As usual these director's films are highly expected by all, that's including me. This one started off quite like a normal western, so I thought it wouldn't be like the director's previous film 'Django Unchained'. In fact, it was considered for a sequel to that, but the director felt this story and the previous character Django failed to blend, hence 'The Hateful Eight' was born with Samuel L. Jackson playing an important role.

Solid eight from me for this QT's eighth film. But I felt the movie was kind of inspired by 'And Then There Were None'. It was not about to find who's the killer or next to be killed. The character introductions were at its best and an excellent twist in the middle. This sets in a cabin with eight strangers struck there after the snowstorm. But after an unexpected event the suspicious started to mount and brings chaos. Then takes us to the flashback to reveal something the story that did not mention in the earlier part which's very essential for coming back to the finale.

The 80% of the movie was just talking, but the remaining stunt sequences were so powerful. All the eight, plus, supporting character were exceptional, but the director's favourite Samuel L. Jackson nailed it as his character is a bit above from the rest. The entire film was shot is a couple of locations, but the major portion takes place in a cabin and it was a limited cast movie. These days, western movies are shrinking, only a very-very few good movies are made every year. In the time of superheroes, a movie like this is really very precious, so definitely recommend it.

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NathonasMar 18, 2016

Hateful Eight is an entertaining film, but Tarantino's previous work is better. The dialogue, plot, and characters are simply not as good as in his previous films, and the whole thing feels a little bit tedious and drawn-out.

It'sHateful Eight is an entertaining film, but Tarantino's previous work is better. The dialogue, plot, and characters are simply not as good as in his previous films, and the whole thing feels a little bit tedious and drawn-out.

It's certainly still fun to watch and has all of the characteristic Tarantino things, but they're just not executed as well and feel a little obvious and tiring. For example, the film randomly throws in characters with non-American accents just for the hell of it rather than having a serious reason or explanation. Also when you really get down to it, the story is very simple and doesn't need to be drawn out for so long.… Expand

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johannaarMar 18, 2016

Tarantino has done it again, another classic Tarantino style movie that makes us all love or hate him.It's beautifully shot, the haunting score works well, hat's off to his crew as well. The sets and costumes looked terribly authentic.Tarantino has done it again, another classic Tarantino style movie that makes us all love or hate him.It's beautifully shot, the haunting score works well, hat's off to his crew as well. The sets and costumes looked terribly authentic.

Overall worth watching if you don't mind the F and N bombs too much.… Expand

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talonps1Mar 15, 2016

Definitely, some good acting along with some good actors with some clear professional and artistic shots of the camera. That is literally all that is good about this movie. I won't rant on about the dull, shock value, politically drivenDefinitely, some good acting along with some good actors with some clear professional and artistic shots of the camera. That is literally all that is good about this movie. I won't rant on about the dull, shock value, politically driven drivel that is the story rather this sums it up...

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ScienceAdvisorMar 14, 2016

Unfortunate. With so much buildup, and such richness of characters, the ending is disappointing and needlessly wasteful. Instead Tarantino should have re-watched some of his classics, like "4 Rooms" for example, and remembered what made hisUnfortunate. With so much buildup, and such richness of characters, the ending is disappointing and needlessly wasteful. Instead Tarantino should have re-watched some of his classics, like "4 Rooms" for example, and remembered what made his name so great. This deserves to be re-shot with a new last 30 minutes, so it can take a place of honor on the classics shelf. Though the homage to "The Thing" was worth the price of admission, and probably built-up expecations (beyond the over-hype) for the rest of the movie, for anyone that recognized it.… Expand

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SaraSpisaMar 13, 2016

I enjoyed myself for a good 45 minutes, but after the first hour watching it felt like utter torture. Great setting, great graphics, good choice in music, wonderful acting by Jennifer Jason Leigh. Unfortunately the movid did not quite live upI enjoyed myself for a good 45 minutes, but after the first hour watching it felt like utter torture. Great setting, great graphics, good choice in music, wonderful acting by Jennifer Jason Leigh. Unfortunately the movid did not quite live up to its potential.
The scenes were stretched too long making the movie monotone and boring.… Expand

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MrEpic012Mar 13, 2016

Easily Tarintino's best film released after 2000. Solid and fun performances from everyone in the cast, An isolated and thrilling story, The usual Tarintino dialogue, and of course over the top and gory violence. Despite hitting the sameEasily Tarintino's best film released after 2000. Solid and fun performances from everyone in the cast, An isolated and thrilling story, The usual Tarintino dialogue, and of course over the top and gory violence. Despite hitting the same notes as other Tarintino films, it's a formula that will never get stale or at least for a long time.… Expand

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Q8MarrongGlaceMar 7, 2016

Waste of time movie My 3 points goes to music and picture especially for the snow flecks and the exhale breath other than that nothing much to worth watching this movie which it was a big shock for all that high rating and nominations !

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GentM2015Mar 6, 2016

The Hateful Eight is the 8th movie by the amazing Qunetin Tarantino and certainly one of his best yet.Tarantino wrote it and also directed it,and the cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, DemiánThe Hateful Eight is the 8th movie by the amazing Qunetin Tarantino and certainly one of his best yet.Tarantino wrote it and also directed it,and the cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Demián Bichir, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, and Bruce Dern.
The movie is set in post civil war time and it's about eight strangers who are travelling to Red Rock but a strong blizzard makes spend a few days at a stagecoach stopover located on a mountain pass.Soon they begin to be suspicious that one of them is not who he says he is and is going to kill them all as soon as he gets the chance to.
This movie is terrific,and the cast is spectacular.This is one of the best performance from Samuel L. Jackson on a Tarantino film ever.Surprisingly Jennifer Jason Leigh is great too,since she is on a side role only,but nonetheless it's a stand out for her too.Walton Goggins is also very good on the role and memorable too.
The cinematography is phenomenal by Robert Richardson and I'm so glad that Ennio Morricone won the long deserved Academy Award for the brilliant and mesmerizing/haunting score on this movie.
I have heard a lot of negative buzz about this movie as well as controversy regarding some racial issues that some people seem to have with it and in my opinion is pointless and stupid.People must learn to appreciate art and amazing film making like this in order for the cinematic experience to be good.
It is quite long but it certainly doesn't feel that way because it is not boring in any part what so ever.Quentin Tarantino is a genius filmmaker and I hope/pray that he will keep on making movies forever because he is a great director and one of the best that we've got working today.… Expand

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jowaad_anwarFeb 25, 2016

Cons - Unnecessarily long, barely any plot, terrible ending, poor character development, windy/pointless dialogue, tedious, boring, racist, sexist..
Pros - the score, the acting, some of the dialogue, the violence at least barely kept meCons - Unnecessarily long, barely any plot, terrible ending, poor character development, windy/pointless dialogue, tedious, boring, racist, sexist..
Pros - the score, the acting, some of the dialogue, the violence at least barely kept me awake
I'm a Tarantino fan, but this was probably his worst movie...… Expand

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JingerJakeFeb 22, 2016

Quentin Tarantino's eighth feature presentation is one hell of a story. Though his direction has not always been my absolute favorite, I can never give the slightest opposition to his masterful ability to tell a story. The Hateful Eight isQuentin Tarantino's eighth feature presentation is one hell of a story. Though his direction has not always been my absolute favorite, I can never give the slightest opposition to his masterful ability to tell a story. The Hateful Eight is undoubtedly one of the best screenplays of 2015 and will likely have something to show for it come February, but as a whole the film is not entirely perfect.

Tarantino, if nothing else, benefits greatly from style! He always has one hell of a stylish spin on whatever story is unfolding in front of you, which grants him the recognition he has today. While his eighth outing has no lack thereof, it does take its time to get the ball rolling. The first half hour, maybe forty-five minutes sets up an array of interesting characters by unveiling back story and interconnecting relations in the most conversational of ways. While very important to give each character purpose and each careful introduction plays well into the story, it makes for a questionable start of a film. Perhaps it's that everyone felt the need to talk about their life story or the fact that everyone seemed to have more to spill about someone else in the room that didn't tickle my fancy, but I can't agree it's the best way to have set up this story. Albeit, I can neither tell you exactly what the better option would've been to introduce such a variety of developed characters.

Nonetheless, after a shaky first half (in my opinion at least) we finally get into why no one can deny Quentin Tarantino: style and story.

We start by cranking up the comedy that, though technically starts immediately, truly gets your belly turning once everyone knows everyone. Only then are the personal opinions very well announced and therefore all the more fun. Not a moment goes without some hint of well-written comedy from then on.

The next step in the arsenal of Tarantino is one that is new to us all and that's this fresh story. This time around we get what has been accurately described as something of an elaborate and bloody game of Clue. While exciting and brain-teasing, I also found this little bit a negative part of the film for sheer lack of quantity. For about twenty or so minutes we are teased with clues to whom may be lying and whom may be innocent, but all is over too soon. Such a pleasant and fresh form of storytelling should have been taken to greater lengths. I doubt any of us wouldn't have loved more mystery and more clues to keep us guessing where we're heading and whom did the dirty deed.

The next bit of Tarantino's style is timewarp, telling us the story out of order. While this isn't entirely new in any way, it's definitely done well leading all the way into an excellent overlapse in the story which lets us view the same scenes from a different point-of-view. Where I again have a complaint is not at all with this timewarp, but where it's placed. It would have been much more exciting and left us so much more on-edge had this lapse happened only seconds earlier, before all the cards had been shown. Instead Tarantino introduces Tatum and blows a hole in the story just before we're shown the time lapse. What would have worked so much better is leaving the nutcracking for immediately after the time lapse, thus making the lapse all the more entertaining. Especially considering we would have still known not when Tatum would be introduced in the present tense and thus giving us a shock when jumping back to the present with a thigh clenching bang (more so for us gentlemen of course).

What I have no complaint in any way whatsoever is Jennifer Jason Leigh. Leigh is absolutely incredible and won't surprise me one bit if she's earned herself the Oscar. Jackson, Russell, and Goggins are all outstanding as well delivering a handful of vibrant characters that bring this story to life.

In all, I have a few complaints with the film, but what film don't we all? While not nearly his best, it's another outstanding work of film and an expansion in the creative storytelling work of the one and only, Quentin Tarantino.… Expand

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lunanulFeb 21, 2016

This is the least of Tarantino's films and hopefully not his swan song. Happy to have seen it in the 70mm 'Roadshow' version as there were at least some lovely big screen treats. No interest in seeing it again (having seen every other QT filmThis is the least of Tarantino's films and hopefully not his swan song. Happy to have seen it in the 70mm 'Roadshow' version as there were at least some lovely big screen treats. No interest in seeing it again (having seen every other QT film multiple times) Not much else to say...for completists only.… Expand

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dsj556Feb 16, 2016

If this movie was made by anyone than Tarantino it would be a 1. It also proves he could spend almost 3 hours farting in a box and shouting "racism" and it would get a 7.3 rating. Seriously everyone knows that historically black people wereIf this movie was made by anyone than Tarantino it would be a 1. It also proves he could spend almost 3 hours farting in a box and shouting "racism" and it would get a 7.3 rating. Seriously everyone knows that historically black people were treated terribly can he make a movie that doesn't have 45 minutes of explaining this? This is one of the most boring movies I have ever seen. It's just more pretend interesting conversation from great actors. Really nothing happens just a bunch of "gritty" violence that he is known for. Watched it for free online and still feel like I got ripped off.… Expand

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NedRyerson1Feb 13, 2016

The Hateful Eight is accepted as payment of the debt that Tarantino made with Django Unchained. The old reliable search for vengeance is more hidden than in other of his movies, but certainly droves the plot through developing and to theThe Hateful Eight is accepted as payment of the debt that Tarantino made with Django Unchained. The old reliable search for vengeance is more hidden than in other of his movies, but certainly droves the plot through developing and to the outcome. As the title suggest, we have here 8 protagonist, although Major Marquis Warren definitely stole the screen, the classic quick-thinking, charisma and irony from all Tarantino’s protagonist is back and ready for action with him. A new thing can be notice in this movie, which is that the archetype created by Tarantino, which stays primary with Marquis, also jumps through the other seven characters; we have the stubbornness in The Hangman, manipulation in Daisy Domergue, determination in The Sheriff, mystery in Joe Gage, playfulness in Oswaldo, strategic distraction in Señor Bob and old fashion behavior in General Sanford. Despite its lazy beginning, the movie moves forward actively. The timeless and fragmented reality is addressed with the classic nonlinear narrative style and chapters. The screenplay is really enjoyable, made for the fans obviously. The cinematography in 65mm is original and interesting. In performances we see full range, Samuel L. Jackson perfect as always; Tim Roth is definitely portraying Christoph Waltz as himself; Russell, Leigh, Madsen and Dern are up to the film; however Channing Tatum is awful, an insult to all Tarantino’s characters. Anyway, Tarantino is absolutely back.… Expand

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BasquillyFeb 10, 2016

Great film, classic Tarantino. Style and substance to match all his previous efforts. The only let down was some questionable writing. Ignore many of the reviews saying this was one of the first films of the year. If those people genuinelyGreat film, classic Tarantino. Style and substance to match all his previous efforts. The only let down was some questionable writing. Ignore many of the reviews saying this was one of the first films of the year. If those people genuinely think that, then I'm surprised they managed to even find their way into the theatre with the amount of brain damage they must be suffering from. Not his best work, but a very enjoyable experience nonetheless.… Expand

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Mack_FraserFeb 7, 2016

The Hateful Eight is possibly Tarantino's best and most mature work. Be warned though, if you are looking for more of the cathartic historical revisionism that was showcased in Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchained, you will beThe Hateful Eight is possibly Tarantino's best and most mature work. Be warned though, if you are looking for more of the cathartic historical revisionism that was showcased in Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchained, you will be disappointed. This is an ugly film through and through but with a greater purpose. Instead of rewriting history to allow the victims to be the victors, The Hateful Eight holds a mirror up to modern American society laying bare the racism and misogyny that lays just under the surface. Tarantino is using this film in the way that many have used sci-fi - trappings are of a different time, but the story is all about right now.

Now, this film is long clocking in at almost three hours, it mostly takes place in what amounts to two locations: inside a stage coach and inside 'Minnie's Habedashery' and there is some rather extreme and graphic violence that are more in line with horror-film violence than most westerns (which is probably intentional). A lot of people in my screening seemed put off by all of these thing, but they all worked like gangbusters for me. The three hours flew by with the characteristic sharp dialogue of a Tarantino movie and the palpable tension that underscores every interaction giving the film a great sense of momentum and the violence expertly eliciting different emotional responses and meanings as the film progresses.

The score also merits a special mention. A new score by Moriconne (even one containing unused bits of score from other films amongst the original compositions) is always welcome. His work here is a wonder full of all the innovation and excellence you would expect.

One quick note - the 'n-word' gets dropped a lot in this film. It's always problematic when a white writer/director uses the word (and it's arguably problematic that Tarantino is exploring this thematic territory at all) but this is probably the best and most thoughtful use of the word in all of QT's filmography. Rather than it being peppered throughout the dialogue to add some modicum of 'authenticity', it is used like a knife to get at characters intentions and true feelings and the broader themes at play.… Expand

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papeadojhonFeb 6, 2016

Bloody, disturbing and clever. The hateful eight proves once again Tarantino's gift to make entertaining masterpieces, even if the trip gets sometimes too slow-pace to get totally in.

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Wesley_orphanFeb 5, 2016

Achei o filme excelente, o inicio é arrastado, achei inferior aos dois filmes que vi do Tarantino (Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction ) mas mesmo assim confesso que amei. Samuel L. Jackson foi sensacional, merecia uma indicação no Oscar.

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njlakeFeb 5, 2016

As far as Tarantino movies are concerned, this is among the worst... Coming from Inglorious Basterds and then Django (which was only a slight step down) this was a huge drop off. The movie is about a bunch of people stuck in a room that sortaAs far as Tarantino movies are concerned, this is among the worst... Coming from Inglorious Basterds and then Django (which was only a slight step down) this was a huge drop off. The movie is about a bunch of people stuck in a room that sorta kinda know each other from some loose affiliation that have way too much dialogue.

So, my experience with it? I think this basically sums it up – have you ever had to go somewhere with a friend and they run into someone that they barely knew from their hometown and you have to sit there through their awkward conversation, get introduced for one second then get back to listening to them talk for too long about something you couldn't care less about? That's basically what this movie is. Even when it starts to get interesting (the 3rd act) it's really not interesting.… Expand

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NicoteenFeb 5, 2016

" For me one of the best movies of all time! Quentin Tarantino at his best! Perfect dialogues, perfect pace and bloody escalations. Rated R Cluedo. MASTERPIECE!"

+ (positive): + best dialogues in a movie since a very long time + many" For me one of the best movies of all time! Quentin Tarantino at his best! Perfect dialogues, perfect pace and bloody escalations. Rated R Cluedo. MASTERPIECE!"

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+ many dialogues
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MattBrady99Feb 4, 2016

Major Marquis Warren: "Move a little strange, you're gonna get a bullet. Not a warning, not a question...A bullet!".

The story is about a blizzards strands together a group of bounty hunters and ne'er-do-wells in a Wyoming cabin. But theMajor Marquis Warren: "Move a little strange, you're gonna get a bullet. Not a warning, not a question...A bullet!".

The story is about a blizzards strands together a group of bounty hunters and ne'er-do-wells in a Wyoming cabin. But the small group is about to face a trail of betrayal and deception - and survival is certainly not guaranteed.

So I've finally got a chance to watch The Hateful Eight and I thought it was great. Mr. Tarantino has done it again everyone and while I don't think it's he's best one (In my opinion) but I would be lying to myself and to you if I didn't say I was entertained.

Quentin Tarantino is one of the best directors working today and he hasn't lost his touch yet, because he's directing in this movie was both stylish and old school. What Tarantino dose so brilliantly well in his movies is not only the dialogue or the character's, but the influences from other movies that he loves, because he is one of the biggest movie buffs I've ever seen. In The Hateful Eight, Tarantino takes movies like: The Thing, Murder on the Orient Express and Clue, all in one movie but with a gory twist. Even with the trouble of making this movie (mostly the script being leaked online), Tarantino still manages to pull off one heck of a movie with top notch directing.

There's a lot of big name actors in this movie and every single one of them shine in their roles. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kurt Russell, Walton Goggins and Tim Roth were all phenomenal, but Samuel L. Jackson was freaking outstanding and completely stole the show. Now after thinking about it, every single character in this movie is a horrible person and just imagine how hard it would have been for any writer to make us find enjoyment in theses character's, but that's what Quentin Tarantino is always best at doing.

Another thing that's worth bringing up is the score for this movie, as it's more than good, it's fantastic. Ennio Morricone is the master of music composers and he's score for this movie was freaking magnificent. After the movie was over I was humming the score, it was that good. I hope he wins Best Original Score at the Oscars, because he deserves it.

The cinematography was amazing (whenever they're not in a room), it was engaging and the movie did grow on me after awhile.

Now for the flaws: The character logic towards the end of the movie didn't really make that much sense to me, as it really detached from what the movie perfectly set up at the beginning, but that's just me.

When Zoe Bell character says that Auckland is New Zealand's biggest city. Auckland didn't become New Zealand's largest city until the 1900s, surpassing Dunedin. There's many other historical errors in this movie.

Overall The Hateful Eight is everything that you wanted in a Quentin Tarantino film. The dialogue was engaging, all of the performances were amazing and the score was just perfect.… Expand

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Ragnar1977Feb 4, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a huge Tarantino fan, however, I felt that there were some misses in this one that cause it to fall out of his top 5. The setting was amazing, and though I did not see the movie in a 70mm format, I can see how it would lend to the viewer appreciating the isolation the characters were facing. Morricone's score set an ominous tone that kept the audience waiting for the other shoe to drop. The dialogue was not as well written or delivered as typical Tarantino fashion. The first conversation between Russell and Jackson hurt the development of their characters, as an example.
All that aside, the movie pulls you in as the 8 travelers end up in the Haberdashery, leaving the viewer to untangle who has evil intent against who based on tidbits of their sometimes really unlikely background stories, and the hints Jackson uncovers playing detective.
When characters do start turning on each other, Tarantino drops his staple shock value scene, which took away from the emotion that Jackson is trying to taunt out of another character and will probably only appeal to adolescent viewers. At this point of the movie the other shoe does drop when you find out that the mystery you were waiting to be solved in a clever fashion never existed. The writing turns lazy and takes the path of least resistance. No one has unique or unexpected motives when they are revealed, and in case you missed it, Tarantino throws in 15 extra minutes of back story confirming what was just revealed, with a dash of unnecessary violence. One thing could have made the ending of this movie more interesting.....ANYTHING!… Expand

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NightReviewsFeb 3, 2016

Watching a Tarantino film is a cinematic experience, better yet, a right of movie-passage; an experience that may not be as recognizable or appreciated now by the vast majority, but can surely be pointed out and appreciated by a fine few whoWatching a Tarantino film is a cinematic experience, better yet, a right of movie-passage; an experience that may not be as recognizable or appreciated now by the vast majority, but can surely be pointed out and appreciated by a fine few who can find similarities and influences with some of the last great auteurs and great directors of the past. And yet, like his films, Tarantino intended to present his sly and ultra-violent eighth film in the most roadshow way possible; with an overture, intermission and in 70mm no less. Maybe your wondering, after eight films, has Tarantino out done himself, especially after the exceptional critical and commercial praise of Django Unchained, for which he won an Academy Award in the Original Screenplay category? The answer my friends is, as Samuel L. Jackson so coyly says within the first lines of the film, “Got room for one more?”, cause Tarantino ain’t going anywhere yet!

Tarantino’s newest film, The Hateful Eight is every bit as brilliant, violent, unapologetic and masterful than his last, plus some. Writing in a way that can only Tarantino can write, The Hateful Eight proves that the master scribbler has no intention of letting up, or letting lose of his racial, sexist and down-right offensive subject matter in his older age.

But before we get into all that, lets take a little history lesson…

Back in 2014, the original script for the film leaked online, which gave Tarantino a very easy choice to make, he scrapped the project in pre-production altogether. Opting to make the film a novella instead, a cast was chosen to give a brief reading of the script in LA. The cast, who is almost identical to the final cast seen in the film, with the stark exception of Jennifer Jason Leigh, who replaced Amber Tamblyn in the read as Daisy Domergue, as well as the addition of Demián Bichir and a super secret role of Channing Tatum, The Hateful Eight saw the light after all. Thankfully, after a very successful and publicized read, and with the help of the convincing of good friend Samuel L. Jackson, a frequent collaborator of Tarantino, the writer extraordinaire re-wrote the first draft of the script, created two new alternative endings, and announced his plans to continue with The Hateful Eight as his next film. Alas, here I am today.

The film, which circles mostly among eight main characters, tells the story of a hangman, John “The Hangman” Ruth (Kurt Russell), who is notorious for claiming his earning with subject who are alive, and his seamlessly impossible quest of getting the wanted Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a woman convicted of murder, to the proper authorities for a hefty bounty. Unknown to him at the time on his way to Red Rocks, Colorado, Ruth’s coach, steered by the steady O.B Jackson (James Parks), encounters one helluva winter storm. Untrusting of anyone and everyone, except O.B, the storm swallows the travelling companions of two men; Major Marquis Warren (Samuel L. Jackson), also a bounty hunter, with some precious cargo of his own, and one Chris Mannix (Walton Goggins), an ex Lost-Causer militiaman who is on his way to Red Rocks to claim his new badge as Sherriff and inevitably, issue both Ruth and Warren, their bounty prizes. Too many coincidences yet? Trust me, we are just getting started.

As the two horseless men make their way on Ruth’s coach, Ruth makes an alliance with Major Warren, to both protect their bounties from anyone threatening to take it away from them. While the three men bond in the most bizarre ways, Mannix, an ex Confederate, laughs in the face of Major Warren and his conquests during the Civil War, showing just how stormy the next chapters of this epic story will actually be. As the storm takes a turn for the worst, the coach and all its occupants are forced to seek refuge in Minnie’s (Dana Gourrier) Haberdashery, a cozy and warm little stagecoach lodge the middle of nowhere.

Once settled, paranoia levels are high while we are introduced to the rest of Tarantino’s Hateful Eight. Among the new eight are; Joe Gage (Michael Madsen) a quiet man who so happens to be at Minnie’s on the quest to see his mother; General Sandy Smithers (Bruce Dern) an old Confederate General who is just being cozy playing chess; Oswaldo Mobray (Tim Roth), the hangman responsible of the actual hanging of Daisy once at Red Rocks, and my personal favourite Bob The Mexican (Damián Bichir), the only person in charge of running Minnie’s place while she is ‘conveniently’ away with her husband Sweet Dave (Gene Jones). Once the already inhabitant guests greet the new coach full of killers, bounty hunters and coachmen, the stage is set for one of the best whodunnits films in recent memory.

Essentially, this is Tarantino’s first attempt at a mystery film and without question, what a success it is. As expected, Tarantino, arguably, one of the best actor directors working today (and even possibly, of all-time), assembles a stellar cast full of vivid characters.… Expand

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TimW001Feb 2, 2016

The Hateful Eight was filled with a very unique soundtrack, with wonderful cinematography. The casting was great. Each character was memorable with understandable motivations and each character was a little likeable. It was a MexicanThe Hateful Eight was filled with a very unique soundtrack, with wonderful cinematography. The casting was great. Each character was memorable with understandable motivations and each character was a little likeable. It was a Mexican standoff, a game of chicken, bottle type movie, that had great dialogue and was full of suspense. Worth a watch.… Expand

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moothemagiccowFeb 2, 2016

This is easily the worst Tarantino film. It seems more suited to a play or novel.
Basically, if you want to hear the backstories of the rootinest, tootinest Yosemite Sammiest bad boys of the Ol' West told over the course of 3 hours ofThis is easily the worst Tarantino film. It seems more suited to a play or novel.
Basically, if you want to hear the backstories of the rootinest, tootinest Yosemite Sammiest bad boys of the Ol' West told over the course of 3 hours of painfully slow one-on-one deaths, watch this.

Whoever leaked the script was doing the director a favor. He should not have made this film.… Expand

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AntonishereFeb 1, 2016

I hate movies that clock over 2.5 hours but Tarantino does it again, some of the best characters, acting, shots and for me the best script of the year. Although I understand why some people with not enjoy it, its very similar to Tarantino´sI hate movies that clock over 2.5 hours but Tarantino does it again, some of the best characters, acting, shots and for me the best script of the year. Although I understand why some people with not enjoy it, its very similar to Tarantino´s first job ¨Reservoir dogs¨, which its my favourite movie from him, I really like it and I cant wait to go see it again.… Expand

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hkamelJan 31, 2016

I loved Django, Kill Bill, and Pulp Fiction, and I take a perverse amount of pride in my unusually high tolerance for racism, misogyny, and gore when it serves the story. The Hateful Eight had so many major story problems, huge plot holes, aI loved Django, Kill Bill, and Pulp Fiction, and I take a perverse amount of pride in my unusually high tolerance for racism, misogyny, and gore when it serves the story. The Hateful Eight had so many major story problems, huge plot holes, a narrator that appears halfway through for no good reason, that it took all the fun out of the spectacle. This should have been called 8 Actors in Search of an Author, or maybe 12 Angry Tropes.… Expand

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Lalaland_gerJan 30, 2016

Saw it in 70mm and it fit the movie. It felt old but the dialogues were new. Fantastic work that brought old Westerns and New Style together. And why didn't get Jackson an Oscar nomination? After the score I wanted to watch the good the badSaw it in 70mm and it fit the movie. It felt old but the dialogues were new. Fantastic work that brought old Westerns and New Style together. And why didn't get Jackson an Oscar nomination? After the score I wanted to watch the good the bad and the ugly again.… Expand

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NikolayGJan 30, 2016

I saw this because Inglorious Bastards was fun, and because Jennifer Jason Leigh is an unparalleled actress but she's about vanished this past decade. The Hateful Eight would finally give me a chance to see her in a movie again. However, thisI saw this because Inglorious Bastards was fun, and because Jennifer Jason Leigh is an unparalleled actress but she's about vanished this past decade. The Hateful Eight would finally give me a chance to see her in a movie again. However, this movie is the Samuel L. Jackson show, with everyone else getting a small piece of the pie; there are so many cast members that each piece is relatively small. So JJL didn't get much to sink her teeth into. But hey, I love Samuel L. Jackson, too, so it still could have been great.

Problem is...

...this movie has no point. It has no soul. It has no purpose. It has no emotional core. It has no theme. It has nothing but a kooky plot about scheming and killing that any 12 year old could make up during recess period. I mean, there is just nothing to this.

And to top it off, it's way too long. When they showed one of the characters removing his gloves loosening one finger at a time before taking them off, I knew we were in for trouble. The exact same script could have been shot with a half hour or forty minutes less running time and it would not have felt rushed. This film as shot just feels so slow it's painful, especially the length of time before they get to the cabin where most of the movie takes place. This is one of the only movies I ever fell asleep in, and it was for about fifteen minutes during that opening phase when the stagecoach is heading for the cabin or store or haberdashery, whatever the place is.

I do not recommend this movie, but if you must see it, rent it and fast forward when things get slow.… Expand

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trooperdeniedJan 29, 2016

A very entertaining Tarantino film with a real Western vibe to it. While it does drag on in cases it does a solid job of keeping your attention and entertaining you with both action and anticipation.

Take note though... It isn't veryA very entertaining Tarantino film with a real Western vibe to it. While it does drag on in cases it does a solid job of keeping your attention and entertaining you with both action and anticipation.

Take note though... It isn't very rewatchable unless you enjoy analysing films, once the twist is done and the ending revealed you don't feel that compelled to see it all over again. I also feel that among the list of Tarantino's film it's definitely not his greatest, which is a shame, but that shouldn't mean it's a bad film. Because it is, without a doubt, a very good film.… Expand

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PipeCJan 29, 2016

" The Hateful Eight" fulfills the promise, making his 8th film a real QT project ".

Every human being has the ability to dictate a good or bad verdict regarding a film seen, everyone have the opportunity, 'Star Wars' has its bad and good" The Hateful Eight" fulfills the promise, making his 8th film a real QT project ".

Every human being has the ability to dictate a good or bad verdict regarding a film seen, everyone have the opportunity, 'Star Wars' has its bad and good side but Tarantino films it is impossible to find the negative side. With 52 years of life, " a film by Quentin Tarantino " tag is the main reason attend a theatre, regardless of history, cast, or none of these, is only Quentin. Relatively this director ever have a bad project, so "T. H. E." is one of his best weapons to be dazzled.

Quentin has broken the tradition of 2015 (remakes and a interesting thing) creating a new epic world, but occasionally introducing small variations of "Reservoir Dogs". One of the characters most hated, in a cabin, having to wait two sweet hours while a storm passes, What bad could happen? No one there is who appears to be. Like any Tarantino film is remote strictly to the experiences of the odious eight.
This man is a master that all can do, and I think more than difficult, unnecessary to create a theatrical piece (possibility) of this beautiful and unique work, serious as adapted Mad Max.

Tarantino is a guy who has been steeped in the world of the cinema since childhood, absorbing every good material that looked to translate it into their own and original projects (directing and writing) so this guy knows what it does.

Beyond a beautiful costume, the details of the time, production design or any of all the perfect items, the established location is the best way to start, a western in the snow.It is very bold picking a desolate place to lock up for some reason a group of strangers.

From the moment in which the film opens, show majestic landscapes, a strong snowfall and a muddy Jesus Christ of snow, we knew that was going to be quite an adventure. It's funny to think that a film's lasting 3 hours and 7 minutes did not come to feel tense and boring, instead of this, its suspicion and intrigue going on the rise, generating in the spectator an enjoyable experience.

Anyone who is seen the 8 films of director, could tell that own merit and as it is logical the first lines are for his most repetitive actor, Samuel L. Jackson who has collaborated with the director for the sixth time. When this black man opens his mouth, already is deserved a nomination for the Award Academy. Throughout history, the film is told in a way that personally I had never seen, making his film a proposal different to all evidenced today in day. As you might imagine, this film has continuity thanks to many matches, that the way in which Quentin implanted it everything looks the way more natural.

One of the most frequent cliches among viewers and modern dramas is to point at first sight a hero implemented as the main character, However, who could be the hero here, where no one is good? He renews this constant with a smart and fresh variation on the rotation of each of the members, being impossible to point to the protagonist. But I feel very subjectively, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Samuel L. Jackson will steal the limelight. Come to a stop (Minnie) really when everything feels strange, creating in the audience, What could happen?

A true lover of the films of this guy can say that one of the primary aspects of atmosphere to empathize more in history are the intractable and typical scores for his films where in this case chose to Ennio Morricone to form tension, achieving very well.

The storm is long and continuous, creating an atmosphere breathtakingly stressful. More of one we share the view to see Jennifer Jason Leigh in this film and "Anomalisa" is a complete pleasure. The title is accurate, and not to be the eighth Tarantino film is called "Eight" if not for call "Hateful". The Quentin formulas can be a little confusing, but it does explain at the end each parameter that seemed difficult to understand at the beginning. There are several scenes of duo for highlighted, one of them is the individualistic ability of Samuel and Dern generate one battle of a sentence against another, a total feast.

Undoubtedly, Quentin latest invention has become my favorite, the film more Tarantino. Beautifully photographed and directed 'The Eight' hides too much of some characters through shots and hits. Tarantino is one of my best directors capturing all explicitly as it imagines, not afraid to show a nudity, fellatio, and too much blood, just by caring for the rating and not the chance to fill his pockets of money not to allow the entry of young people. Violence in this work is essential and fun, even to look like a gore.
This project does not disappoint being shooting in the 70mm majestic. It's outrageous and insolent lack of participation in the 2016 awards season, taking a film gem in their hands. For Tarantino fans, "The Hateful Eight" will be the best Christmas gift, because it is one of the best films of the decade, Tarantino and the general film world,

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mr-cbrJan 29, 2016

It's a TARANTINO.... what else should I write.
The Atmosphere which is createt through the 70mm in the room and the characters inside ist awesom.
Nice story over full length of aprox 3h. I felt no moment of dissapoilntment or a boringIt's a TARANTINO.... what else should I write.
The Atmosphere which is createt through the 70mm in the room and the characters inside ist awesom.
Nice story over full length of aprox 3h. I felt no moment of dissapoilntment or a boring feeling.
Not sure if the digital copie of this movie can produce the feeling you feel in 70mm.
This movie is only working on extra large!!!
+Cast
+Camera shoot
+dialogue
+strange story

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manwithcheeseJan 28, 2016

overrated.boring. and more boring

i was going to quit in the half of the movie but i stayed for this review and it didint worth i want my money and time back .plot was bad . dialogues was so long and it didint drag me in to the movie! 1overrated.boring. and more boring

i was going to quit in the half of the movie but i stayed for this review and it didint worth i want my money and time back .plot was bad . dialogues was so long and it didint drag me in to the movie! 1 point for samuel l. jackson… Expand

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icete21Jan 28, 2016

Great script and the film just shows how Tarantino has matured over the years, for those who disliked the film and say it's QT's worst... either they don't know about good films or they just love commercialism.
It was an awesome show whichGreat script and the film just shows how Tarantino has matured over the years, for those who disliked the film and say it's QT's worst... either they don't know about good films or they just love commercialism.
It was an awesome show which kept me stuck to my seat up till the last minute.… Expand

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MrMickeyRichJan 27, 2016

Quentin Tarantino has done it again. The movie is probably his most dialogue driven film yet and this doesn't slow down the film at all. Sam Jackson and Kurt Russell were really the standouts of the movie and it is certainly worth watching.Quentin Tarantino has done it again. The movie is probably his most dialogue driven film yet and this doesn't slow down the film at all. Sam Jackson and Kurt Russell were really the standouts of the movie and it is certainly worth watching. It isn't as good as most of his movies but not bad by any stretch however if you love the action of kill bill of django be warned yoy wont find much here. It's a western reservoir dogs… Expand

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geedupJan 26, 2016

Maybe I'm just a Tarentino fan but this too was a good flick of his. Very dialog heavy and sloooooooow moving. This story could have been been told in 30 minutes, but Tarentino's strength (character development) keep the viewer in wonder.Maybe I'm just a Tarentino fan but this too was a good flick of his. Very dialog heavy and sloooooooow moving. This story could have been been told in 30 minutes, but Tarentino's strength (character development) keep the viewer in wonder. Simple scenery and colors gives full attention to those on the screen. As usual, Tarentino casts about the same cast he always casts, I loved the addition of Goggins to the mix. He stole many scenes in my opinion. But two takeaways I didn't really care for: 1. Rememberances of Resavoir Dogs 2. This won't stay in my film collection as I now know the outcome.… Expand

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jbrown8989Jan 26, 2016

Excellent storyline and one of my favourite Tarantino films. Yes the movie is long but it doesn't seem to drag on like some movies. If you don't like blood then I wouldn't recommend it but if you like Tarantino's other movies then you willExcellent storyline and one of my favourite Tarantino films. Yes the movie is long but it doesn't seem to drag on like some movies. If you don't like blood then I wouldn't recommend it but if you like Tarantino's other movies then you will love this one.… Expand

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TheZeroPercentJan 26, 2016

After looking at all the critics and the user scores, I went in expecting a 7-8 out of 10 kinda movie. But, I came out feeling like I had watched one of the greatest cowboy movies ever made.

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ocounoJan 26, 2016

I was really looking forward to the Hateful 8 and have always been a fan of Tarantino's movies but I am pretty disappointed by this one. I just felt as though I didn't get anything our of it really. The characters and the occasional symbolismI was really looking forward to the Hateful 8 and have always been a fan of Tarantino's movies but I am pretty disappointed by this one. I just felt as though I didn't get anything our of it really. The characters and the occasional symbolism was interesting but it just didn't go anywhere.… Expand

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cloverblobJan 25, 2016

When the titlecard came up that said 'The Last Chapter', I swear I heard an audible sigh of relief throughout the entire theatre. This has to be QT's most self-indulgent film yet. The characters are crude two-dimensional jerks, theWhen the titlecard came up that said 'The Last Chapter', I swear I heard an audible sigh of relief throughout the entire theatre. This has to be QT's most self-indulgent film yet. The characters are crude two-dimensional jerks, the cinematography is nothing special, the plot was weak and would have been better told in the span of twenty minutes, not three hours. Maybe the film would have been saved had it had better pacing, I'm not sure. However, the gentleman sitting behind me who had fallen asleep and snored for a good hour seemed to fit right in with the atmosphere of the movie.… Expand

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F4TheGoldJan 25, 2016

This is a so typical Tarantino movie. And if you like his movies, you will prob like this one as well. Dont expect another western movie with gunfight and stuff. Its a Tarantino movie. Its about dialogue, violence, characters and moreThis is a so typical Tarantino movie. And if you like his movies, you will prob like this one as well. Dont expect another western movie with gunfight and stuff. Its a Tarantino movie. Its about dialogue, violence, characters and more dialogue in a somewhat bizzare and funny manner.… Expand

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hugoactiviaJan 25, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the things i enjoy the most about Tarantino's films is quality dialogues. Great characters come with a great backstory and lines that make you think and say: WOW, that's some great writing! Tough luck that The Academy is not very fond of him, otherwise The Hateful 8 would be nominated for best picture. Outstanding performances by Sam L. Jackson (should have also been nominated for best actor) and Walton Goggins (the new Sheriff, also could have nominated for supporting actor). You don't need much to enjoy a movie, just a great story, and Tarantino delivers once again.… Expand

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Barracuda89Jan 25, 2016

The eighth film from director Quentin Tarantino brings together his stock cast for a gruesome whodunit in the wide open Wyoming winter, just after the Civil War. The gang of eight is made up of Major Marquis Warren (Samuel L. Jackson),The eighth film from director Quentin Tarantino brings together his stock cast for a gruesome whodunit in the wide open Wyoming winter, just after the Civil War. The gang of eight is made up of Major Marquis Warren (Samuel L. Jackson), “Hangman” John Ruth (Kurt Russell), Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh), Sheriff Chris Mannix (Walton Goggins), Bob (Demian Bichir), Oswaldo Mobray (Tim Roth), Joe Gage (Michael Madsen), General Sandy Smithers (Bruce Dern), and O.B. (James Parks). After the script was leaked, Tarantino vowed not to make the film and turn to making one of the other projects in his reserves. I am more than happy that he changed his mind. As an avid Tarantino fan, I knew what I was getting into with this movie, although there were plenty of theatre goers who did not. Tarantino is an acquired taste, I’ll concede that, but a taste that keeps on giving once one has gotten accustomed to it.

Our story begins as we see a stagecoach, helmed by O.B., traversing an especially brutal blizzard. Major Marquis Warren, a bounty hunter, has himself a take and is trying to make it to the city to collect his reward. Hoping for a ride, he meets John Ruth, a fellow bounty hunter, and his take, Daisy Domergue. Reluctantly, Ruth allows Major Warren to travel with them as they are attempting to make it to a mutual friends’ haberdashery to wait out a couple of days of the fierce blizzard. Once they arrive, they see the haberdashery is being taken care of by unfamiliar faces. Bob is tending to the horses and the food and there are several travelers already inside. This unexpected setup doesn’t sit well with the untrusting Warren and Ruth. After questioning the temporary inhabitants, Ruth and Warren are convinced something is amiss and distinguish themselves as the seekers of truth. Committed to finding out who among them is the rat working to ensure Ms. Daisy’s release, a good old fashioned whodunit emerges. In typical Tarantino fashion, a violent outcome ensues as the mystery unfolds, and the conclusion is nothing short of the tangled sort of web Quentin is so proficient at weaving.

Again, it must be noted that I am a huge Tarantino fan. I tried my best to remain unbiased through this review, but that is extremely difficult. Tarantino is just a master at what he does. The camera usage in this film is incredible. There is a beautiful shot looking down on the group through rafters in the ceiling. Long shots abound in this film which remarkably captures the vast wilderness, as well as the subject on screen. One of my favorite moves was a lens change as Daisy was entertaining the group with a song. There was a pivotal scene unfolding in the background and Tarantino’s shift of focus was like something out of a classic film; stunning.

Tarantino’s camera work is unrivaled by many modern day auteurs, and much the same could be said for his writing. A Tarantino stronghold is his excellent knack for writing dialogue. The script is very dialogue heavy, and coming in at over 3 hours, could have the effect of weighing down the film. But, because it’s Tarantino, I never looked at my watch until the film was over and I was walking to the car. The scenes heavy with discussion are so intimate and riddled with relatable references that the audience just becomes immersed in the oratory. There are few directors like Tarantino who become so immersed into the research of their films. History buffs will be impressed by the realism in conversation achieved with the details described between characters. Tarantino thrives when one of his characters knows something no one else does. We’ve got one of those characters in this film and the careful, thoughtful interrogation in hopes of revealing the information is artful, to say the least.

A five star film from an outstanding director, Quentin Tarantino! This film is a must-see for fans of the auteur. I would suggest this film also to a student of film, as long as they can overcome the violence and gore. It is really something to see such crafty camera use come together on screen. I for one, certainly hope that The Hateful Eight is far from the last Tarantino film, and that he gives us much more to enjoy, and keeps them on film!… Expand

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spencieJan 24, 2016

The Hateful 8 is yet another epic Tarintino movie that deserves high praise, it is thrilling, funny and has a good mystery. This movie is so good and has everything Tarintino fans want from his movies.

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BabyRocketJan 24, 2016

I cant believe anyone would give this movie a 10 - because its a Tarantino movie ?
Its a 3 hr snoozefest set in one room.
Sorry but i think Tarantino has lost the plot with this movie - literally.

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Trev29Jan 24, 2016

It is a shame that this movie is horribly long, because the characters are interesting and the story is decent. It is so self indulgent and does not warrant its ridiculous length.

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DonathinJan 24, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have mixed feelings about this Tarantino film. The dialogue is some of Tarantino's best since Pulp Fiction, and there may be more laughs in this movie than any of his others. The cast is superb, featuring some of the best mainstays from previous Tarantino films, and a truly next level performance by Jennifer Jason Leigh; she, in turns, manages to be frightening, hilarious, and even invokes a few moments of sympathy. The characters are fun, and the ending diverges from the more predictable paths of most of the film-maker's movies. The cinematography and score are characters of their own, and some of the best in a Tarantino flick since the Kill Bills.

Those are the good things.

On the other hand, the movie is something of a strange, narrative mess. An hour and a half into the movie, or so it felt, Tarantino injects himself into the story as a heard-but-not-seen voice over narrator. This device is not established in the first half of the film, doesn't emphasize anything of meaning, is poorly executed by Tarantino (a compelling actor he is not), and distracts more than adds to the movie the couple of seemingly arbitrary moments that it is used.

While the first two-thirds of the film play out something like a darkly comedic Agatha Christie story set in the Wild West, the last third of The Hateful Eight promptly jumps off of the rails with some odd plot devices. Just as the viewer is working to figure out who among the company of characters is the traitor, just as the dramatic action is about to boil over, a new character is introduced as the mastermind behind the ill-fated scheme. Anyone with a love for a good mystery yarn knows that you don't make the solution to a mystery be a character that the audience hasn't seen before and has no reason to care about.

Finally, immediately following the wah-wah reveal of the previously "mastermind" behind the mystery, Chapter 5 (the second-to-last titled section of the movie), the film's prolonged "flashback" section was completely superfluous and unnecessary. It offered cameos for some actors that Tarantino likes (and that I like too), but told a story that didn't need to be told in such a literal way. It did nothing that one line of dialogue in the present, and some compelling acting from Jennifer Jason Leigh, couldn't have done to establish the relationship between she and her would-be rescuer.

And, to that end, the film was too long for what it accomplished. Several times, and particularly in the final hour, it lost its wind. And, when it seemed to fly the highest by asking its audience compelling questions (was Marquis' letter truly from President Lincoln? Which one of these sons of sons've **** is going to betray the rest?), it failed to capitalize on what made it unique compared to other Tarantino films by making less interesting narrative choices than it, perhaps, should have.

If the film-makers had respected The Hateful Eight's audience more by not feeling the need to over-simplify the story and spell out every mystery, it would have stood among the best of Tarantino's work. Instead, it ends up being somewhat forgettable, despite all of its verve and grit.… Expand

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TCRJan 24, 2016

Jokes, real Hollywood blood, and Samuel L Jackson being SLJ. Shieeeet I couldn't ask for anything else except for it being an hour longer to see the after story.

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avan1976Jan 24, 2016

Classic Tarantino. Tense, loquacious dialogue. Beautiful, visceral cinematography. Gory and rude and offensive. And, in the end, thoroughly meaningless. Saw the 70mm version, and it was two-and-a-half hours of time very well spent.

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LanceUppercutJan 23, 2016

If you go into this movie expecting a classic Tarantino, you won't be let down. The only let down is there is a lot of character recycling from other Tarantino movies. As you're watching The Hateful Eight, you can't help thinking you metIf you go into this movie expecting a classic Tarantino, you won't be let down. The only let down is there is a lot of character recycling from other Tarantino movies. As you're watching The Hateful Eight, you can't help thinking you met this character before. If you can push past that, the movie is certainly entertaining.… Expand

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nahtan1244Jan 23, 2016

Let me start off by saying I have never seen a Tarantino movie before. This movie was a joy from start to finish. As many reviewers I have seen pointed out it's a R rated version of the game clue. The score is absolutely wonderful and evenLet me start off by saying I have never seen a Tarantino movie before. This movie was a joy from start to finish. As many reviewers I have seen pointed out it's a R rated version of the game clue. The score is absolutely wonderful and even though all the characters are unlikable they were so good in there roles it was on the contrary hard to dislike them. The problem I had with this film was that it could have been sightly shorter considering how much real plot there was in the movie. It was a very bloody violent and well acted film none of the less… Expand

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Jess_HillJan 22, 2016

Expectations for a Tarantino film are always high, and I'm happy to report that this film delivers a grotesquely joyful screenplay replete with blood spattered violence, a script designed to illicit both delight and shock, and stunningExpectations for a Tarantino film are always high, and I'm happy to report that this film delivers a grotesquely joyful screenplay replete with blood spattered violence, a script designed to illicit both delight and shock, and stunning cinematography. The soundtrack is exceptional, and the performances, whilst clearly caricature, are superb. It's paced like a Western, so at nearly three hours, the tension is beautifully held. If you enjoy blood soaked frontier fiction with hilarious repartee, this is for you. 8.37/10… Expand

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HfahmyJan 22, 2016

Snowy, cold, over lengthy, bloody, theatrical. These are the main keywords for this movie. All events occur in one location, the rest store for travelers "Minnie's Haberdashery". The first half of this more than three hours show is extremelySnowy, cold, over lengthy, bloody, theatrical. These are the main keywords for this movie. All events occur in one location, the rest store for travelers "Minnie's Haberdashery". The first half of this more than three hours show is extremely boring with long dialogues involving racism and almost no real events. The second half is packed with violence after the plot of the gang was revealed. Now, which gang? The theatrical show is about a gang who killed the rest house owners to free the sister (Jennifer Jason Leigh) of their leader, sent to be hanged by a bounty hunter (Kurt Russel). The plot is spoiled by the arrival of a hangman (Samuel Jackson) and a would be sherif (Walton Goggins). The acting in general is good specially by Samuel Jackson, Jennifer Jason Leig, Kurt Russel, Walton Goggins. Directing is pretentious, the scenario is not for a movie packed with places and moving. The opening music is nice and reminds the Good, the Bad, the Ugly and for Few Dollars More. At the end of the more than three hours, no one is left alive, blood is shed generously every where. All in all, a "show" that can be missed; if attended you have to be patient or have nothing else to do.… Expand

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vagmanJan 21, 2016

I am Tarantino fan and i went to see this movie being a litle worried after reading some bad user reviews and knwing its a 3 hour film that takes place in a cabin.I can say that he delivers one more time , its a 3 hours journey that neverI am Tarantino fan and i went to see this movie being a litle worried after reading some bad user reviews and knwing its a 3 hour film that takes place in a cabin.I can say that he delivers one more time , its a 3 hours journey that never gets boring.Classic Taranino , amazing charachters, funny, smart dialogues and great performance from all the cast.Dont miss it especially if you are a fan.… Expand

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grindtreeJan 21, 2016

It's god damn funny , it's bloody, and hell yeah it's TARANTINO!!!
A part of glorious movies which form a moviegasm period from late 2015. Undoubtable the most bloody and gory material from Tarantino since Kill Bill.
Recorded in PanavisionIt's god damn funny , it's bloody, and hell yeah it's TARANTINO!!!
A part of glorious movies which form a moviegasm period from late 2015. Undoubtable the most bloody and gory material from Tarantino since Kill Bill.
Recorded in Panavision 7, it is extremely eye pleasing, setting a new standard in movie making.
The characters was outstandingly memorable, and that's actually one of Tarantino's best feat, creating stories with powerful characters. Especially Daisy Domergue portrayed perfectly by Jennifer Jason Leigh, her performance here kinda reminds me of Daniel Day Lewis in There Will Be Blood. A very strong Oscar contender, if not the race leader.
A bit shame that Tarantino didn't receive Best Director and Best Movie nomination.

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sharon2141Jan 20, 2016

The movie was almost like a stage play and a whodunit. You know it would be bloody, but these characters are cruel people with no respect for human life. There was humor - just have to remember it is "just a movie". It was long, but I liked it.

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pcoutsauerkrautJan 20, 2016

I don't understand why this movie had to be 3 hours long. I lost interest halfway through after spending 20 minutes watching people nail a door shut. Pointless drawn out scene, after pointless drawn out scene. 5 minutes of a stagecoach in theI don't understand why this movie had to be 3 hours long. I lost interest halfway through after spending 20 minutes watching people nail a door shut. Pointless drawn out scene, after pointless drawn out scene. 5 minutes of a stagecoach in the snow. We get it. Nothing happened until the last 30 minutes. I know other people hated the dialog and the gore but i don't even care about that. It's a Tarantino movie so that stuff is going to be in there. I felt like the scene where Samuel L Jackson was describing torturing the guys son and making him suck his d*ck, was a metaphor for Tarantino and his fans. He can do anything and they'll still suck his d*ck while he laughs. I felt like i was being tortured watching this.… Expand

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SammifxJan 20, 2016

Fun and funny second half cant save an overlong and bloated first half which doesnt serve to advance the story or character backgrounds in anyway. My favourite would have to be Walton Goggins as the new Sheriff - who probably caused most ofFun and funny second half cant save an overlong and bloated first half which doesnt serve to advance the story or character backgrounds in anyway. My favourite would have to be Walton Goggins as the new Sheriff - who probably caused most of the audience laughs in my screening.
Also they use the N word so much it gets treated like the F word by the end of the movie (ie. inconsequential and not so full of hate ... just saying ;) )… Expand

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PrashunJan 20, 2016

To start off, I will say I really liked this movie because I am a big Tarantino fan. It has every thing you might expect out of a Tarantino film, great dialogues, non linear chapters, copious amount of violence which is oddly funny at times,To start off, I will say I really liked this movie because I am a big Tarantino fan. It has every thing you might expect out of a Tarantino film, great dialogues, non linear chapters, copious amount of violence which is oddly funny at times, overthetop acting which goes with a movie of this type and of course has some epic scenes bearing Tarantino's stamp. The movie reminds me a lot of Reservoir Dogs (my favorite Tarantino film) i.e. there is just a single set and most of the events of the movie take place on it and the main theme of the film is a whodunit mystery. There some great outdoor scenes as well but I think they accounted for about twenty minutes or so in the three hour epic(yes it's that long). Speaking of long I must say the editing could have been better to make the film shorter and sharper. Also since there was just a single set, this won't be the premiere movie you think of when you think of Tarantino's visual mark, he had less to work with. Another criticism that may be made is that Tarantino took very less risk with the film, he is clearly in the safe Django Unchained mode of his last film and has arguably not innovated anything as far as this film is concerned, not that I mind it too much. Other stand out features include great music by legendary Ennio Morricone, all the Tarantino regulars and the newcomers are great as well but Samuel L Jackson is the standout and gives perhaps the best performance of his career since Pulp Fiction, and is the part of the best scene of the film and almost steals the entire show.… Expand

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j1trainJan 19, 2016

An utterly ridiculous riot. It's certainly too long (could have been told in 4-5 chapters) and at times Tarantino and his cast lose grip on the humour. But when the final chapter is underway, few of the film's earlier failures matter at all.An utterly ridiculous riot. It's certainly too long (could have been told in 4-5 chapters) and at times Tarantino and his cast lose grip on the humour. But when the final chapter is underway, few of the film's earlier failures matter at all. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Samuel L. Jackson and Walton Goggins are a thrilling trio.… Expand

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lenzkolJan 19, 2016

His best movie yet. Better then Django if dialogue is more important to you then mere action.
Its Reservoir Dogs in a western setting. Had to see it twice. I'd rather not ruin it by saying more. Just go watch it. Definitely a must see.

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FilmPhonicJan 19, 2016

Coming not quite hot off the heels of his 2012 slavery revenge Western, this could almost be a companion piece to ‘Django Unchained’. Taking place in late 19th century Wyoming not long after the US civil war, ‘The Hateful Eight’ still carriesComing not quite hot off the heels of his 2012 slavery revenge Western, this could almost be a companion piece to ‘Django Unchained’. Taking place in late 19th century Wyoming not long after the US civil war, ‘The Hateful Eight’ still carries the heavy burden of slavery and is almost as racially charged as “Django” was, featuring a not so subtle subtext of a recently united yet bitterly divided nation, sound familiar?

So if you’re outraged by the “N-Word” in any context, or indeed you can’t stomach graphic violence with comedic overtones, or a general disregard for political correctness, then prepare to be offended, but then again, why would you watch a Quentin Tarantino movie?

Indeed ‘The Hateful Eight’ has elements from much of Tarantino’s previous work, plenty of ‘Django Unchained’ combined with the character mystery and standoff element of ‘Reservoir Dogs’, plus a sprinkling of ‘Inglorious Basterds’ for good measure.

There’s everything you might want and expect from a Tarantino production here, larger-than-life characters engaging in darkly comic and extremely graphic violence, sharp if slightly less memorable than usual dialogue, and of course a captivating non-conventional narrative that manages to blend in a mystery “who done it?” element.

Aided as always by the script, the actors deliver in spades, producing gloriously overacted performances that fit their world, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Samuel L. Jackson are the heart of the piece but for us Walton Goggins steals the show.

Much has been made of ‘The Hateful Eight’ being shot in glorious 70mm Panavision, and yes the panoramic visuals are stunning, but given that most people will never see this film in that format, it’s no more visually impressive than several films of the last 12 months.

If anything it’s the sound that catches the attention through the excellent sound design and historic 1st use of an original score by Tarantino, an ominous and evocative blend of Jazz and Classical from no less than the godfather of the Western soundtrack, the great Ennio Morricone.

So considering all the constituent components, why is ‘The Hateful Eight’ a less compelling and memorable piece of work than we’ve seen from Quentin Tarantino in the past?

Firstly, aside from the score, those components don’t quite mesh together as well as his last few pictures and ultimately the narrative as a whole is just not as engrossing.

But it really comes down to the runtime. ‘The Hateful Eight’ is way too long and everything from the narrative to the dialogue seems unnecessarily but unapologetically stretched out for dramatic effect but not quality, particularly when you approach and pass the 3 hour mark.

The Bottom Line…
Quentin Tarantino retains his position as king of genre filmmaking with an unapologetically violent but gruesomely funny Western that shocks and entertains on many levels, but the overstretched dialogue and a narrative that drags on beyond 180 minutes prevent ‘The Hateful Eight’ from being the instantly memorable classic we might have hoped for.… Expand

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adpirtleJan 19, 2016

Everything you love and everything you hate about Quentin Tarantino as a filmmaker is dialed up to 11 in this claustrophobic film about eight unpleasant people snowbound in a mountain cabin. The phrase 'self-indulgent' has been tossed aroundEverything you love and everything you hate about Quentin Tarantino as a filmmaker is dialed up to 11 in this claustrophobic film about eight unpleasant people snowbound in a mountain cabin. The phrase 'self-indulgent' has been tossed around quite a bit in reviews of this film, and it is undeniably that. However, Tarantino remains a good teller of gory tales, and while this may be the least successful of his eight feature films, that's really more of a statement about the high quality of his oeuvre as a whole.… Expand

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DavidV293Jan 19, 2016

Quentin Tarantino still has his vibe on his camera skills. He puts a lot of enjoyment in his movies that you'll be surprised by his finished work. I respect Tarantino so much that every movie he makes is a masterpiece. Can't believe that he'sQuentin Tarantino still has his vibe on his camera skills. He puts a lot of enjoyment in his movies that you'll be surprised by his finished work. I respect Tarantino so much that every movie he makes is a masterpiece. Can't believe that he's a great producer, writer, and also actor.… Expand

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themattman2Jan 18, 2016

If you’ve seen any of Quentin’s previous films, you know he’s pretty loose with his language–like the f-bomb is just another adjective. If you’ve seen Django Unchained, then you know he’s pretty loose with the n-word, too. Some people calledIf you’ve seen any of Quentin’s previous films, you know he’s pretty loose with his language–like the f-bomb is just another adjective. If you’ve seen Django Unchained, then you know he’s pretty loose with the n-word, too. Some people called it “authentic,” but I felt it was a little jarring. There was a point early in the movie when one character drops the n-word and another character says, “You know, black people don’t like to be called that.” At this point, I wondered if this film would be free of the n-word, or at least very light on it. Psych! The rest of the movie is very heavy on the word.

The movie itself seemed like a stage play. One character walks up to another character and spills his entire life story as an introduction. The second character responds by spilling his entire life story. Both stories serve as an introduction for the audience, but come off as un-natural. I had a writing teacher describe this as “soap opera dialogue.” It was odd to see it on-screen. The Broadway production of The Hateful Eight is gonna be huge.

The gore was heavy… In some parts of the movie I would consider it over-the-top. There was one scene that caused all of us to gasp. If you’ve seen The Kingsman, and you call that a “ten” for violence, I’d call this one an “eight.” It sneaks up on you, too. For the first part of the movie, little to no violence. Then BAM! Violence is hot and heavy. There’s at least one scene where I think there was violence just for violence sake–I don’t think it was realistic for that character to act that way.

If you put the language and gore aside, how was the movie? Well, it’s quite a lot of both to put aside, but I’ll try. It definitely put you into what Wyoming during a blizzard in the Old West would feel like. The sets and costumes looked terribly authentic. You see characters ride in a stage coach, and you find yourself marveling at how rough it seems in comparison to modern automobiles.

The characters wind up in a trading post cabin in the middle of nowhere on their way to a town in the middle of nowhere. It oozes authenticity, and is an eye-opener to what life was like in the Wild, Wild West.

But the language and gore… It was tough to stomach. Was language really that rough at that time? I thought language of today was a product of hip-hop, street culture. Am I just being racist? I need to do some Googling now and find out when heavy language became a “thing.”… Expand

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TributeManJan 18, 2016

Quentin Tarantino to geniusz.

Oglądam po kolei jego wszystkie filmy i z każdym jestem pod coraz większym wrażeniem. Oryginalność, arcy wspaniałe dialogi oraz postaci tworzą dla mnie za każdym razem nie zapomniane przeżycie. NienawistnaQuentin Tarantino to geniusz.

Oglądam po kolei jego wszystkie filmy i z każdym jestem pod coraz większym wrażeniem. Oryginalność, arcy wspaniałe dialogi oraz postaci tworzą dla mnie za każdym razem nie zapomniane przeżycie. Nienawistna Ósemka pokazuje reżysera w zupełnie nowym świetle… To mogła by być spokojnie sztuka teatralna! Mam nadzieje, że Tarantino nie przestanie nas zaskakiwać i jego 10 filmów będzie wciąż nas zaskakiwać swoją formą opowiadania historii. Ósemka przywraca chwałę dawno już zapomnianemu gatunkowi - Westernowi. Bo co innego powiedzieć kiedy za kamerą siedzi ikona Kina Autorskiego, a muzykę tworzy sam Ennio Morricone? Grzechem byłoby nie wspomnieć o grze aktorskiej. Bez niej film byłby niczym wartym uwagi, ponieważ 3 godziny dialogów wymagają pełnego zaangażowania bohaterów w swoje role. Jedynym minusem był dla mnie koniec. Przewidziałem go w połowie filmu i nie byłem zaskoczony jak akcja się potoczy. W każdym razie, z seansu wyszedłem bardzo usatysfakcjonowany.
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FilmWatchaJan 17, 2016

Quite easily the worst film I've ever seen. What a flogfest. Garbage story line, garbage dialogue, and set in one room for almost 3 hours. How this film has received any positive reviews completely boggles me.

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oDjentoJan 17, 2016

Quentin Tarantino is one of this era’s greatest script writers who usually writes incredibly intricate scripts with quotable dialogue that you’d typically be repeating over and over again after the films first viewing, but The Hateful EightQuentin Tarantino is one of this era’s greatest script writers who usually writes incredibly intricate scripts with quotable dialogue that you’d typically be repeating over and over again after the films first viewing, but The Hateful Eight sadly doesn’t provide such material and therefore is depressingly an unsatisfactory event from the director.
The Hateful Eight is undoubtedly set out as a stage play, and this Is a rather cool idea, especially with the 70mm panovision which gives view to the whole “stage” basically portrayed on screen. This provides some rather tasty cinematography, which is better shown in the interior shots rather than the exterior; the latter seeming more like filler shots in a nature documentary.
However, whilst performances by the cast is great – not one person brought it down – the dialogue of the film just feels so clunky in retrospect of other Tarantino work, which is devastating. I was watching this film enjoying the visual aspects of the film and also the performances (and humour), but I never came across a section of dialogue that I thought was exceedingly poignant or memorable; not even Samuel L. Jacksons monologue which you’d expect to be something due to previous work. That monologue is a high point in the film but isn’t anywhere near as good as some of his other work.
The film also does NOT seem to long, as at no point did I feel bored and want it to finish, but the layout of it is a bit clunky, and I must say that this film does seem a little like a clusterf**k of a lot of Tarantino’s work; it’s almost as if all his films had a fiery orgy and this was what was created from the ashes.
Another problem I found was the opening. The score at the beginning was great (as it was throughout the film) but that doesn’t mean they can get away with a few nice wintery shots and a slowly approaching wagon as the opening to excite us. Think about recent efforts; Landa’s opening dialogue swapping between languages to intimidate the farmer, Schultz showing is charming and well-spoken character only to then show his impressive marksmanship and free the slaves, and even going back further to Pulp Fiction’s incredible dialogue on robbing and sudden character change. This film had a nice score to start, but provided nothing else.
As I was saying earlier the layout did seem kinda clunky, with some numerical problems getting in the way later on and the back and forth aspect used to explain certain things later just feels cheap.
There were some interesting biblical and angelic imagery and symbolism laid out across the films run time which was interesting (one of those being Domergue’s angel wings) that add a unique angle to the film, but it doesn’t elevate the film to Tarantino’s previous levels.
All in all, The Hateful Eight is worth the watch to see some good performances, over the top violence (not overused here though) and exceedingly dark comedy, but walking in with certain expectations due to previous work of his you might have may leave you feeling unsatisfied in certain fields.
A good film but just not as realised as his other work.
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BarbudezJan 17, 2016

Tarantino siempre sorprende, para bien como en Four Rooms, Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction o Django desencadenado, o se nos tira por el mal camino mostrándonos su faceta mas cargante y soporífera como Kill Bill vol 2 o Malditos Bastardos, yTarantino siempre sorprende, para bien como en Four Rooms, Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction o Django desencadenado, o se nos tira por el mal camino mostrándonos su faceta mas cargante y soporífera como Kill Bill vol 2 o Malditos Bastardos, y nos llega su octavo film y repite género de nuevo...EL WESTERN.

Los Odiosos Ocho nos sitúa en una situación de supervivencia y paranoia, donde varios individuos, se encuentran aislados en mitad de una ventisca, 2 cazarrecompensas, una criminal, un sheriff novato, un ganadero, un mexicano , un verdugo y un general confederado, donde cada uno tiene cosas que ocultar y ninguno es quien dice ser.

Poco puedo comentar de la trama, ya que lo mínimo que desarrolle algo del film, en sentido de historia, puedo romperos la gracia, solo quiero decir que la historia es, en efecto, una historia que define el concepto de precisión milimétrica, ya que Tarantino hila una historia mezclando el western, el thriller, humor negro (muy negro) e incluso homenajeando a clásicos como La Cosa, Cluedo y por supuestos sus autohomenajes, que es Tarantino, no nos olvidemos. Todo ello aderezado por un inspiradísimo Ennio Morricone que sigue teniendo el toque, no como otros...ejem ejem John Williams.

Aunque parezca raro por parte de él, ha dejado a un lado sus tics y taras que arrastraba de films previos, y nos encontramos ante una película filmada de manera SOBERBIA, y que en efecto, como decían, tiene más pinta de ser una obra de teatro, ya que hay posiblemente 3 zonas diferentes en todo el film, pero no afecta en absoluto, es más, le consigue dar esa atmósfera agobiante y claustrofóbica que una película de este tipo necesita.

El reparto, brillante, ante actores del calibre del gran Kurt Russel, una Jennifer Jason Leight acojonante y brutal su actuación, Walton Goggins, que borda el papel y el incombustible Samuel L Jackson, que nos presenta otro personaje que puede molar y acojonar, todo en uno.

Los problemas que se le ven al film: tarda un poco en arrancar y la duración, de unas 2 horas y 45 minutos, sean a mi juicio excesiva, ya que a la película le sobra por lo menos 20 minutos, y que puede perfectamente eliminar cosas, pero no afecta al film tanto.

Conclusión, delirante, grotesca, sórdida y única, empezamos el 2016 fenomenal, a ver si hay suerte.… Expand

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FastpooseJan 16, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst movie I've seen in while, and yes I'm a big fan of Tarantino movies.

SPOILER ALERTS: First few conversations are interesting with Russell and Jackson, then every other conversation (there are many, way too many) becomes bloated and extremely boring. QT used to have a talent of making conversations between characters really interesting and funny, not in this movie. The script is total trash. After 2 hours of crap conversation I was over it, especially after the 'gay' oral sex rape scene...

Obviously QT has an axe to grind re US history and racism, and QT went for a record on how many times the word ni##a could be used, it gets very old and boring about 30mins in...

Tim Roth's character was rubbish and his 'speeches' were pointless and unbelievable. The mexican character started well then was never used properly. It was essentially a movie where the overblown script ruined every chance to connect with any character, much of the movie should have been left on the cutting room floor.

Then there was the narration from QT about 70mins in, where I thought I was listening to a Directors cut special on a DVD, it was so bad, and also ruined any tension that may (or may not) have been building.

Crap movie, don't pay a dime to see it, I'm still a little shocked at so many 'fan boys' who will never say a bad word about QT, this movie was a shocker, one word BORING :(… Expand

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TowelzzJan 16, 2016

Fantastic film. This film is the epitome of Tarantino's unique style: tons of dialogue, dramatic tension, and all finishing with a gory, blood-filled ending.

Fantastic screenplay, superb acting, and strong dialogue carry this film, whichFantastic film. This film is the epitome of Tarantino's unique style: tons of dialogue, dramatic tension, and all finishing with a gory, blood-filled ending.

Fantastic screenplay, superb acting, and strong dialogue carry this film, which kept me thoroughly engaged throughout. This is a worthy addition to the Tarantino canon and though I wouldn't say it's his best work, it's still a terrific film.

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Meth-dudeJan 16, 2016

With amazing acting performances,strong action scenes and a beautiful soundtrack,The Hateful Eight is definitely up there with the best works of Tarantino.

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iseenthefutureJan 16, 2016

You've got Tarantino composing a single song, on a single set, with 'a fistful of characters' that have been given the one song to sing, yet harmony is more than should be expected. However, as Tarantino's film's/speeches have grown in numberYou've got Tarantino composing a single song, on a single set, with 'a fistful of characters' that have been given the one song to sing, yet harmony is more than should be expected. However, as Tarantino's film's/speeches have grown in number and as his troupe of overused and over-scripted puppets have multiplied we cannot fault this leopard for not changing it's spots, nor for force feeding his cubs his toothless ghetto growl, we can only listen and know, we've heard this song before...a long time ago and many times since, and every time there were too many voices singing the same tune. Tarantino has promised to stop after his 10th movie so roll on number 10 so we can all be done with this angst B.S. If the truth be told he never had more than one movie in him, just told in ten different genres (by Samuel L.Jackson).… Expand

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ThundermaxJan 16, 2016

The worst of Tarantino's movies. Extremely slow pacing and boring, dialogues are just long and tedious blah blah without any wit or charm. At least one hour too long, maybe more. I had to apologize to my wife for bringing her to see this s***t.

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AntoGrayoJan 15, 2016

Amazing film. I have nothing bad to say about it. Except maybe the use of language, but, it is a Tarantino film AND this is definitely what it would have been like back then. The film actually offers a good perspective on life in that era ofAmazing film. I have nothing bad to say about it. Except maybe the use of language, but, it is a Tarantino film AND this is definitely what it would have been like back then. The film actually offers a good perspective on life in that era of America.

Definitely recommend!… Expand

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foxgroveJan 14, 2016

The opening credits of ‘The Hateful Eight’ rather egotistically state that this is the eighth film by Quentin Tarantino. Presented in 70mm and complete with an overture and intermission, this can be seen as either a vanity undertaking by itsThe opening credits of ‘The Hateful Eight’ rather egotistically state that this is the eighth film by Quentin Tarantino. Presented in 70mm and complete with an overture and intermission, this can be seen as either a vanity undertaking by its director or as a passion project by someone who loves cinema and the old traditions it stood for. The story outline is a mere strand and it is overblown to epic proportions (a staggering 187 minutes) that it cannot possibly hope to sustain. Things start promisingly enough with Kurt Russell’s bounty hunter escorting Jennifer Jason Leigh’s Daisy, by stagecoach in a raging blizzard, to her date with destiny on the gallows. En-route they meet up with Samuel L Jackson and Walton Goggins before holing up with the rest of the titular number in a cabin which is the home of ‘Minnie’s Haberdashery’. The torturous corkscrewing of the plot plays out from here, but interest is lost after a while due to the overly talky first half. The intermission when it comes is almost a relief. Things pick up considerably after the break and the screenplay introduces flashbacks, narration and a plot twist that livens things up no end. These devices are, in fact, Tarantino’s forte. This second half also lets rip in the blood letting department and anyone who has seen a Tarantino film before will know exactly what to expect. The cast have a lot of fun, with the best performances coming from Samuel L Jackson, Jennifer Jason Leigh and, especially, an unknown Walton Goggins. The film is technically proficient, although when the actors are competing with both Ennio Morricone’s forceful score and the sound effects of the raging blizzard, much dialogue is lost as a result. The 70 mm presentation is stunning and Robert Richardson’s cinematography of both interiors and exteriors is ravishingly beautiful. It may not be vintage Tarantino, but despite the flaws it somehow manages to stay with you long after you have left the cinema.… Expand

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TheWhoDoctorJan 14, 2016

The Hateful Eight is Quentin Tarantino's eighth installment and I personally was surprised by this film. It may not be as bloody,action tense as Tarantino's other films like "Django Unchained", but it did have that feel to it. This movie wasThe Hateful Eight is Quentin Tarantino's eighth installment and I personally was surprised by this film. It may not be as bloody,action tense as Tarantino's other films like "Django Unchained", but it did have that feel to it. This movie was more intriguing with the added suspense that Tarantino favors in some of his films like "Inglorious Bastards". We really get to know these characters in the film, which seems new to Tarantino style of doing things, normally we see blood induced action, instead we see a character development that will hint at the resolution of the film. I felt though the three hour run time was a bit steep, considering major events happen about half way through, and the set up took a little bit too long. This isn't entirely bad since this anxiousness made me feel more connected to the characters and the over suspense of the plot. The film did leave me with questions though, that i felt that the film should of answered. Overall I enjoyed myself with this film, a little boring at first, but is worth the wait.… Expand

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joefurlan1Jan 14, 2016

DO NOT SEE THE HATEFUL 8!!!

Warning... disgusting stuff, foul language and spoilers in this review. Not for kids to read. People, I haven't gotten on and ranted about a horrible movie since Noah but as a public service I have to warnDO NOT SEE THE HATEFUL 8!!!

Warning... disgusting stuff, foul language and spoilers in this review. Not for kids to read.

People, I haven't gotten on and ranted about a horrible movie since Noah but as a public service I have to warn you all against this piece of trash.

Don't get me wrong, I am (or was) a big Tarantino fan. I loved pulp fiction, loved the Kill Bills, loved Inglorious Bastards, loved death proof...even loved Django (though the gratuitous violence and constant use of the N word was beginning to get old.)

This movie though.... seriously, I should have got up and left half way through when Sam L. Jackson (in a horrific flash back) forces fellatio on a naked white guy who's on his knees begging for a blanket in the snow (Sam laughing his big signature Sam L. Jackson laugh the whole time). But I in cowardice looked away and waited for the movie to get better. It didn't.

From the running gags where Jennifer Jason Leigh is repeatedly called a **** and punched in the face until her front teeth break off and she's covered in blood, to the big finally where Jackson (barely conscious from having his nuts shot off) along with a horrible mortally wounded racist sheriff team up to (in their dying moments) deliver true justice to Leigh but noosing her and lifting her to the rafters until she slowly dances to death at the end of the rope, this movie is nothing but gore-porn idiocy.

There are no heroes to root for there are no Nazis or slave masters to hate. Everyone is horrible. Everything is violent. Everything is.... well... just gross. To make matters worse it's frekking BORING! After a relatively hopeful first half hour or so with a few funny bits, some smart dialogue, some dramatic building and beautiful scenery... the thing basically becomes a bloated whodunit play with every other line containing the word **** or **** I was so bored I nearly fell asleep two hours in. It just drags on and on.

I literally felt dirty driving home. It really made me question my own media consumption habits and where I draw my lines in life. Maybe I should have know better? Perhaps I should have drawn the line at the rape scene in Kill Bill 12 years ago. But the would be rapist immediately gets his ass handed to him in that movie by one of the most interesting bad ass heroines to grace the silver screen. Creative,violent revenge against horrible people is intriguing and at times invigorating and delightful in Tarintinos previous films. The purposeless over the top all around evil in this one though... it just goes too far down a very dark road.

I don't know.... This one really made me question my own discernment. Avoid at all costs!!!… Expand

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dharmaJan 13, 2016

Tarantino's latest opus is a more intimate affair, stage like and still, mesmerizing despite its 3 hours length. Its a quasi western and also a commentary on racial relations in the US. As per usual, great acting from its stellar cast butTarantino's latest opus is a more intimate affair, stage like and still, mesmerizing despite its 3 hours length. Its a quasi western and also a commentary on racial relations in the US. As per usual, great acting from its stellar cast but its biggest surprise is a career best performance from Jennifer Jason Leigh. Not for the faint of heart in the last third, but then again, you are watching a Tarantino flick...… Expand

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Unladenswallow0Jan 13, 2016

(for full effect, please read this voice in 70mm Samuel L Jackson)

Wow, this movie was hyped up to the reaches of heaven and earth as the greatest thing to touch the screens of Earth since Mel Gibson died on the cross. Tarrantino, you are(for full effect, please read this voice in 70mm Samuel L Jackson)

Wow, this movie was hyped up to the reaches of heaven and earth as the greatest thing to touch the screens of Earth since Mel Gibson died on the cross. Tarrantino, you are my man, but **** i think your time is up. What was that you said about Directors losing their mojo as they age? I think you'd better get yo'self a Directoscomy because i think youve got whatever M night Shalaman has stuck up his ****

Dont get me wrong, the movie was decent. It had an amazing score, some fantastic camera work and some tense moments that had me on the edge of my seat. But jesus, it was 3 hours, 3 hours and i cant say in truth that at times i wasnt checking my watch. If you like a lot of dialogue, and you like very very slow build up, then this is the movie for you. But man, it felt like at the end Tarantino just said **** it, lets just kill the ****… Expand

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TheApplegnomeJan 13, 2016

An almost three hour long dialog-western were most of the time is spent on exchanging stories, lies and basic human traits; how can that be fun? But it sure is, but not everybody appears to agree on that since, yes; it’s a slow film and thereAn almost three hour long dialog-western were most of the time is spent on exchanging stories, lies and basic human traits; how can that be fun? But it sure is, but not everybody appears to agree on that since, yes; it’s a slow film and there are some boring moments (!). QT is back with his most intense dialog-driven flick that might not surpass his previous films but it’s a near, but deeper, miss. It’s all about human traits, and this might be a meh-film for some, but a masterpiece for others. But it sure isn’t a wild action-western. The well written dialogs keeps the film have this cold, dark & deep feel for these crazy, sick & wild characters. The film is highly driven on unpredictability. The plot is like a puzzle; many small events that eventually leads to something greater (& bloody). TH8 is a brave move by Quentin, and a highly original and artistic one. Too slow plot, too dialog-driven, too stereotypical & a lack of plot-development & top-notch humor, might be flaws for some. But the beauty of basic filmmaking with stunning camerawork and a clever editing; well Tarantino does not lack creativity.

Personal rating: 73/100
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Val-835Jan 13, 2016

One of the worst movies I've seen in years. Tarantino thinks that dialogue, dirty language and good actors are a substitute for a good plot, story, cinematography, etc. He got away with that in some of his previous creations. Not this time.One of the worst movies I've seen in years. Tarantino thinks that dialogue, dirty language and good actors are a substitute for a good plot, story, cinematography, etc. He got away with that in some of his previous creations. Not this time. An endless bore. Absolutely awful.… Expand

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Ky3mi4_raider71Jan 13, 2016

The brilliant eight's film from a brilliant director. Wonderful cast, plot and a lot of good violence. Tarantino made a masterpiece again! Recommend it!

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InFijiJan 12, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a marginally entertaining movie; not bad but not necessarily good either. At heart, a loosely constructed story of eight (nine, actually, but who's counting) hateful people, all of whom are dead or dying by the end of the film.
Is there a hidden meaning behind it all, some underlying theme that warrants greater consideration? Sadly, no. Although S.R. Jackson plays his customary role as the prototypical angry black man - the portrayal serves no higher purpose - nor is it moving, nor actually very good. Gratuitous, yes, agreed - having any relevance other then the base overdone character, no.
Is there some hidden twist, some terrifically entertaining moment when all might startle and say, "Didn't see that coming?" Again, no. Sure, some guy hiding in the basement - is that a surprise? Shouldn't Jackson's character, so terrifically astute when it comes to signs and stews, wondered about the possibility?
Granted, Pulp Fiction and even Kill Bill were near brilliant. What happened?… Expand

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CriviewerJan 12, 2016

Way to long and intertwined. The spectator can't be expected to follow so deeply into supposed plot connections that the writer may have had.

It uses a lot of material from Django Unchained both in regards to overall atmosphere and inWay to long and intertwined. The spectator can't be expected to follow so deeply into supposed plot connections that the writer may have had.

It uses a lot of material from Django Unchained both in regards to overall atmosphere and in regards to actual plot devices. For example, the old "everyone dies shooting each other" trick, so often seen in other movies (including Django), although it is spectacular, here leads to a feeling of overuse and boredom.

Great ending. It is devious, evil and well connected. The characters have hilariously evil and sometimes macabre moments. The last 30 minutes probably make the core of why this movie could be memorable. Also, great acting from Samuel L Jakson and Walton Goggins, psychologically very intense and unorthodox, even outright perverted and sinister.

Overall: great movie, but definitely less than Django Unchained (which it seems to try to surpass).… Expand

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oilydroppersJan 12, 2016

For a movie with nothing much else going on, the character development was weak and nothing we haven't already seen in every other QT film. Two dimensional outlets for the directors strange and immature ideas around race and violence. I guessFor a movie with nothing much else going on, the character development was weak and nothing we haven't already seen in every other QT film. Two dimensional outlets for the directors strange and immature ideas around race and violence. I guess I am just tired of Quentin Tarantino, who seems like a spoiled child, and his attitude permeates every **** character in his movies. He seems to reply the same characters and the same dialogue over and over again in a self-masturbatory and narcissistic fashion. Also, what a waste of wide format to have almost the entire movie take place in one room. The whole thing plays out like a racist childs bloodbath fantasy. Please QT, retire and donate some of your money.… Expand

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aeneaJan 12, 2016

Just Tarantino could do something like this. Of course there is violence,it´s a Tarantino film, you don´t go to an ACDC concert and ask them to put the volume down.
In this case there is something more than violence, there are wittyJust Tarantino could do something like this. Of course there is violence,it´s a Tarantino film, you don´t go to an ACDC concert and ask them to put the volume down.
In this case there is something more than violence, there are witty dialogues, a great plot and a stunning cast mixed all in a western and disturbing film !… Expand

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AliceofXJan 12, 2016

Let's start with the good. The Hateful Eight is very entertaining. If you're a fan of Tarantino's style, not merely gory violence, then you will definitely like it at least. And for a three hour film it didn't feel long, or dragged out. WhenLet's start with the good. The Hateful Eight is very entertaining. If you're a fan of Tarantino's style, not merely gory violence, then you will definitely like it at least. And for a three hour film it didn't feel long, or dragged out. When the credits rolled I was almost surprised that it was already over. Overall it is a good film, for the first half at least. After that is when we come to the bad.

Roughly around the second third of the movie all the story that was previously built gets thrown out the window. It goes in a whole new direction and not for the better, because it feels like someone just got bored with making up a mystery so they abandoned everything. The movie feels almost unfinished, especially due to all the weird edits.

Then of course there is the subject of violence towards its female character - Daisy. In the Kill Bill films most of the violence towards women was done by other women, it's all part of the same cartoonish world. But here, towards the end, it broke the illusion for me. It took me out of the film completely to see such violence done to a female character.

This could have been among my favourite's of this year, but by the end it left a bad taste in my mouth.… Expand

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njjsawickiJan 11, 2016

one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Slow to start and did'nt get any better. The use of the N word got to be very borring, and the constant pounding of the female was unwarranted. Save your money unless the theatre will give you a refund.

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