The Hateful Eight

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RPFDec 18, 2020

This film does not deserve the negative reviews it garners. This film is deemed “slow” by many viewers, but I think that is the magic of it. Tarrantino is known for his epic, fast paced tales, focussing on characters. The Hateful Eight takesThis film does not deserve the negative reviews it garners. This film is deemed “slow” by many viewers, but I think that is the magic of it. Tarrantino is known for his epic, fast paced tales, focussing on characters. The Hateful Eight takes it’s time to slowly introduce the characters. Set in a “haberdashery” , isolated from any other human contact during a 3 day long blizzard. The characters, in a Agatha Christie style ‘whodunnit’, try to work out who is killing off people slowly. The “slow” pace of the movie allows time for the brilliant actors to interact with each other, building up each character for the viewer. I think this theatre-like interaction between the characters shows Tarrintino’s writing genius. This movie is not for everyone, but for me is up there with some of his best movies. Recommended.… Expand

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Abso_lute1Jul 12, 2021

A absorbing thrill- ride, The Hateful Eight is a witty western that exceeds expectations of a single setting film.

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ZachpacAug 16, 2021

Gritty, dark, gory, thrilling, stylish, and hilarious. This is a good bloody time with a chilling murder mystery..

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FeDoSNov 26, 2021

It was the best movie I have ever seen(Cause I have seen such few moviesat all). So cool actor's playing. The Characters are really charismatic. Also the fantastic entourage is available in the movie. My applause for Quentin Tarantino. IIt was the best movie I have ever seen(Cause I have seen such few moviesat all). So cool actor's playing. The Characters are really charismatic. Also the fantastic entourage is available in the movie. My applause for Quentin Tarantino. I recommend this film… Expand

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SiravitSep 11, 2022

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LamontRaymondDec 26, 2015

I saw it in 70 MM Panavision with the 15 minute intermission (which was essential, given the length), and I had a really good time with it. I wouldn't say it's in the upper echelon of the Tarantino canon, but well-worth seeing for SamI saw it in 70 MM Panavision with the 15 minute intermission (which was essential, given the length), and I had a really good time with it. I wouldn't say it's in the upper echelon of the Tarantino canon, but well-worth seeing for Sam Jackson and Walton Goggins alone. Jennifer Jason Leigh probably delivers the performance of her career (though maybe just a hair behind Fast Times). Just be aware that it's one of the goriest film's you'll ever seen (perhaps just a touch short of Dead Alive).… Expand

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tzakielDec 28, 2015

A solid 8/10. If not the best Tarantino movie ever, still very funny and offensive in all the right ways. Compelling characters. Felt like a labor of love.

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DanteB1Jan 8, 2016

Saw it in 70mm. A very good Quentin Tarantino movie -- not on par with Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds, and Django Unchained (maybe even slightly below Reservoir Dogs); about even with the "Kill Bill" movies. In any case, sub-par TarantinoSaw it in 70mm. A very good Quentin Tarantino movie -- not on par with Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds, and Django Unchained (maybe even slightly below Reservoir Dogs); about even with the "Kill Bill" movies. In any case, sub-par Tarantino is still better than most other films out there.… Expand

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JacobJan 9, 2016

The Hateful Eight is another example of Tarintino being a master filmmaker. Tarintino creates a distinct western that while to some extent is Reservoir Dogs in the west is so fine tuned that you won’t mind. With emphasis on his greatThe Hateful Eight is another example of Tarintino being a master filmmaker. Tarintino creates a distinct western that while to some extent is Reservoir Dogs in the west is so fine tuned that you won’t mind. With emphasis on his great dialogue, a verbal battle between various well defined characters, and well shot with the trademark Tarintino violence it is hard not to be engaged. The film is long but it is mostly justified. The only slow part is the first act, which while necessary could’ve been trimmed. Otherwise the film remains intense as you try and figure what will happen and who is lying and who is telling the truth. The revelation at the end provides rewatch value as you will see the film in a whole new light knowing what is going to come. If you can get past the intimidating three hour length you will find another master work from Tarintino. Hopefully, this isn’t his last film.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerMay 10, 2016

It's a mystery-comedy in a western setting in which it appears the director is trying to say something about racism in America, but never actually manages to say anything at all. Oh well, at least we get a funny whodunit kind of like one youIt's a mystery-comedy in a western setting in which it appears the director is trying to say something about racism in America, but never actually manages to say anything at all. Oh well, at least we get a funny whodunit kind of like one you would get at one of those mystery dinner theatres. You know, outside of the gore, profanity, and racism.

While Tarantino never manages to get a point across about race relations despite what appears to be his best efforts, the gory murder-mystery that forms later in the movie and outright weirdness off the characters and their interactions up until that point keep things interesting throughout.

It can be laugh-out-loud funny at times. Only in a dark, "I might have a sick sense of humor" sort of way. There's some sharp dialog and naturally goofy characters to add this sense of comedy to an otherwise bleak and gross film.

The things the director has become well-known for such as excessive gore, unique visuals, and originality are all present throughout. Perhaps even to the point that he is indulging in what could be described as his fetishes. It's certainly a very unique movie. Not revolutionary in the same way Pulp Fiction was, but I still can't recall seeing anything like this before.

Tarantino's latest effort succeeds thank to the fact that it is very much a Tarantino film. It's bloody, funny, and as hateful as the title implies. It's a shame all he manages to end up saying about racism is "hey, there was a time where white people used to openly use the n-word a lot and black people weren't happy about slavery so after the civil war they did stuff to get revenge on confederates. Also, I'm pretty sure neither were that thrilled about Mexicans. Somehow this is all ties back into racism today." It would've been interesting to see if the director has/had any profound thoughts or insights on the topic of modern racism. Regardless, the movie succeeds in it's humor and mystery. That's plenty of reason for me to recommend it.… Expand

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MantisJun 16, 2016

Great movie tho tad too long. However, the suspense is nice, the build up smooth and the characters extremely well thought of. Hopefully his next movie will step away from the western style, I'd like to see Tarantino do something different again.

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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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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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ChampionaaronJan 3, 2016

His most technically proficient film is Bastards, it's simply a perfect film from a technical point of view. This however, while not even close as proficient a film, lands more as his most honest emotionally in regards to his style and visionHis most technically proficient film is Bastards, it's simply a perfect film from a technical point of view. This however, while not even close as proficient a film, lands more as his most honest emotionally in regards to his style and vision as a Director.

Its a violent fun throw-back to the serial TV westerns, think of it more as a long TV series playing out in a movie. There is not so much a "story" as it's more a series of events. If you want to turn your brain off and enjoy a great ride, this will deliver. It's a blood bath blast.… 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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moonman1994Jan 5, 2016

The Hateful Eight is a Western unlike any other Westerns. It's heavy reliance on dialogue and small number settings turn the film into more of a "who's done it" mystery movie as opposed to a western. The entire cast is great but the movie isThe Hateful Eight is a Western unlike any other Westerns. It's heavy reliance on dialogue and small number settings turn the film into more of a "who's done it" mystery movie as opposed to a western. The entire cast is great but the movie is elevated by the performance of Jennifer Jason Leigh as the evil Daisy Domergue. The movie is filled with surprises and gore that you'd come to expect from a Tarantino movie. The real flaw of the movie is its pacing especially in the first half of the film. The dialogue is entertaining but not entertaining enough to justify the length of the first half. It's not to say that the first half is bad but it certainly is slow. After the halfway point however the film really heats up and you find yourself unable to look away. I'd recommend the movie for sure so long as you're willing to sit through a three hour film! 8/10… 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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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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BrianMcCriticDec 30, 2015

Definitely not my favorite Tarantino film, but there is still plenty to like here. Like all Tarantino films it's about the characters and the dialogue. Even when you get to the more violent scenes in the movie you still get the charactersDefinitely not my favorite Tarantino film, but there is still plenty to like here. Like all Tarantino films it's about the characters and the dialogue. Even when you get to the more violent scenes in the movie you still get the characters motivations because of that great dialogue. You really understand why. Finally I got to say Samuel L. Jackson is the absolute stand out. He's never been better. A-… Expand

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SEROJNov 17, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've never seen a movie where ALL characters with NO exceptions - die. I checked the spoiler box so you probably already know. If you don't... well. Why you clicked on "expand" :D Overall this was a great movie with a really tough atmosphere,interesting characters,mystic story and tons of brutal and vulgar scenes. The hateful eight gets an hateful eight from me!… Expand

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Movie1997Dec 25, 2015

To be honest, I didn't know whether or not I was going to like this movie or not. I will say that it's a really good movie, but not a great one. Let me split the movie into roughly three acts. As for the first act, I felt that it went on forTo be honest, I didn't know whether or not I was going to like this movie or not. I will say that it's a really good movie, but not a great one. Let me split the movie into roughly three acts. As for the first act, I felt that it went on for too long. Most Tarantinto fans realize that he likes his really drawn out scenes of nothing but pure dialouge. And it's fine when it works, but for the first third of this movie, it takes way to long to set up its characters. And not all of them are even introduced until closer to the second third of the movie. And plus, Walton Goggins got really annoying from the get go. In a nutshell, the first third had me worried. But by the time we jump into the second act, the dialouge starts to get more interesting and the movie starts to take a different turn and reveal itself. The who done it storyline really starts to becoming engaging in great Tarantino fashion. You start putting the pieces of the puzzle together. By the third act, the dialouge still becomes intriguing in the longer and drawn out scenes. However, they never got boring by this point because we're into the thick of the meat (metaphorically speaking). So in a nutshell, "The Hateful Eight" has a slow setup, but once you really get into the main plot, it's a free for all and a rather fun and crazy one to say the least. I wish the movie didn't waste it's time so much with its slow first act. It could have been an all around great Tarantino movie. Nevertheless, it was still a fun movie to watch and I'm glad I did watch it. And I'm glad it got even better as the film went on. I'm going to give "The Hateful Eight" a B+!… 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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0_osmile0_oJan 6, 2016

Not only did Tarantino write himself into the annals of history by releasing The Hateful Eight in a glorious 70mm format but also into my own annals since I haven't had so much butt pain in quite a while. After 3 hours of watching this movieNot only did Tarantino write himself into the annals of history by releasing The Hateful Eight in a glorious 70mm format but also into my own annals since I haven't had so much butt pain in quite a while. After 3 hours of watching this movie while resting on my winter coat, toque and gloves I have come to a conclusion that it was **** worth it! In a nostalgia infused, dialogue filled and blood gushing evening I have seen many familiar faces along with new ones that were mostly a very nice addition to the movie. While absurd was smashing through the roof and faces were starting to get covered in blood often not belonging to those people I couldn't stop thinking that Tarantino was shooting this movie in several attempts while being in distinctly different conditions and under influences of several different substances. From gorgeous nature shots that were displaying the Tarantino's obsession with his new filming equipment but rather empty in context to cocaine infused, head exploding, blood vomiting shootouts. When taking a break and buggering off from the table full of white powder we get amazing dialogues with mediocre exposition that sometimes seems forced down our throats like Samuel Jackson's big black thing that was devoted to a whole separate dialogue accompanied by a piano soundtrack. Which brings me to an amazing score that proves once again that Ennio Morricone is an absolute genius who must be very expensive since he only wrote one track that was brutally chopped up into bits to fill the entirety of the movie. Nevertheless the enjoyment that I received from this movie has surpassed anything that I was expecting from it and I can easily award 8 bleeding Samuel Jacksons out of 10 and recommend it to any Tarantino fan and anyone else.… Expand

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AndremaxJul 16, 2018

All of Tarantino had done in his carrer is fitted here in this picture. Twisted timeline, 19th century's USA ambientaion, a lot of slashed violence, long dialogues and et cetera. Hateful 8 is a clever movie, but even all of this that madeAll of Tarantino had done in his carrer is fitted here in this picture. Twisted timeline, 19th century's USA ambientaion, a lot of slashed violence, long dialogues and et cetera. Hateful 8 is a clever movie, but even all of this that made director so genial appears in a more tiring form here, pricipally for having almost 3 long hours. Nothing new in this movie, but Quentin delievers fans a good film, following as custom Tarantino's tradition that hasn't made a bad film.… Expand

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travellynJan 10, 2017

The hateful eight is another great film from Tarintino that lets Walton Gogins shine as well as having good tension, brains and enjoyable character development.with Ive course over the top blood and guts

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marcmyworksApr 21, 2016

Rightfully Tarantino's eighth film deserves an 8/10. This film is probably the most brutal of the Director's films, as he weaves tales of what had happened during the civil war and the how it effected the characters. The build up is quiteRightfully Tarantino's eighth film deserves an 8/10. This film is probably the most brutal of the Director's films, as he weaves tales of what had happened during the civil war and the how it effected the characters. The build up is quite long but the payoff is worth it as the body count grows, as is the Director's staple. I would like to see Tarantino pursue a different avenue in film for his next feature, as this is the 3rd dealing with American history.… Expand

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moviemitch96Jan 6, 2016

I do have to say that this is one of Tarantino's weakest films to date, but it's really not saying much, because this was still an overall worthwhile and bloody fun film to watch. On the plus side, you've got many great performances fromI do have to say that this is one of Tarantino's weakest films to date, but it's really not saying much, because this was still an overall worthwhile and bloody fun film to watch. On the plus side, you've got many great performances from several Tarantino regulars, such as Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Bruce Dern, etc, along with the usual over-the-top violence and fun that can be expected from every Tarantino film. It also has a noteworthy score composed by Ennio Morricone. However, on the negative side, the film is a little too dialogue-heavy compared to Tarantino's previous works, the script felt a bit weak and suffers this time around (possibly due to the changes Tarantino had to make to it after the script infamously leaked early a couple years ago), and the plot feels somewhat uneven and (to quote from the film) moves slow like molasses many times. Overall, it should be enough to satisfy fans of Tarantino for the most part, but I wouldn't set my expectations on this one too high, as it certainly doesn't reach the level of some his great and more recent films, such as Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchained.… Expand

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FraggyMuffinSep 4, 2016

Another great film from Tarantino, the man is a genius. There were two times I checked my watch in the 2 1/2 hours but I was riveted and the time pasted seamlessly. Good interesting characters with the legendary tarantino style dialog. If youAnother great film from Tarantino, the man is a genius. There were two times I checked my watch in the 2 1/2 hours but I was riveted and the time pasted seamlessly. Good interesting characters with the legendary tarantino style dialog. If you like mindless action this isn't the film for you. If you like to watch interactions with interesting characters and a story twist and turn with good dialog and great acting check this film out.… 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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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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NerdConsultantJan 9, 2016

What else is there to say about The Hateful Eight. It’s a really good movie. I would highly recommend it but I would say I would only recommend it if you have liked previous Quentin Tarantino movies. Ideally it stands up with it’s classicsWhat else is there to say about The Hateful Eight. It’s a really good movie. I would highly recommend it but I would say I would only recommend it if you have liked previous Quentin Tarantino movies. Ideally it stands up with it’s classics like ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Pulp Fiction’, ‘Inglorious Bastards’ and ‘Django Unchained’ although I think I would recommend those films over this one for various reasons and I still say Django is my favourite of Tarantino films, but this is a very good film with an excellent suspenseful screenplay that really works, excellent cinematography and a really good cast delivering great performances. It won’t be to everyones taste and I am certainly aware that there will be a lot of people that will outright skip this movie, but I would say it’s really worth a watch. If you are unsure of it I would understand waiting for it to come out on DVD, but I think there are a lot of good reasons to see this one in a cinema while it’s still in that environment and I suspect with the Oscar nominations that happened yesterday from this review’s publication it will be sticking around there for a while. The film is slightly un-done by it’s plot twist and it’s overly long ending but that’s really a minor nit pick. I will say, it’s worth checking out.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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RvwFromUpHereJan 5, 2016

Who: Samuel L. Jackson, Magic Mike, and the tranny from Sons of Anarchy as The Sheriff
What: A gimpless, Thurmanless, Royale with Cheeseless yet somehow enjoyable Tarantino movie
Where: That wonderful Tarantino universe known forWho: Samuel L. Jackson, Magic Mike, and the tranny from Sons of Anarchy as The Sheriff
What: A gimpless, Thurmanless, Royale with Cheeseless yet somehow enjoyable Tarantino movie
Where: That wonderful Tarantino universe known for over-the-top violence, twisted sexual fantasies, and John Travolta dying on the toilet
When (can I watch again): Whenever you have that lust for blood that can't be satiated by non-Tarantino films
Why: If you liked the vengeance in Django, the simplicity of Reservoir Dogs, and hated the subtitle reading in Inglorious Bastards, this movie is for you… 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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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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Penny_DCDec 26, 2015

Добар филм, но највероватно 30-40 минути без потребни, нема ни да се сеќавате на 30-40 минути што се случувало.

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EpicLadySpongeJan 8, 2016

What does the Hateful Eight deserve? A hateful 8. Get it? No? Ah, forget it. It seems like movies like these just don't come out as fast as expecting a pun out of the movie.

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vinniecatalano3Jan 2, 2016

This movie was kinda like the game clue. Someone is killing people in the middle of a winter storm in a inn (tavern). If you are a fan of 70's/80's movies, old western movies this is right up your alley. You start off not caring about anThis movie was kinda like the game clue. Someone is killing people in the middle of a winter storm in a inn (tavern). If you are a fan of 70's/80's movies, old western movies this is right up your alley. You start off not caring about an individual or even disliking them. However as it goes along you start to root for people and really try to solve the crime. Samuel Jackson is soooooo good in this he plays a bounty hunter who's horse dies in the middle of the storm and hitches a ride with a fellow bounty hunter and his wanted person. It's 3 hours long but does not feel like it. Good movie but not tarintinos best… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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PapaEmeritusApr 27, 2016

I think all of Tarantino's movies have been at least good and this one is no exception. It's not one of my favorites of his though. It's somewhere in the middle. I hope he takes his time before filming the next one. There are some realI think all of Tarantino's movies have been at least good and this one is no exception. It's not one of my favorites of his though. It's somewhere in the middle. I hope he takes his time before filming the next one. There are some real problems with the script here that I'm surprised he let through and thought were satisfactory.… Expand

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AngusBarbudezAug 26, 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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The3AcademySinsOct 23, 2017

The Hateful Eight is a long, slow, beautiful burn of a film that serves as Quentin Tarantino's tribute to John Carpenter's The Thing. Strong characters and dialogue take the center stage in this film. The gory finale definitely delivers inThe Hateful Eight is a long, slow, beautiful burn of a film that serves as Quentin Tarantino's tribute to John Carpenter's The Thing. Strong characters and dialogue take the center stage in this film. The gory finale definitely delivers in strong, gratuitous Tarantino fashion. The film kind of loses its steam at some points, which holds it back from being a 9 or a 10. If you can somehow see this in 70mm, it is a solid 8 out of 10, otherwise, it's a strong 7.… Expand

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GerardistheWaySep 30, 2016

Circumstances have kept me from being able to see the 8th film by my favorite writer/director Quentin Tarantino for too long; having finally gotten to see it I can honestly say that, while by no means a masterpiece or even on the same levelCircumstances have kept me from being able to see the 8th film by my favorite writer/director Quentin Tarantino for too long; having finally gotten to see it I can honestly say that, while by no means a masterpiece or even on the same level as his previous Western, "Django Unchained", it is still an entertaining film in its own right.

The plot goes a bit like this: in the post-Civil War United States, Major Marquis Warren (Samuel L. Jackson, in his umpteenth collaboration with Tarantino) is transporting a trio of dead bounties to Red Rock, Wyoming. Unfortunately for him, he gets caught in a blizzard and has to put his horse down, forcing him to hitch a ride with fellow bounty hunter John "The Hangman" Ruth (Kurt Russell) to Minnie's Haberdashery, a nearby dry goods store and inn, to wait out the storm. On the way they pick up another passenger, former Lost Causer and new sheriff of Red Rock Chris Mannix (Walton Goggins), and both men are brought up to speed on the woman (Jennifer Jason Leigh) Ruth is transporting: she is Daisy Domergue, an outlaw wanted for murder and other unspecified crimes who he is taking in to see hang. Warren and Mannix are, to say the least, distrustful of each other, but things simmer down for a bit at least until they reach the Haberdashery, where they find it far from empty. Inside are a host of other individuals including the shop's Mexican caretaker (Demian Bichir), the hangman of Red Rock (Tim Roth), a cowboy (Michael Madsen), and a former Confederate general (Bruce Dern). As time drags on, it's clear that at least one of them isn't who they say they are...Are they in league with Domergue? Maybe. You should go watch and find out. No spoilers, you know.

Now, I'll be the first to admit that as much as I like QT, he made a lot of mistakes with this movie. There's a lot of unnecessary narration within the film, and it takes away from some of the visual enjoyment of the movie. Rather than allow things to play out on-screen, Tarantino takes a much more direct approach and merely tells us what's going on, either by himself as the on-and-off narrator or through the characters. A good balance is necessary for using flashbacks as well; they can be important in explaining things that happened previous to the main action, but having too many will bore and too few will confuse. The latter is the unfortunate situation plaguing this film, and we're mostly forced to rely on characters' recognition both of each other and of things we never get to see to figure things out, which takes away a bit from the razor-sharp intelligence that has become a staple of Tarantino's works. Additionally, this is the first time he's ever committed a major sin against the Ten Commandments of cinema: half of the main cast was fairly one-dimensional and uninteresting. It should be expected that, with such a large host of "main" characters that anyone would have trouble splitting screen time and character development between them, but the effort is so lop-sided we don't even care what happens to most of them. It becomes pretty clear early on who the movie is about and therefore who the action will focus around.

Nonetheless, this film has its strengths as well, particularly the cast (full of both previous Tarantino collaborators and a few newcomers including, in a surprise move, Channing Tatum, who even gets to deliver his own monologue), the lean and mean dialogue, and the excessively over-the-top violence that is both uncompromisingly brutal and utterly hilarious in its graphic appearance (seriously, Quentin, what is it with you and people getting shot in the face?). Tarantino still knows how to emphasize character dialogue and interaction over thrills and kills, and thus his newest film maintains the spark of wit that made his works so special in the first place. Additionally, this is his first movie in which there is no truly "good" character, in the traditional sense; "The Hateful Eight" lives up to its name as mistrust runs rampant among these retches who miserably cross paths with one another, and they all, in one way or another, aren't much better than the outlaw Domergue (also, to the radical feminists out there, you crow about equal treatment but then retaliate against a female character being treated harshly because she's a killer? Come on, that's low even for you). Even Warren and Ruth, who we are first introduced to and are portrayed as the most trustworthy individuals, have their own vices: Warren confesses to the good general about a rather disturbing scene that occurred between him and the latter's son, and Ruth is quite abusive towards his prisoner due to his view of her as a sub-human criminal.

All in all, another solid addition to the Tarantino cinematic legacy that began back in 1992 with "Reservoir Dogs". Could it have been better? Sure. But it could have been a lot worse, too. The less thought you put into this film, the better. Just go enjoy it for the sheer entertainment value. 8/10… Expand

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kevinjc13Aug 8, 2016

A LOT of dialogue. But every line in the movie feels substantial and important. Like a piece of information you can use to solve a mystery. That's what this movie is. It's a mystery. It feels like you're right there in on the action. It's notA LOT of dialogue. But every line in the movie feels substantial and important. Like a piece of information you can use to solve a mystery. That's what this movie is. It's a mystery. It feels like you're right there in on the action. It's not a giant run-and-gun shooter. It's a small, contained, mystery. It's slow, and feels heavy. If that isn't your thing, then this isn't for you. But the characters are interesting, nuanced, and unique enough for you to want to invest and keep watching. If you walk in expecting some gun-slinging cowboy action, (not to say there isn't) then you'll be highly disappointed. I won't spoil the plot, but if you're also expecting all the good guys to get their way throughout the film, you'll also feel like you're leaving the film empty-handed. If you watch it like a police chief or investigator, looking for clues, listening to intonations, and criticizing every piece of information the movie gives you, you'll have a great time. There were some parts I think the movie felt like it was dragging on, but it added to the suspense and drama once the story kicked into full-gear. The sets, costumes, and cinematography were all amazing. Really immersive and realistic. I actually felt cold watching this movie.… Expand

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alejandro970Jan 8, 2017

The second tribute of Tarantino to spaguetti western. A little bit slow but with the accurate dose of gore and black humor. Remarkable role of Samuel L. Jackson and taut, effective score by Ennio Morricone.

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Mitya64Jun 16, 2018

Офегительный фильм от Квентина Тарантино. Отличные диалоги. С элементами триллера. Крутые перестрелки и море крови, просто все в крови. Только минус для меня, фильм идет 3 часаОфегительный фильм от Квентина Тарантино. Отличные диалоги. С элементами триллера. Крутые перестрелки и море крови, просто все в крови. Только минус для меня, фильм идет 3 часа

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Dragonfly44Oct 11, 2018

By Quinten Tarantino’s standards its nothing special. It has the amazing plot, story, charactersand gore we’ve come to expect from him. But he hasn’t gone beyond the amazing things he’s capable of and that leaves a fantastic movie that isBy Quinten Tarantino’s standards its nothing special. It has the amazing plot, story, charactersand gore we’ve come to expect from him. But he hasn’t gone beyond the amazing things he’s capable of and that leaves a fantastic movie that is just a tad bit too stale

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DomgwyDec 20, 2017

Quentin Tarantino has never been known to return to a genre. Instead the director has become a genre unto himself. When you go to see a Tarantino film you more or less know what your going to get….sharp dialogue, stand-out performances and aQuentin Tarantino has never been known to return to a genre. Instead the director has become a genre unto himself. When you go to see a Tarantino film you more or less know what your going to get….sharp dialogue, stand-out performances and a narrative that messes with the timeline.

All these elements are present and correct in the film-makers’ latest outing The Hateful Eight, the second western to enter the Tarantino-verse after Django Unchained.

Plot wise this is probably the most straight forward movie he has ever made which allows the director to play to his strengths — dialogue and directing actors. On those two fronts, it’s safe to say, he delivers in spades.

If I were to think of the stand-out scenes of Tarantino’s last two films they would probably be the opening sequence of Inglorious Bastards (featuring a tense stand-off between Col. Hans Landa and a French farmer) and the dinner scene in Django Unchained, during which Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio) interrogates his guests.

Now imagine one of those scenes stretched out into a film….there you have The Hateful Eight.

The action is almost entirely contained within a single location - Minnie’s Haberdashery, a mountaintop refuge for the eight reprobates of the title.

After a (slightly) over-long set up, bounty hunter John Ruth (Kurt Russell) arrives at the haberdashery with his prisoner Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh) to wait out an approaching blizzard.

That’s where things get really interesting. Populating the beautifully realised Haberdashery set are an eclectic mix of Tarantino veterans and newcomers who proceed to give a master-class in character acting.

To give away much more of the plot really would be spoiling things but needless to say not all of the patrons are quite what they seem.

From Samuel L. Jackson’s Marquis Warren to Tim Roth’s Oswaldo Mobray every character has their moment and each is portrayed with incredible skill. As suspicions and mis-trust run high the audience is put in the unique position of not knowing who to trust, making the interplay between the characters all the more complex.

While the plot thickens and motivations are revealed Tarantino has another opportunity to explore the politics of slavery, this time with a focus on the American civil war. The moral ambiguity in The Hateful Eight forces characters to question their own prejudices and moral codes. By comparison, the film-makers’ first attempt at addressing the issue, Django Unchained, was far more black and white in its outlook. To my mind the new films’ take on the subject is far more interesting (not to say the violence of Django’s final act is any less satisfying).

As The Hateful Eight ramps up to it’s bloody conclusion, Tarantino masterfully plays with the structure, dropping in an intermission and an extended flashback in the third act at the perfect moments.

It’s this third act that seals the deal as the director plays with audience expectations. At times you wonder if the The Hateful Eight would be better as a stage play or even a novel. However by the time all is revealed there is little doubt, film was the medium in which to tell this story – and it’s told in style.

The Hateful Eight is a must for Tarantino fans and in my humble opinion is stronger than his previous two outings (the aforementioned Inglorious Bastards and Django Unchained) which often suffered from meandering story-lines.

The ensemble cast are phenomenal in their respective roles and, as we all know, no one delivers a Tarantino monologue like Mr Samuel L. Jackson….… Expand

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LegitSaltFeb 25, 2020

Quentin Tarantino is an extremely accessible director, and as such his films and style are appreciated by many cinemagoers. Tarantino is known for his gratuitous gore, occasionally heavy-handed delivery, and homages. This movie checks allQuentin Tarantino is an extremely accessible director, and as such his films and style are appreciated by many cinemagoers. Tarantino is known for his gratuitous gore, occasionally heavy-handed delivery, and homages. This movie checks all these boxes, notably being a homage to the John Carpenter winter horror film, The Thing, wherein several people are snowbound while struggling with an unknown killer and each other’s trust. However, the Hateful Eight is more than just a standard Tarantino film with Carpenterian origins. It is a tense drama that explores some of America’s unhealed history in a twisting unconventional manner. There are a few uncomfortable scenes, notably regarding subjugation, but other than that, the movie is generally a rewarding watch. To say that any singular performance was especially stand out would be to cut short praise for the others. The Hateful Eight is shot in beautiful 70mm, while being excessive, certainly gets the job done. The cinematography was expansive and encapsulating, something that doesn’t amount to much, with most of the runtime being indoors. The main thing holding The Hateful Eight back is the unnecessary gratuitousness of the gore, something that seems to be inherent to a Tarantino film at this point. I will note that I haven’t seen the approximately 4-hour long ultimate extended cut, because I find the movie to run dry at its theatrical release length. Regardless, the end-product that I saw was overall well shot, acted, and written.… Expand

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JakobkrossJun 24, 2018

Even tho i was expecting more action, I've found myself at the edge of my seat at times. The characters were nicely developed. The dialogue was as expected from a Tarantino movie. The story is 3 hours long, it takes place mostly in a oneEven tho i was expecting more action, I've found myself at the edge of my seat at times. The characters were nicely developed. The dialogue was as expected from a Tarantino movie. The story is 3 hours long, it takes place mostly in a one single room and it's still not boring. That's something not everyone can do. All of the actors we're perfect for their roles and the acting was great as well as the character design, all of the characters were memorable and well written. The movie is divided into chapters in most of which a small twist takes place that makes you more interested in the movie. I enjoyed the film but my biggest flaws were the length and the spontaneous introduction of a narrator mid- movie, that was a pretty 'out of nowhere' lazy way to develop the back story, but oh well, Tarantino is known for making risks and doing crazy sh*t… Expand

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ErikTheCriticOct 11, 2018

This is a very different film, and that's not surprising coming from Tarentino. All the cast members gave great performances, the tension building was effective and the dialogue, as usual, is spot-on.

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OnaskOct 6, 2018

Sinceramente, la gente que ha encontrado esta película aburrida es porque no tiene ni idea de cine y no sabe apreciar un producto como el que tienen en la gran pantalla como Los Odiosos Ocho. Con un elenco magnífico, una simple peroSinceramente, la gente que ha encontrado esta película aburrida es porque no tiene ni idea de cine y no sabe apreciar un producto como el que tienen en la gran pantalla como Los Odiosos Ocho. Con un elenco magnífico, una simple pero interesante trama, una cabaña y un par de Panavision, Tarantino ha conseguido realizar lo que será en un futuro (y si no tiempo al tiempo) un clásico de culto. En su línea de películas (los amantes de su "gore" serán satisfechos una vez más), quizás no es la mejor ni la que más me gusta, y si es cierto que tiene un primer acto demasiado largo y un poco lento a mi parecer, compensa con creces todo lo que ocurre en cuanto se abren paso el resto de los personajes.

El "giro" de la trama a mitad de la película es tan simple que es magnífico, y funciona de manera sensacional. Papelones de Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Walton Goggings y en especial Michael Madsen, el más "cowboy" de todos en mi opinión. Recomendada y más si te gusta Tarantino.… Expand

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Lycan1795Aug 16, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fitting to give it an 8, would have given it 10 if Kurt Russel didn't destroy an 1800's Martin guitar haha.

I watched this film knowing nothing about it, having not seen any trailers and i can say i really enjoyed this film.

Quentin's take on Western movies never cease to amaze me.

It's a shame though it was overshadowed by SJW star wars at the time. Hateful Eight is the better film by a mile, this has re-watch value whereas SJW star wars movies do not.… Expand

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Richmond95Oct 5, 2019

While the Hateful Eight's ending is a bit disappointing, the rest of the film manages to maintain the tension, and the uneasiness of being trapped at this claustrophobic setting works well all throughout, featuring great acting, and someWhile the Hateful Eight's ending is a bit disappointing, the rest of the film manages to maintain the tension, and the uneasiness of being trapped at this claustrophobic setting works well all throughout, featuring great acting, and some messed up violence that Tarantino has always delivered.… Expand

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Chris_SobbNov 21, 2020

The grat, slow movie. Its a one room story with great characters. Tarantino is doing here something more like theater but its sto good.

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gamingmachineryJul 14, 2020

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MrPajamasAug 8, 2021

We have another Tarantino film, and this time it's a western. I like westerns, so I'm already liking Quentin Tarantino with this one. What's also great is the casting of Samuel L. Jackson. And now for the film. There's probably one bigWe have another Tarantino film, and this time it's a western. I like westerns, so I'm already liking Quentin Tarantino with this one. What's also great is the casting of Samuel L. Jackson. And now for the film. There's probably one big problem for most people here and that's the pacing. The movie is almost three hours long and not much happens for about an hour and a half. I didn't find that a problem and I'm not even a Tarantino fan. I don't mind slow movies in general, but for a lot of people, half the movie will probably be an ordeal. Later on, things start to happen and the plot gets pretty interesting and raises a few questions, which are of course answered at the end and you are left with a clearer picture when the film is over. What added to the film's juice were the frequent n-words, which Tarantino just isn't afraid of. I enjoyed myself and although the film was slow as I mentioned, I personally found it interesting. I don't know whether to recommend it then, because after all the pace probably won't suit everyone. In addition to that, the film changes a minimum of locations and the plot takes place in the same place, which will probably also displease a few people and I was a bit disappointed at the beginning, but it gradually stopped bothering me because I just found the plot interesting. For me, the film was great and I'll put it this way. I recommend it to fans of the director, because his style is classically signed here, for example in the form of chapter divisions or the occasional narrator speaking into the plot. Perhaps even more fans of the genre might find it fitting.… Expand

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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021

I don't think this is Tarantino's worst movie, as many people says. I really enjoyed the characters, plot and the atmosphere that is built during the movie. And of course, Ennio Morricone's OST is BRILLIANT.

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YafoolofaTookFeb 28, 2023

I'm not an avid Tarantino man, but I found this film engaging, entertaining, occasionally humorous, and well-crafted. Some great dialogue moments, and despite it's great length everything felt properly paced; nothing wasted, and I did notI'm not an avid Tarantino man, but I found this film engaging, entertaining, occasionally humorous, and well-crafted. Some great dialogue moments, and despite it's great length everything felt properly paced; nothing wasted, and I did not waste my time watching this movie.… Expand

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BKMJan 6, 2016

I'm not prepared to label Quentin Tarantino a genius, but he is definitely one of the most interesting directors working today. The Hateful Eight is everything you would expect: violent, talky, darkly funny, pretentious and way too long.I'm not prepared to label Quentin Tarantino a genius, but he is definitely one of the most interesting directors working today. The Hateful Eight is everything you would expect: violent, talky, darkly funny, pretentious and way too long. Yet it's hard to shake it after the final credits roll. Just what is the point of all of this? The film is ultimately an enigma, much like it's talented but sometimes directionless creator.… Expand

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SpangleJan 3, 2016

Quentin Tarantino's blood-soaked eight film, The Hateful Eight, is truly everything one can expect from a Tarantino film. Gratuitously violent and intensely over the top at times, The Hateful Eight is incredibly Tarantino-esque throughout, soQuentin Tarantino's blood-soaked eight film, The Hateful Eight, is truly everything one can expect from a Tarantino film. Gratuitously violent and intensely over the top at times, The Hateful Eight is incredibly Tarantino-esque throughout, so much so, it even includes references to his own films. Incredibly masturbatory at times, The Hateful Eight is still a very good film that is beautifully shot, features a great score Ennio Morricone, and great performances from Walton Goggins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Demian Bichir, and Tim Roth. As a whole, the entire cast is great, but those were just the performances that stuck out to me. The film is just as violent as one would expect from a Tarantino film, but as always, it is incredibly stylish and so over the top, it does not feel as bloody as it is, though this film will definitely leave you sitting in awe a few times from the suddenness of the violence. Overall, not my favorite Tarantino film, but I do like it more than the Kill Bill's and Django Unchained.… Expand

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Compi24Dec 24, 2018

It's a couple notches shy of Tarantino's best, sure, but that sort of complaint isn't necessarily a feasible one for every work coming out of every filmmaker -- especially not Quentin Tarantino. This is a still a relatively strong piece,It's a couple notches shy of Tarantino's best, sure, but that sort of complaint isn't necessarily a feasible one for every work coming out of every filmmaker -- especially not Quentin Tarantino. This is a still a relatively strong piece, featuring the filmmaker's trademark voice (both literally and figuratively), an octet of impressive performances, and some of the best photography I've seen in a Tarantino work. That being said, as I sit here having watched the film, I still can't find the final product to be worthy of the immense running time given to audiences. Several scenes, elements, and even characters could have been combined, streamlined, or removed altogether. No, it's not a perfect work, but it's an eminently entertaining one to behold.… Expand

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TrilobiteGJan 9, 2016

Not Tarantino's best, but it is still certainly a good movie. Of course, gorgeous cinematography, breathtaking dialogue with suspenseful sequences along with superb acting across the board (and a, whilst possibly rehashed, important finalNot Tarantino's best, but it is still certainly a good movie. Of course, gorgeous cinematography, breathtaking dialogue with suspenseful sequences along with superb acting across the board (and a, whilst possibly rehashed, important final moral) makes this a good movie. However, this movie has a habit of shifting tones when it shouldn't as well as sticking to a messy rhythm. I would still recommend this one, Tarantino fans will love it as it still has it's blood and light humour. Just be warned, almost 3 hours of running time will bring it down for some, it did a little for me.… Expand

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ViolettMay 10, 2020

The movie itself is great, actor crew is awesome and act at highest level, but the ending is totally bland. I was hoping for some incredible plot twist, but the movie ... just ends

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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.

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bronzeagerMar 6, 2017

I find Tarantino pretty hit-or-miss, but after Django, which I thought was great, I was ready to come to Hateful Eight with an open mind. It's definitely everything good and bad about Tarantino in a nutshell. Overly long and self-indulgent,I find Tarantino pretty hit-or-miss, but after Django, which I thought was great, I was ready to come to Hateful Eight with an open mind. It's definitely everything good and bad about Tarantino in a nutshell. Overly long and self-indulgent, but still very compellingly written, directed, shot, and acted. The first half is much better than the 2nd, building tension through character and unrevealed motives. Once Tarantino breaks 4th wall in the middle, though, things go downhill a bit. Still worth seeing if you like violent westerns and Tarantino in general.… Expand

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roosevelt323Jan 7, 2016

Quentin is just being Quentin. This movie is a little bit of Django... some pulp fiction.. with some Clint Eastwood /Old western thrown in to mix the pot. With Tarantino.. you know what you get with him. So if youre a fan.. you willQuentin is just being Quentin. This movie is a little bit of Django... some pulp fiction.. with some Clint Eastwood /Old western thrown in to mix the pot. With Tarantino.. you know what you get with him. So if youre a fan.. you will still be a fan after watching this movie. Otherwise... if youre not a fan... you will simply shake your head...… Expand

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tranemonkJan 2, 2016

Despite the typical Tarantino violence, it's a very engaging film with an interesting backstory. Recommended if you can tolerate the violence, and the language. Samuel Jackson is excellent.

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CrunchyGranolaDec 26, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I saw the premier in 70mm Ultra Panavision, and the widescreen is impressive. Walton Goggins did not disappoint, and really all of the actors did a very good job with their material.

This is a Tarantino movie, through and through, the ultimate extended single character-driven scene (well, two scenes), now taking over the entire 3 hour and 7 minute movie (counting overture and intermission). Tarantino's obsessive attention to detail is here, not just in the effort it took to make the first ultra-wide-screen movie in almost 50 years.

But this is not one of his best. The "Hateful Eight" are all pretty unpleasant characters, true to their billing, Goggins playing the best of the lot. It is a long time to spend with such a crew, no hero among them. You know that few (if any) of them are going to survive the blizzard, but exactly how they will all die is what passes for suspense.

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ahnehnoisDec 31, 2015

This is a really beautiful film. This is one of the ones where the visual experience of seeing it projected as part of its limited run is worthwhile. It's quite long, but the intermission in the middle is welcome. My theater started theThis is a really beautiful film. This is one of the ones where the visual experience of seeing it projected as part of its limited run is worthwhile. It's quite long, but the intermission in the middle is welcome. My theater started the showing right on time (no trailers), causing me to miss the first minute or two of the opening, a shame given the striking musical score. Fair warning.

Besides that, it's much what you'd expect. The Eight are indeed gonna hate, and none of the movie's characters could be classified as a good guy. The language and violence are extreme. The dialogue frequently meanders back and forth across the line between quotable and corny. On both sides of that line, the actors are clearly having a good time, and anything with Walton Goggins in it (among others) is watchworthy.

At the end, I kind of wondered what the point of it was, all the violence and hate. And maybe that's the point itself, that behaving this way is pointless. If you're looking for any grander theme than that, you won't find it. If you're looking for a stylish Western that'll keep you engrossed for three hours, you'll go home happy.… Expand

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juliankennedy23Mar 12, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quentin Tarantino should really remake The Thing. In fact, he easily could remake it with the cast and setting of this very film. Heck, he already has an incredible Oscar-winning Ennio Morricone who unironically utilizes unpublished excerpts from his The Thing soundtrack. He has The Thing star, Kurt Russell. He has an isolated cabin in a blizzard. Had the cabin has some dogs outside that started barking when Samuel L Jackson came near this would have been a better movie for it. (And it would have let Morricone reuse some his soundtrack from that Kristy McNichol vehicle White Dog that he penned the same year as his Thing soundtrack.)

That the idea above is an overly film geeky and a silly genre switcheroo is what one used to hope for from a Tarantino film. This film, however, plays out much more straight and really doesn’t hold it’s most interesting gambits that it does keep. Kurt Russell has a prisoner played by Jennifer Jason Leigh that he is stubbornly bringing in alive. He is convinced (correctly) that one or more people trapped in this cabin with him are working against him to free his charge. The movie threatens to break into a surprisingly engaging Agatha Christie-style mystery. Unfortunately, Tarantino switches gears about the time it starts to get interesting. This being a Tarantino movie we are awash in an excess of blood and cruelty and racial epithets. Alas, the film simply doesn’t earn them as well as say Reservoir Dogs did. There are some great set pieces that I will not spoil but they are surrounded by a lot of slow. Tarantino might argue (correctly) that he with his score, 70mm filming, and pacing is aping the style of the old three-hours western such as Once upon a Time in the West, or the Dollars trilogy. But seriously have you sat through one of those in one films in one sitting in the last twenty years? It can be a slog. This film can be a slog.

All the actors (sans Madsen) do a great job. The soundtrack is wonderful. Parts of the movie such as the Agatha Christie bits mentioned above really work well. Alas, there are some things that simply do not work. There is an overlong flashback that basically takes all the mystery out of the last act. Tarantino's narration is jarring, poorly done and unnecessary. The first hour of the movie takes that hour to tell twenty minutes of setup. Overall worth a watch for Tarantino fans and for Jennifer Jason Leigh’s fantastic performance. But like those three-hour westerns of old, I don’t see myself watching it again.… 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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misadventurerJan 1, 2016

The most Quentin Tarantino film ever with all the salty language, florid prose, and buckets of blood as you'd come to expect from such a die hard cinéaste. While not his masterpiece, it is a masterwork of a cast, both returning favoritesThe most Quentin Tarantino film ever with all the salty language, florid prose, and buckets of blood as you'd come to expect from such a die hard cinéaste. While not his masterpiece, it is a masterwork of a cast, both returning favorites (Samuel L Jackson & Tim Roth) and some welcome newcomers like Kurt Russell and Walton Goggins, Tarantino spins a post-civil war tale of deception and justice. Kurt Russell plays John 'The Hangman' Ruth, a bounty hunter who specializes in bringing his quarry to the authorities alive, when most others prefer the Dead option when a warrant specifies Dead or Alive. John Ruth is escorting a bountyhead worth $10,000 in the form of Jennifer Jason Leigh's Daisy Domergue, a member of the dastardly Domergue gang, racing towards Red Rock, Wyoming before a blizzard, they manage picking up Samuel L Jackson's Major Marquis Warren, another bounty hunter, and Walton Goggins's Chris Mannix, the new sheriff of Red Rock. The carriage has to stop at trading post to bed down during the blizzard, where they find more company. Tensions run high, in the suddenly full house, when the proprietress is absent, who can John Ruth trust? He's met Major Warren before though he begins acting mighty suspicious, and he knows of Chris Mannix's father's reputation as a Rebel Renegade during the Civil War, though he has no proof to his claim of being the new sheriff, can anyone in Minnie's Haberdashery be who they claim?

Tarantino captures the tone of John Carpenter's "The Thing" of isolation and paranoia while earning a place in spaghetti western heaven, having Ennio Morricone score, though goes overboard filming on 70mm (super-duper wide screen) when 90% of the film takes place in one room, though it will never be said Tarantino isn't ambitious. Hateful Eight is a bygone dirty auteur film in the age of politically correct digital cinema, and no one else could have made this movie.

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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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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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Pablo6120Jun 7, 2016

“The Hateful Eight” (2015)
Set in post-Civil War Wyoming, Quentin Tarantino provides us with a visually stunning film, shot in 70 mm, but it is clearly not his best cinematic effort. This story starts slow, attempting to build its characters“The Hateful Eight” (2015)
Set in post-Civil War Wyoming, Quentin Tarantino provides us with a visually stunning film, shot in 70 mm, but it is clearly not his best cinematic effort. This story starts slow, attempting to build its characters methodically. If you can endure the first couple of chapters, this “cinematic stage play” will develop intensively thereafter.
The plot centers upon two sets of stagecoach travelers trying to make it to Red Rock, stymied by a horrible blizzard and forced to take refuge at Minnie’s Haberdashery, an isolated way-point. An ensemble cast, most of whom have grudges or issues with each other, settle in for what essentially becomes a “who dunnit”. The mysteries and answers come forth in an explanation of certain conditions that existed prior to the arrival of the second stagecoach and result in a bloody and violent ending.
Not a traditional “Western”, The Hateful Eight” has garnered a wide range of critical ratings and some were punctuated with complaints about the excessive use of the “n-word” (not unexpected given the era and continuing racism of the characters with confederate convictions). The violence was also criticized, but this is a trademark of Tarantino and should be expected.
The cast includes many Tarantino veterans, notably Samuel L. Jackson as Major Marquis Warren, an ex- union hero and legendary bounty hunter, whose performance is intense and essential. Tarentino veterans include Tim Roth, Bruce Dern, Michael Madsen, James Parks and Walter Goggins. Jennifer Jason Leigh is amazing and a treat to watch as Daisy Domergue, a convicted murderer with a $10,000 bounty on her head. She’s bound for a hanging at Red Rocks. Kurt Russell the bounty hunter John Ruth, who is bringing Daisy in and hell-bent to deliver her alive to meet her maker. The cast is rounded out by Damian Bichir and Channing Tatum, in what turns out to be almost a cameo appearance for him.
The end result is nowhere near the level of cinematic brilliance of Tarantino’s masterpiece, “Pulp Fiction”, but I give it a 74 out of a possible 100; good, not great. This is not for children and some adults may feel uneasy with the racism and violence that is displayed in the second half of the film. All others should give it a try, if, for nothing else, the performances by a solid cast.… Expand

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LoneWolfSonesJan 7, 2016

I am not intimately familiar with Tarantino's other films. Whether you enjoy Hateful Eight or not will ultimately be subjective based on your own preferences and biases. Hateful Eight is slow to start but the added exposition and dialogueI am not intimately familiar with Tarantino's other films. Whether you enjoy Hateful Eight or not will ultimately be subjective based on your own preferences and biases. Hateful Eight is slow to start but the added exposition and dialogue serve to present the characters. The film draws inspiration from western influences as well as mystery novels. Kurt Russel and Samuel L. Jackson's performances are the standouts of the movie. There are some comedic moments added for a bit of brevity in an otherwise grisly and bloodletting film. If you stripped all of the blood letting the story itself would still be an intriguing one. Once the revelations start to occur the movie's pace picks up and has you eager to see what happens next.… Expand

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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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vgmkyleJan 3, 2016

Sadly, the plot is actually fairly predictable for the kind of "Clue" type movie it tries to be. The characters are well acted, but they feel experimental if anything -- and they lack any real ambition but money. We see more of the racismSadly, the plot is actually fairly predictable for the kind of "Clue" type movie it tries to be. The characters are well acted, but they feel experimental if anything -- and they lack any real ambition but money. We see more of the racism theme; which has been a very common theme in Tarantino movies as of late. It's not bad, but it's nothing we haven't seen before. Still a mediocre Tarantino film is better than most films released today. It's beautifully shot, and there are enough entertaining actors to make it good enough to get to the end.… Expand

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Myttion123Jan 1, 2016

Tarantino is a masterful world builder, but in this film it really was too much, the film took too long to get going, once it did it was amazing, but the start really took away from the film

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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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BloomMNDec 25, 2015

This movie is hit and miss for me. The dialogue at times feels like a Frat Boy got ahold of it, other times its vintage Tarantino. The gore is way over the top, and I love violence. I wish he could control himself as a directer and depend onThis movie is hit and miss for me. The dialogue at times feels like a Frat Boy got ahold of it, other times its vintage Tarantino. The gore is way over the top, and I love violence. I wish he could control himself as a directer and depend on realistic violence rather then over the top entertainment violence. Make no mistake, this movie has great moments and a lot of it is a pleasure to watch, but it takes forever to get into and the bloodbath at the end isn't all that climactic, nor are any twists in the story line impressive. My one absolute love of this movie is the casting and role of the superb Walton Goggins, he is this movies grace note, he saves the whole thing. Go see it just for him.… 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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PanchogulJun 2, 2020

Buena película, más no muy asombrosa, tarda una eternidad en despegar y no se justifica del todo los 168 minutos de duración, aún así las actuaciones son sólidas, gran banda sonora, interesante historia pese a lo lentísima que se desarrolla.

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David_HobbsJan 9, 2016

I won't lie to you and say I didn't enjoy this movie because I did, but in all honestly I expected better from this movie, but that is just down to the high expectations that I have for Tarantino'a movies, because of the high bar that he hasI won't lie to you and say I didn't enjoy this movie because I did, but in all honestly I expected better from this movie, but that is just down to the high expectations that I have for Tarantino'a movies, because of the high bar that he has set for himself with masterpieces such as 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Django Unchained'. It felt like half the movie had been filmed and Tarintino realised that he hadn't killed anyone yet so he packed as many deaths in a short space of time as he could. The dialogue was okay but not as sharp and witty as most of his films. The movie wasn't as bad as 'Death Proof' but I was definitely beginning to feel the same way about 'The Hateful Eight' as I do about 'Death Proof' in that it probably seemed like a good idea at the time but turned out not being that great..
It has to be said though that the movies main pitfall is the length, I found myself thinking "When will this movie finally end" which is never a good sign, because it was definitely beginning to drag on and it definitely started losing my attention, which yet again the only other Tarantino movie in which that happens is 'Death Proof'.
In conclusion it's a decent movie, compared to the rest of the big budget films coming out now a days. My main problem with the movie is the length (Which ultimately lost my attention) the dialogue being okay but not what I expected it to be, and what I believe is Tarantino's only flaw as a director, is that he has such un-orthodox, original, and wacky ideas (In a good way) is that sometimes those ideas aren't as good as he thought or they don't work together, which more often than not they do work well. There were a few few themes and plot lines which I felt didn't work, or I was just sitting there thinking "Why did he even put this in the movie". Still if you just want to see the latest Tarantino film, you just can't get enough of he his movies, or you want to see the latest wacky idea (Again this is sort of a complement) he has came up with up with, you probably won't read this, you will read it after the movie and are wondering what everybody else though, then there is no way the review will change your mind. If you haven't made up your mind, you probably should watch it, it's a good movie, you might not enjoy it but it will still be a good day/night out to the cinema, or it's you can just get another insight into Tarantino's strange and wacky mind and the sot of things he thinks a bout, either way it's worth a watch.
After reading this over it does seem quite harsh, but I can assure you I love Tarantino's movies and I enjoyed this movie, but just not as much as his other movies, The only reason I have these negative things to say about the movie is because it has 'Quentin Tarantino's' name to it, otherwise I would have just put it down as another movie that I enjoyed watching but probably wouldn't remember it in a few months or ever watch it again. Still, despite all I've said about it, it;s still a decent movie worth a watch and you should definately check it out… Expand

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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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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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Muskrat147Jul 28, 2016

Though featuring outstanding dialogue, powerful performances, and a strong plot, The Hateful Hate falls flat thanks to a sluggish pace and a striking similarity to Tarantino's other films.

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