A Flair for the dramatic, the adventure, the blood, the love and the revenge

Rating: Null/10 (3 February 2013)

'Django Unchained' ranks among Tarantino's finest films. Made in typical Tarantino style (use of colours, cinematography, sets, dialogues etc) it's a treat to watch right from the opening credits. The writer and director himself has mentioned in interviews how much of a fan he is of the spaghetti Westerns and this is his tribute to those films. At the same time, it's one of the most unique films of the western (or southern, as the man himself would like to put it) genre that also touches on history.
Like most Tarantino films, this one is pretty graphic and even gory to an extent but that's expected. Moreover, the film doesn't rely on this nor does it o over the top. 'Django Unchained' is stunning to look at. The landscape is beautifully captured. The sets, costume and makeup look authentic (thanks to the art team, makeup and wardrobe). The soundtrack has a very retro feel to it and adds to the western style. Bob Richardson's cinematography is first rate.
Regarding the cast, all the actors deliver topnotch performances. Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Kerry Washington, Leonardo Dicaprio, Samuel Jackson and Walton Goggins are superb.
'Django Unchained' is classic Tarantino. One of the best that falls on the line of 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Kill Bill'. Profane, violent, poetic, adventurous and beautiful, that's 'Django Unchained' for you.