Lemmings Vote 8

Rating: 5/10 (7 January 2013)

Just because good movies became a rarity, a mediocre product still shouldn't be rated as high as this one. All Tarantino does, is copying one of those blaxploitation movies. And in such a generic way, you could pick just any one of this genre.
I am not saying it is all bad: the first half is intriguing, interesting, and entertaining. The eye candy and music are good through most of the film. But at candy land, which is halfway through the movie, things turn grave plot wise. A deal so elaborate, nobody ever would come up with, guns blazing, one more useless turn of events, only to justify some more guns blazing and gore, for no purpose or meaning at all. With it's main topics, slavery and segregation, this movie had a chance to transport some message or meaning, but all it does, is utilizing those main themes for pure entertainment reasons. In a way, Tarantino abuses those themes to make money, and you should find out for yourself what you think of it. For me Tarantino finally made his way into the bread and circuses league. If that is what you are expecting, it is your movie.
In short:copy a generic blaxploitation movie, borrow on a known character, use serious topics like slavery and segregation, blend in some eye candy and good music, and you have Django to make you some money. Thank you Mr. Tarantino!