modern classic

Rating: 10/10 (20 January 2013)

Tarantino finally unchains his "southern". The wait has been worth it. Tarantino has become a modern master. Django is littered with gorgeous shots, snappy dialogue, exquisite genre set pieces and a wonderful soundtrack. The movie flew through its running time and I found there to be no dips in quality.
The cast turn in stellar performances. Foxx is triumphant as the titular hero determined to find his beloved broomhilda. Washington repairs with Foxx as husband and wife after ray and both have an excellent chemistry. DiCaprio gives a career best as the villainous Calvin Candie. He should seek out roles like this more often as it shows a whole new side to his talent. Jackson is fantastic as Candies head of house, the despicable Stephen. I love Jackson as an actor and its nice to be reminded of the type of performance he's capable of. Last but not least is Waltz as the awesomely named Dr King Schultz. Waltz brings to life the German bounty hunter with aplomb. There are so many other minor character moments I could go on for ages.
Overall as lovers of cinema we have at hand a modern classic. I honestly believe that in 100 years this film will be enjoyed as a standout of the genre. Tarantino is a film maker having fun (notice broomhilda's surname) which means we get to have fun. The movie certainly is bloody and has liberal doses of the n'word but it never felt gratuitous. It always served the story.
Rush out and see this movie.