"I like the way you direct, Quentin!"

Rating: 9/10 (15 February 2013)

This Tarantino monster is full on, vulgar and bloody - and it's excellent. Each of the five star cast contribute five star performances, particularly both Leo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson. DiCaprio, who very rarely disappoints in any role, is cast the villainous slave-owner Calvin Candie, a character who DiCaprio himself described as "the most deplorable human being he'd ever read in a screenplay in his life" - although he must not have been deplorable enough to turn down... or maybe that was the attraction. Samuel L. Jackson is his senior house slave, Stephen, and puts in a performance like never before. Completely loyal to Candie, Stephen is overly suspicious of all goings-on around him, which brings us on to the lead protagonist Django, played astutely by Jamie Foxx. Django is separated from his wife and longs to reacquaint himself with her. Christophe Waltz portrays the best deceptively calm character i think i've ever seen - much like the one he played in Inglorious Basterds. As Dr. King Schultz he frees Django and takes him under his wing. The dialogue is often poetic, yet does not shy away from crassness (as if Mr. Tarantino would ever comprehend such a thing). Tarantino creates a Western like no other. paced to perfection and with a very catchy soundtrack. I highly recommended this!