Different but still distinctly Tarantino.

Rating: 10/10 (25 December 2012)

Gotta give it a 10. The man just doesn't make a bad movie. If it had been Will Smith as planned, I probably wouldn't say that, but lets not get into that.
Was it a little long? It was, but I think it was well done. Sure it could have ended in the bloodbath, but this was one time where I found the sort of "extended ending" to be a good one. Hell, a great one. And I've got to disagree that it was sloppy. It was already nearly 3 hours, there was a simple story but a lot of ground to cover. And I've got to say while on that subject I disagree with other reviewers that said Jamie Foxx was uncomfortable. I think he was very comfortable. The story may be a simple one but a crucial part is the development of the characters, particularly Django. He is SUPPOSED to look uncomfortable. He's masquerading as a slaver, the thing he hates most, while holding back every raw emotion in his being until the end when he finally lets it all go. I don't think anyone could have played this role better. 'Nuff said for Jamie Foxx. The man is brilliant and if Ray didn't convince you then Django should. Lets not forget this is a Tarantino film, too. Over the top is his style, but he does it like no other. The comedy element is there underneath the brutality and the raw humanity flows throughout, and runs the gamut. Every emotion is showcased to its fullest.
If you don't like Tarantino films you won't like this. If this is your first Tarantino film you should watch a few more. There is a distinctive style here.