Kill white people and get paid for it? What's not to like?

Rating: 9/10 (18 December 2013)

A western, a comedy western at that. I would have never thought Tarantino would tackle a western, but here it is. Taratino is not going to do a straight comedy; he is going to put blood, mayhem, and gore in the mix. Only he can get away with that.
Not only a western, but a revenge flick, which is a favorite of mine.
The movie opens in 1858 Texas with the purchase of a slave, Django (Jamie Foxx), by a dentist-turned-bounty hunter, Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz). The action never stops from there, and the blood gushes freely.
Foxx and Waltz form a partnership that really gives both an opportunity to show their acting skills. They are magnificent.
Now, I don't want to leave you with the impression that these two are it. We also have Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, and Samuel L. Jackson turning in fantastic performances.
This may not be Tarantino's best film, but it sure is worth the time spent watching. Some may find it a bit harsh, but the truth is that the life of a slave was, in fact, harsh.