Another Tarantino Classic

Rating: 7/10 (10 December 2014)

Django Unchained is the story of a freed slave who becomes the partner of a German bounty hunter. Together they set off on a mission to release a certain slave owned by ruthless plantation owner, Calvin Candie, that slave being Djangos wife.
In all honesty I had some reservations about this movie as it didn't look to be anything too great, but I thought I'd give it a go and I was not disappointed. Out of the Tarantino movies I've seen not many have disappointed...Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Reservoir Dogs just to name some, are all superb and while Django Unchained is not on the same level as those for me, its not too far off.
Now, if you're expecting the usual Tarantino style of action, blood and violence then you'll be sorely disappointed. I mean there is good amount of action in it (especially the last 30 minutes) but its just not the main story character. There's a few good comedy moments as well, with one favourite of mine being when a lynch mob are talking about whether to wear their hoods or not. I know - that doesn't sound funny but when you watch the movie you'll understand what I mean.
There's a number of very obvious spaghetti western style moments too, such as the ultra-fast camera zoom, but all this adds to the style of Django Unchained.
As for the characters, the relationship between Django (Foxx) and Dr. King Schultz (Waltz) is 1st class. They play off each other so well and they make what is already a good movie that bit better. DiCaprio was fantastic bringing a cold, calculating side to the already vicious streak of Calvin Candie. Jackson was excellent (as usual) as Stephen, Candies slave house master, and in one way is more ruthless than Candie because of the way even he treats the slaves.
On the whole, whether you're a die-hard Tarantino fan, a period action/drama fan, or a fan of both, Django Unchained is definitely worth a watch and I don't think you'll be disappointed.