Tarantino's Inglourious masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (23 October 2009)

I really raised the bar for this film, because I am familiar with Tarantino for the intellectual film genius that he is, but I also know he likes to repeat himself and he is very indulgent. And Tarantino can take his bow. Not only is his latest adventure a beautiful work of art, painted by violence, controversy and black comedy it is undoubtedly one of the finest films we will ever experience in the cinema. The film is about a group of specially selected yanks who are chosen for their ability and stomach to kill Nazis. On their mission they get involved in the plans of an attack on the German Army during an exclusive film premiere in Paris in a cinema operated by a Jewish woman with her own agenda. The plot is not simply about the basterds trying to scalp Nazis, but it is about the genius way in which a Tarantino film comes to life. Everything is extraordinary: the exiting score, the stylish and authentic set designs, the dialogue, the cinematography, the editing and the acting. This film is not a WWII film, it has the WWII subtext, , it has spaghetti western references and KILL BILL references and it even feels as though Casablanca is referenced as the films sparkles with old Hollywood. Christoph Waltz steals the show, his performance is what film audiences dream about and long for. Brad Pitt is over the top and all of his scenes seem inadequate. Eli Roth, he certainly looks the part, but for future projects he should stick to directing, and none of his torture porn nonsense. Dianne Kruger was absolutely fabulous and burned up the screen with old Hollywood glamour. The real star of this One Director show, apart from Waltz, is definitely Mélanie Laurent. She is one of the most beautiful actresses I have seen in a long time. I loved her performance, it was elegant and glamorous, yet restrained and powerful, she can also be considered in award categories for best supporting actress. Audiences love it, critics love it. So go see this epic, war movie, with a hint of love for cinema and fantasy and have the most entertaining spectacular cinematic experience since The Dark Knight.