Bloody sensational!!!

Rating: 9/10 (6 September 2019)

Quentin Tarantino is one of those few directors who never had a misstep. I haven't seen all his films but from the ones I've seen, I could tell that this man had a huge talent and passion for cinema. Once again, he stands his ground.
Inglourious Basterds is about a group of Jewish American soldiers who plan to assassinate the Nazi rulers in France during World War II. At the same time, a cinema owner plans for the assassination as well.
What I love about Tarantino's films, aside from the violence, is the characters and dialogues to go along with them. This film has all of that and more. It's hard for me to say which spot Inglourious Basterds takes compared to the rest of Tarantino's filmography but I'm certain that it'll be high up.
Just everything in this film is done so well that you're in constant awe at what you're witnessing. The opening scene alone had me transfixed to the screen. What really sold me were the constant interactions between characters. Majority of the film is dialogue driven rather than gory, over the top violence which is what I loved. I enjoyed listening to the conversations each character since they defined what kind of person they were. If you consider watching this movie just because of the violence then you may be disappointed. The film does have Tarantino's repetitive use of violence but this film mainly revolves around the characters.
The acting overall was solid. Brad Pitt and his team of 'Basterds' were entertaining to watch. They all worked well together and some of the comedic scenes were really funny. As soon as you find out what his team are all about, you immediately root for them based on the entire premise of the movie. The same can be said about Mélanie Laurent. As the movie takes place during a time of unimaginable cruelty and savagery, you want to see these people emerge victorious. However, the best part of this film is undoubtedly Christoph Waltz. He is so good in this movie. I have to praise him a lot because his dialogue delivery was immaculate. You hate his character but at the same time you enjoy seeing him. Tarantino deserves a lot of praise as well since the lines he wrote for Waltz seemed so intriguing. Waltz's expression and tone made his role feel believable. You're not meant to cheer for him but you do anyway.
The direction is brilliant. If you're familiar with Tarantino's work then this shouldn't come as a surprise. The use of violence was handled really well. The violence wasn't there for just looks. Every time you see it, it has a sense of purpose. The pacing was well done. I couldn't believe how fast 2 hours 30 minutes went by.
Inglourious Basterds is definitely one of Quentin Tarantino's best works. There are some great memorable characters and performances from everyone involved. The dialogue is phenomenal and above all, it's a blast to watch.