Simply brilliant!

Rating: 10/10 (15 August 2009)

I do not know where to start about Inglourious Basterds, other than, that it was a delight to watch through out. The opening chapter puts you through so many emotions in such a short space of time that you feel like you just came off a roller-coaster, did the waltz, took a relaxing swim then had a shootout. Bizarre doesn't begin to describe it, I'll just say that Christopher Waltz is fantastic throughout, from the opening scene to the climax 2 hours 30 minutes later! Brad Pitt puts in yet another stellar performance, though comes in second place to the amazing Christopher Waltz who steals every scene in which he appears.
I went into this film wondering how Tarantino could possibly mould his style into a World War 2 film. I came out of it utterly satisfied, I sort of discount Kill Bill 1 & 2 as Tarantino having a bit of fun rather than actually making a movie. Jackie Brown and Death Proof were both actually great movies but nothing compared to the caliber of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction. Inglourious Basterds my friends, it is safe to say, completes the true Tarantino trilogy and is without a doubt his third masterpiece, this is an absolute thrill ride throughout with a fantastic opening sequence, gripping tension throughout and a completely satisfying ending in true blood spattered, tongue in cheek Tarantino style.
10/10. I couldn't fault it if I tried, I've been home 30 minutes and I'm still grinning with sheer satisfaction!