Actively provocational and excellent, but not for everyone.

Rating: 9/10 (22 August 2009)

Just like pretty much everything in life, it's very hard to combine different elements together in a way that works, and this movie is a prime example of those rare and wonderful combinations.
Tarantino has again proved himself to be a master that is able to combine the elements into a provocative film that pushes all the right buttons. He strives at every turn to insult, disgust or shock you into some form of a reaction to what you're seeing, then to make you laugh at the very next moment, sometimes at things that should horrify you instead. To be honest I believe that is the point of Inglourious Basterds, to force you into some form of self-questioning. Your job is to feel these questions and accept the fact that no matter what reaction you're having, the movie is right... and so are you in another way.
Aside from being provocational, the film never tries to take itself too seriously, a point that is repeatedly hit upon. Usually just at the time when you're starting to settle into a new set of personality labels for each of the characters The plot is not important, it's the characters that really make this movie come to life, and everyone did a very very good job. I'd rather not put particular emphasis on any single actor because everyone performed as they should have. The mish-mash of languages throughout the film was a special treat for me since I understand all of them, I always applaud filmmakers who won't settle for the American public's lazy attitude towards languages or subtitles. You see? even there is a way that Tarantino is trying to push your buttons! Watch it, see for yourself if you can take Tarantino's prodding and enjoy the ride.