Good film ruined by poor writing

Rating: 6/10 (9 January 2016)

This film has all the makings of an Oscar winning picture and would be brilliant if it weren't for the terrible script. The acting is of a very high caliber and Samuel L Jackson is brilliant, as per usual. The cinematography is breathtaking, as is the set and costume design. Furthermore, it is accompanied by a beautiful score. However, the script is a huge let down. In true Tarantino fashion, the script is very odd and over the top. The viewer is never sure whether the mood is intended to be serious or laughable. Most of the film is boring aside for a few highly graphic scenes. Much like Django Unchained, the film presents a deep and weighty subject matter illustrated through a lot of violence but is dealt with in a very laissez-faire attitude from the director. There are very few plot twists and most of them are pretty predictable. If it wasn't for everything that was right with this film, the writing and directing would have landed it a solid 1 or 2 rating from me. If you can appreciate films from an artistic perspective, this may be worth a watch, otherwise you'll be wasting your time.