Sheer brilliance

Rating: 9/10 (9 February 2016)

As with most Tarantino films there was a lot of controversy surrounding this, not least of which was the debacle that became where you could actually see the film! As a Cineworld Unlimited member I was somewhat disappointed that they decided to not show the film at all (a dispute with the distributors over the 70mm formats exclusive showing at an Odeon screen) so this meant having to make an alternative choice of where to see the film and I went with the Gloucester Guildhall which is a fabulous little venue and I can highly recommend it to anyone who wants a little bit more of a niche cinema experience.
Therefore this review is a bit late from the UK release date as it wasn't shown there for a couple of weeks, however I can instantly say it was well worth the wait as this is one absolutely amazingly brilliant film!! Possibly my favourite Tarantino film on first viewing (his other 7 films have grown on me over the years), reeking with all the usual Tarantino style, script, gore and soundtrack that make his work the beauty that it is.
Set sometime after the civil war the film doesn't venture very far by way of sets and scenery, the majority taking place inside one large building, but it doesn't need to. With the cast as strong as they are (most being veterans of previous Tarantino films), each and every actor played their role to perfection so you're captivated from the very opening scenes right to the last fade to black some 3 hours later. Yes, it is 3 hours long but it absolutely doesn't feel like it! There are plot twists and turns the entire film which keep you focused and on edge. Each scene is considered, complete and leaves you wanting for nothing. The occasional Tarantino silliness is thrown in here and there, but it's what you expect and is all part of the fun and yes there are a few laughs to be had too.
I could go on and on about this film, it's just so good! Basically if you've not yet seen it then you've only got a bit more time before it disappears from the handful of cinemas which are showing it so get in quick.