A exciting mystery that could of had a cleaner ending

Rating: 7/10 (14 April 2016)

After reading negative reviews on here it seems that most users main issue with the film was the length of the movie, which i did not feel was a problem. The lead up was tense, the dialog was very Tarantino as usual (great) and the acting was fantastic. Sure, over an hour may be a little long for a set up of a movie, but that seems pretty common these days. I liked how it would go around the cabin to various conversations happening at once giving it a very theater play style to it. (Actually this movie would make a great play.)
This movie was great as a drama piece and i would would definitely recommend it. However, I would never, ever, call it one of the best Tarantino films. The fellatio scene i thought was unnecessary despite the fact i firmly believe that this was completely made up as a desperate attempt to make old mate reach for the gun, especially as it was made clear earlier that the major does lie to get things (the Lincoln letter). The scene ends beautifully however with the major getting what he wanted (the general reaching for the pistol and the major quick firing a round straight through his chest).
However it is the last 40 minutes that i feel could of been tighter and cleaner for a more satisfying ending, and i don't mean "cleaner" literally (the more blood the better). **SPOILER**
The film turns into a shoot fest resulting in everyone slowly dying and crawling all over the floor, even the use of slow motion to capture shoots fired i feel would of been better as a cowboy style quick shooter scene. This all results in a bloody death fest, hence the unsatisfying ending (maybe i just wanted the major to live) which leaves me to believe in the statement being thrown around about this movie; that it is just a "directors masturbation" film but still, the ending was still good and the hanging was nice touch.
I really enjoyed this film and will watch it again soon. Its a great mystery/ drama played out in a unique way.