A car could have it me in the face and it wouldn't have spoilt how much I enjoyed the film

Rating: 10/10 (9 January 2016)

Throughout his career the revered Quentin Tarantino has developed more than just a genre of himself, but a collection of work that has proved that he is a national treasure transcending being merely a modern cinematic icon but ultimately a classic and timeless figure in cinema.
The Hateful Eight has to be his most precise and literary film that accumulates a career of brining together some of the most talented people in their field of work from production design to cinematography to the spellbinding, stellar cast of actors.
First of all, the whole 70mm panovision thing that I expect the large majority of the audience will be uninformed of may wonder if it is some gimmick, as may even the cynics who apparently know what they're talking about. To cut it short, its what makes the hateful eight look so exquisitely textured. every shot; every frame even, is like the most intricate oil pastel paintings like a Baptiste Chardin or Liotard. It is a mouth waveringly, beautifully shot film. An epic format for an epic film.
Secondly, the work of Robert Richardson (cinematographer) who's long lasting collaboration with Tarantino is certainly reflected in this film as a culmination of all the best skill and artistry of the Tarantino collection which makes me happy, because I have seen this man grow into a master. Moreover, the production design by Yohei Taneda and the art department; all of the behind scenes people involved have seriously got their work cut out for them because this film is a masterpiece.
What is also great is the fact that this film has some long lasting collaborations in terms of acting and a group of people who are just ,obviously, so in tune with Tarantino's writing that it is just a joy and pleasure to watch them speak the Tarantino language. Every single performance brought a smile to my face and again we are presented with so many quotable lines from a director who's so far embedded into popular culture that when you search the term, you often are given Tarantino as a result. I loved this film, if you have never seen a Tarantino Film then typically what you have is an artistry in violence and at the fore front a script full of witty, philosophical, quotable dialogue. However, if you usually don't like Tarantino and his style, firstly why? secondly, give this film a chance because you could possibly miss out on a masterpiece. Anywho, thanks for reading, happy watching!