Westerns meet Cluedo in another masteriece by Tarantino

Rating: 10/10 (2 January 2016)

This movie displays everything I love about Tarantino and his films. It has an original story, colorful characters, unique settings, fiery dialogue, character development, flawless direction and screenplay, unique style and violence and an epic soundtrack.
Tarantino is able to get amazing performances from his actors, and this movie shows that. This movie focuses heavily on character development and interaction, and due to the phenomenal performances and dialogue, I did not get bored for even a second, since the dialogue hooked me in. Tarantino has created unique characters, and the casting is on-point, all the actors which were chosen for their respective roles gave an exceptional performance. The chemistry of the cast works really well. All the characters are really complex and they live up to the title, each character is just as "hateful" as the next one.
The setting and basic plot line might be a bit similar to Reservoir Dogs, but the movie plays out way differently than it, and is much more fun than it. The movie has a mystery element to it, while Reservoir Dogs didn't. The movie uses paranoia and fear as a plot device, and it will leave the audience on the edge of their seats as they try to figure out who is the real culprit.
Quentin Tarantino has proved once again as to why he is one of the most respected directors in the industry. He has this unique way of story- telling, and has this over-the-top style which just makes his movies very interesting. The dialogue is on point, and crafted with sophistication and beauty.
Tarantino's choice to film in 70mm was great, since the use of 70mm gives you a literal wider look at the setting. It really brings out everything in detail and makes each frame a work of art. You feel as if you are inside Minnie's Haberdashery with all these people. The 70mm also captures the snowy landscapes in its natural grand beauty.
Even with all the mystery elements, there is still a lot of humour (most of it dark humour, of course), and it feels that each character is having a lot of fun with their characters, and that is one of the many reasons the movie is great.
The movie might be long for some people, but if you come to think about it, there is really nothing you can cut from the movie since each scene is equally important. If you don't like the movie because you thought it was dragging on, it is just that you don't like long movies, there was nothing wrong with the film itself.
If the violence, and other sinister and sadistic elements in the film are too much for you and you can't handle the movie, that is perfectly understandable. Often Tarantino movies are too much for people because of their talkativeness, violence, sinister and sadistic elements, and they could be too much to take in. But if you like well-written, directed, complex films with character interaction and development, or you are just a movie or Tarantino fan, you will love this movie.
The soundtrack of the movie dances along beautifully with the movie. Morricone's score and the other songs used by Tarantino really set the mood for the movie, and give you a rush. The overture (and most of the tracks) fit the movies paranoid feel so well, that if you play the track during dinner with your family, you will not be able to help yourself but eye everyone on the table suspiciously.
Every performance stood out very much in the movies and all of them were amazing, but the ones I liked the most were Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins. Don't get me wrong, everyone did really good.
If you like a good murder mystery, or a well-directed, complex film (or if you are a Tarantino fan), you would love this movie. I loved it very much. If you get the chance, watch it in 70mm!!!