Another Tarantino (destined to be a) Classic

Posted by Movie_Maven

August 26, 2009 |

I FINALLY got to see “Inglorious Basterds” yesterday (grrrr, as an OCD, anal-retentive grammarian it is quite difficult for me to spell “bastards” incorrectly; however, out of respect for Quentin the Great I shall oblige.

Suffice it to say I have seen all of his movies and own several (love “Reservoir Dogs”), as well as all of Eli Roth’s and am a HUGE fan of them both (can’t wait, by the way, for “Hostel III”.) This film did not disappoint (and now that I just read on imdb.com that the subtitling ”problems” which concerned me were intentional, perhaps I can sleep tonight.)

Not normally a Brad Pitt fan (sorry Brad), I can honestly say I cannot think of another actor who would have brought the same “oomph” (or shall we stay true to the film and say ”joie de vivre”) to the role. In fact, all of the casting was just perfect.

In true Tarantino fashion, “Basterds” (aarrggghhhhh) tells the tale of the aforementioned group who, “once upon a time in Nazi-occupied France”, takes to “killin’ Nazis.” And not only killing. Tarantino-esque killing and scalping and various other forms of “glorious” mayhem. Add the requisite plot twists, plans diabolique, a Hitler who really needs a prescription for Valium, and some hilarious dialogue and I loved all 153 minutes of it. So much, in fact, that I braved an entire 32-oz drink without my requisite bathroom break because I didn’t want to miss a single second. Besides, with all of the subtitles, I wasn’t sure Mr_Movie_Maven would have been able to catch me up on what I missed. Thank goodness for 5 years of jr. high and high school French and a semester of college German!!

At the Cannes Film Festival “Basterds” (argh) received a Best Actor win for Christof Waltz (Colonel Landa) and a nomination for Tarantino for the Palm d’Or award (nomination, pffftt…should have won!!)

I chose this poster because I LOVE Eli Roth!!