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1. Elias Posada 09.04.09 / 10am

   I also saw this movie and I agree with the review. There were many things I liked about the movie. I am a huge Tarantino fan and I think this was one of his better movies. I saw aspects of all of his films from Reservoir Dogs all the way to the more recent Kill Bill movies. I agree that Brad Pitt is excellent in portraying pretty much any character that is thrown his way. The only thing I would fix would be that some scenes seemed to drag on more than they needed to, casuing the movie to be longer than necessary. However, because it was Tarantino he probably had a reason behind it. Overall this review was well written and I agree with its points.
2. Tara McIver 09.08.09 / 11pm

   I just saw this movie last week after hearing how absolutely wonderful it was. Although I did like the movie, I did not think it was all it was cracked up to be. Tarantino did a nice job of making me nauseated a few times throughout the movie with his incredibly disgusting scalping scenes. I thought Bradd Pitt was excellent as always. He was the perfect actor to turn such a dark subject as the holocaust into something slightly humorous. This was the first time I’ve seen Melanie Laurent in a film before, but I thought she did an amazing job portraying her emotions throughout the movie. I also agree that there were many scenes that could have been shortened, and the movie seemed to drag out a bit. Overall, I found the movie entertaining and agree with the review. I would recommend iInglorious Bastards to a friend.
3. Josh Jenkins 09.09.09 / 10pm

   I thought this movie was brilliant! Everything from the writing, to the acting, to how the film was shot, was, in my opinion, superb. Classic Tarantino the whole way through, my expectations for a great film were met. I really love Quentin’s dialogue in this movie. Written very well, the script lends itself to the development of some very complex characters. One character I thought was especially well portrayed, was Colonel Hans Landa, played by Austrian born Christoph Waltz. Waltz was perfect for the role, fully capable of delivering the complexity such a character required. Waltz won the Best Actor Award at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
   Inglorious Basterds is an amazing film. If you’re a Tarantino fan, or a fan of good movies, then see this one.
4. Kathleen Amboy 09.10.09 / 10am

   Josh – thank you for mentioning the character Landa, I
   apologize for the oversight. I was so wrapped up in the fact that FINALLY someone produced a REALLY good WWII film, since the days of The Dirty Dozen that I failed to mention Christoph Waltz! The Academy had better nominate him and
   Brad Pitt. I can understand some viewers thinking there were moments in the film that were tediously slow – but, anyone who is a Sergio Leone fan (as Tarentino is) will understand.
   kathleen amboy
5. Mary OConnor 09.14.09 / 2pm

   I am also a huge Quentin Tarantino fan, which is why I went to see Inglorious Basterds in the first place. It seemed like an outrageous premise for a film, and it certainly delivered. It was not my favorite Tarantino movie, I thought it actually went a little too far at times. The message of the film was basically “an eye for an eye”; and although I realize it was meant to be satirical in nature, I’m not sure that I was comfortable with the way it interpreted the Holocaust. However Tarantino definitely accomplished his usual goal of inducing shock and awe in his audience. I agree that the comedic timing made the film very humorous, and Melanie Laurent was fantastic as Shosanna. Overall I did enjoy watching this film and I would recommend others to see it.
6. Chelsey Peck 09.22.09 / 1pm

   The film Inglorious Bastards is not just your typical World War II movie. There is humor, irony, violence (to the point where I even had to shield my eyes), and adventure. Brad Pitt’s accent shed some light to the film, his way of speech was great and especially the way he would over annunciate the word ‘Naazi.’ Melanie Laurent, the theatre owner, was fantastic I hope to see her in other movies. I love how this film changed the ending of Hitler’s life. He ended up burning with some of his fellow Nazis, and the main characters got their revenge. I would definitely recommend this movie!
7. James Winston 09.23.09 / 3pm

   Inglorious Basterds incorporates violence, witty dialogue, and an original perspective on perhaps the world’s most harrowing event, all within a glorious two and a half hour saga. The film should actually be applauded for its violence, because despite the scalpings and constant blood, the violence was somehow tasteful. Blood, guts, and gore aside, the character acting was wonderful. Each character stood their ground, and no actor was feeble minded. In classic Tarantino fashion, the story had several pieces or chapters that were meticulously woven into one miraculous story. I applaud this film, and encourage those that can stomach quality cinema, to get off the couch and go see Inglorious Basterds.
8. Melina Lino 09.30.09 / 7pm

   I saw Inglorious Basterds a while ago and I am seriously contemplating when I am going to go see it again. I could not take my eyes off of the screen. It was not what I was expecting it to be; it was better. Quentin Tarantino serves up quite the movie with this one. Like most Tarantino films, there is a stellar soundtrack and I love the music choice from this film, especially David Bowie’s song “Cat People (Putting Out Fire)” was wonderfully used for the scene of Shosanna preparing for the grand finale. I also thought that the film’s tagline was very funny, “A Basterds Work Is Never Done.”
9. Timothy Riley 10.09.09 / 3pm

   Before viewing Inglorious Basterds i had watched every preview i could and i was concerned there was going to be an over-abundance of gore as i thought there was in some of his films (kill bills). Much to the contrary i thought the movie teetered more towards the the storyline and witty conversations rather than extended scenes of carnage. This film along with its incredible soundtrack kept me intrigued the entire movie. “i’ve been chewed out before”, that segment killed me!
10. Saren Brown 10.12.09 / 6pm

    I have to admit, I went into this film a bit reticent. While I really appreciate and admire the stylistic genius that Quentin Tarantino brings to his films, I do have a difficult time watching violence and had heard I would be watching more than my fair share during Inglourious Basterds. Yes, the violence was intense, and a bit over the top at times, but the film was great. It was energetic, witty and entertaining. Tarantino even managed to find a way to make the violence in the film humorous at times. It was well written and the actors did a fantastic job. I agree with the reviewer, Melanie Laurent shined, and I also thought Christoph Waltz was pure brilliance.
11. Hailey Peterson 10.14.09 / 12pm

    Inglourious Bastards was a really good movie. It was a little to gory for my liking, but over all it was good. I liked how it used eliminates like humor, horror, sex appeal, and history to make the film. Eliminates like these keep me interested, and wanting to watch more. Brad Pitt was huge bonus in the movie as well. The only parts that I didn’t like in the movie was when they scalped the heads of the Nazis that they had killed. That scene was a little too graphic. However, I really liked the characters and how devoted the actors were in playing there characters. Some of the actors like the guy from the Office really proved his ability to act in this film. I would strongly suggest someone if they haven’t seen this film to watch it. It’s a must see kind of movie.
12. Katelyn Hansen 10.14.09 / 8pm

    I say the movie about a week ago and have to admit it’s my favorite Tarantino movie. Though I would not classify him as one of my favorites, I do appreciate his amazing ability to light up the screen with his sharp dialogue, splintered chronology, and pop culture obsessions along with his unique sense of humor within his films. He is known for his extreme violence, and that’s one of the things I really admire about his films, especially this one. It’s a movie based around WWII, which was a brutal and horrific time in American history. The violence portrayed in the film are somewhat minuscule to what really happened during this time and I believe that it needs to be shown so the audience can fully understand and feel the emotion portrayed during the time period within the movie. It’s a war movie; war is brutal, so why cover that up? Overall, I found this to be a very insightful movie and am looking forward to seeing it again.
13. Blair Bennett 10.16.09 / 5pm

    Being a huge fan of Quentin Tarantino, seeing this movie was a no brainer. I knew I was going to see this movie from the moment I witnessed the first trailer for it. After seeing the movie, I agreed with Kathleen Ambroy, except I have always been a huge fan of Brad Pitt. Tarantino’s outstanding imagination and obscure filmwriting skills make him truly an amazing filmmaker. His take on the destruction of the Nazi regime in WWII was absolutely amazing. His use of perfectly timed dialogue, Brad Pitt playing the absolutely perfect character with attitude, and his overall film knowledge is what made this film so great. I loved the way he used such great camera angles to make you seem as if you were in the film. These Jewish American soldiers who were going to “gather 100 Nazi scalps” weren’t scared of anything and showed the almost cockiness of not only the United States, but the attitude that Tarantino expressed throughout his films. If you have watched any of his films in the past, you know that Tarantino is definitely not shy about showing violence. Being a war movie, why would he hide it now? I felt like the way he used the violence in this film was perfect, he showed a sense of torture towards the Nazi regime that had shown so much violence to so many other individuals. Having hatred for the Nazi regime, this made me enjoy the movie even more. In my eyes, Tarantino is an unbelievable artist and is one of the best film makers of the 21st century, with Inglorious Bastards definitely being near the top of his films.
14. Ryan Lien 10.16.09 / 6pm

    After seeing Inglorious Bastards in theatres, I felt that the movie was absolutely fantastic. Films these days continue to amaze me with how realistic and graphic scenes come out to be. In this film, I am referring to the scene with the baseball bat in particular. Watching the man from Brad Pitt’s group bash the Nazi’s head in repeatedly with a baseball bat was a bit too graphic for my taste but seemed very entertaining for everyone else I was with. Watching the scene sent chills down my spine. The vivid scalping of the Nazi’s heads was also a little hard for me to watch but other than these two scenes, I thought the film was comical, action packed, and very entertaining. I recommend this movie to everyone.
15. Michael Scalise 10.16.09 / 8pm

    I saw “Inglorious Bastards” when it first came out in Las Vegas. We had our very own private theater which made the movie much more entertaining and proved to be a hit. Besides the location, the movie was brilliant. Tarantino is a fantastic director and this movie is proof. Not to many directors can take a serious situation like the Holocaust, and make it into a comedic film for many to enjoy. The light hearted approach to the situation is very unique and gave the film the Tarantino touch. I enjoyed this film a lot, it kept my attention through out the entire film. There a very gruesome parts of the film, but they make the film what it is. The intense and bloody scenes add to the aspect of the Holocaust while the movie itself takes a comedic approach. I enjoyed this movie a lot, and the great setting made it even better. Go see “Inglorious Bastards”!
16. Danielle Hernandez 10.16.09 / 8pm

    I saw Inglorious Basterds right when it came out. I was not sure what to expect because I usually am not that into violence, but I must say I really enjoyed this movie. Even though there was a ton of violence it was all sort of humorous. The producer did an amazing job of capturing the audience and really getting them into the movie, and the actors chosen all did a really good job. I’m not always Brat Pitt’s biggest fan, but i thought it did a great job getting into character for this movie, he fit the part perfectly, even his phony accent was good.
17. Breann Dengler 10.16.09 / 8pm

    Being not too familiar with Tarantino’s films, I didn’t know what to expect of Inglourious Basterds. After seeing it, I knew three things: (1) It wasn’t as much about war as it was about cinema, (2) it played as a metaphor for cinema defeating the third reich, and (3) it was some sort of masterpiece. Each of Tarantino’s characters has a bottomless depth to them making them incredibly realistic, which helped me to become fully immersed in his audacious, fictional world of the “Basterds.” Every twist and turn within the narrative made the finale at the end of the final chapter incredibly effective leaving me to believe that the Second World War would have ended in the same violent manner if these characters had actually lived. Every filmmaking aspect of the Inglourious Basterds was nothing short of brilliant and I was sure the film would play incredibly well after the suspenseful introduction. I would recommend Inglourious Basterds to anyone and I’m sure it will become a landmark film in the war genre.
18. Michelle Agamata 10.16.09 / 9pm

    This movie was awesome. When I saw the commercials for the movie, my first thought was I gotta see that movie. And after hearing all about how good the movie was from friends, I knew I wouldn’t be let down. Brad Pitt did a remarkable job. Tarantino is really talented in what he does. The violence, the comedy it all was great. No one really is a fan of what happened back then with Hitler’s rule. This made me want and like the movie even more. It really was one of the best movies I had seen in a long time
19. Cristina Hernandez 10.16.09 / 10pm

    I thought this movies was a big hit. Everything from the script, to the characters, to the scenes, and the costumes and props. Brad Pitt did an amazing job in the film. The film gave me a great insight as to how Nazis were treated when they were being persecuted by Hitler. The script that was written for this film was great because not only was it informational, but the film was funny and entertaining as well. The special effects used when soldier scalps are taken off and they are branded is realistic. The film has a combination of action, drama, romance, and comedy.
20. alex rubinstein 10.18.09 / 6pm

    I waited five years for another Tarentino film after Kill Bill. This film did not disappoint by the slightest. Brad Pitt was terrific in this movie. Captured his role and loved it. He and his fellow Basterds were n the business of nazi killing. And business is booming for those gentlemen. But really it was Christoph Waltz who stole the show. He played Col. Hanz Landa, aka the jew hunter. New to the hollywood, he spoke in three different languages beautifully. Overall the acting, the script, and the cinematography were all masterpiece.
21. Kasey Johnson 10.21.09 / 12pm

    I have actually never seen this movie but I’ve heard from many that it is very good and worth it to go and see. This review is interesting. It seems as if Brad Pitt did a good job at playing his part. This movie also seems to have been very well written and the actors chosen, were all perfect for each role. The humor in this movie is also said to be ‘perfectly timed.’ The cover is very intriguing. I am definitely going to have to make my way to the theaters or rent this movie when it comes out.
22. Ryan Duffy 10.23.09 / 7pm

    Great review, I agree with most when I say this film was long awaited. All of the nazi, hitler, war films, then Valkyrie, not having hitler died just was too truthful and sad and boring, then this film, gave the American viewers what they wanted. The great camera angles and the witty narrative gave this film a great on-screen life. Brad Pitt added his well performed character acting and helped push the film over the ordinary ones. The perfect combination of gore, comedy, and truth was in my opinion a crutial factor. Tarantino combined them brilliantly. A classic High Concept film with some twist. Overall a fantastic, watch again film.
23. Michael Kessler 10.26.09 / 10am

    I am a huge fan of Tarantino hands down. I wanted to write a paper for film studies on him but we had to do something before the ’70s. I think Tarantino’s experimenting with camera angles and other devices is similar to directors in the 1930s because of its originality. Over the years a conformed style in shooting film was developed and Tarantino loves to break that style in all of his movies. Inglorious Bastards is not only original but but down right good entertainment. No other director could have done such a good job. I love it and can’t wait for his next film.
24. Brian Livesay 10.29.09 / 10am

    I was excited about seeing this film as I am a Tarantino fan and this movie did not disappoint. It had a good mix of violence, gore, and interesting characters which is typical of Tarantino’s films. Brad Pitt’s character mimicked the famous world war II veteran Pappy Boyington (sp?) with his tough no nonsense attitude, that commanded respect from his men and having an identifiable bull dog-ish under-bite. The beginning of the film really set the tone for the movie set in the beautiful French countryside. The main villain, SS officer (character name here) was cast perfectly for this role. He was quite a scary man showing a high level of intelligence, cunning, and ruthlessness and in keeping true to Tarantino’s violent but entertaining theme in his movies, machine guns were blasting off within the first 15 minutes of the film. One girl escapes
25. Rea Seavey 11.10.09 / 12pm

    I have to completely agree with your review. I loved the movie. I have yet to not enjoy a Tarantino film, but this one topped my list but falling short of Pulp Fiction. I thought that Brad Pitt played his character exactly as Tarantino envisioned him. His attitude and dry humor through out the film created a patriot out of me. The movie had such a great story line I was hoping I would hear about it on the History Chanel. How many people would love to see Hitler’s face shot off or Nazis having to bare there symbol on their forehead for the rest of their life. Luckily there is a director he feels the same way.
26. Joshua Oxton 11.10.09 / 2pm

    This was definitely one of Tarantino’s better films. The soundtrack was awesome and the acting was superb. Im not a huge fan of Brad Pitt but him and his other Jewish / American mercenary soldiers were hilarious throughout the entire move. Their lines were witty and the humor was right on the mark. I think everyone in our generation has been waiting for a WWII movie like this to come around and Tarantino nailed it. Jewish mercenaries executing nazi soldiers and cutting scalps off, carving swastika’s into nazi prisoner foreheads – AWESOME. Extended scenes of the soldiers putting clips of rounds into Hitler and having the entire movie theater cheer and applaud says it all.
27. Marcus Mitchell 12.06.09 / 11pm

    This was one of Tarantino greatest movies ever made and in my eyes is the best film since Pulp Fiction. Brad Pitt offers one of his best performances as he leads a gang of Jewish fighters to plan the assai nation of Hitler and regime. I felt that all persons who were involved in this movie were well and done and the fact it deals with a historical background made it even better. One of the best parts was seeing the massacre shoot of Hitler and his rebels in the French theater. The most memorable of this movie was also the shootout in the German bar.
28. Mikaela Cox 03.17.10 / 9am

    Great film! Great dialog and of course Tarantino did a phenomenal job as usual. I agree that Christopher Waltz and Brad Pitt both played there characters perfectly, the perfect actors for their roles. I did find the story line intriguing and thought provoking. I loved how Tarantino portrayed the history, in a way that forced you to understand the point but maintaining the entertainment of films, made a subject that can be very disturbing and dry interesting (still disturbing) and easy to stay interested in. A very well done film, definitely one of the best I’ve seen this year.
29. Colin Campbell 05.04.10 / 5pm

    I came into this movie with very mixed expectations as I had heard very polarizing reviews. On the internet I had read multiple positive reviews with Tarantino proclaiming it may be one of his best movies yet, on the other hand, multiple friends had told me that it was boring and otherwise insignificant. If ever an example can be made to rely on critics as opposed to word of mouth this would be it. I loved this movie. The acting and dialogue in the opening scene of the movie was extremely captivating and set the tone for the rest of the movie as something extraordinary.
30. Jillian Mochnick 06.27.10 / 7pm

    I loved this movie! Pure genius. Tarantino is one of my all time favorites. His style of creating a unique and captivating dialogue is one of a kind. I do agree in that this movie got a lot of hype prior to coming out. I tend to think that hypes often time ruin movies due to the high standards. However this movie is so entertaining, and I have seen it about 5 times now. The first seen alone is amazing. Cristolph Waltz is an amazing actor and i am so grateful to find his talent as a movie-goer. The first scene when he walks into the household in which he suspected the family was holding Jewish people to protect them was so fabulous. Although terribly sad, Cristolph Waltz set the tone for a thrilling movie. I also thought the soundtrack of this movie was great; the terrifying music in the first scene was classic Tarantino. I’m not a huge Brad Pitt fan, however his character and acting were great. I loved his sarcasm and wit. I thought the story was fabulous. To spin such an important historical time of Hitler into what they did was so great. The ending scene was just glorious with all the dramatics. Hitler being shot like 500 times was just an epic end to a movie.

    10/10. Great movie!!
31. Max Junge 10.24.10 / 2pm

    Inglourious Basterds was for me very exciting. It was a great movie in every single way. I like that Quentin Tarantino makes his own idea of the Second World War should have ended. The scene with the theater where everyone is killed and Hitler is shot multiple times is a very thrilling, action packed, glorious scene that takes your breath away. Beside from being an action/war film it also has its comedy in it making you laugh crazy. The last scene of the film is also very excellent. It has its horror to when he engraves the Nazi-symbol on his forehead. Fantastic movie!
32. Ana Rodriguez 04.14.12 / 7pm

    Quentin Tarantino’s work is always filled with a lot of dialogue and violence and Inglourious Basterds is just like that. There is a lot of dialogue and a variety of languages and there is a whole lot of violence. Although the movie is called Inglourious Basterds I found myself liking the story of Shosanna Dreyfus better. The movie begins with a Nazi general killing Shosanna’s family and her escaping. Later in the story she is living in Italy and is the owner of a movie theater. There a Nazi war hero falls for her and convinces a Nazi director to premier his film in Shosanna’s theatre. The scene where she sits and eats lunch with the same general that killed her family years ago was amazing. It kept me in the edge of my seat and I was waiting for her to break down crying or for her to attack the man but no; she sat there and acted as normal as she could. Overall the movie was a great take on how World War II could have ended. It’s entertaining, long, violent, and dramatic just like all of Quentin Tarantino’s films.
33. xueting bai 11.19.13 / 9pm

    I watched Inglourious Basterds by Quentin Tarantino, 2009. I think the film have a good plots. And the actors’ performance in the film are brilliant. Brad Pitt’s performance are still well. But I want to say Christoph Waltz’s performance is perfect. Waltz act a Nazi, he expressions a Nazi’s inexorability, cunning and cattiness. Waltz’s performance is brilliant. The style of the film is bloody and passionate, but the film have some laughing points.
34. Elsa Callahan 10.10.21 / 5pm

    I totally agree with this review. Inglourious Baterds, directed by Quentin Tarantino is a great film. This movie has a super interesting storyline and bouncing back between many characters in the film with smaller storylines, keeping it more entertaining. My eyes were glued to the screen just after the opening scene, which follows Nazi Waltz, discovering a hidden jewish family under a house. This scene writes out the rest of the movie and turns it into a perfect story of revenge. The acting in this movie is also impeccable. Brad Pitt’s character, Lt. Aldo Raine, is charming, funny, and yet intimidating all at once. Christopher Waltz plays Hans Landa, his performance made me scared of this character in a way that felt so natural. All in all this is a great movie about World War ll, it depicts a great story filled with action, violence, revenge, and a bit of humor.
35. Alexander Tibor Elo 09.07.22 / 4pm

    I completely agree with you that this movie has some Classic markings of a Quinten Tarantino movie. I would probably say that this is either my first or second favorite movie directed by him. Your review puts this in an amazing light of how the humor mixes in with the action. As well as how the the film sets up an amazing premise that may be way to out of this world for a WW2 story. Tarantino completely sets up a true to life Germany, and basically war-torn areas. One of the most climatic build up scene where the “Basterds” are playing 20 questions with a Officer. Where the officer finds out that the “Basterds” are posing as a high ranking officials just by the way they put up their fingers to order drinks. It amazing how Tarantino imposes humor in very dramatic, and action filled scenes. It’s impressive how the actors can switch from a serious tone to a more joking tone. The brutality of the movie is also over the top as is the same with most Tarantino movies. To sum it up it’s a fantastically filmed movie about getting revenge, comedy, and action.

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