Inglourious Basterds

potatobroth · #1 09-02-2009, 07:47 AM

A few points for me (some very light spoilers)

- Some scenes did seem long, and most built to something so that was okay. The dialogue (cliche to say this) was stellar which helped remove any tedium that the long scenes could have.

- Hans Landa (Waltz) was exceptional. Two scenes in particular were about as brilliant a portrayal I have ever seen.

- The Basterds needed another scene... something to tie them in more.

- Tarantino is the master of the 'scene' and fantastic director, but as a story-teller he is just not there. Kill Bill was a huge step in the right direction, but he just threw that all away with this movie. Now, its okay for IB because we all know the back story so we can fill in the pieces. But it will bug me forever that Raine and Shoshanna never meet.

jOHN rODRIGUEZ · #2 02-01-2010, 03:55 AM

Just watched this. Ace. Loved the subtle sound references too.

Agree some scenes were a bit too long (basement scene was too drawn out), but still a good film. Hope it sees some awards for performances, esp. the blond theater owner woman.

potatobroth · #3 02-01-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jOHN rODRIGUEZ

Just watched this. Ace. Loved the subtle sound references too.

Agree some scenes were a bit too long (basement scene was too drawn out), but still a good film. Hope it sees some awards for performances, esp. the blond theater owner woman.

I've rewatched the basement scene (specifically) again and it didn't seem as long to me as it did in my original watching.

jOHN rODRIGUEZ · #4 02-01-2010, 03:48 PM

I might be wrong, I'll watch it again tonight.

LOVE the scene with the theater owner woman on the big screen. OOOOh to dream.

potatobroth · #5 02-02-2010, 02:01 PM

no, i don't mean it like a right or wrong type thing. i meant that when i saw it in theaters (first viewing) some scenes seemed very long to me. then, when i rewatched on DVD, those long scenes seemed much more digestible. might have to do with knowing the outcome and when the tension will break.

Caprice · #6 02-03-2010, 09:34 AM

did anyone notice the boot of beer the nazi was drinking in the cellar bar?

froopy seal · #7 02-14-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Caprice

did anyone notice the boot of beer the nazi was drinking in the cellar bar?

No, but a friend pointed it out to me.

Watched the film a few days ago and found it quite entertaining. I was rather shocked how obviously and thoroughly Christoph Waltz pwned Mr Pitt.