INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS | How Tarantino Made a Masterpiece | Video Essay
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Inglourious Basterds video essays tend to analyse the opening scene, or analyse Hans Landa, one of the best villains of modern cinema. So in this video I am going to analyse the entire film because some the best moments in Inglourious Basterds happen outside of the famous opening scene.
This video essay incorporates Quentin Tarantino interviews to explore his writing and film-making style, and looks at how Tarantino developed as a film-maker since Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, and shows why I consider Inglourious Basterds to be his masterpiece.
The video essay is broken into five chapters, like Inglourious Basterds itself. It compares the opening scene to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and Tarantino’s Sergio Leone influence, then explores the ‘Jewish Revenge’ interpretation of the Basterds characters, as shown in the ‘Bear Jew’ scene. Chapter three breaks down why Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz) is one of the best villain’s of modern cinema, while chapter four analyses the Inglourious Basterds tavern scene with Michael Fassbender. Finally, chapter five looks at some of the best bits of Inglourious Basterds, which take place in the final scene at the cinema.
00:00 - Introduction
01:51 - Chapter One: Where the Basterds Began (Opening scene analysis)
06:22 - Chapter Two: Jewish Revenge (The ethics of “killin’ Nazis”)
11:28 - Chapter Three: OK, we’ll talk about Hans Landa (Tarantino’s best villain)
16:35 - Chapter Four: The Tavern Scene (Bar scene analysis)
19:03 - Chapter Five: The Power of Cinema (Historical accuracy)
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Charlie Rose | Quentin Tarantino - charlierose.com/videos/26959
Inglourious Basterds Full Press Conference - Cannes Film Festival 2009 - • Inglourious Basterds F...
Quentin Tarantino on Inglourious Basterds | Film4 Interview Special - • Quentin Tarantino on I...
Charlie Rose | Christoph Waltz - charlierose.com/videos/15575
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Quentin Tarantino talks Inglourious Basterds - RT Interview | Henri Sordeau - editorial.rottentomatoes.com/...
Hollywood’s Jewish Avenger | Jeffrey Goldberg -
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/...
Seeing Nazis Massacred, Followed by a Discussion | Paul Vitello - www.nytimes.com/2009/12/18/ny...
Tarantino Rewrites the Holocaust | Daniel Mendelsohn - www.newsweek.com/tarantino-re...
‘Inglourious Basterds’ came out 10 years ago. Has its legacy changed? | Gabe Friedman - www.timesofisrael.com/inglour...
What's your favourite Tarantino movie?
This one.
Another excellent video Pentex, you’re going from strength to strength. But I will respectfully disagree on this one - for me, Jackie Brown is Tarantino’s best written and best directed movie, his most mature piece of filmmaking and his masterpiece.
H8ful 8. *n't I stinker?
Reservoir Dogs.
Pulp Fiction is my favorite, but Particularly love "The Bonnie Situation" and Prelude to "Vincent Vega and Marsellus Wallace's Wife" is a close second; funniest shit ever put to film.
After this and django unchained I cant imagine not having Christoph Waltz in cinema.
Christoph Waltz was amazing in both.. and I cried when he died in django
The Hateful Eight was pretty damn powerful. There won't be many coming home. / No, there won't be many coming home. / Now there might be ten or twenty / Or maybe there won't be any / No, there won't be many coming home.
Watch “the consultant” and you’ll realize how woefully overrated he is lol
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You always need a good writer with a great actor. That's the winning combination. Like the lead singer and guitarist in a rock band.
For me the best line has to be, You know, fightin' in a basement offers a lot of difficulties. Number one being, you're fightin' in a basement!
My mom quotes that line all the time😂
That's a fight club reference i guess😂
I maintain that Landa didn’t know he was speaking to Shoshanna in the strudel scene. He has a feeling on the tip of his tongue, but it doesn’t click. But that doesn’t stop him from playing with the power he enjoys so much.
Well, they were still hunting Jews. He probably suspected but didn't know exactly who she was.
IMO I think he knows. He isn’t shown to be the sort of person to forget something like that. At the farmhouse could tell it was Shoshana who was running away even though she was pretty far, it would be reasonable to assume he knew her also when he actually sat face to face with her.
he also orders struedel, if I remember correctly. He also orders it with cream for Shoshanna. That's not kosher at all, so I think he was suspicious, but after she ate it, he wasn't anymore.
Agree. How could he know who she was? He never got a good look at her face from the farmhouse scene since she was running away, i.e. her hack was to him the entire time.
He orders her a glass of "milk" with the strudel. Her father was a dairy farmer, correct? Might be a stretch tho.
I always like the idea that the end of the movie where Aldo says "This might just be my masterpiece" is Tarantino talking to The Audience.
I didn't liked the idea that the main characters get killed that miserably ( especially STIGLITZ ) : I left the theater when the dying sniper shot the lady leaving the projection booth. Worst movie in my opinion !
I just watched it, and I think that the ending where Landa gets marked after trying to weasel his way out of the wrong side of history was just the cherry on top. I was hoping they'd kill him, but I realized that leaving him alive under those conditions was literally perfect.
5:34 shows why QT is such a great director. Someone criticized him and instead of taking it as an insult or refusing to change his ways even after proving they could be successful, he showed that he could overcome the criticisms. And after he had done so, he didn’t gloat, instead admitting that it was valid criticism at the time
I saw this movie in the theatre when I was in high school and it was the first time I realized that movies can be a real form of art and something that can require great thought and effort in story telling.
With most movies you intentionally dissociate reality to compromise with the movie. You disregard that these are all actors and everything that happens is unrealistic to enjoy the movie. But at the same time you still know you're watching a movie and dialogou doesn't feel natural But with Tarantino movies you totally forget you're watching actors or a scene when watching it. The dialogou feels so natural and realistic and the way it's filmed totally puts you in. But at the same time you don't dissociate reality. You know you're watching a movie. You know Its fake. But you still enjoy the masterpiece like viewing a painting or a sculpture. You admire the scenery and acting and dialogou but at the same time it doesn't put you of the movie. It's weird to explain. When you're watching avengers you know it's all fake but you put your cognitive reality aside to enjoy it. But with Tarantino movies you don't have to. You can admire every thing about it while still being immersed in the movie. That's peak writing
I 100% agree. I have seen this film more times than I care to admit. In my, perhaps & probably unpopular opinion, I think it's better than 'Pulp Fiction' The tension is such that you literally feel the sweat beads starting to form as you watch it...especially the tavern scene. Absolutely masterful storytelling.
It’s better than Pulp Fiction for sure. And I’m still struggling to realize why OUATIH was so beloved. I’m not sure he’ll ever top the Basterds. It’s the most rewatchable of all his films.
@@stevenbatke4167 I would argue OUATIH is his most rewatchable
@@KerioFive I know many love it, but it just didn’t pull me in as much. I know I will watch it again eventually, but not before I watch the Basterds another 12 times.
The opening scene and the tavern scene are two of Tarantino’s best ever shot. The authenticity of the language used, the genuineness of the dialogue is chefs kiss. I don’t think I’ve ever been so immersed in a conversation scene in a film before and it’s nearly all in German. Amazing movie and my favourite Tarantino.
@@Jazzanaught Amen to that!
Finally, someone who also think that the tavern scene is better than the opening scene.
The tavern scene is better - in the opener, you know the farmer is cooked as soon as the cars appear from behind the laundry. In the tavern, Archie always expects to walk out of there, right until the moment he doesn’t. Then you get a wonderful actor’s moment from Fassbender, as he comes to understand he’s going to die. It’s all in his face, and it’s perfect. Rounded out, of course, by the bad motherfucker manner in which he switches back to English in a bar full of Germans. Damn good stuff.
@@UnleashthePhury I think the tavern scene is worse than the opener because a mistake snuck in. When Fassbender talks about the Pitz Palü movie he said: "...I, my father, my sister and my two brothers..." which is another cultural thing a german wouldn't do. We would place ourself last in the sentence but somehow Hellström didn't pick up on it.
Me too 🤚🏽
@@laurencehoffelder1579 lets say he did pick up on it OR imo he knew all along and was toying with him to watch him give himself away even more. Amd had enough when he ordered 👌🏻glasses
@@laurencehoffelder1579 I think he did. He even mentions that he was tired of playing their games. He just waited until he truly fucked up with the "3 glasses" line
The dynamics of the tavern scene were different for German viewers. In the German dubbed version they also re-dubbed Fassbender's German, taking away the effect because he had no accent at all (sadly they do it with most foreign films: no accents just plain standard German for every character). So all the talk about his strange accent and the Piz Palü bit seemed a bit off... But the second Michael Fassbender held up his three fingers everyone in a German cinema knew: He dead. Usually they do a good job translating/dubbing Tarantino movies into German, especially the newer ones after Basterds but this was a major flaw that could have been avoided relatively easy. But this scene also shows another thing: Tarantino's perceptiveness. Most people would just shrug off the different ways of counting with your fingers because it's a tiny peculiarity and you still understand: three fingers means "3", no matter which ones are shown. But he builds the climax of a whole, important scene around it. I wonder if he came up with it during the shoot, filming with so many Germans or if it was in the script from the start (and then where else he picked it up).
It actually happened in WW2 some operative gave themselves away
My favorite Tarantino film. Just a beautiful charm to all characters.
Until they get mostly killed... Not enjoyable at all especially when these characters are sold like war machines !
Nobody ever mentions the utter brilliance of the German language dialogue, especially in the tavern. Whoever wrote that absolutely knew what they were doing, rather than just translating for Tarantino. Native German speakers are treated to linguistic gems in there that aren't apparent in the subtitles.
Fun thing, I am a fluent German speaker. Went to see the movie with a friend. When the German dialogue scene with no subs comes around, I started translating for my friend, not knowing if the missing subs were a fluke or not. Two sentences in, guys in the row in front of us turn around, I apologize for talking in a cinema, and they are like: "No, no! We wanna hear what they are saying too." :D
them german dialogues were so cool. even more to being mixed up to french with a touch of italian instead of being straight english
When David Bowie's music kicked in, I knew it's absolutely gonna be one of my favorite movies of all time. Then Waltz's "That's a bingo!" solidified its place.
QT used “Cat People(Putting Out the Fire) better than the actual movie “Cat People”!
I’m binge-watching reviews of this amazing movie, such is my love for this particular masterpiece….
Inglorious Basterds an absolute masterpiece of cinema.
Not only is this my favorite Tarantino movie, it’s my favorite movie of all time
Loved your analysis, definitely one of if not my favourite Tarantino-movie aswell... Your analysis actually made me appreciate and admire the film even more... Though I can't believe that you didn't mention the significance of the hand gesture in the bar scene, one of the most ingenious movie-moments of all time... I even have a giant framed movie-poster of "Inglourious Basterds" hanging on my blood-red wall in my living-room... By the way, I am from Germany, my name is actually "Maximilian" and I always loved the fact, that the german soldier in the bar scene who celebrates that he has become a father named his newborn son "Maximilian"... Who unfortunately is going to grow up as a half-orphan, but still
The significance of the hand gesture is explained in the movie itself so I didn't want to repeat that, but in the tavern scene breakdown I do highlight that moment, which I absolutely love. Glad you love the film too, and I enjoy the personal connection you have to it - maybe get a souvenir napkin To Max from Bridget von Hammersmark?
He shouldve stayed in his table like the enlisted man that he is. 🤣✌️
The hand gesture giveaway happened in real life
I believe that Birds Eye shot of Hans Landa was rat hawk imagery from his earlier metaphor. You can see it later when she runs into the field. The dynamic with Landa and Aldo in the end is amazing because Landa has no idea about Aldo's language or what hes thinking and has none of the power
I love how this movie can be edge of your seat intense in some scenes like the opening to laugh out loud hilarious in others (Brad Pitt trying to speak Italian is one of the funniest things I’ve seen from any film NGL)
This is also my favourite film of all time, total perfection. You could have given a better shout out to August Diehl , that was also masterful casting.
Just found your channel yesterday, couldn’t be happier because you cover so many of my favorite topics. Great work on this video, can’t wait to see what else you do
That 'arrivederci' at the end was hilarious. Great video.
Got to admit its one of my favorite films of all time, and its important to say i watched this movie without any tipe of spoiler not even a trailer and i genuinely thought it was story about one of the many attempts on hitlers life, well that until he was mag dumped twice and i absolutely blasted in laughter (just me) in a full theater hahaha. I also think the tavern sequence is one of the best in the movie, man was i on the edge of my seat during does 22 minutes. Brilhant analysis, great content!
Brad Pitt has amazing comedic chops, I feel sometimes he's underrated in this area.
Tarantino is the man who kills Hitler and lets Sharon Tate live.
We should send Tarantino back in time if we ever get a time machine, he’ll be earths greatest hero
Cue in the Hugo Stiglitz guitar riff.
I was over a decade late but I’m so happy and in awe from my first watch. Time flew by! Thanks for explaining magic that captivated me!
I really enjoyed the analysis. Thanks for posting.
16:39 Someone talking about Michael Fassbender? Finally :D
Your film analysis is some of the best I've ever seen
Thanks so much!
I just completely agree with every take in this video. thanks for making this!
Saw this in the theater and got goosebumps when Brad Pitt said, "I think might just be my masterpiece." Tarantino couldn't have made it any clearer how proud of this film he is. I felt exactly the same way at that moment. And my opinion hasn't changed since.
I'd never seen Inglorious before last night, the film is incredible, I love how even the Americans are portrayed as monsters despite being the "good guys." I also love how Frederick was first shown off as a young private who was just in love with movies, and moreover Shoshana, but as the story goes on he gets more and more distant, until the final act in where we're reminded "Oh no, he's a Nazi, he's the bad guy." I also love how Landa ends up weaselling his way out of the consequences, only to be permanently and shamefully scared with a swastika, again this film is incredible.
Great commentary, and I agree with everything you said. And now I have to watch Inglorious Basterds again. 😊😅
Incredibly under rated channel wow. You sir deserve more subs thanks for the video's
Pulp Fiction is my favourite Tarantino film, but I see why this is his masterpiece. And I have to agree.
The Vile Eye's Analyzing Evil video is great!
Man you deserve way more consistent views on your vids they are great
Pulp Fiction will always be my favorite movie. Reservoir Dogs is my favorite Tarantino flick. Inglourious Basterds is hands down his best movie.
Modern masterpieces are truly an amazing feat
''Some people criticized it's 'historical accuracy?!'" Lololololololololololololololololol
i love how this movie has real charakters in it. It makes it more grounded in a way. also for the end of your video, im german and i forgive you, your welcome.
Danke schön :)
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Sorry in advance for the Long Post, but this is a underappreciated aspect IMO. I wholeheartedly agree to your analysis. There is one more point that makes this movie stand out: As a German, I‘m often flummoxed when characters speak German in the original version (Movies are routinely dubbed very professionally into German). I do like both versions most of the time, because I can handle the original and like the quality of German synchronisation. However, When the movie is logically set with English speaking characters, who at some points have to speak German, synchronisation becomes strange. Because how do you logically signal that the characters who spoke German the whole time (dubbed) now speak German natively (also dubbed)? The German patient in Scrubs I’d Danish in the German version and given a sort of danish accent. I‘m not sure if I explained that in an understandable way. The second problem is that even if characters are supposed to speak (near) perfect German, they more often than not don‘t. At all. The aforementioned German patient in Scrubs talks absolute gibberish in the original version. There are a few exceptions, actors who either are from Germany originally or lived/grew up here or were brought up multilingual (because of a German parent, for instance). Sandra Bullock is a great example. Thirdly, not only most actors struggle, but seemingly also writers, as they just don‘t understand that German has different grammar. So, even ok-ish pronounced German lines often sound stupid, especially if the character is supposed to be German. The same is true for other languages, but as a native German, this is the one I can say most about. Now, what is different (and brilliant) here? Tarantino made a movie in three languages. He cast actors who are native in those languages, or he explained why they have accents. Either he knows a lot about German and Frensh grammar and the way people talk, or he worked with good translators (or even the actors). As far as I noticed, the movie doesn‘t have one German line spoken by a German character that is grammatically incorrect or lacks realism in the manner of speaking (same goes for the Frensh lines, but my school Frensh is a bit rusty). And THIS is a level of attention to detail, to realism, and to respect for the different languages that makes this movie even more of a masterpiece as it is when you don‘t (or can‘t) appreciate this factor (which, for instance, is lost in the existing German dubbed version, where all the levels of language barriers and especially Christoph Waltz‘s extraordinary multilingual performance are lost).
I always wondered how this film was presented in Germany, where as you say it's common to dub foreign films. The use of language is such an important part of this movie, and dubbing it would remove that aspect entirely. Both the tavern scene and the ending with the Italian dialogue it is crucial to know who is speaking what language at any one time. I actually had a section in an early draft of my script about it that I cut because it didn't flow well, but you might be interested in it: "This scene also shows why it is so important for the characters to be speaking their native languages - or not, as the case may be. Less than half of the dialogue in this movie is English, and it isn’t spoken at all during chapter three. Not only does this make the film more realistic, but it also serves a narrative purpose. If you were undercover during the war, then your command of the enemy language was essential to not being caught. Tarantino saw the dramatic potential in that, and that’s what we see in the tavern."
@@PentexProductions the Movie was shown - which is uncommon - both in the original version (and, mostly, subtitled) and the German dub. Usually, the ov is a special feature in some cinemas. And I know one cinema that exclusively shows ov in Munich (there are likely others). There are some films I don‘t like the Prachtexemplar of dubbing (if it‘s half-hearted, that is). I watched Tim Burton‘s Sweeny Todd, where they dubbed spoken lines, but subtitled the songs - different voices, and even some spoken words or lines during songs were dubbed. It was hilariously bad.
For me this and Django Unchained are by far my favorite Tarantino films partially cuz I’m a history buff but also because there the most rewatchable arguable
The scene in the bar and the tension is cinematic brillance
Obviously most people think PF is QT's masterpiece but i think This is his greatest film (great minds think alike)
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I'm so glad you posted on Reddit. Now I look forward to all your vids when you post them.
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My favorite film of all time. Absolute perfection.
About the smoking part. I am not sure if this is just an overlook or Tarantino and Waltz are purposefully playing mind games with the audience of the interviews. But the way Landa uses both his pipe and handles his cigarette points out that even if he does not smoke actively at the time, he at least used to be a frequent smoker of both. First thing, the pipe. If you are not smoking a pipe frequently, chances are you will load the pipe wrong, you wont be able to light it correctly, or you wont be able to sustain it burning effectively enough to smoke it. He does it perfectly. With the cigarette, he has mannerism, like a specific way of holding it, "beating it" on the table so it wont be loose (non smoker would not think about that) or the way he bows out the lighter, instead of closing it.
Fascinating, insightful and thought-provoking... Kapai and Kia KAHA, Kuywuy...✊😉👍
Chur!
It took me about 90s to figure out *you* were the penguin mispronouncing things. Not that there is a penguin in Inglorious Basterds, which I was trying to place.
Pretty much relatable!
How did Lans recognize Soshana if he didn't get to look at her face in the beginning of the movie??
Loved the video liked and subbed
Welcome!
Why is this damn penguin so cute?
Just Subscribed because of this video. If I didn't own a copy I'd watch something else on KZhead or another video of yours, but this was so good how could I not pop-in Bastards right now?
It's never a bad time to rewatch Basterds.
For me, Inglourious Basterds truly is the absolute best Quentin Tarantino film. 100% his masterpiece.
I didn’t see the Landa dinner scene like that, Landa didn’t know who Shoshana was in the strudel scene. He orders the milk because that’s in his character, while she’s been traumatized by the reminder of it from the farm. It was a close call though he almost remembered who she was but there has been a large time jump in the story at that point, so remembering every massacre, he’s committed, would’ve been harder and harder as time went on. Also if he knew who she was there he would’ve taken action near the end, not let her go.
Good vid thx
The opening scene and the bar scene👌
Loved Inglourious Basterds. My favourite Tarantino movie.
19:20 I agree but for me it's "arrivederci"
Great video!
Thanks!
My uncle used to have a dog named "Hugo". That bastard was a hell of a snake killer. Guess the badassery comes with the name.
I was literally thinking about this film a few days ago
There's lots in it to think about!
Hans Landa does not know that Emmanuelle Mimieux is Shosanna Dreyfuss. He is playing power moves to see if she breaks, but by the end (after he coerces her to break kosher--the strudel, made with lard, topped with cream), she has allayed all suspicions he may have. Shosanna is long out of his mind. In a line of dialogue that did not make the film, he detailed her expected fate. She would be found and turned in elsewhere or turn up dead in the woods. Maybe, just maybe, the homeless, starving orphan would find her way to America. He has no reason that Shosanna survived the escape and in a short span of time, acquired such a tremendous property. He was likely not suspicious of Emmanuelle at all, as she was being dragged into the mess. He was simply doing what he does best, and making her sweat (because it's his job). It's a terrific scene.
What Tarantino said about ruining the master stroke in the first place by explaining things.. I think that's David Chase's exact same thought
I think he did a great job analyzing this masterpiece...or that's a bingo!
Bravo
If I may say my two cents, It's therapeutic for some people, that's all the reason Quinten needed I'm not a Jew, my mother studied the holocaust/Shoah so I got the details at like 5 or 6. And we got a lot of hands on phycology experience If a Jewish guy/girl feels powerless (wish is understandable sinds history exist) This move may help For the rest, just movie on if you don't like it
By casting two unbelievable actors to play the Nazis, and Fassbender to play his role. And Stiglitz, Bear Jew, and some other badasses. Thats it. Writing amazing scenes also. The only problem i have with that spectacular shootout scene is how quickly the other Germans react and start shooting. They should be stunned and take so much time to realize whats happening. And that young soldiers starts spraying with mp40 at his undeniable officers? Nobody says that they are Allies. It looks like just a drunken shootout. So why the hell would some loser, drunken soldier start shooting at them?
I think the issue with the Jewish debate is that both sides committed atrocities of some sort, nazis were so much worse but saying that it wasn’t possible that if the basterds really existed
Great essay! But Ennio Morricone's piece "The Surrender" from the "bravery scene" is not from a Sergio Leone film but from another Sergio. Sergio Sollima's "The Big Gundown".
My mistake, thanks for catching that.
I agree, one of the best movies ever made. Simply a masterpiece.
The Tavern scene hits different if you caught his mistake right off. I'm not German, but I took two years of German in high school, and my teacher was very strict about us counting correctly on our fingers. Upon my first viewing of the movie, I had some hope that they were going to make it out of there, and then he indicates 3 on his fingers, and I just stared at his hand, and started chanting "oh no, oh no, oh no".
The guy who they kill in the first scene is old enough to have gotten that medal in WW1 FYI
The unexplained rope burn on Aldo’s neck, is far more interesting than spelling “Basterds” with an “e”. Sorry Tarantino, but misspelling a word isn’t as much of an artistic flourish as you think it is. Nevertheless, this is his undisputed masterpiece.
I agree, but I think people made a bigger deal out of the spelling than was necessary. Like, does it really matter? But then again, here we are still talking about it 11 years later...
Forgot how amazing this film is. Thanks for the reminder!
You're welcome
Fantastic! Where’s part 1?
This is part 1 (and only) of this particular video essay I'm afraid...
Bravo Pentex!
New Zealand accents are the best, I’m sure any language sounds like poetry spoken by a kiwi. Love it heaps. ❤
That reference to Phantom Menace, hahaha
this movie is a 9.9/10 ive watched it so many times
Man how cool would a sequel be. It’s not Tarantino’s style to do sequels but I feel it would be something fun for him to entertain. Like we can have Aldo the Apache hunting down nazis in Argentina. And see what became of Hans.
As an American of (partially) Hebrew descent, I gotta say that the soldier known to the German Army as The Bear Jew is pretty much the happy dream of every one of us.
It's either Basterds or Hollywood. Just for the fun rides. I laughed hysterically at the end of Hollywood, though.
Brad pitt got most fucked up arrivederci with american accent😂😂 love it
Would have loved it if QT had written a scene for Waltz and Fassbender's characters to interact
"Thre's a special place in hell for those that waste good whisky" is the best line, preceding "the kings" imho
I understand the inclination to put pulp fiction above django, but i just think he really honed his craft by then. It's one of my top 5 favorites of any movie.
18:43 “at this range I’m a real Fredrick Zoller”
That scene would be more suspenseful at 22 min than at 8. So that's why this video is 22 mins.
With all due respect to Pulp Fiction, Inglorious Basterds is Tarantinos masterpiece. I was working at a movie theater in my early 20's when this movie came out. I remember walking into the theater during the tavern scene and I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. And the whole scene is in German...which of course I don't speak. I love Pulp Fiction. It's a great movie. But what bothers be about it is that it's the de facto "best Tarantino movie". It's like that band that has an amazing debut album (I know Pulp Fiction is not his first film), but years down the road they make an even better album but nobody wants to admit it because they still can't get over the debut. In fact, it's not even that cool to like Pulp Fiction anymore. Basic! You know what IS cool? Inglorious Basterds.
Hmm. I might just have to see this movie one day.
Why?It's just been spoiled by watching this(my dad's like that;looks @ final scores on sportball, then watches the game on DVR)
I always loved that Taratino once said that he wants you to think the food looks good in a scene, that it should make you hungry when you see it. And one of the things I remember the most from the movie was how hungry that Crepe made me in the scene with Christoph Waltz and the blonde chick.
I'd rather not be busy reading a book while an action movie is playing.
18:44 Could somebody explain the significance of this line to me please? I'm probably missing something here.
« There will be violence and swearing… » Pleonastic statement when added to a Tarantino flick review/essay! The opposite would most probably NOT cover Tarantino’s work properly.
The rope burn on the neck of Aldo was inspired by Jesse James who also had rope burns around his neck after being attacked by soldiers on his family farm at age 16. He then joined a guerrilla group with similar tactics as The Basterds in the film. Just my opinion.
Cool. And it's interesting that Brad Pitt also played Jesse James that one time.