Django Unchained

Quentin Tarantino is one of those directors that you either love him or hate him. It seems as though he got his style from working at a video rental store and watch a bunch of movies.

...Oh wait.... that's exactly how he got it.

In his homage to old Western films and, to history buffs, a tip of the hat to abolitionist John Brown, Quentin Tarantino tells the story of a slave who is given the chance to exact revenge by a hit man who has freed him and taken him as an apprentice. Violence and hilarity and white guilt ensues.

Once again, Quentin Tarantino has written a great script and has directed actors to deliver great performances. Specifically Christoph Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio. Christoph Waltz is great in literally everything he's been in, and Leo is always good but has never really stood out. I believe this could be his year. His portrayal of the plantation owner, Calvin Candie is eerie and disturbing as any villain I've seen this year.

Django Unchained is an extremely entertaining film that is up to par with all of the Tarantino greats. Is it his best work? In my opinion, no. I don't think he can top Inglorious Basterds, although it'd be amazing if he did.  But it is certainly a good movie that deserves every ounce of praise it gets.

My Grade: A-