Inglourious Basterds

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It took more than a decade for Inglourious Basterds to get made and I have to say that it is quite possibly the best film Quentin Tarantino has directed since Pulp Fiction.

While the marketing for the film focuses on Brad Pitt and his band of Nazi-killing soldiers, the film is really an ensemble piece that focuses on many different stories.

It was a brave move by Tarantino to have most characters speak their native language, since this resulted in a large portion of the film being done in either French or German. However, I’m sure this all meant to help pull of the feel of the European film styles, such as French New Wave, that clearly inspired Tarantino in this film.

This was definitely a fine film and I would be surprised if it gets a few nominations come awards season.

10/10

Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.