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Inglourious Basterds

2009
Drama
Action
2h 33m
In Nazi-occupied France during WW2, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and killing Nazis.
Directed by:
Quentin Tarantino Quentin Tarantino
Written by:
Quentin Tarantino Quentin Tarantino
Starring:
Brad Pitt Brad Pitt Til Schweiger Til Schweiger Daniel Brühl Daniel Brühl August Diehl August Diehl Diane Kruger Diane Kruger Mélanie Laurent Mélanie Laurent Jacky Ido Michael Fassbender Michael Fassbender Eli Roth Eli Roth Gedeon Burkhard B.J. Novak B.J. Novak Christoph Waltz Christoph Waltz
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Genres:
Drama, Action, Adventure, War
AKA:
Inglorious Bastards
Countries:
Germany, USA
Languages:
English, French, Italian, German
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Inglourious Basterds

2009
Drama
Action
2h 33m
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Rated 20 Aug 2009
10
97th
Basterds has some truly jaw dropping, laugh out loud and cringe worthy moments that you won't soon forget. Over time this will become a classic that will made example of for the right reasons. Christoph Waltz particularly shines in one of the most awe inspiring casts who together produce some of the best lines you will hear in film. Fluently blends genres to create the ultimate extravaganza.
Rated 20 Aug 2009
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 21 Aug 2009
9
90th
Tarantino's best script since 'Pulp Fiction', 'Inglourious Basterds' is an audacious film filled with hilarious moments and fantastic performances. Waltz steals the show, playing the sly and clever detective to utter perfection. The rest of the cast is just as great. And talk about suspense, the first scene or that scene in the bar make we want to revisit this film over and over. Thank you Tarantino, for reflecting your love of cinema through this amazing film.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 21 Aug 2009
10
98th
What a great movie. I'm blown away. The script is excellent, the acting is incredible (especially Aldo and the Jew Hunter), and the whole thing is just enjoyable. The scene where Aldo is speaking EYEtalian is so so great. Wouldn't have minded more Basterd backstory though. Overall, one of the best of 2009 and of this century.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
jebJeb
Rated 22 Aug 2009
99
95th
Inglourious Basterds is assuredly and irrefutably the best film you are going to get from 2009. It accentuates all of QT's trademark ascertainments, and the editing is enduringly primary Tarantino. The script is the best I've ever heard in a while, with enough sapient dialogue that could fatigue and prostrate even the most prudent of films. The cast is excellent, with Brad Pitt giving a exotic and chimerical yet good performance. But Christoph Waltz kills in this one as a indomitable detective.
Rated 22 Aug 2009
ewp805ewp805
Rated 22 Aug 2009
97
98th
Tarantino continues to pump out incredibly entertaining cinema. The writing was top notch (as expected), utilization of a great soundtrack, memorable characters, great story, surprising performance from Christoph Waltz, and killin' Natzis. This movie's got it all. Best of '09.
Rated 22 Aug 2009
farzanFarzan
Rated 22 Aug 2009
91
90th
Tarantino's best film since Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds is a relentless, and at times disgusting film with some snappy dialogue, and some incredibly hilarious moments. Brad Pitt and the Basterds are easily the funniest part of the movie, but one unforgettable thing about this film is the performance by Christoph Waltz. With Inglourious Basterds, Tarantino crosses the line, but he does it in a way where you are not questioning why, but simply accepting.
Rated 22 Aug 2009
klausglenskiKlausGlenski
Rated 26 Aug 2009
80
80th
If there was an Oscar for dumbest facial expression, Brad Pitt would win it for sure, but he's just hilarious with his Tennessee accent. For me as a German it was interesting to watch what Tarantino got from all the German and Austrian actors who are mostly considered the best you can get. In general, great screenplay, great cinematography, great acting (Waltz is brillant) and witty dialogues. 25/08/09
Rated 26 Aug 2009
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 24 Aug 2009
100
97th
"Jewish revenge porn?" I can't see anybody finding titillation in the events depicted. No, this is just a work so blisteringly amoral, so averse to drawing a moral line or creating a single irreproachable character, that it, in the vein of A Clockwork Orange, is genuinely upsetting. Less a revenge flick than one questioning the concept's very validity, it shows differentiating between travesties committed in the name of intolerance, nationality, vengeance, opportunism is akin to splitting hairs.
Rated 24 Aug 2009
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 21 Aug 2009
100
90th
First film I've had a PSI of 100 where I actually rated it 100. Well done, Criticker. I absolutely adored this film. I expected to dislike it as I haven't been on board with Tarantino's films since the 90s. From the first, gripping scene I was transfixed. His best film by far, forget Pulp Fiction, forget Reservoir Dogs, this is somehow his most mature, accomplished, relevant work, his best revenge story and so much more than that. Loved it.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
beer94Beer94
Rated 17 Mar 2010
86
98th
A cleverly and ambitiously written World War II film. The majority of the cast acted superbly and the plot was great yet obviously extremely unrealistic. The characters were engrossing, the tension scenes were unbearable (in a good way) and the soundtrack was great. I do feel that the music did overpower some scenes though in terms of volume, especially when building tension, but that's just me nitpicking. But yeah, overall, a really good film that's definitely worth watching.
Rated 17 Mar 2010
shewasSheWas
Rated 19 Sep 2011
95
98th
This may be the most important Holocaust film of this decade. Especially as a Jewish girl I should know that this category is so filled with fake pathos, that it's become too rare to find an innovative film in it. But I must say - this is NOT a film about the actual Holocaust. This is a film about Holocaust films, and the poorly made emotion-exploitation that Holocaust films became a synonym for. I salute Tarantino for putting this big illusion out of it's misery
Rated 19 Sep 2011
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 13 Jan 2021
98
93rd
This kick started an entire decade where Tarantino was the only American filmmaker who mattered. Along with his usual fun tropes (dialogue, violence, cinematic references, suspense), he added great historical insights. You can tell he desperately wants us to appreciate the resistance fighters history doesn't acknowledge. That lesson is still relevant, as too many hateful soldiers and citizens think they will just re-enter the world after society rejects their ideologies. A classic.
Rated 13 Jan 2021
jackdurdenJackDurden
Rated 21 Aug 2009
10
98th
Tarantino's best since Pulp Fiction. Excellent story, great cast and characters, some fine pacing, and definitely in the Tarantino style.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
overratedoverrated
Rated 09 Jan 2010
97
99th
Tarantino knocks my teeth out after feinting with Death Proof. One of the tensest movies I've sat through, and Waltz delivers a game-changing performance. Filled to the the brim with nods to various forms of cinema, this is a propaganda piece that points its finger squarely at us for enjoying watching other humans die. We are the Nazi audience cheering a swastika being carved. We are the guffawing Hitler.
Rated 09 Jan 2010
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 24 Aug 2009
9
94th
"That's a bingo!" Tarantino makes movies like no other director working (in the mainstream at least). The way in which he does away with exposition and weeds out typical causal links, in order to focus on the microscopic details is awesome. One 20-25 min. consistently well-written conversation follows the next, with an amazing sense of the cool and comic, ironic and iconic. Realism obviously goes out the window within seconds, but is instantly replaced with badassery from another planet.
Rated 24 Aug 2009
doctor7doctor7
Rated 23 Nov 2009
90
91st
This is exactly what Tarantino is known for, it's not an action film. There are short, intense moments of action and raw violence but people seeking Rambo in WWII are going to be left disappointed. If you're expecting Tarantino's trademark pulpy dialog with odd but captivating characters from all over the moral spectrum this is a must see. I don't know if I'd go so far as to call it Tarantino's best but it's certainly up there.
Rated 23 Nov 2009
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 29 Aug 2009
89
88th
Tarantino's best film. And while I've always been an apologist, this doesn't have to be defended. While other QT films were exercises in form or genre, this genuinely had a subtext: The ghost of a dead Jew breaks the fourth wall and kills off the Third Reich. With that and Eli Roth's pained expression throughout the film, allow that to sink in. Oh, and Waltz deserves some best acting awards for single-handedly carrying (and increasing) the tension and the film itself.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
stainStain
Rated 21 Aug 2009
60
47th
Another entry in the burgeoning "Quentin Tarantino Jacking Off" genre
Rated 21 Aug 2009
exolsticeexolstice
Rated 03 Aug 2009
98
99th
As awesome as Batman punching Hitler in the face and then planting an American flag into his torso.
Rated 03 Aug 2009
brandt64brandt64
Rated 22 Aug 2009
85
76th
Tarantino retains his unmistakable style and trademark dialog, while crafting his most suspenseful and mature film yet. It's clear that he has become an even more adept filmmaker over the past few years (I was especially impressed by how good his cinematography was). Brad Pitt, who I feared would be cheesy, gives an enjoyable and fun performance, and Chrisoph Waltz is freaking awesome. After a summer of banal movies, this thing made me look forward to going to theatres again.
Rated 22 Aug 2009
fleasfanFleasfan
Rated 31 Aug 2009
91
93rd
Tarantino does history. Well, that's new. While chapters 1 and 3 give this movie some depth (at times almost disguising it as a "proper" WWII film), sections 2, 4 and 5 serve us the ultimate Tarantino experience. What's more to say to this Pulp Fiction of the '40s: Brad Pitt is great as a "Tennessee dead-butch" and casting Christoph Waltz = Bingo!
Rated 31 Aug 2009
sumanaustinsuman.austin
Rated 04 Sep 2009
98
99th
The perfect feast for hardcore Tarantino fans. This was a long wait especially after him saying that this could be the masterpiece of the decade. Excellent script and screenplay, all the actors did justice to their roles. Loved the first chapter, which was the perfect beginning for a crude, dark and witty tale. Two thumbs-up for Tarantino!
Rated 04 Sep 2009
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 24 Aug 2009
95
97th
This is what you come to expect from Tarantino and he delivers! Great dialogue that exposes the talent within the actors that's built around an epic story which doesn't disappoint. This movie was entertaining from beginning to end. While everyone in the film was great, let me pay homage to Christoph Waltz. I literally got chills after chapter one. His performance was so perfect that he immediately joins the ranks of HAL and Nurse Ratchet. Never has a character made me feel so tense. Bravo!
Rated 24 Aug 2009
kasperlKasperL
Rated 03 Sep 2009
85
94th
Tarantino's latest, his best effort since 'Jackie Brown', has loads of surprises, suspense, humor and offers some of QT's very best monologues to boot. The performances are topnotch as well. Laurent and Kruger are especially good runners up, but it's Waltz (who delivers an Oscar-nomination-ensuring tour-de-force) who's the main draw of the flick.
Rated 03 Sep 2009
tony_irwinTony Irwin
Rated 06 Jan 2013
94
91st
To make a war movie that is really a film about cinema seems a bit self-indulgent, and right at the end the references to other films threaten to swamp it completely. But I'm surprised (again) at how Tarantino can combine good, cheesy, pulpy fun with sincere emotion. I found it funny, involving, and even tense. I was utterly engrossed all the way through it.
Rated 06 Jan 2013
crayonCRAYON
Rated 22 Aug 2009
97
99th
Such a great film. The tension throughout this film was really amazing. There were more than a few moments throughout this film where I was holding my breath waiting for the tension to break and the scene to literally snap into action. I was surprised that the title characters weren't the most interesting, that spot is left for Christopher Waltz's character. If you have no interest in this film I think you still should see it for his performance.
Rated 22 Aug 2009
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 24 Aug 2009
100
98th
Christoph Waltz. You can only watch one of the segments from this and leave satisfied.
Rated 24 Aug 2009
caocaocaocao
Rated 26 Aug 2009
87
98th
Quintessentially Tarantino. A fine addition to his catalogue. Some especially memorable scenes with fantastic dialogue. The pacing between tension and humour is very effective. Many times I found myself laughing and then the action or gore went to a point of no longer being funny. A truly visceral experience.
Rated 26 Aug 2009
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 30 Aug 2009
89
93rd
A brilliant spaghetti western-style take on alternative history WWII. Tarantino's script is killer, providing great dialogue and action. His direction is also brilliant, keeping you captivated for twenty minutes of dialogue, the tension slowly rising, before it boils over into a blast of violence. Waltz and Pitt seem determined to steal each scene they're in, and fight each other for it by the end. A blast to watch.
Rated 30 Aug 2009
kahKAH
Rated 31 Aug 2009
2
40th
Stylistically, we've seen it all before, all Tarantino does is copy himself here. And this time, the brutal violence doesn't work in the context of the movie. The dialogue is really bad as well. Only thing it has going for it is the fairly intense opening scene, and Waltz's performance. A dumb and superficial movie.
Rated 31 Aug 2009
wicheWiche
Rated 25 Aug 2009
93
97th
Hadn't seen one image yet in the cinema and by the music and intro you just know: this is Tarantino, and hell yeah we've seen that troughout the entire movie! Quick and sparkling dialogues and action,some disgustingly detailed snapshots, his own amazingly clever and hilarious moments (goddamn Brad pitt speaking Italian was brilliant, and the scene with the sac over his head.. unbelievable) and a more than worthy performance by everyone playing in this film! Great film, great humor,great action!
Rated 25 Aug 2009
sliderccslidercc
Rated 25 Aug 2009
95
96th
Tarantino back to doing what he does best. Making great films. Best movie you will see in 2009.
Rated 25 Aug 2009
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 05 Sep 2009
5
91st
Not merely a perfectly-scripted action thriller - effortlessly stringing together several amazing setpieces with dialogue that functions as characterization, exposition, and poetry all at once - but a complex and scathing critique of nationalist fervor and propaganda, and a love letter to the power of cinema to inspire and destroy. Not to mention its incredible performances (Waltz especially) and understated progressivism. This is the film Quentin Tarantino was absolutely born to make.
Rated 05 Sep 2009
garethmgarethm
Rated 28 Aug 2009
89
89th
With Inglorious Tarantino has simply created a magnificent piece of cinema. Despite lengthy periods of dialogue it is never less than completely engaging. The violence of the Basterds is sparcely shown but is vicious enough to leave a lasting impression. Brad Pitt is hilarious with his 'Tenessee Italian' an absolute highlight ! Perhaps Tartantino's most inspired move though is the casting of the realtively unknown Waltz who should be oscar nominated for his charming yet terrifying portrayal.
Rated 28 Aug 2009
launchLaunch
Rated 03 Oct 2009
97
98th
Well-written and brutally funny just as you'd expect from Tarantino. Chapter's One and Two were absoutely amazing and Christopher Waltz steals the show as he re-invents the role of the villain. The use of music in this film is absolutely flawless as well. Tarantino's second best film to date.
Rated 03 Oct 2009
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 06 Feb 2010
94
98th
Holy shit what an awesome movie! Acting is amazing, dialogue is incredible and great directing. I thought the Itallian accent was hilarious. "I think this might just be my masterpiece."
Rated 06 Feb 2010
caimancaiman
Rated 20 Sep 2009
93
96th
Tarantino is at the top of his game. Though all of his movies have contained numerous memorable scenes, none of them have attained the level of intensity of many in this movie. The opening scene, the bar scene, the strudel scene, the buildup to the (very satisfying) climax; they all make the pulse race and glue the eyes to the screen. Furthermore, the movie is hilariously irreverent, beautifully shot, and wonderfully acted (I hope Waltz gets an Oscar). This might be Tarantino's masterpiece.
Rated 20 Sep 2009
jstryjstry
Rated 23 Feb 2010
92
95th
Was not expecting to like this since I'm not a big QT fan, but this was great. Pitt was hilarious ("stiglits") and Waltz was a great villain. I never knew which way the story was going to go and it kept me guessing throughout. I felt the theater scene dragged a little, but other than that, did not mind the length. I was pretty much hooked from the opening scene.
Rated 23 Feb 2010
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 17 Sep 2009
88
78th
Quite possibly Tarantino's most accomplished film just in the overall grandness and fluidness of everything. It flows so well and doesn't ever seem to slow down even though it's a fairly long film. The entire first scene completely made the movie and set up the rest for me, the amount of tension built up is stunning and is close to cinema genius in my mind. Really an all around excellent film, silly, but fun as fuck.
Rated 17 Sep 2009
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 24 Aug 2009
95
96th
Somehow QT reigned in his ego enough2 cut down a story planned as a mini-series (as if Kill Bill's self-important bloat wasn't bad enough!) into an entertaining 2½ hours. Apparently he also realized that not every word from his head is genius, so dialogue here is witty/serves the scene instead of his pointlessly tangential hood-speak. His usual slow pace works well here, ratcheting up the tension in many life-or-death scenes where the outcomes (as in all great thrillers) are ALWAYS unpredictable
Rated 24 Aug 2009
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 18 Nov 2009
89
92nd
Tarantino mixes genres and styles and largely succeeds. I most liked the French New Wave influenced parts but the action scenes were really good as well. Everything ties together and despite the length and chaptered storytelling, it never drags.
Rated 18 Nov 2009
kavuKavu
Rated 13 Sep 2009
88
90th
QT still has it. Delicious dialogue, interesting characters and several intervening plots. Very entertaining and not a minute too long.
Rated 13 Sep 2009
djrossdjross
Rated 18 Feb 2010
65
71st
Tarantino seems to have taken a vow with this movie to be unafraid of including numerous lengthy scenes of dialogue. The result contains occasional fine moments, but also sometimes feels rather too drawn out. Despite some audiences' apparent reactions to the film's violence, the overwhelming cartoonishness of the whole thing means the movie rarely rises above being a mildly diverting piece of (cross)generic entertainment. Some good performances.
Rated 18 Feb 2010
dmbbearcatdmbbearcat
Rated 07 Jun 2011
93
93rd
One of my favorite Tarantino flicks. The writing is superb and the acting is very good. One of the few films that I was actually on the edge of my seat during.
Rated 07 Jun 2011
evolutionEvolution
Rated 23 Nov 2009
76
55th
It seemed to me that Tarantino was trying to be Tarantino as opposed to naturally being Tarantino. He's usually the master of soundtrack and dramatic violence, but this felt like a mesh of too many things that didn't fit together well. Chapter One was incredible, but it just got less and less entertaining from there on.
Rated 23 Nov 2009
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 18 Nov 2009
55
52nd
Pitt's italian accent is hilarious... and all that jazz. If it wasn't for Waltz I would find myself hardpressed to sustain the disbelief and enjoy it. Most of the dialogue is stale, twists are uneventful except the last confrontation.
Rated 18 Nov 2009
bentley82bentley82
Rated 07 Mar 2010
94
97th
It could only come from the mind of Tarantino. This is his imaginative, historical revision of how World War II came to its end. It's raucously entertaining, full of the highly charged dialogue we've all come to expect from Tarantino. Frequently in Tarantino films, there's a standout performance - Travolta in Pulp Fiction, Carradine in Kill Bill. Keep a close eye on Christoph Waltz's Oscar worthy performance as the psychologically frightening Hans Landa.
Rated 07 Mar 2010
paxtonPaxton
Rated 04 Oct 2014
85
94th
Christopher Waltz is the most likable Nazi since...well...there's no good way to finish this thought. The idea that a sniper killing hundreds of men is considered by the Nazis as being the German Sergeant York is the cleverest thing ever.
Rated 04 Oct 2014
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 30 Aug 2009
98
98th
Tarantino scores with a great bunch of excellent actors ( up ahead Christoph Waltz who plays the ruthless Jewhunter and Brad Pitt as Leader of the Inglourious Basterds),a terrific cinematography and a beautiful Soundtrack.There are some really heavy gore scenes ( from fx master Nicotero ) and I think it might scare some viewers,but hey every movie nazis were killed is a got movie. Brilliant work by Quentin.
Rated 30 Aug 2009
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 24 Dec 2009
92
94th
Tarantino's love letter to guy films like "The Dirty Dozen" and vigilante flicks is fantastic and his best since "Pulp Fiction". The palpable tension and an amazing performance by Christoph Waltz frame a dizzying war film that is unlike any other you've seen. A perfect blend of history and grindhouse, one of the best films of 2009.
Rated 24 Dec 2009
aaautinAAAutin
Rated 02 Aug 2010
36
23rd
Historical fiction handled with all the insight and maturity of a teenage video clerk.
Rated 02 Aug 2010
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 09 Nov 2009
38
23rd
Entertaining but redundantly self-conscious trash - unsurprisingly, since Tarantino has not matured in 20 years of filmmaking. More specifically, Basterds asks the profound cine-philosophical question "how badass can I make my leads while keeping them the good guys" and triumphantly answers "let's make em Jews who kill Nazis". The film is embelished with a musical score plagiarizing Ennio Morricone, to remind the viewers of Tarantino's adoration for Sergio Leone, in case we have forgotten.
Rated 09 Nov 2009
stradivariusStradivarius
Rated 26 Aug 2009
92
94th
Where the extended dialogue in some of his previous films sometimes led nowhere, it serves here to build gripping tension filled with nervous laughs. By far the most unpredictable of his films and perhaps the first one to have a bit of a message about cinematic violence attached.
Rated 26 Aug 2009
weirdyodaweirdyoda
Rated 06 Aug 2009
92
90th
Undeniably Tarantino, a movie made by someone who loves movies. Every scene is insanely suspenseful and satisfying. The international cast is amazing, Christoph Waltz is incredible, and Eli Roth ain't too bad either. I hope this ushers in an era of alternate history cinema, there are so many places to go!
Rated 06 Aug 2009
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 23 Feb 2010
91
94th
Maybe it was the subtitles, or the period-piece setting, but this was the least overtly "Tarrantino" film I've seen. This is a good thing. Sure, some of his subtle comic touches and snappy dialogue are present, but they never act as a crutch, or come off as hipster indulgences. Here, all of his tools are used to serve the story, and a compelling tale it is, full of revenge, betrayal and helacious violence. The opening scene at the dairy farm should stand alongside the best of Q's career.
Rated 23 Feb 2010
actionbergActionberg
Rated 21 Aug 2009
100
99th
Not a film about WWII, but a film about film. Quentin Tarantino has achieved something that transcends anything he has attempted before. From the very beginning, it is an homage to the genius that has preceded him, but by the end, it raises new questions and challenges the institution of our sadistic cinematic intentions.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
citizenxCitizenX
Rated 19 Dec 2009
90
97th
this is tarantino, disgusting but you cant stop watching, funny but not just nonsense, great soundtrack, great actors, and it all feels so "right"
Rated 19 Dec 2009
3names3Names
Rated 16 Aug 2009
92
87th
I went into this not knowing a thing about it, except that Brad Pitt was in it, and Tarantino directed it... What an orgy of wish fulfillment! ...But, if for no other reason, you MUST see it to introduce yourself to the gift of Christoph Waltz! The rest of the cast is quite perfect, too...
Rated 16 Aug 2009
spanksSpanks
Rated 24 Jun 2011
95
98th
Takin' names and scaplin' Nhatzi's.
Rated 24 Jun 2011
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 12 Dec 2009
75
66th
It's got swagger. I'll give you that. And for the most part it is hugely entertaining. But that is to be expected from a Tarantino film. On the downside, it comes dangerously close to being too exaggerated and cartoonish. But it is made with such inventiveness and energy that it is easy to turn a blind eye on all its flaws. Oh and kudos to Christoph Waltz for his impeccable performance as Colonel Landa. He is easily the best part of the film.
Rated 12 Dec 2009
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 03 Dec 2009
83
97th
Tarantino has crafted this movie so perfectly, with such brilliant, engrossing characters and such an overarching mood that any flaws it might have are irrelevant. There are guidelines to filmmaking, but Tarantino has proven that if you're good enough, the guidelines don't apply to you.
Rated 03 Dec 2009
elmakebabielmakebabi
Rated 23 Jul 2011
84
93rd
"I think this just might be Tarantino's masterpiece..."
Rated 23 Jul 2011
calabriaCalabria
Rated 30 Jan 2012
94
99th
I wasn't bored for a second...in a movie full of long, Tense conversations (that SOMEHOW don't come off as particularly Tarantino-esque). There was always enough time to think of all the possible ways a scene could end and I was NEVER right. brilliant. I could watch this every day.
Rated 30 Jan 2012
zayankZayanK
Rated 03 Feb 2010
92
88th
I'm going to talk out of my ass here and say that this is even better than Pulp Fiction.
Rated 03 Feb 2010
potzblitzPotzblitz
Rated 29 Dec 2009
82
40th
I don't understand the positive reception, honestly. I think this is probably Tarantino's worst. Some parts are fun and some are exciting, but mostly I found it very unimaginative and plain boring. I did enjoy many of the performances though, with Waltz standing out. All the movie references were fun too.
Rated 29 Dec 2009
torontodogtorontodog
Rated 25 Aug 2009
90
94th
This could have been the best of Tarantino's movies, but somehow there are just moments where you want the Bear Jew to jump into a scene and tell the characters to shut up. The dialogue is good and the scenes are tense, but the film really could have been a bit more brutally edited, just to keep it from grinding to a crawl in a few places. But I'm nitpicking - this was a truly memorable movie!
Rated 25 Aug 2009
tinythedoggtinythedogg
Rated 03 Jan 2010
90
94th
A well written well layered movie that wasn't the supposed shoot em up I thought it would be. The story and how it was interwoven through out the movie was easy to follow and the characters fell right into place. Not a weak link at all with the cast as this was a whole lot of fun to watch and enjoy.
Rated 03 Jan 2010
jherman89Jherman89
Rated 18 Feb 2010
98
99th
Possibly Tarantino's masterpiece. The script is sheer genius and the movie dazzles on the screen. Christoph Waltz literally steals the show and gives one of the best acting performances I've ever seen.
Rated 18 Feb 2010
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 18 Mar 2010
95
96th
A significantly different film than what it was sold as. This is Tarantino's best script since Pulp Fiction, and his best work ever in the director's chair. I really admire the way he chose to tell this story, in a string of long, detailed, dialogue-driven scenes. That's exactly what you'd expect from the man, but it's not what you expect from a WW2 revenge story. The foreign cast shines, particularly Waltz, Laurent and Brühl. A darkly funny slice of revisionist escapism. It's tense.
Rated 18 Mar 2010
westknifewestknife
Rated 28 Dec 2009
54
20th
Hey - taking pleasure in torturing and killing is always sick and fucked up, even if your victims are Nazis. I felt no sympathy for any of the characters. I've always thought Tarantino could be a great director if he would just grow up - but it looks like he probably never will.
Rated 28 Dec 2009
ytadelYtadel
Rated 22 Aug 2009
9
98th
A clever, ambitious, and very entertaining World War II epic. Three miscellaneous thoughts: 1. It's weird how boring Brad Pitt is when he's a nice guy / traditional hero type, yet how hilarious he is as off-kilter villains and anti-heroes, 2. As a fan of The Office I was glad to see B.J. Novak getting a big part in the third act, and 3. Hans Landa is probably the best cinematic villain of 2009.
Rated 22 Aug 2009
rillaroo_winRillaroo Win
Rated 26 Jun 2010
0
0th
wat is?
Rated 26 Jun 2010
hutzovinianHutzovinian
Rated 29 Aug 2009
98
99th
Although it followed the Tarantino formula, it was still completely original. Not only did he create a masterpiece of a film, he allowed some newer actors to come into the limelight (although he did use some of his favorites). The characters were awesome, even without development. If it doesn't win an Oscar, 2009 will be a sad, sad year.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 28 Oct 2010
95
98th
Tarantino at his most provocative, effectively turning the camera back on the audience and daring us to find the subject matter entertaining. "Go on you sick bastards, laugh at a troupe of Jewish soldiers machine-gunning hundreds of people to death in a locked theatre!" Well, QT, I sure called your bluff, because laugh I did. A lot.
Rated 28 Oct 2010
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 24 Dec 2009
85
92nd
Masterful buildups of tension, great characters with equally great dialogue and an insane finale. A fun, dark and twisted trip into an alternate WWII.
Rated 24 Dec 2009
katje_iikatje_
Rated 01 Nov 2009
84
80th
Drags on for a while because of all the dialogue, but still really great and enjoyable. Taratino is doing what he is good at: violence and caricatures. It's not made for all audiences, some people may feel sick and not entertained at all, which does not diminish the strength the movie has for the most part of the audience, that includes me.
Rated 01 Nov 2009
gdfthr337gdfthr337
Rated 08 Mar 2010
99
99th
That's a bingo!
Rated 08 Mar 2010
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 28 Aug 2009
96
97th
For my money, the best that QT has written since 'Pulp Fiction.' A creative re-telling of WW2 where not only does America help win the war, but a renegade band of brothers blows the crap out of Hitler and scalps dozens of Nazis. Aside from the polished action and incredible camera work which gives homage to Leone, the dialogue is brilliant - thoughtful and often funny. Great performances abound, but Christoph Waltz controls the screen with a performance for the ages. Intensely recommended.
Rated 28 Aug 2009
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 15 Sep 2013
97
95th
This is, in all fairness, one of Tarantinos best movies. The screenplay is excellent, allowing most of the characters to develop and interact with each other and themselves in the most entertaining and interesting ways, seeing as a lot of the movie really is just dialog. I really liked Kruger and Bruhl, and obviously Waltz is a stand-out. It's funny, somewhat bloody, and it's entertaining and never really gets boring all things considered. One of the best movies of the 2000s.
Rated 15 Sep 2013
snaykeysnaYkeY
Rated 24 Aug 2009
98
97th
A movie which should serve as a lesson to movie-makers HOW should cinema be made. Amazing performance by Christoph Waltz, top-notch dialogue, perfectly created scenes. Just the first 2 minutes of the movie - the Nazi's approach towards the farm - make this movie legendary. Tarantino at his best. And the ending is true - if more films like this one are made, kino or cinema, will truly save the world.
Rated 24 Aug 2009
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 18 Nov 2009
95
97th
I love the skill and talent of Tarantino, in making a movie at the same time, intelligent, creative and really fun. Another great movie that will be among my favorites. Well acted, especially Christoph Waltz, with an excellent nazi character.
Rated 18 Nov 2009
monsterMonster
Rated 10 Oct 2009
100
96th
Capítulo 1 primoroso, Christoph Waltz sublime, o que é a personagem do Brad Pitt falando em italiano e tirando onda de Don Corleone?? sinceramente, quis aplaudir antes do filme terminar (principalmente quando a tela do cinema explode em chamas), mas me contive e esperei a afirmação do próprio Tarantino através da personagem do Brad Pitt, que deixa no ar ao término do filme: "Talvez essa seja minha obra-prima..." Eu concordo, e afirmo com todas as palavras: SIM! essa é sua obra-prima Tarantino...
Rated 10 Oct 2009
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 03 Sep 2009
98
99th
Tarantino's exercise in suspense is possibly one of his most satisfying films to date. I have a hard time believing anyone's typical anti-Tarantino argument that this is style over substance and cool for coolness' sake. Emotional tension is replete throughout and in fact carries the film, and the Oscar-worthy Christoph Waltz is mostly responsible.
Rated 03 Sep 2009
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 22 Jun 2011
96
91st
Like all Tarantino films, this one was captivating, humorous, and excruciating throughout. A wonderful modern tribute to WWII and its heroes.
Rated 22 Jun 2011
szechszech
Rated 16 Sep 2009
55
24th
For a long time, Tarantino was untouchable. Sorry Quentin, this was crap.
Rated 16 Sep 2009
sophiesophie
Rated 27 Aug 2009
90
95th
Awesome movie! Excellent performances, especially by Christoph Waltz. The first scene was so enthralling.
Rated 27 Aug 2009
beedubBeeDub
Rated 27 Jul 2015
88
75th
When you think about it, the Basterds were completely unnecessary to the outcome of the story. Still fun though.
Rated 27 Jul 2015
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 06 Sep 2009
85
93rd
Not Tarantino's best, but still a damn fine movie. It's full of long discussions, all of them enjoyable and at times, more intense than most action sequences. A nice balance of an interesting story, funny moments and some gruesome bits. It's a Tarantino-movie, after all.
Rated 06 Sep 2009
sebbysebby
Rated 29 Aug 2009
40
15th
Incredubbly Dissappointing. Given QT's pedigree and the reception the film has received, I was expecting something on par with Pulp Fiction; instead I got something that doesn't even match the very average Death Proof. The characters, save for Waltz's Hans Landa, are terribly uninteresting. The story is wholly superficial and serves only as a vehicle for QT to unleash yet another battery of violent, stylish revenge sequences. The ordinarily witty and humorous dialogue falls flat as well. Bummer.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
mini_tMini-T
Rated 26 Aug 2009
95
99th
Masterpiece. Impossible to find the right words to describe how great it is. Hilarious, excellent writing, long and great dialogues, superb acting (Christoph Waltz !). Everthing in this movie is great. From the brilliant opening scene introducing Kol Hans Landa, to the mexican standoff in the bar, to the gruesome actions of the Bastards, and to all the other magnificent and exciting scene's. Bradd Pitt's knowledge of the Italian is epic. Tarantino did it again ! His best one since Pulp Fiction.
Rated 26 Aug 2009
stewballStewball
Rated 23 Aug 2009
90
93rd
Tarantino's self-styled spaghetti western set during WWII is a near masterpiece (close enough to give Pitt's character the benefit of the doubt for calling it one), and second only to "Pulp Fiction". As brutal as it is, there are several very funny segments and the action is very intense and explosive--literally and figuratively. Christoph Waltz, deserved the best actor award at Cannes for his smoothly menacing SS colonel, and Pitt is the perfect Tennessee cowboy out for blood.
Rated 23 Aug 2009
obdurateObdurate
Rated 23 Jan 2011
85
80th
It's typical Tarantino, in a good way instead of a bad way like in Death Proof. Some great dialogue, some bad-ass scenes, some humour, even some social commentary in exaggerated awesomeness that is this movie. It's just everything you want from a Tarantino flick, and is my fave of his besides Kill Bill.
Rated 23 Jan 2011
korteeKortee
Rated 29 Aug 2009
97
99th
finally a ww2 movie with a happy ending. Lt. Aldo Raine's character suits the movie perfectly! and a big BINGO for Christoph Waltz.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
miawallcemiawallce
Rated 28 Aug 2009
83
76th
Christoph Waltz deserves an Oscar nomination...
Rated 28 Aug 2009
ranaldRanald
Rated 21 Aug 2009
45
13th
At this stage in his career Tarantino seems to be a prisoner to his tics and affectations. There's still talent on show, but the movie is bloated, overly mannered and frequently dull, particularly the pointless subplot involving the Basterds.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 14 Aug 2010
82
81st
A fun loving movie that substitutes historical accuracy for a fine historical fiction. I have no complaints about the players, and at times Tarantino's direction and script produce some simply hilarious moments that prove to punctuate the drama/action in just the right ways.
Rated 14 Aug 2010
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 03 Sep 2009
74
33rd
"Disposible Charactorz" would have been a more accurate title.
Rated 03 Sep 2009
twincinematwincinema
Rated 13 Aug 2023
90
92nd
Basically, Tense Conversations: The Movie. And I could have watched another 150 minutes.
Rated 13 Aug 2023
nimnonimno
Rated 10 Jan 2010
91
91st
Christoph Waltz was the unexpected show-stealer. Brad Pitt was over-the-top, but Christoph was incredible: devious, scary, charming, comical all at once. Best laugh out loud moments in a war movie since Kelly's Heroes.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 17 Sep 2011
94
99th
Geez, Tarantino, just make a bad movie already.
Rated 17 Sep 2011

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