Inglourious Basterds

[Brainstrained]

Supposedly this is the final draft of Tarantino's Inglorious Bastards.

I haven't read it yet. For some reason I'm not even excited. This time last year I would have traded my left nut for this script, now I don't even care.

It's weird.

http://www.nightly.net/z/wp-content/uploads/bastards.pdf

[HunnyBunchFilms]

I don't think anyone is going to care until production starts.

[screamingdeathpunchpictures]

I can't wait for this movie.

[screamingdeathpunchpictures]

HunnyBunch do you know when production starts? I heard he wants it done for next years Cannes film festival.

[HunnyBunchFilms]

I don't know when production starts. This movie has been up in the air for a while now. I think a lot of the buzz died down.

[screamingdeathpunchpictures]

ya. He's said it's his next film every year since 1998 or something like that.

[Ladri.]

I'm definitely going to read this script. I'm not that excited right now but I will be closer to the release of it.

[screamingdeathpunchpictures]

lol. The cover page looks like it was written in crayon.

[neckstab]

THANKS Brainstrain!
These leaks are sometimes planned to get a buzz started or for funding. They did it with "There Will Be Blood" because they couldn't get enough money initially. My friend at Lions Gate said they passed on it. Whoops!

Anyway, this seems like it might be a ploy to get us talking about it. I mean it leaked on the 9th of July. Comic-con San Diego is the 23 - 27. That is where they debut everything. So to have a bunch of core-fans already talking about it will do nothing but wonders for the buzz. This sounds like a viral attempt.

Totally off topic - The new Abrams colab. "FRINGE" is gonna premier at the con on weds night for all SD attendees. Looks insane!

[Brainstrained]

yeah, but Fringe has been on the internet for ages

[neckstab]

Dang, Brainstrained! THANKS for that too! Now I'm off to find it. LOL.
Your the man. All these gifts...

PS - just found out I.B. sold to Miramax so that means give it a year or so.

[neckstab]

Okay, did anyone read it?

I did. I think it just might be his masterpiece. Lol.
It's gonna be great if he casts it right.

[ThreeOnAMeathook]

Eli Roth is in...or so says that fat piece of shit, Harry Knowles.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/37812

and Variety...

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117990111.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

[Citrus]

I haven't read the script, and probably won't, I want to get the full experience from the movie.

Looks like this will be shaping up to be a really great movie. I've been wanting Brad Pitt to go on a Tarantino movie that is actually directed by QT not just written. And I heard Micheal Madsen and Tim Roth were rumored to be in this as well.

[neckstab]

Check this out... I heard this on an interview between Castallari and QT on the re-release of the original IB which came out on Aug. 8th....

This is not a plot, character or story spoiler. It's in regards to writing and production, but may be slightly spoiler-ish. Fair warning.

http://tinyurl.com/5d39ss

0:22 - very interesting....

I recommend seeing Verhoeven's Zwartboek aka Black Book before seeing or reading IB...
I was very pleased with the script.

[New Spark Films]

I've had the script for a while, but I haven't read it yet.

The main reason I'm excited for it...

Simon Pegg.

[neckstab]

Yeah the casting is shaping up. Simon Pegg is great.
I'm not mad at the casting.

Eli Roth seems to be the only punch bowl turd, so far....

[Citrus]

I've had the script for a while, but I haven't read it yet.

The main reason I'm excited for it...

Simon Pegg.
Yeah hopefully he actually gets in it, but I'm sure he will, QT couldn't not have him!

This movie seems to have a very different cast then his other movies...maybe a good thing...

[neckstab]

Citrus - Did you change your mind and read it or are you still waiting?

I have to hold all my theories inside... It's killing me. Lol.

[Koolpenguin89]

They pulled the script off of the site?

Dylan

[Citrus]

Citrus - Did you change your mind and read it or are you still waiting?

I have to hold all my theories inside... It's killing me. Lol.
lol no I'm still waiting...sorry...

[neckstab]

"lol no I'm still waiting...sorry..."

- No worries...

Although it's lonely out here on "I know the ending" island, there's nothing worse then a movie spoiler. There should be laws. Lips sealed.

[JackLawrence]

I've been told not to read because its going to be so good reading the script will spoil it.

[ThreeOnAMeathook]

Simon Pegg is out, Mike Myers is in.

[JackLawrence]

I've had the script for a while, but I haven't read it yet.

The main reason I'm excited for it...

Simon Pegg.

Didn't you hear the news?! Simon Pegg is out. Scheduling conflicts. He's really pissed off with himself.

[sanftner2003]

ya. it was reported over the weekend that he was out.

[New Spark Films]

Simon Pegg is out, Mike Myers is in.

Well I absoluty hate Mike Myers, so if there's no Simon Pegg I'm doubtful if I'll see this.

[sanftner2003]

I think MICHAEL MEYERS would be a better choice.

[ThreeOnAMeathook]

If you know anything about 70's Italian cinema, the name of Mike Myers' character will make you lol.

[Jakekilgore]

Who else is mega super excited for the new Quentin Tarantino film?
i love all of his films, and this is going to be one of his best. the script is much different than all of his others. people can no longer criticize him for making "pop culture references" or having "shallow characters". i own both the pulp fiction and reservoir dogs screenplay and this is by far the best he's ever written.
INlourious basterds is going to blow people away.
i saw a 5 second teaser snippet for it on ET last night, and it looks like band of brothers vs. kill bill.

here's the story for you.

When a Jewish girl's family is exterminated by the Nazis, she flees to Paris and meets a kindly woman who takes her in. Working for this woman at her movie theatre, the girl finds herself in a unique situation when an infatuated German war hero persuades his superiors to screen their latest propaganda film at her theatre. Will she seek revenge?

Meanwhile, aware of the plans for the movie premiere, a group of Jewish-American soldiers, working deep behind enemy lines enact their own plans to throw a wrench in the German war machine.

[Jakekilgore]

Who else is mega super excited for the new Quentin Tarantino film?
i love all of his films, and this is going to be one of his best. the script is much different than all of his others. people can no longer criticize him for making "pop culture references" or having "shallow characters". i own both the pulp fiction and reservoir dogs screenplay and this is by far the best he's ever written.
INlourious basterds is going to blow people away.
i saw a 5 second teaser snippet for it on ET last night, and it looks like band of brothers vs. kill bill.

here's the story for you.

When a Jewish girl's family is exterminated by the Nazis, she flees to Paris and meets a kindly woman who takes her in. Working for this woman at her movie theatre, the girl finds herself in a unique situation when an infatuated German war hero persuades his superiors to screen their latest propaganda film at her theatre. Will she seek revenge?

Meanwhile, aware of the plans for the movie premiere, a group of Jewish-American soldiers, working deep behind enemy lines enact their own plans to throw a wrench in the German war machine.

P.S. Brad Pitt plays a southern soldier with a lynching scar who scapls nazi's!

[Todd]

awesome

[Jakekilgore]

i remember being this excited when grindhouse was announced.
i was having a spaz attack in the theater because i couldnt wait for the movie to start. i expect the same this time around

[TheMightySeamus]

Tarantino is hit and miss for me. Pulp Fiction is classic, but I wasn't too wild on Kill Bill.
This sounds pretty cool though.

[Jakekilgore]

Tarantino is hit and miss for me. Pulp Fiction is classic, but I wasn't too wild on Kill Bill.
This sounds pretty cool though.
yeah, kill bill is really crazy, and doesnt have the great dialogue.(i still love it though) but inglourious basterds is going to be great.
her'es the screenplay.
dont worry about spoilers, its missing the third act.
http://www.cineobscure.com/Basterds/IB1.pdf

[ThreeOnAMeathook]

This is an Enzo Castellari remake.

Of course its gonna be chockful of references. Its a Tarantino movie. Just most people won't catch the references because they're from movies that you youngsters probably haven't even heard of.

[Jakekilgore]

This is an Enzo Castellari remake.

Of course its gonna be chockful of references. Its a Tarantino movie. Just most people won't catch the references because they're from movies that you youngsters probably haven't even heard of.
you need to do your homework
inglourious basterds shares the name, and almost nothing else.
and SERIOUSLY, the only movie refernces in the movie, are to films they show at the theater. READ THE SCREENPLAY before you make comments like that

[ThreeOnAMeathook]

you need to do your homework
inglourious basterds shares the name, and almost nothing else.
and SERIOUSLY, the only movie refernces in the movie, are to films they show at the theater. READ THE SCREENPLAY before you make comments like that

Quentin Tarantino hasn't impressed me in really anything he does because he only does homages and remakes...therefore I'm not gonna sift through a screenplay that's sure to be another one of Quentin's dialogue debacles (which Rob Zombie will certainly steal from and redneckify).

I'll see it when it comes out, I'm sure, but I don't JO to Tarantino like everyone does. I've done my homework. I've known about this movie for ages. I could have sworn I made a thread about this a long time ago too.

Its a remake (or "reimagining," whatever :rolleyes:) of Enzo's flick.

[Jakekilgore]

Quentin Tarantino hasn't impressed me in really anything he does because he only does homages and remakes...therefore I'm not gonna sift through a screenplay that's sure to be another one of Quentin's dialogue debacles (which Rob Zombie will certainly steal from and redneckify).

I'll see it when it comes out, I'm sure, but I don't JO to Tarantino like everyone does. I've done my homework. I've known about this movie for ages. I could have sworn I made a thread about this a long time ago too.

Its a remake (or "reimagining," whatever :rolleyes:) of Enzo's flick.
the stories are completely different. the name is the only thing they share. the dialogue is much different than in his other movies, it is not full of pop culture references, and unnecessary cursing. the dialogue is the best he's ever written.

[sp00k]

HOLY SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIT!!!!
*Runs around wildy with hands flailing in the air like wacky waving arm flailing inflatable tube men*
Yeah, a few months ago I wiki'd Tarantino because I was pretty sure but not certain that he made a cameo in Dogma. I noticed that at the bottom with his work information there was the film Inglorious Bastards as IN PROGRESS. Not knowing when it would come out, I remained calm thinking it might not come out for a few years.
But yeah, I love QT's work. I'm excited

[Jakekilgore]

HOLY SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIT!!!!
*Runs around wildy with hands flailing in the air like wacky waving arm flailing inflatable tube men*
Yeah, a few months ago I wiki'd Tarantino because I was pretty sure but not certain that he made a cameo in Dogma. I noticed that at the bottom with his work information there was the film Inglorious Bastards as IN PROGRESS. Not knowing when it would come out, I remained calm thinking it might not come out for a few years.
But yeah, I love QT's work. I'm excited
its gonna debut in theaters on august 23rd
MY BIRTHDAY

[sp00k]

You...son of a...bitch. That's too far away. AUUUUUUUUGHHH
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/circlesky66/1013icon9.png

[KingNikan]

Awsome until i heard Brad Pit.

I dont like that douche bag

[Brainstrained]

This movie sounds so wicked, I can't believe nobody made a thread about it before!!


Is there anywhere I can read the script??

[Citrus]

There was a script thread about it a while ago. But hellz yes I'm looking forward to this movie!!!

[WesScog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KDH6DOLpJ0

Going to showcase the trailer tonight on ET. Some clips from the trailer featured in this video.

[Miten Soni]

its gonna debut in theaters on august 23rd
MY BIRTHDAY
yay thats only.......6 months away......:(

[Jakekilgore]

This movie sounds so wicked, I can't believe nobody made a thread about it before!!


Is there anywhere I can read the script??
check the first page

[loosechange]

I keep track on what Tarantino does, so yea I'm definitely looking forward to this movie. Brad Pitt is an amazing actor as well, he's great in all his roles, super talented.

All of Tarantino's movies were amazing to me. And I don't think there's anything wrong with paying homage, each he film he churns out is a lot different from the others. Kill Bill was amazing by the way, I don't understand how you can not like Kill Bill. I guess you weren't into kung-fu flicks or westerns when you were growing up.

What I like about Tarantino is that he makes the kind of films he likes to make. And each of his films are unique from one another. Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill, Death Proof and now Inglorious. All very different from each other.

[Brainstrained]

If only somebody had posted the full script I could die happy.

[Citrus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KDH6DOLpJ0

Going to showcase the trailer tonight on ET. Some clips from the trailer featured in this video.
Those few clips made it look like this will be his most mature film since Jackie Brown!

[Jakekilgore]

Those few clips made it look like this will be his most mature film since Jackie Brown!
it is going to be
but there is much more action than there was in jacke brown

[WesScog]

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808404206/video/11988602

Trailer up.

[TreasureBox Films]

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808404206/video/11988602

Trailer up.
It looks almost like a comedy. Is it?

[Jakekilgore]

It looks almost like a comedy. Is it?
its like every tarantino movie, there are going to be funny parts, but it is a pretty serious movie

[TreasureBox Films]

its like every tarantino movie, there are going to be funny parts, but it is a pretty serious movie
Ah, Just that scene with hitler kind of set me off.

[WesScog]

It didn't look like a comedy to me. Not anymore than Kill Bill or Pulp Fiction looked like Comedies that is.

It looks like it's going to have some funny moments (like every Tarantino film), but I don't think he's aiming for all-out comedy.

It's a War/Action/Jewsploitation film, all Tarantino-ized. So there will probably be a lot of funny/campy moments, but not necessarily all-out comedy.

[Jakekilgore]

It didn't look like a comedy to me. Not anymore than Kill Bill or Pulp Fiction looked like Comedies that is.

It looks like it's going to have some funny moments (like every Tarantino film), but I don't think he's aiming for all-out comedy.

It's a War/Action/Jewsploitation film, all Tarantino-ized. So there will probably be a lot of funny/campy moments, but not necessarily all-out comedy.
my god i am so excited for this movie

[TreasureBox Films]

Is it rated yet?

[Jakekilgore]

Is it rated yet?
it is definitely R

[TreasureBox Films]

Dang.

[WesScog]

Is it rated yet?

Don't believe so, they are still completing post-special effects work, and editing, trying to get it put together enough for a showing at Cannes in May.

Although I expect it to get a hard-R rating, apparently they are going to show some really brutal torture scenes of them tearing Nazis apart, so it's a possibility that they could try to give it an NC-17.

Although most likely it'll just be R, both Hostel's were R so this should pass as well.

[TreasureBox Films]

NC-17 is really rare. Plus, only a few theaters would show it.

[WesScog]

While it is rare, it's a Tarantino movie from a big studio, if he refused to re-edit it, then I think it could still see quite a wide release.

[TreasureBox Films]

It sucks if it were. Then i have no chance of getting in.

[Griffmo]

Yeah it's a shame we could never see it *Cough* The Bay *Cough*

[TreasureBox Films]

Yeah it's a shame we could never see it *Cough* The Bay *Cough*
?what?

[operationivy5656]

hes talkin bout abunh of pirates that hang out at a bay and give out movies for free, you just have to dance for them

[thorni52]

It looks like a hardcore exploitation film. I can see it causing controversy but it looks really sweet. Scalping? Ouch......

[Jakekilgore]

It looks like a hardcore exploitation film. I can see it causing controversy but it looks really sweet. Scalping? Ouch......
yeah, but there have been much gorier films to receive an R rating.

[Brainstrained]

Mike Myers? Ryan from The Office? That kid from Freaks and Geeks?

Tarantino - Avary = not much.

[WesScog]

Mike Myers? Ryan from The Office? That kid from Freaks and Geeks?

People thought Tarantino was on something when he brought in Travolta as a hitman. People said, "Really, Barbarino? As a Hitman? Yea, you're retarded Tarantino".

Then it worked, and people not only shut the hell up, but it restarted Travolta's career.

I trust Tarantino to put the right people into the right role, ESPECIALLY if they seem like odd choices.

[dkg productions]

a teaser trailer was just posted online yesterday for this

[WesScog]

Yea, I posted the link to in in the thread.

[astalapitjes]

i so wanne give a movie night at my place with this movie along with irion sky and dead snow

would be freaking sweet

[Jakekilgore]

im going to the first showing on the first day, and then the showing right after that

[1MrPink1]

Man this movie is gonna be tha shit

[Jakekilgore]

Man this movie is gonna be tha shit
definitely

[TheMightySeamus]

That trailer is awesome, except for the Hitler bit. Can't wait.

[Jakekilgore]

That trailer is awesome, except for the Hitler bit. Can't wait.
whats wrong with the hitler part?

[TheMightySeamus]

whats wrong with the hitler part?

It just looks really out of place, considering the tone of the rest of the trailer.

[Jakekilgore]

It just looks really out of place, considering the tone of the rest of the trailer.
ah

[Nonsensical studios]

But...but...but...

This is Inglorious Bastards: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inglorious_Bastards

[Jakekilgore]

But...but...but...

This is Inglorious Bastards: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inglorious_Bastards
not for long

[MitchellStafiej]

Haha B.J. Novak.

Looks good!

Mitch

[Jakekilgore]

Haha B.J. Novak.

Looks good!

Mitch
yeah the cast is pretty broad, QT is always surprising in who he casts though.

[Shade2193]

http://www.movietrailertalk.com/2009/02/quentin-tarantinos-inglourious-basterds-trailer-finally-online/

[Citrus]

But...but...but...

This is Inglorious Bastards: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inglorious_Bastards
Yes, and this thread is for Inglorious BastErds. Foo.

[Miten Soni]

i just saw the trilaer last night and i really cant wait!
:D

[sp00k]

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/02/11/inglourious-basterds-teaser-trailer/

I'm excited. Are you excited?

[Nonsensical studios]

I am quite excited, but a WW2 Film is, at least in my opinion, something that requires a sort of subtlety, and to be honest with you, Tarantino is going to go at it with a baseball bat, rather than a scalpel.

[Ladri.]

I am quite excited, but to be honest with you, a WW2 Film is something that, at least in my opinion, requires a sort of subtlety, and to be honest with you, Tarantino is going to go at it with a baseball bat, rather than a scalpel.

A subtlety towards what exactly? I don't quite understand what you are trying to say.

I read a leaked version of the screenplay and I am very excited. The writing was excellent.

[Nonsensical studios]

For one, the scalping. Seriously. I believe that nothing should stop you from making your movie, but I find it very disrespectful to the vets to have things like "Scalping".

[WesScog]

Well it's not based on any real soldiers (that we know of), it's a fictional team of people who go behind enemy lines on a mission to give back to the Nazis exactly what they'd done all over Europe.

It's no more offensive to the Vets to me than the Dirty Dozen was (which is, not at all).

[Razback]

Yeah Quentin Tarantino film so its a great blockbuster but i mean has no respect for all the WW 2 victims becaouse its a exageration not like realistic movie like schlinder list

[WesScog]

We haven't even seen it yet. How can we say how respectful or not respectful it is?

Right now, As I understand the plot it is some fictional Anti-Heroes, going on a rampage against a greater evil (The Nazis), how is that really disrespectful to anyone other than Nazis?

[Nonsensical studios]

Well it's not based on any real soldiers (that we know of), it's a fictional team of people who go behind enemy lines on a mission to give back to the Nazis exactly what they'd done all over Europe.

It's no more offensive to the Vets to me than the Dirty Dozen was (which is, not at all).

You make a good point with Dirty Dozen. I wasn't offended by it, and I know will not be offended by Inglorious Basterds.

[Ladri.]

You make a good point with Dirty Dozen. I wasn't offended by it, and I doubt I will be offended by Inglorious Basterds.

Well, my question is, why would you, personally, be offended by it?

[Nonsensical studios]

I would nay be offended at all.

[WesScog]

I know I will be offended by Inglorious Basterds.

Why will you be offended by it?

[Nonsensical studios]

whoops. I meant to but I know I will not.

I just changed Doubt, instead of the same sentence, my bad.

[Fisherking]

I find the Holocaust Oscar-bait more offensive than any 'Dirty Dozen' stuff.

[sp00k]

I am quite excited, but a WW2 Film is, at least in my opinion, something that requires a sort of subtlety, and to be honest with you, Tarantino is going to go at it with a baseball bat, rather than a scalpel.

That's a good point. It doesn't really point out true U.S. soldiers and mock the fact of their patriotism. It's not like any negative propaganda. In fact, I would like it more because of the way it seems to portray the true horrors of war itself.

[chickenproductions]

http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/inglorious-basterds/trailer

This looks great! Who else is excited for Tarantino's newest movie?

[Razback]

Now i see the new full trailer and looks more cool canit wait to see this awesome movie,great story,genial and great cast to Brad Pitt from Mike Myers you see this one play the mustache british general

[chickenproductions]

I find the Holocaust Oscar-bait more offensive than any 'Dirty Dozen' stuff.
How is that oscar bait? Sure they love their holocaust movies, but this isn't one of the deep dramas like Schindler's List, The Reader, Saving Private Ryan, its a bunch of guys going out and killing Nazis! When I was watching Defiance the other day, it just made me more excited for this because its finally gonna just be some good old nazi killing movie that hopefully shouldn't hold punches.

[Razback]

Otherwise the entertainment show this as no respect from the victims of the holocaust

[Griffmo]

Maybe if the jewish community stopped bitching every time something even remotely WW2 comes around and there's not a PSA in it about how they suffered, there wouldn't be this controversy. The Holocaust is a terrible thing, we get that, but the attempts to get us to remember just make us go "Ugh not ANOTHER forced and out of place holocaust scene." You're making the Holocaust annoy us, not fill us with tears. Also in response to Fisherking, I have theorized that if you made a film about a retarded boy and his dog in a holocaust camp, and the boy shoots the dog because it's sick, and then the boy dies, you could theoretically win every Oscar in the ceremony...

[WesScog]

Pardon?

[Fisherking]

How is that oscar bait? Sure they love their holocaust movies, but this isn't one of the deep dramas like Schindler's List, The Reader, Saving Private Ryan, its a bunch of guys going out and killing Nazis! When I was watching Defiance the other day, it just made me more excited for this because its finally gonna just be some good old nazi killing movie that hopefully shouldn't hold punches.

Can you get that fish out of your ear, please? Inglourious Basterds is 'Dirty Dozen' stuff, which I find infinitely less offensive than holocaust-themed oscar bait (garbage like Schindler's List).

Maybe if the jewish community stopped bitching every time something even remotely WW2 comes around and there's not a PSA in it about how they suffered, there wouldn't be this controversy. The Holocaust is a terrible thing, we get that, but the attempts to get us to remember just make us go "Ugh not ANOTHER forced and out of place holocaust scene." You're making the Holocaust annoy us, not fill us with tears.

Especially when the Jews faked the holocaust in the first place (with help from the political dissidents, the 'social deviants,' the disalbed, the Jehovah's Witnesses, etc.). Conniving bastards. But say that, and they'll use the media they run to pillory you. Or place the sheni curse on you.

[RoughSketchPictures]

Tarantino = greatness

[GhostOfAllie]

It's almost ridiculous how excited I am for this movie.

[Jakekilgore]

All of the Hate towards Tarantino and his movies really gets me down sometimes.:(

[lowbudgetblockbuster22]

DUDE! I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS MOVIE!

I know that Tarantino is known for doing gritty different movies but this looks like a home run for me!

Don't get down. Some people just don't like the same tastes . . . good or bad.

I'm guessing this movie is going to be R right? Tarantino can't really do a PG-13 movie. lol. I was just wondering because my friend is wondering.

What do you think?

[GhostOfAllie]

All of the Hate towards Tarantino and his movies really gets me down sometimes.:(


Gotta agree with you, man!



I'm guessing this movie is going to be R right? Tarantino can't really do a PG-13 movie. lol. I was just wondering because my friend is wondering.



I'm sure it's got to be R.
Could you imagine Tarantino doing some sort of pixar film?

[Jakekilgore]

DUDE! I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS MOVIE!

I know that Tarantino is known for doing gritty different movies but this looks like a home run for me!

Don't get down. Some people just don't like the same tastes . . . good or bad.

I'm guessing this movie is going to be R right? Tarantino can't really do a PG-13 movie. lol. I was just wondering because my friend is wondering.

What do you think?
I read the screenplay, and their are too many fucks and nazis being hit with baseball bats for it to be PG 13.

[lowbudgetblockbuster22]

Wait, when you say fucks your meaning fucking each other, not fucking each other up, right?

[TreasureBox Films]

I think the latter.

[Jakekilgore]

Wait, when you say fucks your meaning fucking each other, not fucking each other up, right?

lol, no, i meant profanities,explitives, etc.

[sandrali101]

Yeah it looks great, the last movie i saw during the trailer everyone was laughing the at the preview for it.

[theSarge00]

Yum.

That's all I can say.

"Jewsploitation"... that's a new one on me.

As long as it shows bad things happening to Nazis, I don't much care who's making it. Sorry... c-h-i-n-k in my "understanding" armor. When it comes to Nazis, I got a blind spot that I don't want to get over.

I seem to have a knack for using conventional words that are also swear words or racial epithets.

[sp00k]

Just came back from Inglorious Basterds (and District 9).

I fell in love with D9, but I was a little disappointed IB. I'm not saying it was bad (heavens no). But I was expecting something a little different. I prolly shouldn't have expected anything with a QT movie, but I was ahoping for more in depth action.

It felt a little lenghthy (and boring sometimes) but it more than amde up for it in terms of hilarity and jsut plain sweet scenes. I won't spoil anything, but it sure was fun.

The music felt like an attempt at Kill Bill-esque, and overall feel kinda leaned at Pulp Fiction.

Whabouchoo?

[Ladri.]

You thought it was lengthy? I read the screenplay and he actually cut quite a bit out. I wish he had left everything in there.

The score was great in my opinion. Some of it really paid homage to spaghetti westerns like the very first piece of the movie.

I thought it was hilarious that Samuel L. Jackson narrated it.

I didn't like how Tarantino added in arrows to point people out. I thought it was really unnecessary and took away from the theater scene.

[MitchellStafiej]

I thought it was great. A wonderful step up from Death Proof. :D

Very entertaining film.

Mitch

[Griffmo]

Loved it to death. Had an amazing time seeing it. Did the crowd in anyone elses theater start laughing and cheering when Eli Roth started clubbing the Nazi Colonel? . My theater did (I was doing it to, I'll be honest)

[sp00k]

You thought it was lengthy? I read the screenplay and he actually cut quite a bit out. I wish he had left everything in there.

The score was great in my opinion. Some of it really paid homage to spaghetti westerns like the very first piece of the movie.

I thought it was hilarious that Samuel L. Jackson narrated it.

I didn't like how Tarantino added in arrows to point people out. I thought it was really unnecessary and took away from the theater scene.

I read the screenplay too, and I did notice the stuff he took out. I just didn't like some of the long drawn out conversation scenes (they didn't seem fall in i.e. like in pulp fiction where vincent and jackson argue).

You're right about the music, I did like that part very much.

And yes, poster above me, my theater also laughed histarically at the clubbings.

[Jakekilgore]

HOLY GOD THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE MOVIE EVER!

[chickenproductions]

Wow, just wow. I had huge expectations, and it went above and beyond them. I really didn't feel bored at any moment throughout.

[Jakekilgore]

Wow, just wow. I had huge expectations, and it went above and beyond them. I really didn't feel bored at any moment throughout.

that's exactly how i felt.

[TheMightySeamus]

Just got back from it...holy crap. Contender for my favorite movie of the year, right there...oh man. So awesome.

I loved how it turned the war movie on it's head. "Hitler can't die! It's not 1945!" Forget that, machine gun to the face, the good guys win!

[elscottomagnifico]

You thought it was lengthy? I read the screenplay and he actually cut quite a bit out. I wish he had left everything in there.It isn't really the length of the movie as a whole that makes it feel lengthy, but the editing really pulled some scenes from being interesting and entertaining Tarantino dialogue and straight to "snooze fest minute long reaction shot theater".

I really enjoyed the movie, but it just felt unevenly paced (and really slow at times) which tended to pull me out of the movie. He did make up for that (for the most part) with alot of the effects and action sequences though.

[thorni52]

This is definitely one of my favorite films of the year. Maybe ever, idk I need to watch it again. There were so many moments were I was just completely blown away.

[Indymoguler]

Just got back from it...holy crap. Contender for my favorite movie of the year, right there...oh man. So awesome.

I loved how it turned the war movie on it's head. "Hitler can't die! It's not 1945!" Forget that, machine gun to the face, the good guys win!

At first, i thought, can they actually do that!?

then i thought, oh the hell with it. OF COURSE THEY CAN!

[sirslapshot19]

I enjoyed Basterds very much. While parts did seem a little bit lengthy, I really enjoyed them. The Tarantino feel of the movie was great. And the big finale, wow. HITLER GOT HIS SHIT ROCKED. and did anyone see the bike rider outside the theater get taken out by the debris. made me chuckle.

[Jakekilgore]

Just saw it again last night, and for anyone who thought it was too slow, watch it again. the action parts lose some of their shock value, but the slower scenes become even better.

[Jakekilgore]

Oh, and does anybody know the song that plays when Hans Landa shows up at the cafe place for the "strudel" scene? I'm talking about the one right when he shows up and it sounds kinda industrial. It's not on the soundtrack.I know....i bought it.

[sirslapshot19]

Doesn't Eli Roth look like Zachary Quinto? i thought it was him when Donowitz came out of the cave.

[rappytaffy1]

Doesn't Eli Roth look like Zachary Quinto? i thought it was him when Donowitz came out of the cave.

haha i thought it was him too.When I first saw him I was like HEROES.But after the movie I found out it was that lame hostel director

[sp00k]

Doesn't Eli Roth look like Zachary Quinto? i thought it was him when Donowitz came out of the cave.

Oh yeah, that confused the hell outta me.

[sirslapshot19]

Seriously, holy shit.
http://horrorsnotdead.com/images/eliroth-doppleganger.jpg

[hayden]

I freakin loved it. I didn't mind the dialogue at all because there was always some tension to keep you interested, and the climax at the theater just blew me away.

[sp00k]

Lol...Bear Jew...giggle.

[trspballer7]

haha i thought it was him too.When I first saw him I was like HEROES.But after the movie I found out it was that lame hostel director

woah woaH woAH wOAH WOAH!

....wut do you mean lame?

I like that movie, can't say much for the second one, but the first one!

[MetalAlien]

I liked it a lot for a movie that was 70% people sitting at tables talking to each other. No other director could pull this off and still make me like it.

The trailers are very misleading but that is not the directors fault. If I were to compare this to Kill Bill. Don't go in thinking you are going to get the excitement of KB1. This is firmly in the KB2 territory. Mostly talk with little bits of action sprinkled in to zest it up.

[Razback]

Just see this movie and is one of my favorite movies.Great narration,great acting.The characters was building perfect.One of my favorite movie.Information,if anyone knows that,this movie its a remake of an italian movie by the director Enzo Castellano.

[Nonsensical studios]

Information,if anyone knows that,this movie its a remake of an italian movie by the director Enzo Castellano.

No, it isn't Razback. Inglorious Basterds borrowed the name from INglorious Bastards, and replaced the a with an e.

[MitchellStafiej]

I saw it again. I never really used to like Tarantino. I really don't know why, I've changed my mind. It's films like these that are the reason why I'm a filmmaker. They inspire me. I just had so much fun watching this film.

God damnit it's great.

Mitch

[Jakekilgore]

I saw it again. I never really used to like Tarantino. I really don't know why, I've changed my mind. It's films like these that are the reason why I'm a filmmaker. They inspire me. I just had so much fun watching this film.

God damnit it's great.

Mitch

i'm pretty sure its the most flat out entertaining he's ever made.

[Nonsensical studios]

i'm pretty sure its the most flat out entertaining he's ever made.

True dat.

It was an amazing movie. The actors gave great performances, the writing was snappy, and full of wit. It had humor and action, and for a movie that was only 25% action, it managed to keep me riveted. There were some great cameos by Harvey Keitel, Samuel L Jackson, and Mike Meyers. It was absolutely fantastic, and I will always fondly remember it as my first Tarantino film in a theatre.

I only have 1 criticism, and that is we learn almost nothing about the Basterds. It still works without any backstory, because it makes them feel like an almost supernatural force.

Anyways, great movie. 11/10. Although it was this great, I think District 9 will be favorite movie of the year. Inglorious still gets a spot on my top movies since 1992 list.

[MitchellStafiej]

True dat.

It was an amazing movie. The actors gave great performances, the writing was snappy, and full of wit. It had humor and action, and for a movie that was only 25% action, it managed to keep me riveted. There were some great cameos by Harvey Keitel, Samuel L Jackson, and Mike Meyers. It was absolutely fantastic, and I will always fondly remember it as my first Tarantino film in a theatre.

I only have 1 criticism, and that is we learn almost nothing about the Basterds. It still works without any backstory, because it makes them feel like an almost supernatural force.

Anyways, great movie. 11/10. Although it was this great, I think District 9 will be favorite movie of the year. Inglorious still gets a spot on my top movies since 1992 list.
It was so hard to take the Mike Myers scenes seriously. That's what made it so perfect. I saw District 9 again, and although it is an absolutely tremendous film I'd have to put the Basterds just above it. And I'd put District 9 on par with the Hurt Locker.

Mitch

P.S. Two thumbs up for using Bowie in a WW2 movie :)

[Jakekilgore]

It was so hard to take the Mike Myers scenes seriously. That's what made it so perfect. I saw District 9 again, and although it is an absolutely tremendous film I'd have to put the Basterds just above it. And I'd put District 9 on par with the Hurt Locker.

Mitch

P.S. Two thumbs up for using Bowie in a WW2 movie :)

that bugged me so much the first, time i saw it, now i actually like it.

[Nonsensical studios]

D9 and IB were both great films. One was a fantastic debut from an unknown director, the other was from a master working at his best. I loved both of them, and now that I have thought about it, I love them both equally. D9 had me coming out of the theatre in a way I hadn't done since The Return of The King. I walked out completely blown away, and spent the next few days just thinking about it. IB had me coming out of the theatres partly deaf (My movie theatre was packed, and the only seats available were at the front, where it is the loudest) , entertained, and feeling inspired. I will buy them both on DVD and learn from them.

[Razback]

The Mike Myers apparence as a british general are more impressive,i very like this character.

[Indymoguler]

i love mike myers. no matter how dumb they were, Austin Powers kicked ass.

[NuclearRamen]

Yeah, I just saw IB and loved it. FINALLY some good movies are in the theatres. Last year sucked, there wasn't a movie worth remembering that I watched. But I won't forget D9 and IB, just a good plot, kept me entertained, had those "oh shit!" scenes with comedic parts also. Totally digged it.

[PatsO]

I've gone 2 times to Inglorious Basterds.
want one more.

[MitchellStafiej]

I've gone 2 times to Inglorious Basterds.
want one more.
Going for the 3rd time tonight... :D

SO EXCITED.

Mitch

[Nonsensical studios]

I want to see it again, but it looks like my folks are saying no.

[Jakekilgore]

I bought the screenplay yesterday!
now i have 2 movie tickets, the soundtrack, the screenplay, and i'm ordering a poster

[Ladri.]

I bought the screenplay yesterday!
now i have 2 movie tickets, the soundtrack, the screenplay, and i'm ordering a poster

Have you seen the Italian poster? It's so badass.

[Nonsensical studios]

For those that haven't seen the poster:

http://www.badtaste.it/badposter/wp-content/myfotos/ingloriousbasterds/bastardisenzagloria.jpg

[Jakekilgore]

they have american ones that look just like that.

[Nonsensical studios]

Just finished reading the screenplay and I loved it.

What the hell happened to the scene filmed in Black and White? What happened to Donny's backstory? What happened to the Faux italian in the theatre auditorium?

Whatever. It was still great.

[Jakekilgore]

Just finished reading the screenplay and I loved it.

What the hell happened to the scene filmed in Black and White? What happened to Donny's backstory? What happened to the Faux italian in the theatre auditorium?

Whatever. It was still great.

because, if they left in everything in the script, the movie would be 3+ hours long

[Citrus]

FINALLY going to see it tonight with my uncle. And I call myself a Tarantino fanatic...shame on me.

[TheMightySeamus]

because, if they left in everything in the script, the movie would be 3+ hours long
Hey, I wouldn't complain.

[brandon.harw]

I'm probably not going to see it any time soon, my parents don't want to see it, and my friends are losers that don't want to see it or have already seen it, and I dont wanna go see it by myself...

[Ladri.]

I'm probably not going to see it any time soon, my parents don't want to see it, and my friends are losers that don't want to see it or have already seen it, and I dont wanna go see it by myself...

Dude, all my friends were busy the Friday it came out and guess what I did? I saw it by myself and I think I enjoyed it even more than I would have if I went with my friends because none of my friends are Tarantino fans.

[brandon.harw]

Dude, all my friends were busy the Friday it came out and guess what I did? I saw it by myself and I think I enjoyed it even more than I would have if I went with my friends because none of my friends are Tarantino fans.

Yeah, hopefully my girl will want to see it, I've just always felt weird going to movies by myself. But if I have to, I might see it by myself.

[Nonsensical studios]

Hey, I wouldn't complain.
Neither would I

[operationivy5656]

seing movies alone is personally better
you take in more of it, and it affects you more
especially dramas.

[Ladri.]

seing movies alone is personally better
you take in more of it, and it affects you more
especially dramas.

I completely agree with you. All my friends give me crap for going alone which makes no sense to me.

[Apocalypse WOW!]

it was pretty good. 3/5. Not his masterpiece, not even close to pulp fiction good, but definitely an enjoyable experience. They definitely should've had more action in it. Of course the dialog was great but if the title of your film is inglorious basterds it shouldn't feel like you're watching Master and Commander.

[Ladri.]

Of course the dialog was great but if the title of your film is inglorious basterds it shouldn't feel like you're watching Master and Commander.

This makes absolutely no sense to me. What does the title have to do with action? Just to let you know, he did consider naming it Once Upon a Time In Nazi-Occupied France.

[Apocalypse WOW!]

Im just saying for a movie about the inglorious basterds, they weren't in it as much as you would think. I'm not dissing this movie, I enjoyed it but I don't think it's fair to herald it as his best work.

[Nonsensical studios]

I don't see why you are so hung up on the title. Like Ladri says, it was originally gonna be called "Once Upon A Time In Nazi Occupied France". Kind of a mouthful, dontcha think? Inglorious Basterds works as a better title for the reason that A) It is WAY catchier, and B)The story is kind of centered on the Basterds.

Reservoir Dogs isn't about Dogs or Reservoirs.

[trspballer7]

I don't see why you are so hung up on the title. Like Ladri says, it was originally gonna be called "Once Upon A Time In Nazi Occupied France". Kind of a mouthful, dontcha think? Inglorious Basterds works as a better title for the reason that A) It is WAY catchier, and B)The story is kind of centered on the Basterds.

Reservoir Dogs isn't about Dogs or Reservoirs.
I think the title "Inglorious Basterds" is also a homage to the actual film "The Inglorious Bastards"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076584/

(http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076584/)
Also, I would definitely disagree with your point "B," I believe the movie is more story driven rather than character driven. I think if it was centered on the Basterds, then there would have been a lot more action and a lot more scenes with them, but instead they did a lot more with everyone else who was in on operation kino.

[Nonsensical studios]

Operation Kino relied on the Basterds. The Basterds killed all four top dogs, and the Basterds negotiated to end the war.

[NuclearRamen]

it was pretty good. 3/5. Not his masterpiece, not even close to pulp fiction good, but definitely an enjoyable experience.

On that topic, I watched Pulp Fiction and couldn't even finish it. I'm exactly one hour into it, after she had her OD...and it's boring me out of my mind. Does it get any better? Cause so far on my rating it's like. 1/10. I don't get the hype. At all.

[NuclearRamen]

I think the title "Inglorious Basterds" is also a homage to the actual film "The Inglorious Bastards"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076584/

(http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076584/)
Also, I would definitely disagree with your point "B," I believe the movie is more story driven rather than character driven. I think if it was centered on the Basterds, then there would have been a lot more action and a lot more scenes with them, but instead they did a lot more with everyone else who was in on operation kino.
But if there were no basterds...then it wouldn't be the same movie. It completely focuses on the basterds, in my opinion, how does it NOT? Every scene had something to do about them, except the beginning in France countryside...wait, even then that girl was technically a 'basterd' that escaped.

[Jakekilgore]

But if there were no basterds...then it wouldn't be the same movie. It completely focuses on the basterds, in my opinion, how does it NOT? Every scene had something to do about them, except the beginning in France countryside...wait, even then that girl was technically a 'basterd' that escaped.

Shoshanna only met the basterds once, at the end, operation kino and the basterds are only half of the movie

[Nonsensical studios]

http://www.vgcats.com/comics/images/090901.jpg

One of my friends sent me a link to this.

[NuclearRamen]

Shoshanna only met the basterds once, at the end, operation kino and the basterds are only half of the movie
But they were saying she was part of the Basterds on the movie posters and stuff.

I want to mention also, off topic, but I enjoyed every second of those sexy Basterds on screen. Whooo. Not like I'm closed minded and only watch movies for the men, the story was killer, but they got some good lookin Basterds...they sho' did.

[Jakekilgore]

But they were saying she was part of the Basterds on the movie posters and stuff.

I want to mention also, off topic, but I enjoyed every second of those sexy Basterds on screen. Whooo. Not like I'm closed minded and only watch movies for the men, the story was killer, but they got some good lookin Basterds...they sho' did.

i loved the fact that wen you first see Aldo talking to his troop, most of the guys are ugly as hell. then they acquire stiglitz(sexy) wicki(sexy) and Hickox (sexy)

the basterds get better looking as the movie goes along

[NuclearRamen]

i loved the fact that wen you first see Aldo talking to his troop, most of the guys are ugly as hell. then they acquire stiglitz(sexy) wicki(sexy) and Hickox (sexy)

the basterds get better looking as the movie goes along
Hahahah it's so true!

[MitchellStafiej]

But they were saying she was part of the Basterds on the movie posters and stuff.

I want to mention also, off topic, but I enjoyed every second of those sexy Basterds on screen. Whooo. Not like I'm closed minded and only watch movies for the men, the story was killer, but they got some good lookin Basterds...they sho' did.
Here's what the back of the screenplay says.

"Narrowly escaping, Shosanna flees to Paris, where she forges a new identity as the owner and operator of a movie theater. There she encounters a group of Jewish-American soldiers organized by the fast talking outlaw Lieutenant Aldo raine, a hillbilly from the Tennessee mountains."

Mitch

[GhostOfAllie]

I just saw it, and I liked it alot.

[Patuman]

I saw it today... I'm a big fan of all Tarantino flicks, but I think this is the best one.

Too bad that this movie was released here 4th of september, and I only had a chance to catch it today and not when it was premiering. We always get the good stuff late :D

[WesScog]

FANTASTIC movie. For all of those saying there was to much sitting around talking, I once again don't get what you mean.

With the "slow parts", you appreciate the action so much more I think. I think it was almost perfectly balanced, and it was just an all around fantastic WW2 movie.

[WesScog]

Oh, and does anybody know the song that plays when Hans Landa shows up at the cafe place for the "strudel" scene? I'm talking about the one right when he shows up and it sounds kinda industrial. It's not on the soundtrack.I know....i bought it.

It's from the "The Entity (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Entity)", it's called "Bath Attack".

[Jakekilgore]

http://i47.tinypic.com/w2itli.jpgHAHAHAHA

[Miten Soni]

http://i47.tinypic.com/w2itli.jpgHAHAHAHA
nice

[Nonsensical studios]

http://i47.tinypic.com/w2itli.jpgHAHAHAHA

What the fuck are you doing with my Christmas Present?!

[brandon.harw]

I finally watched it. Was a good movie.

[operationivy5656]

I finally wtached it last night. It was amazing. In my opinion it was his best movie to date. Everything, the action, dialouge, gore, plot was perfect and all equally balanced. It is now one of my favorite movies.

[Patuman]

I just finished watching it again on DVD. It's just a spectacular film, I love everything about it. Although I already saw it, the really intense scenes like the final showdown, the beginning and the basement tavern one just keep you on the edge of your seat, even if you know whats going to happen you just a wait for it. Best film this year and QT's best film, even though some might not agree.

[Nonsensical studios]

Watched the movie again, and I just wondered something:

What happened to Marcel? It is never shown whether he lives or dies.

Does he die in a fire, or does he live? Hell he could even be related to Marcellus Wallace, considering their first names are mighty similar and the name Wallace comes from the old French words "Le Waleis".

What do you all think?

[WakeUpStudios]

http://i47.tinypic.com/w2itli.jpgHAHAHAHA

Psh...I got 2-disc Blu-Ray so, stick that in your juicebox and suck it!!
and to answer Nonsensical's question: Tarantino's notorious for putting in character references so I wouldn't be surprised if Marcel is an homage to Marcellus.
And I'd say he died in the fire with everyone else.

[Jakekilgore]

Psh...I got 2-disc Blu-Ray so, stick that in your juicebox and suck it!!
and to answer Nonsensical's question: Tarantino's notorious for putting in character references so I wouldn't be surprised if Marcel is an homage to Marcellus.
And I'd say he died in the fire with everyone else.

Blu-Ray is a ripoff, i don't think the quality is that much better to warrant a new format.

[WesScog]

I wouldn't say it's a "rip-off".

Progress is good, Blu-Ray is closer to the resolution and quality of film, getting closer to the source format and the way it's meant to be seen is always a good thing in art. Especially since they've gotten Blu-Ray down to almost the same price of DVD's.

[FleshFestFilms]

Everyone dies in the cinema - Marcel and Emmanuel always planned to go down in flames.

[Nonsensical studios]

Everyone dies in the cinema - Marcel and Emmanuel always planned to go down in flames.

How do you know? It is never explicitly mentioned whether they planned to die or not.

[Jakekilgore]

How do you know? It is never explicitly mentioned whether they planned to die or not.

The only way they could make sure of their deaths would to be there, and I'm pretty sure they were willing to die to watch the Nazis burn.

[TreasureBox Films]

I assumed that they thought they were going to die. At least, after killing Hitler they didn't care anymore anyway.

[Nonsensical studios]

I assumed that they thought they were going to die. At least, after killing Hitler they didn't care anymore anyway.

Shoshanna and Marcel weren't aware that Hitler was going to be there. If it wasn't for the Basterds, Hitler and Goebbels would still be alive.

[TreasureBox Films]

I thought Bridget Hammersmark told them that they were there...

[Nonsensical studios]

When did Hammersmark ever talk to Shoshanna?

[TreasureBox Films]

They were all in the same room.

[Nonsensical studios]

They were all in the same room.

But they never interacted.

[TreasureBox Films]

But they were listening

[Nonsensical studios]

No... No they weren't.

The Basterds didn't even know Shoshanna was the owner, and Shoshanna just thought the Basterds were some more Nazi's to be slaughtered.

[TreasureBox Films]

I'm mixing my names here. I screwed up thinking Shoshanna was The Bear Jew...

[thtoneguy94]

so, I just saw the movie and loved it! it was great.
one of the things that I didn't understand was in the resturant when Shoshana was meeting with the Nazi's. there was this random 3 second clip of the director and his interpreter having sex. It was so random. what was the purpose of that?

[TreasureBox Films]

That was when he points to the lady and says she working with him or sumfink. and then its all "OH SNAP SHES REALLY HAVING SEX"

[WakeUpStudios]

Yeah I think it's just Quentin Tarantino portraying the thing we all think when we're introduced to a couple. We're nice and all but in our heads we're thinking "I wonder if they bang...."

[WesScog]

No, it was illustrating that she was his mistress, and a whore that's sold out to the Nazis.

[Jakekilgore]

No, it was illustrating that she was his mistress, and a whore that's sold out to the Nazis.

PLus it's a good way to start such a tense scene, with Goebbels making a pterodactyl sex noise.

[TreasureBox Films]

PLus it's a good way to start such a tense scene, with Goebbels making a pterodactyl sex noise.

lmao

[WesScog]

This is something I just wanted to ask, since this seems a popular theory elsewhere (i.e. IMDB.) and I wanted to get some other perspectives on this.

Who thinks that Tarantino was messing with people, and was making fun of people that like war movies and revenge flicks with this film? Specifically, messing with the idea that the Basterds are the "good guys" and that the Nazis are the "bad guys".

The commentary being, that a lot of people have discussed what they see as a "positive" portrayal of Nazi's throughout the film, while they see that there is a "negative" portrayal of the Allies and Jewish characters.

Personally, I don't understand this, as it seems like a stretch, as the brutality of the Bastards is an answer to the brutality (against civilians) that you see as the opening sequence. Thus it's an even-handed, if brutal, response to the warcrimes they already know are being committed and are trying to put an end to them.

More importantly, Aldo Raine IS Tarantino. I am surprised that this hasn't been mentioned more yet.

Both from Tennessee. Both mention their pride in having some Native American heritage. Both have trouble with pronouncing foreign terms. Both spell "Basterds" in the same way. How he acts and talks, Aldo IS Tarantino.

Tarantino is putting him in the movie on a particular side of the overall fight, HIS character actually has a stake in the fight.

So, I guess that's why it confuses me that people see the movie as being a "Pro-Nazi" film, simply because Tarantino tried to make it more dramatic by not making ever Nazi a cardboard cutout.

One lesson out of many that WWII can teach us, is that even hideous men can be charismatic and compelling. So I guess it bothers me that some people have seemed to confuse "charistmatic" with "good guy".

Thoughts?

[ZombieGorePrincess]

I never once felt sorry for any nazi portrayed in it. to me Con. Hans was just another despicably charasmatic villan. I didn't even like the guy trying to woo Shoshanna, I couldn't help but think "Gah! leave her alone already!"

though, speaking of that guy, that may be where they got that idea in the first place, when they show him during the movie walking out because he doesn't like remembering what he did, even though he likes the praise he gets for it.

[Jakekilgore]

The point that I got was that revenge is a universal language, and to show that everyone is capable of being vicious and brutal.

[WesScog]

though, speaking of that guy, that may be where they got that idea in the first place, when they show him during the movie walking out because he doesn't like remembering what he did, even though he likes the praise he gets for it.

Yet, then he goes and threatens violence against Shoshanna for not giving him the time of day, and then guns her down.

I don't get people that see him as a "good" character, just because he walked out of the movie.

[ZombieGorePrincess]

well, not necessarily a "good" character. up until he threatens her the only reason not to like him is that he's a Nazi, and kind of a douche. It's just, I think, that one part made him seem a bit human. other than that, there was nothing even remotly redeeming about him.


or I might not know what the hell I'm talking about. lol trying to figure out things in movies that arn't there. :)

[WesScog]

I didn't think he was a redeeming character, he puts up this facade of a "nice guy" the whole time, but cracks at the end when he threatens her. She was basically defending herself against what was most likely going to end up being a rape if she didn't have a gun.

Her compassion at regretting it and going to check him instead of just emptying the clip into him and finishing him off also resulted in her own death. So basically her compassion killed her.

That's how I read it at least.

[ZombieGorePrincess]

^ yeah that makes more sense.

[Globeversal Pictures]

I never once felt sorry for any nazi portrayed in it. to me Con. Hans was just another despicably charasmatic villan.

I feel the more I watch this movie, the more I root for hans (except in the last two scenes with Aldo and Udavitch). Waltz does such a fantastic job, that I can't help it.

[WesScog]

All he does is murder some Jewish Dairy farmers, and strangle an Actress.

What is there to "root" for exactly?

[AwesomeDirector]

Although that is true. I ecspecially loved his monologue in the opening about rodents. My favorite scene was he baseball bat to the head scene.

Thats a BINGO!

[Globeversal Pictures]

Thats a BINGO!

YES
And I'm not really "Rooting" him. I ment he just does such a good job, It's hard to not enjoy him as a villain.

[ZombieGorePrincess]

to me, the only reason I like the Con. Hans character because Waltz plays him so well. I loath Con. Hans, he's one of those intimidating villans that is so charasmatic that you almost wish he wasn't so evil, but he IS that evil, which is why I was laughing my ass off when he had the swastica carved into his forehead at the end.

[swisher321]

i'm tired of people saying this was Tarantino's best film. Yeah it was really good, but the dialogue wasn't near as good as Pulp Fiction's. Basterds is more on the level of Kill Bill Vol2d

[swisher321]

Vol 2*

[Globeversal Pictures]

to me, the only reason I like the Con. Hans character because Waltz plays him so well. I loath Con. Hans, he's one of those intimidating villans that is so charasmatic that you almost wish he wasn't so evil, but he IS that evil, which is why I was laughing my ass off when he had the swastica carved into his forehead at the end.

exactly how I felt.