I have read Inglourious Basterds. In short, it is glorious.
From the very beginning there is a serious tone of tension and drama that pretty much encompasses the entire piece. Of course, the hilarious trademark QT dialogue is in place, and there are some funny things and gruesomely comedic things that take place, but all in all, when looking back on it – I reflect on a serious and intense film. When people describe this film as Tarantino’s War Movie, its easy to lose track and think of it in a Saving Private Ryan sort of way, when really you should be thinking of old European war films, including the semi-romantic relationships during the war, and even the grittiness and comedic aspects of old Spaghetti Westerns. It is, in its essence, a people movie, chock full of glorious dialogue and events. Like a usual QT film, I suppose. Which is a relief, after Death Proof (which I like, actually, but it fell a LIIIITTLE short of the rest of his work I must admit).
I really can’t describe how much I love the script, and why, right now. It just isn’t the moment. I seriously recommend reading it. You can download it right here, to your right, in that little ‘box’ widget. On the other hand, not spoiling this film for yourself is a pretty intelligent decision.
