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Strange opinion: The Hateful Eight is the best movie from Quentin Tarantino
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inglourious basterds is 100% his best movie, and then everything else is a tie for second place.
The last third or so falls off a cliff. The whole Channing Tatum bit is pointless and really kills a lot of what made the first half of the movie great, and by the end you realize the plot just feels like a contrivance to get eight people in one place and have blood spill everywhere. It's nowhere near Pulp Fiction, Basterds, or even Django.
RustyNails
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Its a good afternoon movie. But Kill Bill vol 1 and 2 remain QT's greatest work of art.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Hateful Eight is gr8 (pin intended) because it really shows Tarantino's majority as a director and a really fun storyteller. It's definitely (now) my favorite Tarantino movie. It's very grounded and believable, and yet it has the Tarantino touch to it with the jokes and absurd moments.
His entire roster of movies is a dream.
His entire roster of movies is a dream.
zorlaczerohero
Banned
Out of all his films my favourite is True Romance and possibly my favourite film of all time, I don't know if it's the writing or the fact that he wrote it and Tony Scott directed it thus giving it an extra dimension. It definitely makes me think his writing is as important as his directing. The Sicilian Scene from True Romance remains one of the greatest pieces of cinema of the 20th Century, the writing, the directing and Hopper vs Walken make for an amazing scene. Could Tarantino do the same scene better? Probably not back then, pre-reservoir dogs, he didn't have any money and couldn't get the cast. But now, I'd love to see his take on that same scene.
Romars202129
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Its a tie between pulp and django for me, but 8 is fantastic and underrated as hell.
Critcs thinking a film longer than two hours is somehow an objective knock against it need to stop.
Critcs thinking a film longer than two hours is somehow an objective knock against it need to stop.
DualReaver
Banned
django is the most perfect qt film everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Because nobody trusted each other right from the start, so sleep was unlikely anyway.
L4DANathan
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1. Pulp Fiction
2. Django Unchained
3. Resevoir Dogs
4. Hateful Eight
5. Kill Bill
6. Inglorious Basterds
All of them are fantastic movies though. Can't rate Jackie Brown or Deathproof as I haven't seen them yet.
2. Django Unchained
3. Resevoir Dogs
4. Hateful Eight
5. Kill Bill
6. Inglorious Basterds
All of them are fantastic movies though. Can't rate Jackie Brown or Deathproof as I haven't seen them yet.
8-Bit Sunset
Banned
Fist post is right on the money.
None of his other films are even in the same league!
It is his magnum opus, the movie that defined him and he will always be remembered for it.
triplestation
Member
It's up there, but I'd say his best is pulp fiction followed by reservoir dogs
H8 is a masterful movie, I need to watch it again now that it's winter
It feels much more tightly knit than his other recent movies
My only gripe is that one scene.. I thought it was undeservedly harsh
I've yet to see Jackie brown
H8 is a masterful movie, I need to watch it again now that it's winter
It feels much more tightly knit than his other recent movies
My only gripe is that one scene.. I thought it was undeservedly harsh
I've yet to see Jackie brown
Hell no, I found H8 to be extremely boring only tied with Deathproof. I didn't like the characters (Tim Roth was somewhat cool), Sam Jackson was being Sam Jackson as always, which was a bummer after his extraordinary performance in Django, it was slow as fuck, even for QT standards...
His best movie is KB1&2 I think, that shit was just magnificient. Basterds was very cool but it had a couple of "filler" parts which didn't sit good with me. Django is awesome too now that I think about it, maybe it's a tie with KB...
His best movie is KB1&2 I think, that shit was just magnificient. Basterds was very cool but it had a couple of "filler" parts which didn't sit good with me. Django is awesome too now that I think about it, maybe it's a tie with KB...
mariachi507
Member
I need to rewatch it, but I remember thinking that it was more sizzle than steak. I love movies that have an extended length and are slow burns, but this film felt long for the sake of being long. I didn't think his dialogue was a sharp as it had been previously and that it ultimately led to nowhere. Quentin has a way with words, but I think he got a little full of himself in this script. Ever since Kill Bill, Quentin has been moving into a certain formula for his films and The Hateful 8 shows it. I still enjoy his movies and like the Hateful 8, but he's getting a bit stale and predictable.
Reptars Revenge
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I would just say it's because they had a hostage.
I would say its my personal favorite not objectively the best.
But damn do i love watching this during the winter when its snowing outside like crazy in the middle of the night and you are siting comfortably at home under a blanket enjoying some hot coco and just letting yourself getting immersed into the movies amazing atmosphere. Yep its amazing its probably the most underrated Tarantino flick. Cant wait to see what he does next.
But damn do i love watching this during the winter when its snowing outside like crazy in the middle of the night and you are siting comfortably at home under a blanket enjoying some hot coco and just letting yourself getting immersed into the movies amazing atmosphere. Yep its amazing its probably the most underrated Tarantino flick. Cant wait to see what he does next.
I don't think it's his best, but it's really fucking good. I had a blast watching it in theaters when it came out.
I think his best is between Pulp Fiction, Inglorious Basterds, and Reservoir Dogs. Hateful could be up there but I'd have to watch it again and give it some time.
I think his best is between Pulp Fiction, Inglorious Basterds, and Reservoir Dogs. Hateful could be up there but I'd have to watch it again and give it some time.
The Hateful Eight is amazing, but to me it felt like Reservoir Dogs but in the 1800s this time.
Kurt Russell was great in it too, rivalling his performance in Death Proof. Also, seeing Zoe Bell in the same Tarantino film as him again was nice, even though they don't share any scenes together. Also, in Death Proof,
, and in the Hateful Eight,
. That can't have been coincidental.
The true best Tarantino film is Jackie Brown, followed by Kill Bill, and then Death Proof. Pam Grier is the only person to outperform a main Samuel L Jackson role in a Tarantino film.
1) Jackie Brown
2) Kill Bill
3) Death Proof
4) Pulp Fiction
5) Hateful Eight
6) Django
7) Reservoir Dogs
8) Inglorious Basterds, in that order.
Same twist, the actors in it who were also in Dogs die in the same way, etc
Kurt Russell was great in it too, rivalling his performance in Death Proof. Also, seeing Zoe Bell in the same Tarantino film as him again was nice, even though they don't share any scenes together. Also, in Death Proof,
Kurt Russell's character kills the decoy main characters halfway through the film
Kurt Russell's character is a decoy main character that gets killed off halfway through the film
The true best Tarantino film is Jackie Brown, followed by Kill Bill, and then Death Proof. Pam Grier is the only person to outperform a main Samuel L Jackson role in a Tarantino film.
1) Jackie Brown
2) Kill Bill
3) Death Proof
4) Pulp Fiction
5) Hateful Eight
6) Django
7) Reservoir Dogs
8) Inglorious Basterds, in that order.
DarkJediKnight
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The table scene of Inglorious Basterds is better than the entire hateful 8. But I wish I could have seen it in 70mm.
The reveal with
was the best part for me.
The reveal with
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Fixed that for you 😿
Mighty Chin
Banned
No it's long and drawn out. It's at the bottom of his filmography for me.
SamuelSupreme
Banned
It's one of my favorites. And Samuel jackson gave his best monologue in that movie. RIGHT DOWN HIS GOD DAMN THROAT.
biggersmaller
Banned
A bare bones premise that's 95% entertaining dialogue in a single setting between extremely interesting characters. Plus an ending that leaves you hanging in the best possible way.
10/10
10/10
Though not his best ever.
tearsintherain
Member
I enjoyed the movie but it was one of those "i am only gonna watch this once", the first half of the movie is way too slow to really enjoy upon a rewatch.
My top is always Pulp Fiction, if its on TV I will stop and watch it for a long time. I love Kill Bill too but its pretty long if you consider it all one movie. The only other movie of his I really like is Inglorious, the rest are all just average to me.
My top is always Pulp Fiction, if its on TV I will stop and watch it for a long time. I love Kill Bill too but its pretty long if you consider it all one movie. The only other movie of his I really like is Inglorious, the rest are all just average to me.
Haloid1177
Banned
Hateful Eight was great but following Django Unchained with another western was born to yield a let down.
1. Pulp Fiction
2. Django Unchained
3. Jackie Brown
4. Hateful Eight
5. Inglorious Basterds
6. Reservoir Dogs
7. Kill Bill
8. Deathproof
1. Pulp Fiction
2. Django Unchained
3. Jackie Brown
4. Hateful Eight
5. Inglorious Basterds
6. Reservoir Dogs
7. Kill Bill
8. Deathproof
Wasn't he supposed to direct two more movies?
Pulp Fiction is still my favourite, but Inglourious Basterds is fantastic from start to finish as well. Reservoir Dogs rounds out the top 3 imo. I left the cinema enjoying The Hateful Eight but feeling that it was probably his weakest film, although to be fair I do need to watch it a few more times to solidify my opinion.
1. Pulp Fiction
2. Inglorious Basterds
3. Reservoir Dogs
4. Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2
5. Jackie Brown
6. Django Unchained
7. Deathproof
8. The Hateful Eight
1. Pulp Fiction
2. Inglorious Basterds
3. Reservoir Dogs
4. Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2
5. Jackie Brown
6. Django Unchained
7. Deathproof
8. The Hateful Eight
Agreed, any but Death Proof could be argued as his best
(although, that car chase sequence was one of the most exciting things I've seen in a movie)
Just like Fincher, all his movies are pretty equal quality wise IMO, I can't choose one, it would depend on the mood I'm in at the time but loved Hateful Eight because there's nothing quite like it being made these days.
There's so few directors allowed to make dark adult movies. Superheroes ruined the film industry.
There's so few directors allowed to make dark adult movies. Superheroes ruined the film industry.
Hateful Eight is the first of his movies that I had no desire to ever watch a second time.
The way I feel about it, Reservoir Dogs did everything Hateful Eight did, only in half the run time and 25 years ago.
That's not to say I didn't like it. It was fine in the same way that all QT movies tend to be, full of lots of drippy dialog and fun character interactions. I enjoyed it, it was just the least inspired out of all of his movies by a wide margin.
The way I feel about it, Reservoir Dogs did everything Hateful Eight did, only in half the run time and 25 years ago.
That's not to say I didn't like it. It was fine in the same way that all QT movies tend to be, full of lots of drippy dialog and fun character interactions. I enjoyed it, it was just the least inspired out of all of his movies by a wide margin.
Old Gimlet Eyes
Member
Hands down it's Jackie Brown followed by Django for me. QT is def one of my favorite directors.
Nah it's Jackie Brown.
Hateful Eight is one of his more over-written films that while it's a solid enough Tarantino flick remains too lightweight of theme or content.
Pulp Fictions next after JB.
I like his recent films but they're way too focused on showcasing his knowledge of film and too light on actual thematic purpose.
They're always stylish though and lovely to look at though.
Hateful Eight is one of his more over-written films that while it's a solid enough Tarantino flick remains too lightweight of theme or content.
Pulp Fictions next after JB.
I like his recent films but they're way too focused on showcasing his knowledge of film and too light on actual thematic purpose.
They're always stylish though and lovely to look at though.
Strange Opinion: Django Unchained is one of his worst.
I really liked Heightful Eight but you can't beat Pulp Fiction, Resevoir Dogs is really tight and ultimately I prefer Inglorious Bastards, too. Been awhile since I've seen Jackie Brown but I feel like that's the "hip" answer.
I appreciated that Heightful Eight could easily have been a stage play.
I really liked Heightful Eight but you can't beat Pulp Fiction, Resevoir Dogs is really tight and ultimately I prefer Inglorious Bastards, too. Been awhile since I've seen Jackie Brown but I feel like that's the "hip" answer.
I appreciated that Heightful Eight could easily have been a stage play.
Teletraan1
Banned
My personal favorite is Jackie Brown. It isn't as far up its own ass like his other movies, especially his newer ones. It is just a standard heist movie but I love the characters and soundtrack. I would rank my next favorites as Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, the rest.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
You can feel its stage roots, so it is not the best example of something taking the most advantage out of cinema. It is wonderful as long as people are talking, but it doesn't quite compare to other of his film in the non dialogue storytelling. Even Deathproof is a better example of building tension solely through techniques inherently cinematic rather than theatrical.
RecRoulette
Member
I really liked The Hateful Eight but it's probably in the middle of the pack as far as his movies go.
Three weeks left in 2016 for them to release Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair...
Three weeks left in 2016 for them to release Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair...
Yeah, he has said he wants to make 10 movies and then stop. I would love if one of those 2 (assuming he stops at 10) is a full on horror movie or something like that.
I like most of his movies a lot, except for Inglorious Bastards. that movie never clicked for me, i was so bored when i watched it at the movies i fell asleep.
Adam Sadler
Member
Yeah I absolutely love this movie. Not sure where I'd rank it but it's up there
cj_iwakura
Member
It's a fantastic film, but the second half brings it down. Instead of adding to the suspense, he just
If he'd been reigned in and maintained the mystery tone, it would have been easily his best. As is, it's Inglourious Basterds.
says fuck it and decides to kill half the cast.
If he'd been reigned in and maintained the mystery tone, it would have been easily his best. As is, it's Inglourious Basterds.
I don't think he'll release it until Volume 3 is in production, and then put the Whole Bloody Affair in cinemas a year before Volume 3 comes out to get people hyped for the new film.
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