Just wanted to heap on a bit of praise for my main man, QT, and his kick-ass Inglorious Basterds, which I saw last night.
Not much of a reviewer, so I'll just say nobody does it quite like Tarantino. The man has a style and sensibility all his own and has proven time and again to be unmatched in his ability to adapt to just about any genre. I'd love to see him have a go at sci-fi, or, dare I say it, television.
Every scene in the film was a clinic on how to build tension and, while some might call them self-indulgent or overly long, I thoroughly enjoyed the exchanges, colorful characterizations and juicy subtext.
Love him or hate him, Tarantino loves movies and storytelling in general so much it soaks through every frame of this film. There's a reason so many people, talented or otherwise, want to be him. I wouldn't put myself in that category, but I do admire the hell out of him. His movies, his talent, but most of all, his passion for bringing his own unique visions to life.
Some may say he's peaked, but I for one, await his next flick with high expectation. I have a strong feeling the man's best work is ahead.
D.A.
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
District 9
Saw District 9 last night.
Wow.
All I can say is I was very impressed. For a "low budgest" movie, (or any movie), the special effects were spectacular. High praise to everyone involved, particularly director (and co-writer), Neill Blomkamp, his co-scribe, Terri Tatchell and lead actor, Sharlto Copley. I admit, I'm not terribly familiar with any of these people, but I will be eagerly anticipating their careers from now on.
I'm not much of a reviewer so I won't recap. All I can say is, I thought it was, by far, the most thoughtful sci-fi/action movie of the summer, (which isn't saying much), and perhaps, even, all time. Yes, I would go so far as to say that.
District 9 is, for me, what science fiction, (and storytelling in general), is all about. Allegory, metaphor, fun, thought-provoking and, definitely most important, engaging. I urge people to support this film by seeing it and wanting more.
Wow.
All I can say is I was very impressed. For a "low budgest" movie, (or any movie), the special effects were spectacular. High praise to everyone involved, particularly director (and co-writer), Neill Blomkamp, his co-scribe, Terri Tatchell and lead actor, Sharlto Copley. I admit, I'm not terribly familiar with any of these people, but I will be eagerly anticipating their careers from now on.
I'm not much of a reviewer so I won't recap. All I can say is, I thought it was, by far, the most thoughtful sci-fi/action movie of the summer, (which isn't saying much), and perhaps, even, all time. Yes, I would go so far as to say that.
District 9 is, for me, what science fiction, (and storytelling in general), is all about. Allegory, metaphor, fun, thought-provoking and, definitely most important, engaging. I urge people to support this film by seeing it and wanting more.
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