Django is the title of the latest Quentin Tarantino film. It is an enjoyable and hectic story developed in the deep South of the USA, in the state of Mississippi, two years before the Civil War started. The plot is about a former dentist, now a bounty hunter, who buys the freedom of a slave, Django, because he is the only one who can lead him to his bounty: the Brittle Brothers. In turn, Django is looking for his slave wife Broomhilda, from whom he was separated from due to the slave trade.
Christopher Waltz and Jamie Foxx star brilliantly in this film, notwithstanding the role of Candyland plantation proprietor, played by Leonardo di Caprio, is undoubtedly proof of his command of performance.
The film has been involved in some controversy due to the use of the “n-word” racial epithet and the depiction of slavery itself. It is true that Tarantino is a love it/hate it director who, in this film, faithfully captures the spirit of the 70's Spaghetti Westerns set this time in the South and involving slave matters, although it has been interpreted through his own aestheticization of violence filter, e.g. the really huge quantity of blood at the end of the film reminds us of his saga Kill Bill Vol.1 and Vol. 2.
I have to admit that I am a big fan of Tarantino films, but the nearly three hours the film lasted were so amusing that you would not even notice the passing of time. It was worth it!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Django Unchained
Django is the title of the latest Quentin Tarantino film. It is an enjoyable and hectic story developed in the deep South of the USA, in the state of Mississippi, two years before the Civil War started. The plot is about a former dentist, now a bounty hunter, who buys the freedom of a slave, Django, because he is the only one who can lead him to his bounty: the Brittle Brothers. In turn, Django is looking for his slave wife Broomhilda, from whom he was separated from due to the slave trade.
Christopher Waltz and Jamie Foxx star brilliantly in this film, notwithstanding the role of Candyland plantation proprietor, played by Leonardo di Caprio, is undoubtedly proof of his command of performance.
The film has been involved in some controversy due to the use of the “n-word” racial epithet and the depiction of slavery itself. It is true that Tarantino is a love it/hate it director who, in this film, faithfully captures the spirit of the 70's Spaghetti Westerns set this time in the South and involving slave matters, although it has been interpreted through his own aestheticization of violence filter, e.g. the really huge quantity of blood at the end of the film reminds us of his saga Kill Bill Vol.1 and Vol. 2.
I have to admit that I am a big fan of Tarantino films, but the nearly three hours the film lasted were so amusing that you would not even notice the passing of time. It was worth it!
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The Croods
WOW! Time to start the Summer Movies. I know, maybe not officially, but what a way to start the blockbuster films of 2013. I really liked The Croods, let me say loved this film. It is the ultimate family film. The plotline, which I will not spoil for you if you have yet to see it, is a lot more involved than I expected from the commercials. Predictable, maybe. But only in the man vs. nature kind of way. What rests beneath the surface of an otherwise kid animation film, is the heart of gold. The importance of the relationships within the family structure is on display here folks. Especially one that is near and dear to my heart. (I won’t spoil it) Anyway, beyond the story, the special effects and sound are a delight. Pretty soon we will no longer need real actors for these pictures. I found myself re-adjusting my eyes every now and then to make sure that they didn’t use real photos to make some of the imagery before me. Plants, animal fur, water, dust, and fire all come to life. I really felt like I had been teleported back to the stone ages. The voice acting was on par as well. Ryan Reynolds, Nicolas Cage and Emma Stone lent their talents to the film and there wasn’t any mushy singing that’s thrown in just for filler that usually slows these films down in my opinion. The writers stay focused on keeping you involved in the plights of being a family in the caveman era. And they did a superb job doing it. No profanity, no in appropriate jokes and no blood. I give The Croods an 8/10 for good family fun.