Inglourious Basterds

About This Movie

Tarantino’s 'Inglourious Basterds' offers a wild mix of tension and dark humor. The pacing feels deliberately off-kilter, which adds to that uniquely Tarantino vibe. Christoph Waltz's performance as Hans Landa is chillingly captivating; he steals every scene he's in. The film’s structure has these intense set pieces that feel almost like short films, particularly that opening scene with the dairy farmer. You get a sense of how the practical effects, like the scalping, are done with a certain... audacity, really. The dialogue is sharp and the alternate history premise, while a bit wild, makes for some compelling storytelling. It’s a film that invites discussion long after it’s over.

Dir. Quentin Tarantino, released in 2009Features a nonlinear narrative styleShot in multiple languages including English and FrenchWon 1 Academy Award; nominated for 7 others