| Brad Pitt | Lt. Aldo Raine |
| Mélanie Laurent | Shosanna Dreyfus |
| Christoph Waltz | Col. Hans "The Jew Hunter" Landa |
| Eli Roth | Sgt. Donnie Donowitz |
| Michael Fassbender | Lt. Archie Hicox |
| Diane Kruger | Bridget Von Hammersmark |
| Daniel Brühl | Frederick Zoller |
| Til Schweiger | Sgt. Hugo Stiglitz |
| Gedeon Burkhard | Cpl. Wilhelm Wicki |
| Jacky Ido | Marcel |
| B.J. Novak | Pfc, Smithson Utivich |
| Omar Doom | Pfc. Omar Ulmer |
| August Diehl | Major Hellstrom |
| Denis Menochet | Perrier LaPadite |
| Sylvester Groth | Joseph Goebbels |
| Martin Wuttke | Hitler |
| Mike Myers | Gen. Ed Fenech |
| Julie Dreyfus | Francesca Mondino |
| Richard Sammel | Sgt. Rachtman |
| Alexander Fehling | Master Sgt. Wilhelm/Pola Negri |
| Rod Taylor | Winston Churchill |
| Sönke Möhring | Pvt. Butz/Walter Frazer |
| Samm Levine | Pvt. Hirschberg |
| Paul Rust | Pfc. Andy Kagan |
| Michael Bacall | Pfc. MIchael Zimmerman |
| Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey | German Soldier/Winnetou |
| Petra Hartung | German Female Soldier/Beethoven |
| Volker Zack Michalowski | German Soldier/Edgar Wallace |
| Ken Duken | German Soldier/Mata Hari |
| Christian Berkel | Proprietor Eric |
| Annie-Sophie Franck | Mathilda |
| Léa Seydoux | Charlotte LaPadite |
| Tina Rodriguez | Julie LaPadite |
| Lena Friedrich | Suzanne LaPadite |
| Ludger Pistor | Cpt. Wolfgang |
| Jana Pallaske | Babette |
| Wolfgang Lindner | Herrman #1 |
| Michael Kranz | Herrman #3 |
| Rainer Bock | General Sconherr |
| André Penvern | Old French Veterinarian |
| Sebastian Hülk | Hellstrom's Driver/Nazi Usher #1 |
| Buddy Joe Hooker | Gaspar |
| Carlos Fidel | Pfc. Simon Sakowitz |
| Christian Brückner | Voice Only |
| Hilmar Eichhorn | Emil Jannings |
| Patrick Elias | Jakob Dreyfus |
| Eva Löbau | Miriam Dreyfus |
| Salvadore Brandt | Bob Dreyfus |
| Jasper Linnewedel | Amos Dreyfus |
| Wilifried Hochholdinger | German Company Sgt. |
| Olivier Girard | Maxim's Waiter |
| Michael Scheel | General Frank |
| Leo Plank | Motorcycle Rider #1 |
| Andreas Tietz | Motorcycle Rider #2 |
| Bo Svenson | American Colonel |
| Enzo G. Castellari | Himself |
| Quentin Tarantino | Director, Screenwriter |
| Simone Bar | Casting |
| Lawrence Bender | Producer |
| Howard Berger | Makeup Special Effects |
| Olivier Carbone | Casting |
| William Paul Clark | Associate Producer |
| Carlos Fidel | Asst. Director |
| Christoph Fisser | Co-producer |
| Stephan O. Gessler | Art Director |
| Jenny Jue | Casting |
| Sally Menke | Editor |
| Henning Molfenter | Co-producer |
| Bruce G. Moriarty | Associate Producer |
| Ennio Morricone | Score Composer |
| Gregory Nicotero | Makeup Special Effects |
| Lloyd Phillips | Executive Producer |
| Mary Ramos | Musical Direction/Supervision |
| Johanna Ray | Casting |
| Sandy Reynolds-Wasco | Production Designer |
| Robert Richardson | Cinematographer |
| Marco Bittner Rosser | Art Director |
| Pilar Savone | Associate Producer |
| David Scheunemann | Art Director |
| Anna Sheppard | Costumes/Costume Designer |
| Erica Steinberg | Executive Producer |
| David Wasco | Production Designer |
| Bob Weinstein | Executive Producer |
| Harvey Weinstein | Executive Producer |
| Carl L. Woebcken | Co-producer |
I first saw Inglourious Basterds in theaters with low expectations. I walked out with my jaw dropped. This really is a cinematic gem, it's right up there with Pulp Fiction (which I think it surpasses), Goodfellas, Dr. Strangelove, or any other comedies. Without any major spoilers, the plot: Set in WW2 France, a group of "bastards" or American jews are getting there revenge for the Nazis. the OTHER plot, much like Pulp Fiction, is about a women seeking her own personal revenge against the Nazis for what they've taken from her. The women's plot and the bastards plot slowly builds more connections and suspense with each other throughout the film until you just can't take it anymore and it all blows up in your face. For the Blu ray itself it has 5/5 video (scenes are gorgeous) and crystal 5/5 audio, you get tons of extras like digital copy and funny behind the scenes/deleted scenes. I do warn you of two things, this is NOT an action movie don't buy it and expect some plotless CGI fest. Second, the violence in this movie can be pretty brutal, it's quick, but what you see is pretty harsh...other then that 5/5, great movie.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Even considering Ed Harris's horrendous fake southern accent in Radio, Brad Pitt's fake accent is not only unworthy, it is distracting. Okay, it was even worse than Yul Brynner playing southerner, Jason Compson, in The Sound and the Fury.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I thoroughly enjoyed this movie! I haven't enjoyed a movie this much since The Dark Knight, which is in a completely different catagory than this film. This movie, like true art, you either love or you hate. And like real art, some people just don't appreciate it for what it is and miss the point entirely. It's not meant to be compared with actual history, but rather is meant to be a fun and creative "what-if" scenario. Only the open minded can truly appreciate this masterpiece. It's brutal and gory, funny and light, and made me laugh in all the right spots as well as some scenes not necassarily intended for humor. It was all very well done and I have nothing but praise for the brilliant Mr. Tarentino and his cast and crew. Dispite those who criticize his work, there are still plenty of us that "get" him. Among so many B movies and average remakes and sequels of mediocre quality that pollute our cinemas and waste our time and money as they, the film industries, seek a quick buck from an audiance desiring real quality, this film is what movies are supposed to be: audacious and bold. Filmmakers take notes and you'll find you profit more with better quality films, instead of half-heartedly throwing together something that has so much potential and deserves better (twilight for example).
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I have always been a Tarrentino fan, and so when this hit the theatre, I had to go and see it! I rather enjoyed it. I was amazed at the fact that there wasn't a little more language in it though, because Tarrentino is often somewhat notorious for that, but rather...there were merely a few words slewn in here and there. It was a tad on the gory side in a few scenes, but gore never bothers me. One thing I like about Tarrentino's films is his use of dialogue. He focuses a lot on conversation, which is neat. It would be interesting to see how the world would be today, had the events in this movie actually taken place as they did. I love how Tarrentino placed Mike Meyers in the roll of that British colonel too. Too funny! If you are into war movies or into Tarrentino's style of movie making, give this movie a watch! It's pretty good.
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Posted October 1, 2010
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Ok. So, here's a quick checklist of items to look out for in a Quentin Tarantino film. Lots and lots of gunplay. Yes, "Inglourious Basterds" definitely has that element. Repetitive, overuse of the F-word, the N-word and other salty language. Yep, it has that, too. An intricate inter-lacing of violence and irony. Check. Brief but strong sexual content that leans to the side of alternative interests. Check and check. Rapid-fire flashbacks to give bits of backstory to the audience. Present. Scenes replayed to remind the audience of past events. Yes, sir. Characters that spout an uncanny amount of insight into the motion picture business. Yo. A hard-driving, Rock'N'Roll soundtrack. Oh, yeah.
"Inglourious Basterds" is an entertaining film, to be sure, but it is also a Quentin Tarantino film, and that means this feature should be reserved for the grown-ups in the house because, hopefully, adults can separate the spoof from the truth. Sadly though, when the kiddies eventually find and play this dvd (or watch the movie on cable), they will inevitably think that the flick is "cool" or "tight" or whatever it is that the teenagers say.
Tarantino pictures are send-ups of what we perceive as cool on film, and thus, the characters in his movies are over-the-top in terms of being verbally and physically abusive, sexual, disfigured, grotesque, righteous, pious, and in every other known trait in the sullied spectrum of the human experience. Tarantino gets us with regards to who we are at our core, and then proceeds to eviscerate us with satirical representations of ourselves.
This is what makes a Quentin Tarantino movie worth watching, and "Inglourious Basterds" is no exception. Add to the mix terrific performances by Brad Pitt, Melanie Laurent and the entire supporting cast, and you have the makings of a Tarantino classic, as regarded by the fans of his movies.
That much being said, Tarantino films are not for everyone -- certainly not for all members of the family. For every person that enjoys "Inglourious Basterds" there will probably be another person who is offended by it. It is harsh and it is violent and it takes a creative license with recorded history that some folks may not be ready to embrace despite the humor that is intended. For example, how proud this movie make members of the Hebrew community when they see this film's bloodthirsty Jews scalping slain German soldiers is yet to be explored.
No, you cannot please everybody, and so film makers like Tarantino must be bold and innovative if they are to remain marketable in the motion picture industry. To be sure, how-bad-is-bad is in the eyes and judgement of the individual moviegoer, but "Inglourious Basterds" has some moments that are in questionable taste.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This one was interesting. The camera work was pretty cool. Some of the scenes were kinda brutal.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Quentin Tarantino is considered by a lot of people to be one of the most talented directors/writers of our age I'm inclined to agree. This is the fourth film I've seen by him and with each one I see it further cements this belief. What's fantastic about his films is they have replay value, something very rare in our days of Mass Market Special Effects Powerhouses and Shoot em' up thrillers. For instance you might say want to watch one of the films in Michael Bay's "Transformers" franchise maybe Twice. You know once in the Theater maybe once later when it's out on DVD something like that. Tarantino's films are the films that you see three times in the Theater and countless more once they're out on DVD absolutely fantastic stuff they hold your attention very well unlike most any other movies out there. What amazes me is his ability to build tension with dialogue, most films build tension with chase scenes where the hero barely escapes, a common motif in Tarantino films is for a long dialogue sequence in which the stakes are clearly escalating after practically every word delivered, I'm not aware of any other Filmmaker who can raise this much Tension with dialogue. The film also is suprisingly quite funny at times, I dont want to reveal any of the gags as there really very entertaining but be warned the film is fulled with Graphic Violence that is intended for humor's sake, now I'm the kind of person that isn't bothered by that, but nonetheless I know some people are so I warn you. Also I wont say how cause I dont want to spoil the story but if your a History Buff and only want to see this film cause you think it's a "period piece" dont as it changes key points of history, all for it's darkly humorous story but nonetheless it does so dont expect super realism just expect a rousingly entertaining film. So yeah, in conclusion this a fantastic film( I'm definately gonna be rewatching a lot of times for sure) for Older teens or Adults, highly recommended - CM
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Posted October 1, 2010
I really enjoyed this movie and expect it to be somewhat controversial for it's content and it's specific cinematic choices. Controversy asside, it's nice to have the occasional contemporary Hollywood movie worth even considering a topic of conversation.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Quentin Tarantino isn't high on my list of directors. I've always had a difficult time watching most of his films, losing myself somewhere in the gore and inaneness.
Inglourious Basterds changed my perception of Tarantino as a director. I found the movie visually appealing and the story line believable. The Basterds brought to mind The Dirty Dozen on steroids with severe anger management issues but,as we all know, war is ugly.
Tarantino film displays this ugliness with a talented ease that was both graphic and detailed. Pitt portrayal of LT. Aldo Raine, with his snide and cutting commentaries and his basic he** with the rules theories, is excellent. Christopher Waltz as Col. Hans Landa made my skin crawl from his first appearance, stealthy and as cunning as a snake, all while he mentally examines his victims for weak spots.
All and all, if you can handle the gore, this is a fantastic movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Phil_In_Seattle
Posted October 1, 2010
The back cover says "Viciously Funny"!
There is nothing funny about it only Vicious!!
Too much Blood and Guts, boring at times!
Some parts of good plots!
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I am a HUGE Tarantino fan. I love all his movies but this is by far one of his best. Every performance was excellent. The story was very well written and really kept my attention.
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Posted October 1, 2010
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This film got a lot of hype because of its director (Tarantino) and its 'main character' (Brad Pitt). Despite this fact and the fact that the trailers were misleading (the film's plot is not mainly about Aldo Raine's band of mercenary Nazi killers), the movie was an exceptional story told by a great cast.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Brad Pitt did an excellent acting perforamce along with the rest of the cast. I found the directing good as well. The plot is fast moving and certainly keeps your interest. The setting: costumes, buildings, cars, clothing, and sets supported the feel of the time and place, drawing you further into the plot and action. The Brit roles were played to the hilt as was the Hitler chacter, improving the basic depth for this comedy. I don't know if this film was based on actual events, but one can only hope that was the case. It would, I think, give us all a boost to know that a mission like this one, and others in the second world war took place and played a part the progress of Hitler's defeat.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Harsh but funny and very good acting
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Posted October 1, 2010
I brought this movie as a gift for my dad and he enjoyed it.
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Posted October 1, 2010
One thing I love about all of or at least most of Quentin Tarantino's work is his penchant for language. He has characters in all his movies that have a very distinctive pattern of speech and it's interesting. In this movie he utilizes his penchant for language by have not one not two or three but four different languages spoken in the movie, and it helps to get a real feel of being back in Nazi Europe. He also brings out his trademark strangeness in not only his characters but his twist on the story of Hitler and his creation of the Basterds. I highly recommend this movie, Great action, excellent story, Tarantino's own strange slant on life, and the comedy thrown for taste.
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Posted October 1, 2010
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As a caregiver for elderly family members, I have NOT been able to go to the movies; i.e., I did not have the time to be away from the house for so long. But now (unfortunately the family member I was taking care of had passed away), I was able to purchase this movie on Blu Ray Disc. What a movie! I wish I had the opportunity to see this film in the movie theaters. This film was excellent. The writing, the acting, the plot, everything. I predict that this film will be up for an Academy Award, and in fact win for best picture and best actor. A pleasant surprise this movie was - I did not know that such fine productions were still made anymore. I was kept riveted to my seat the entire time. Thank you Hollywood for making this film. I recommend this film to everyone. It is a must see. Thank you.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Typical Tarentino. Humorous cast to Brad Pitt's character. Poetic ending. Very enjoyable.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Something is definitely wrong with my DVD. While I had no subtitles indicated, the dvd kept switching from English to French and then back again. I kept checking to make sure subtitles were off. I would have returned it, but I didn't have the box. Its very upsetting as I lost over $25.00
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Posted October 1, 2010
good movie to see with someone who likes discussions
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