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Inglourious Basterds

Release Date 21 Aug 2009 07 Dec 2009

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Currently 4/5 Stars.

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Certificate: 18

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"Inglourious Basterds" begins in German-occupied France, where Shosanna Dreyfus witnesses the execution of her family at the hand of Nazi Colonel Hans Landa. Shosanna narrowly escapes and flees to Paris, where she forges a new identity as the owner and operator of a cinema. Elsewhere in Europe, Lieutenant Aldo Raine organizes a group of Jewish soldiers to engage in targeted acts of retribution. Known to their enemy as "The Basterds," Raine's squad joins German actress and undercover agent Bridget Von Hammersmark on a mission to take down the leaders of The Third Reich. Fates converge under a cinema marquee, where Shosanna is poised to carry out a revenge plan of her own.

Writers:
Quentin Tarantino

Producers:
Lawrence Bender

Directors:
Quentin Tarantino

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Currently 4/5 Stars.

User Reviews

- Currently 4/5 Stars.
The Smurf

Its too long, some of the scenes dialogue scenes are overdone, over the top but i liked it. People will either love this movie or hate it. But i am on the lovin side.
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
gman127

Fantastic return to form for Tarantino.
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
giggleberrywoof

I didn't like it.. In all honesty, I felt it was dragged out and I was disappointed completely. Saying that it was very well played, and even though I disliked the gruesome parts, it was done very well overall.
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
dfarre01

Brilliant film, Thank you big 'M', i was supprised how funny it was in places, like the Jew Hunter and Brad and co pretending to be Italian-very funny. A great QT film with lots of laughs and voilence. one to watch again and to get if your a QT fan or even a war fan. :)
- Currently 3/5 Stars.
Doomofman

Well, for a movie I expected to hate it wasn't all too bad. There's some genius moments in it, every second the "Basterds" are on screen is gold. Pitt is excellent as ever, Til Schweiger's character is brilliant and Fassbender's performance was a pleasant surprise. Now, onto what I didn't like. It was FAR too long, the first scene drags on for ages. And there's a lot of stuff that just drags out the films run time. For a film called Inglorious Basterds the "Basterds" aren't really on screen all that much. Maybe 50% at best, which is a shame because that ensemble of guys was great. I suppose I'd have to call this my favourite QT film as it's the only one I enjoyed. If some of the filler had been taken out it would be a lot better.
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
pkinsella

Really enjoyable. One of Tarantino's best. Good story, good action, very funny and great all round performances by the cast. Definitely recommend this
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
seamyfox

What a film. Great performances allround. Funny, vicious, surprising. All you could ask from a film
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
emer

Top class....Tarentino at his very best. This movie has everything - blood and gore, comedy, twists and turns, originality, suspense, action. It's a gem, can't be missed. Far better than other Tarentino productions. While the setting and background are serious and heavy (it's set in France during World War 11), it is portrayed in a light hearted fashion. Acting is superb, with Pitt and Waltz shining. Slightly long but the end is worth waiting for, miss it at your peril!
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
nevee

Very very good, takes the place of Kill Bill 2 as my fave Tarantino film. Less gore made more room for good storytelling.
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
technogoblin

Classically Quentin, and yet something entirely new, Inglourious Basterds enthralls from the opening credits! The international cast shine, Christoph Waltz is especially engaging as the Nazi Colonel Hans Landa; Brad Pitt pulling off the role of Lieutenant Aldo Raine with an indelible panache. The cinematography dazzles, the story is executed nothing shy of immaculately, bravo!
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
little-tortilla

Birlliant movie. Would def. recommend, a must see!
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
hal_tins

Brilliant, enjoyed ever minute! Great characters and script! Aldo Raine's Italian accent - classic!
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
Jenfiction

Brilliant! An amazing cast and story. Christoph Waltz is fantastic. I didn't expect this to be so funny and heart racing. Just might be my favourite Tarantino movie yet.
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
TrustMeImAnArchitect
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
tallaforniasunshine

Thanks movie.ie! Having been a fan of Tarantino's 90's movies I feel he is back on form with this excellent movie. The acting was top class in particular Christopher Waltz as Colonel Landa. A must see movie !