inglorious basterds

jacklovezhimself · 09-04-2009, 09:19 PM

I completely missed the first half of the film so I'll have to watch it all again another time. However, the parts I did see were great, especially the ending massacre.

boo boo · 09-04-2009, 09:24 PM

I just hope nobody expects any historical accuracy form a movie like this.

I'm sure the ever so anal WWII nerds are typing away as we speak.

right-track · 09-05-2009, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by boo boo

I just hope nobody expects any historical accuracy form a movie like this.

I'm sure the ever so anal WWII nerds are typing away as we speak.

Not me...I gave up the "how America won the war" films yonks ago.

boo boo · 09-05-2009, 03:08 AM

Well, this is just not a movie that begs to be analized to death.

Anyway, I'd say it's time for another one of my off topic, pretentious rants.

There are two kinds of movie fans, people who like to watch movies that make them think (aka give them incentive to rabble on like the pretentious douchebags they are) and people who like movies that are fun and a break from realitiy as they know it, considering I'm a fan of anime and video games, which one do you think I am?

Now sure, actual depth and substance can make make it a better cinematic experience, but when all a film wants is to be talked about and analized rather than be genuinely enjoyed, I'm not interested. I can appreciate the artistic side of filmmaking, because I of course know art and entertainment are not mutually exclusive, and they work best when they are combined.

But when it comes to cinema, I much prefer entertainment for entertainment's sake over art for art's sake.

right-track · 09-05-2009, 03:13 AM

I can enjoy both.
What I don't like are films that are passed off as historical fact, when it's obvious that the truth has been stretched in the name of patriotism.

Chewing gum for the eyes then?

right-track · 09-05-2009, 03:14 AM

And a big fat welcome back boo boo.

boo boo · 09-05-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by right-track

I can enjoy both.
What I don't like are films that are passed off as historical fact, when it's obvious that the truth has been stretched in the name of patriotism.

Chewing gum for the eyes then?

Yeah, it's from the guy behind Kill Bill and Death Proof.

No one is gonna see this expecting a sweeping historical epic.

I don't think Tarantino wants anyone to think of this as a serious historical film. And certainly none of his fans expect it to be. We expect hilarious dialogue, great action and sh*tload of stylish camera shots. That's what Tarantino does better than anyone and I think he's a great example of why style over substance isn't always a bad thing.

But really, with this film, we just want to see a bunch of Nazis explode, I'm sure Tarantino will deliver.

right-track · 09-05-2009, 03:27 AM

I'll pass.

ProggyMan · 09-05-2009, 11:14 AM

Brad Pitt and his groupies are there for comic relief, the movie's focus is elsewhere. See it for yourself. 'The truth has been stretched in the name of patriotism'. As I said before, the Americans aren't the focus of the movie. They are comic relief. If you're not going to see it because you think it's some kind of American propaganda you're a fool.

right-track · 09-05-2009, 11:40 AM

I've seen enough American war movies to last me a life time of comic relief. Hence my comment 'The truth has been stretched in the name of patriotism'.
As for Inglourious Basterds. I won't be going to see it because it looks shit!

09-04-2009, 09:19 PM	#41 (permalink)
jacklovezhimself five years Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,248	I completely missed the first half of the film so I'll have to watch it all again another time. However, the parts I did see were great, especially the ending massacre. __________________

09-05-2009, 03:13 AM	#45 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	I can enjoy both. What I don't like are films that are passed off as historical fact, when it's obvious that the truth has been stretched in the name of patriotism. Chewing gum for the eyes then?

09-05-2009, 03:14 AM	#46 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	And a big fat welcome back boo boo.

09-05-2009, 03:27 AM	#48 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	I'll pass.

09-05-2009, 11:14 AM	#49 (permalink)
ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,964	Brad Pitt and his groupies are there for comic relief, the movie's focus is elsewhere. See it for yourself. 'The truth has been stretched in the name of patriotism'. As I said before, the Americans aren't the focus of the movie. They are comic relief. If you're not going to see it because you think it's some kind of American propaganda you're a fool.

09-05-2009, 11:40 AM	#50 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	I've seen enough American war movies to last me a life time of comic relief. Hence my comment 'The truth has been stretched in the name of patriotism'. As for Inglourious Basterds. I won't be going to see it because it looks shit!