Comments on: Screenplay Junkie #4: Inglorious Bastards Script Review

By: Vader

Vader — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:58:04 +0000

Anything that you want to know about this movie was pretty much covered above. In other words, those bashing the film and those that gave ‘kudos’ were fair in their opinions. Personally, I was entertained (which is why I watch movies). Brad Pitt did a wonderful job and his character was fun to watch. The SS officer was probably the most believable in the script, enough to re-hate the Nazi’s all over again.

Though I was entertained, it was bittersweet. I don’t see the reasoning behind mixing unappologetic fantasy with reality when it comes to Hitler’s demise. The film would have been much better overall had there been any sense of dedication to historical accuracy in areas that really MATTERED; not just with name-dropping of films & filmakers of a by-gone era, as if to ‘legitimize’ this film.

Argueably, “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” for example, was based on historical facts but also went into ‘fantasy land’. But somehow IT worked and ‘Basterds’ didn’t. This one only got to third base. Nice try, but the frustrating part (as with a lot of films) is that a few areas of poor screenwriting detract from what could have otherwise been a home run.

By: Andy Young

Andy Young — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:34:12 +0000

The film’s introduction started promising, but the grand finally just fell short. I love most QT films, but this one was the most disappointing. Most reviews state that this is one of his best films, but I disagree. It doesnâ€™t have much action, and the length of the film is too long. The ending is terrible, and Iâ€™m not sure what the symbolism of altering history represents. On a positive aspect, the movie has some great dialogue, and the characters are very charismatic. I enjoyed the movie, but was just disappointed with the ending. I expect better closure in a QT movie. Judge for yourself, and good luck.

By: CLAUDE

CLAUDE — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:16:45 +0000

one of the worst movies i have ever seen in 2009 ( dont want to be an asshole and say in my life)

the fact that 2 of the 3 friends i invited to watch the movie slept during it will tell u my opinion.

the only good thing i can say about the movie is … cant find any … well the PR for the movie was great but im sure that this movie wont be in anyone collection .

totaly waste of my money

By: Jeremiah Rieke

Jeremiah Rieke — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:57:15 +0000

I was offended by the flagrant bastardization of history in this film! Historical fiction should at least remain in the frame work of actual historic events. The fact that QT chose to have all of the German high command killed off in one fell swoop dishonors the hundreds of thousands that died in the quest to oust the Nazis from occupied Europe. This film is irresponsible, and, most of all, not very good. There shall never be another QT movie in my house ever again.

By: anthony russell

anthony russell — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:44:50 +0000

Its all over Quentin. A totally clunker of a movie by as David Denby calls you- l’idoit de la cinemateque. A total piece of rubbish with not a redeeming feature. Way, way too long -how long should it take for the guy to walk through the tunnel with that baseball bat? OK we get, we get it. Stupid second hand tale, over acted and boring. Couldn’t wait for it to be over. Quentin, take a few years off and don’t see another movie for a while unless you want to hole up with your Lubitsch collection. Christoph, it was worth for you, potentially great –wait for an offer for the next great part and don’t do his next movie. Please.

By: Reid Rothchild

Reid Rothchild — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:51:09 +0000

I’ll have to second Trev’s sentiments. It was a big open secret that QT is not a good speller, but his spelling in that script is atrocious. Confusing “their,” “there,” and “they’re,” throughout it’s entirety, it looks like the work of a 6th grader. “Bazaar” for “bizarre”? Please. “Congressional Medal of Honor” for “Medal of Honor” will also be corrected I’m sure. “Suppose” for “supposed”? “Craft” for “carafe”? It’s pretty sad writing.

With respect to Daniel’s opinion of the script being “Amazing,” I’d say it’s somewhat pathetic and that a judgement of “amazing” calls into question one’s literacy, and their reading habits.

QT tackled some weighty subjects with humor, drama and excitement, in Pulp Fiction. This Inglourious Basterds is inglorious alright, unless it’s some kind of diversion.

By: Adam Volk

Adam Volk — Sat, 23 May 2009 20:28:01 +0000

I’ll have my name back now. Thank you.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 15 May 2009 23:39:15 +0000

I am interested to see this movie.. Judging that you are all (or mostly) not too excited, I would urge you to consider looking up another WWII justice film, Iron Cross. It’s coming out later this year, and Roy Scheider is the lead!!! The trailer is starting to pop up everywhere on the internet. It looks so good.

By: booksteve

booksteve — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:11:14 +0000

Noting that neither the original post above nor any of the comments have even mentioned INGLORIOUS BASTARDS, the original version from 1978, I have to wonder if perhaps you guys aren’t familiar with it at all. If that’s the case, that’s sad as it is one of the most enjoyable WWII movies of all time. IT is the one styled after the DIRTY DOZEN. We have a bunch of soldiers on their way to be court-martialed when they escape and make for Switzerland. Along the way, they accidentally kill a group of specially trained commandos disguised as Nazis and find themselves mistaken for them. Before you know it they’re having to get a secret weapon off a train. Bo Svenson, Fred Williamson, Peter Hooten and Richard Basehart’s son star. There’s also naked Nazi women with machine guns. Even though it’s a war movie, it has that KELLY’S HEROES “fun” vibe to it and is most enjoyable. Traentino reportedly loves it but this picture seems to only have taken the title. Jeez!

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:22:13 +0000

The script is AMAZING!!! And Trev is an oversensitive idiot. If you dont like violence dont watch a tarantino movie!!! Get ready for the beginning of the end for an American cinematic icon my ass!!!!! Deathproof was great i dont see what all the bashing is for. You dont know film so quit acting like you do you.

By: Trev

Trev — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:56:46 +0000

Let’s face it, it probably took us longer to read the script than it took for Mr. Tarantino to write it. Get ready for the beginning of the end for an American cinematic icon. I pray the infamous leaked internet copy of “Inglorious Basterds” is a clever promotional ruse, intended to throw us geeks of the scent of the real storyline. Beyond the references and homages to European cinema history the writing is adolescent, to say the very least. Using the atrocities of the holocaust as the motivation for a B-style revenge/war film seems beyond irresponsible, as it trivializes an awful “truth”. The script appears to be proof of his true range as a writer. It was obviously rushed, and ultimately suffers because of it. There is no emotional investment in the events which shaped what was undeniably the most heartbreakingly horrific time in modern history. Wrong place and time for more of your violence for violence sake, Quentin.

By: Drew

Drew — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:41:09 +0000

Speaking of developed characters, what character was developed in Pulp Fiction? What did we really know about Jules or Vincent? There was plenty of rambling going on. Come on, the script is brilliant. What more could you ask for?