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Movieshare hateful 81/30/2024 ![]() But then again, that's also a disguise, for the murder mystery is just a ploy to cast a look at a torn society rife with racial tension after the civil war. A stage play of a "Who-Done-It" murder mystery with a touch of Agatha Christie. Best approach this film as you would theater for that's what 'The Hateful Eight' really is: a stage play disguised as a movie. But: that's not to say it ISN'T exciting (or that nothing does happen) - it's just that the excitement and tension result mainly from the dialog and the excellent performances by the cast (at least for roughly two thirds of the movie). Unlike in Tarantino's previous films where we got almost "spoiled" by unexpected over-the-top moments in nearly every scene (except maybe for 'Jackie Brown' and 'Deathprooof'), this film has a very, very slow build. ![]() Don't expect any exciting "action" scenes (for lack of a better word: I don't mean the 'Fast & Furious' kind of action scenes) every 10 minutes or so in fact, don't expect anything other to happen between the characters than dialog for a loooooong time. In fact, it's more than fantastic: it's stunning and worthy of an Oscar. There are a few nice shots showing snowy mountains, but 95% (perhaps more) of the story unfolds indoors (in one single room) - which isn't to say that the cinematography isn't absolutely fantastic. It might belong to the Western genre, but if all that talk about Ultra 70mm Panavision had you thinking of lush outdoor scenery, vast landscapes or anything resembling a Sergio Leone movie, you'll end up disappointed. Don't go watch 'The Hateful Eight' expecting a "classic" Western. And because I really liked the movie, I would like to help you do that via a short list of recommendations. So if you haven't seen it yet and you're a bit doubtful because of the negative reviews, let me tell you: you'll likely end up loving it - as I did - IF you prepare yourself juuuust a little. It's obviously Tarantino's least accessible effort yet, and there's a number of reasons for that, not the least of which being that this is simply not the film most people expected (or felt they were promised). I had feared such a reaction as soon as I had finished watching the movie. Judging from many comments here on IMDb and other forums, I gather that many long-time Tarantino fans apparently don't like his newest film. Now for you, dear film fan, who is about to watch 'The Hateful Eight', but who is now slightly worried because of some very mixed critical reactions - for YOU I'm writing this 100% spoiler-free review. OK - if you've already seen the movie and hated it, my review won't change your mind, so move along folks, move along, there's nothing to see for you here, thanks.
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