But when John Ruth the Hangman catches you... You hang!
The 8th movie from Quentin Tarantino is another masterpiece. From start to finish, I was gripped by the visuals and characters on screen. Once again, Tarantino shows why he is, in my humble opinion, one of the modern day greats.
We start on a snow swept road and finish in a haberdashery during a blizzard, but what happens in between is well orchestrated and ultra entertaining. Both Jennifer Jason Leigh as Daisy Domergue and Walton Goggins as Chris Mannix are standout performances. I loved Kurt Russell's character, John Ruth, and also enjoyed Samuel L. Jackson's monologues as Major Marquis Warren.
This film is the sort I could watch over and over. I hope Tarantino gives us an extended version as I felt it was cut. The cinematography is breathtaking, and if you are able, I would suggest watching in Ultra Panavision 70.
The score from Ennio Morricone is powerful and very fitting -- at times almost a character in itself. Some will say this film has too much talking and not enough action. I’d definitely have to disagree. Although there is a lot of conversation, I felt it was all fitting and very entertaining.
Watch this film and let me know your thoughts in the comments.
I give this weather-ridden western 8 out of 10.
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