The Hateful Eight (2015)

It was like watching the Resivor Dogs set back in the older days. I enjoyed the Resivor Dogs but didn't care for a redo and this movie is basically that. Just a redo set in a different time.

8.5 out of 10 for clarification. The Hateful Eight continues Quentin Tarantino's trend of historical films by immersing the viewer in post civil war Wyoming to weave the bloody tale of strangers meeting up in a remote cabin during a blizzard. Tarantino's signature use of varied and extravagant characters is present here, and on the whole the excellent performances match these abstract personalities. Similarly, his use of extensively bloody, stylised violence is just as effective and compelling as in Pulp Fiction and the film retains his distinctive non linear plot structure. Also, the score is considered but not as compelling as the excellent soundtracks featured in in his previous films. The film gains momentum and peaks during the spectacular final act. However, the lack of his trademark sharp and quotable dialogue is a distressing omission that threatens to jeopardize his 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Overall, The Hateful eight marks a slight decline in quality from Tarantino's most impressive efforts (Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction), but is still an accomplished film

I haven't seen many Tarentino films, only the two Kill Bills and now this one, but I can say that if all the rest of his films are like this one, then I'm forever a fan. This is a fantastic film, it does everything right. The storytelling and the acting is what really stands out here. This film is told in chapters, and each chapter is essential to the overall story. Samuel L. Jackson gives an incredible performance here, ofcourse he never phones it in, but this performance is especially strong. The other one that really shines here is Jennifer Jason Leigh, she really shows her great acting abilities here as Daisy. Very deserving of that Academy Award nomination. The other cast members do great too, very focused and committed. The film is a claustrophobic western mystery film. I love that the film is vague and doesn't give you much to go off of. I was thoroughly entertained and never bored. How could I be bored with such great writing and such great acting? 10/10!

Would have rated it 0 (zero) stars. Worst movie ever! Lost 3hours of my life