Set in 1858 during the antebellum era of the South, the film follows Django (Jamie Foxx), a slave whose brutal history with his former owners lands him right in the presence of German-born bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz). Schultz is on the trail for the murderous Brittle brothers, and only Django can lead him to his bounty. But the freed slave has his mind set on only one goal: finding and rescuing his wife Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), who he lost to the slave trade long ago. Django and Schultz's search ultimately leads them face-to-face with the despicable yet eerily charismatic plantation owner Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio), who has Broomhilda in his clutches. Will our heroes make it out alive or will it all end in disaster?
One thing Tarantino does exceptionally well in pretty much all his movies is assemble a diverse, instantly memorable cast and give them roles that they'd never get to play in any other film. Casting Christoph Waltz as the good guy and Leonardo DiCaprio as the main villain? It's a risky move, for sure, but the actors make it work so effortlessly. Waltz delivers a surprisingly toned-down performance as Schultz, Django's bounty hunter sidekick. Sure, his character is pretty similar to that of Col. Hans Landa in "Inglourious", but you gotta admit, that smooth-talking persona still works greatly to his advantage. Meanwhile, DiCaprio easily steals the spotlight as Calvin Candie, the gleefully vicious slave owner whose quaint Southern drawl is only outmatched by his explosive outbursts of delight and sheer rage. His commitment to character is nothing short of phenomenal, which makes it all the more upsetting that his performance wasn't recognized by the Academy. Another incredible supporting actor in the movie who deserves just as much recognition is, of course, Samuel L. Jackson as Candie's shrewd house slave Stephen. Aside from delivering some of the best lines in the film with a hilarious deadpan expression, he also physically inhabits his character in the most impressively authentic way. Kerry Washington, while not nearly as memorable as her co-stars, still makes for a great addition to the cast as Broomhilda; her character even speaks in German. But what would this movie be without its star, Django? Nothing, that's what. Foxx does a fantastic job playing the protagonist, especially considering his lack of dialogue throughout the film. Every time he appears on screen, it's always a treat. The stylish cinematography and spaghetti western soundtrack compliment the performances almost perfectly. And as for that signature Tarantino violence, you can bet you'll be seeing a vicious amount of brutal bloodshed, especially toward the finale. I won't give away any spoilers, but let's just say that the showdowns in this movie are not to be missed.
Boasting a committed cast of first-rate actors, a consistently engaging screenplay full of in-your-face carnage and dramatic tension, and a shocking amount of N-bombs, "Django Unchained" is one of the most daring, extravagant, and impeccably crafted revenge flicks of this or any other decade. Sure, it has its slight flaws at times (like Tarantino's unnecessary cameo appearance), but the movie - with its unpredictable twists, no-holds-barred depiction of slave life, and brash humor - is much too entertaining to dismiss. I had a great time with this film, and I even ended up seeing it twice in the same week. It's that good. Not everyone will enjoy this overblown Oscar contender, but if you're a big fan of Tarantino's work ("Pulp Fiction" and the "Kill Bill" movies, among others) or if you simply wanna watch a gratifyingly gory vengeance-fantasy, "Django Unchained" is a must-see.
by Thesthoter You need this movie in your collection. by brandon glenn Absolutly awesome movie, i wish i had four hand so i can give this movie four thumbs up. The best movie i seen so far with jamie foxx. Quentin taritino outdid hisself A++++++
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