The Nev Movie Review: "Inglourious Basterds"

The Nev Movie Review: “Inglourious Basterds”

October 7th, 2009 |

OK! So this week I was in a feisty mood and took some time out to finally see “Inglorious Basterds” and I am SO glad I did. Here’s a short summary for those of you who haven’t seen it yet, or don’t know what it’s about:

“In Nazi occupied France, young Jewish refugee Shosanna Dreyfus witnesses the slaughter of her family by Colonel Hans Landa. Narrowly escaping with her life, she plots her revenge several years later when German war hero Fredrick Zoller takes a rapid interest in her and arranges an illustrious movie premiere at the theater she now runs. With the promise of every major Nazi officer in attendance, the event catches the attention of the “Basterds”, a group of Jewish-American guerilla soldiers led by the ruthless Lt. Aldo Raine. As the relentless executioners advance and the conspiring young girl’s plans are set in motion, their paths will cross for a fateful evening that will shake the very annals of history.” Written by The Massie Twins.

Nevaeh's Outfit for Killin' Nazis

“During World War II a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as ‘The Basterds’ are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds soon cross paths with a French-Jewish woman who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers.” Written by PopeyePete.

I was SO impressed with this movie, I don’t even know where to begin! Tarentino always produces crazy and weird movies, and this one is no exception. It was pretty tame (considering the previews). There wasn’t as much blood and gore as I thought there was gonna be, and hardly any cursing at all. You would think from the previews where “killin’ Nazis” is the emphasis, that there would have been more Nazi killin’. If I had to briefly describe it, I would say it was sadistically hilarious, haha! All the characters were casted wonderfully. I’m not a huge fan of Bad Prick…i mean Mr. Pitt, but I thoroughly enjoyed him in this film; he definitely was my favorite character, and very lovable. Ms. Laurent’s character, Shosanna Dreyfus, was similarly enjoyable. Her struggle is empowering and her vengeance was sweet.

The story of the movie was intricately written, crossing sub-stories and melding together wonderfully. I thought it was very believable, as I had to constantly remind myself that I was in a movie, and not in history class. I felt like the movie was a bit long, but I’m glad it was, otherwise I feel it would have taken away precious and crucial elements from the plot. I am absolutely crazy about this movie though, so I’m giving it a 9/10! I would pay to go see this again and will probably look for it when it comes out on DVD.