Quentin Tarantino is undoubtedly one of the best filmmakers we have in today’s film industry. He is well-known for ‘blending dark humor’, ‘violence’, and ‘foul language’ in his films which has been able to pull a large number of audiences toward the big screen. One of the titles which is considered to be his most amazing works today is ‘Inglourious Basterds.’
There are several reasons why ‘Inglourious Basterds’ starring Brad Pitt has a repeat value. Let’s explore a few of them.
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5 Reasons Why ‘Inglourious Basterds’ Is One Of The Best Films
1. Lt. Aldo Raine Has Become A Famous Character
Brad Pitt is popular for his flawless performances and the best among them is Lt. Aldo Raine in ‘Inglourious Basterds.’ Raine is a cunning man and he can easily bounce back on his failure and was seen avoiding his death. The Appalachian accent that he used in the film was also loved by the audience.
2. Hans Lands’ Unforgettable Screen Presence
Quentin Tarantino hired Christoph Waltz to portray Hans Lands. He is a cunning SS officer and he is also termed as ‘The Jew Hunter’ in the film as he is always perfect in his job with a big ego which matches his character perfectly. He represents how fascists can slip and slide with the help of power and easily hunt down their enemies. He may not consider himself a Nazi but the film justifies the problem in his mindset.
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3. ‘Inglourious Basterds’ Pays Tribute To Macaroni Combat Films
Tarantino is well-known for paying tribute to other film genres and it pays tribute to the war films that were made in the 60s and 70s. The film’s title is inspired by a 1978 film of the same name. Macaroni Combat films were also called Spaghetti Combat films as they look similar to the Spaghetti Western genre.
4. Memorable Characters
‘Inglourious Basterds’ featured a long list of supporting cast members. However, every one of them has got a proper screen space and the performances of Melanie Laurent, Diane Kruger, Michael Fassbender, and August Diel have been specifically praised. These characters were praised for their performances in the bar sequences.
5. Explores the world of Nazism
‘Inglourious Basterds’ has tried to criticize fascism with the example of Nazism. Quentin’s strategy to kill Hitler and his supporters by burning down a theater is a sequence that is still discussed by all those who have watched the film. Tarantino’s message in this film was targeted toward Nazis and Lt. Aldo Raine also mentioned in a scene that they need to be “dee-stroyed.”
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