^I do think Foxx gets over-looked a little because he played it more cool and subtle, in fairness Django was probably the coolest character in any situation in the movie, even when reaching for his gun he always held back until the situation changed.
And you could always tell what Django was feeling even when he didnt speak, and thats a testament to Foxx's performance.
Agreed, but cool and subtle doesn't stand out in a Tarantino movie, unfortunately. The only other character who is that nicely understated in all of Tarantino's films seems to be Robert Forrester in Jackie Brown.
Waltz's, Jackson's and DiCaprio's characters stood out because they had personality. By comparison, Foxx's Django was pretty much by the numbers, especially with the generic plotline he was given.
For me, the film completely lost its momentum once the Doc and Candi were killed off. Anything from that point onwards could have easily been chopped or compressed without losing much.
This seems to be a standard problem with QT's movies lately. Reservoir Dogs had a very lean, tight script and Pulp Fiction is paced superbly. Both Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchained, however, are quite bloated by comparison. Don't even get me started on the excesses of Kill Bill (seriously, two movies?). Mind you, they are still a blast to watch, but I would have preferred for QT to trim the fat off some more so that the film doesn't struggle to keep our attention every now and then.
Django was supposed to be QT's take on the Man with No Name almost. He wasn't supposed to be bigger than life, just kind of....there. And his expressions are what sold you. I felt what he was thinking without him even having to talk.
Waltz's, Jackson's and DiCaprio's characters stood out because they had personality. By comparison, Foxx's Django was pretty much by the numbers, especially with the generic plotline he was given.
For me, the film completely lost its momentum once the Doc and Candi were killed off. Anything from that point onwards could have easily been chopped or compressed without losing much.
This seems to be a standard problem with QT's movies lately. Reservoir Dogs had a very lean, tight script and Pulp Fiction is paced superbly. Both Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchained, however, are quite bloated by comparison. Don't even get me started on the excesses of Kill Bill (seriously, two movies?). Mind you, they are still a blast to watch, but I would have preferred for QT to trim the fat off some more so that the film doesn't struggle to keep our attention every now and then.
Waltz's, Jackson's and DiCaprio's characters stood out because they had personality. By comparison, Foxx's Django was pretty much by the numbers, especially with the generic plotline he was given.
For me, the film completely lost its momentum once the Doc and Candi were killed off. Anything from that point onwards could have easily been chopped or compressed without losing much.
This seems to be a standard problem with QT's movies lately. Reservoir Dogs had a very lean, tight script and Pulp Fiction is paced superbly. Both Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchained, however, are quite bloated by comparison. Don't even get me started on the excesses of Kill Bill (seriously, two movies?). Mind you, they are still a blast to watch, but I would have preferred for QT to trim the fat off some more so that the film doesn't struggle to keep our attention every now and then.
See I was fine with WHAT happened towards the end of the film, it hit the necessary beats, but I agree that it wasn't necessarily the best way to go about it. Him being captured again was a little much but everything else that occurs is very much the entire point of the film.
http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3628&p=.htm Django has officially outgrossed Basterd's worldwide! After this past weekend it has grossed $342 million, $187 million internationally and $155 million domestic.
Indeed. I'm glad to see it as well. A major part of why he was even able to make Django with the budget that he did was based on the earlier success of Basterds.
What do you all think of this selection for music instead of the tupac song during the big shootout. I thought the tupac song came from out of nowhere and was misplaced. I would have went with unchained melody by the righteous brothers. I know it was in ghost but it would have went in nice there. Right when the tupac song starts I would go to the halfway point of unchained melody. Try it out.
I also think Jamie Foxx show episode lonesome cowbro had something to do with his casting. I was a fan of that show and right when he was cast I thought of that episode
Indeed. I'm glad to see it as well. A major part of why he was even able to make Django with the budget that he did was based on the earlier success of Basterds.
I am very pleased about that. Django was fantastic. I'm not totally sure about his idea for what may be called 'Killer Crow', but to be honest, I've been a little sceptical about his last two in the development stage and he blew me away each time. In any case he'll have a good budget to play with.
What do you all think of this selection for music instead of the tupac song during the big shootout. I thought the tupac song came from out of nowhere and was misplaced. I would have went with unchained melody by the righteous brothers. I know it was in ghost but it would have went in nice there. Right when the tupac song starts I would go to the halfway point of unchained melody. Try it out.
What do you all think of this selection for music instead of the tupac song during the big shootout. I thought the tupac song came from out of nowhere and was misplaced. I would have went with unchained melody by the righteous brothers. I know it was in ghost but it would have went in nice there. Right when the tupac song starts I would go to the halfway point of unchained melody. Try it out.
Congratulations to Christoph Waltz and Quentin Tarantino for their Oscar wins for Best Actor in a Supporting role and Best Original Screenplay!
I was surprised that Waltz won, not because he wasn't great, but because he won so recently in another Tarantino film and he was up against some formidable competition for the award.
I am very glad to see QT win his second writing Oscar. My quibbles with some parts of the film aside I really think he deserved it. I just hope we get to see him get one for directing someday as well.
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