Inglourious Basterds

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner’s vengeful plans for the same.

Why it stayed with me

It is historically slippery by design, but the craft is precise. Tarantino makes the viewer accept an alternate-history revenge machine because every scene is built for tension.

Key points

• Dialogue can be more violent than action.
• The film wins by style, pacing, and controlled discomfort.
• It is entertainment that knows exactly how dangerous its material is.

Film details

• Director: Quentin Tarantino
• Year: 2009
• Genres: Adventure, Drama, War
• Runtime: 153 min
• Personal rating: 7/10
• IMDb: tt0361748

Cast notes

Main cast: Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth.