Django Unchained [DVD] [2013]

I know, I know, very controversial. But if you can put your political-correctness to one side (hey its Tarantino.. ) the film is dramatic, funny, terrifying, disgusting and endlessly entertaining. NOT one to watch with the kids, and 50% of the women I know don't like it, but get a few beers in you and watch with your mates. Its a corker.

Django Unchained is the story of a slave (Jamie Foxx) rescued by a German bounty hunter called Dr. Schultz (played brilliantly by Cristoph Waltz) to help identify three money earning targets. Django becomes the bounty hunter’s partner and fulfils his search for his long-lost wife. They find her working in the house at a plantation run by Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio) where Samuel Jackson hams it up as an old butler character. Chaos ensues – you would be disappointed if it didn’t. It is almost as if by the end of the film Tarantino can’t hold himself back any longer and shouts for bloody mayhem.The tricky subject matter and the proliferation of the dreaded ‘N’ word go some way in explaining the controversy surrounding the film. However I would suggest that most of the controversy was probably drummed up by the studio to get bums on seats. Only the most backward of white Americans would see anything to complain about in this film. For me it seemed less violent than Kill Bill or Inglorious Basterds and the only thing that perhaps would unnerve a few racist rednecks was the fact that it was a black man killing white folk (and getting paid for it).Django is a natural quick draw and sharp-shooter and uses his new-found skills to great effect during the story. As a Western this is part of the cannon and not to be questioned. Equally it is a given that Django can not only ride a horse but do so very well. What sets the film apart from most Westerns is the brilliant dialogue and the humour. Dr Schultz in particular gets some great lines and slowly reveals himself of somewhat of a humanist despite his killing ways. He is the light to Calvin Candie’s dark racism and the final scenes between the two are some of the best Tarantino has filmed. There is a similar thread to the anti-Nazi history rewrite finale of Basterds, but in this case the outcome is loaded with more tension and heart.Foxx’s character very quickly becomes the strutting black hero that we would expect from Django if we reference back to the glut of similarly titled films in the 60’s. In some ways his character is less three-dimensional than Dr Schultz and indeed Candie, and this is perhaps a drawback of Tarantino ‘reloading’ an old film concept in much the same way as he did with Basterds. I love Westerns and I love Tarantino and so for me it is a brilliant combination, but I would like him to try something wholly from his own imagination next time around.3 additional factoids I gleaned after my second viewing -I was curious over the man at the bar just after we see the bloody mandingo fight and are introduced to Candie. The mysterious man has just seen his fighter bested and killed with a hammer, but still has the time for a a tequiela at the bar and a quick word with Django posing as a black slaver / mandingo expert. The man says he knows that Django is spelt with a ‘D’. It is a bit of an incongruous comment and made me wonder ‘who was that guy?’ Well, that guy was a cameo by the original actor in the 1966 version of Django - so of course he would know how it was spelt. It was another nod to the previous ‘Westerns’ gone before by Tarantino; just not as subtle as the pulllling-the-man-and-horse-down scene or even subtler other references.Secondly was the female tracker. We see her briefly in two scenes. One where she is holding a hatchet and her face is mostly covered by a bandana just before D’Artagnian is ripped apart by dogs, and one where she is looking at a 3D photo in the trackers lodge just before she is gunned down in revenge for D’Artagnian’s death. ‘Who’s that girl?’ I thought twice over. The subject of a deleted scene mayhaps? Well, as there were no deleted scenes on my Blu-ray I don’t know, but I was watching the credits and saw the name Zoe Bell. Which rang a bell (scuse pun). IMDB to the rescue! She was Uma Thurman’s stunt double in Kill Bill and she has worked on an amazing number of films (including Deathproof). Tarantino slipped her in as a favour it would seem and there is rumour that she failed the audition for Candie’s sister, so he probably felt obliged to include her somewhere in the film.Third. The blood on Candie’s hand. I thought it was a brilliant piece of writing and helped emphasize the darkness of the character when he smears it over Broomhilda’s face. I also liked the way the blood develops naturally, it is not overtly referenced by the camera and Candie continues his tirade without seeing to the cut. It turns out that this was real blood and a real cut and DiCaprio (true artiste that he is) carried on going even though he had genuinely accidentally cut himself. Bravo.

Great film

I loved this , it was a short film though as when he was unchained , I thought that was it so turned it off😮

Hugely enjoyable movie and the blu ray transfer is excellent as is the audio.

We all watched it at Christmas... a bit shocking at first, but by the end everyone loved it.

Well worth a watch

Quentin Tarantino is firing on all cylinders with this blistering western. Snappy dialogue, great characters and a cool soundtrack all help to make this one of Tarantino's best genre bending films.Django is a slave who is desperate to rescue his wife. A chance meeting with Dr King Shultz sets him on his path of retribution. As bounty Hunters they travel around following wanted posters and collecting their rewards whilst edging closer to Django's ultimate target.Christoph Waltz is simply stunning in the film and is fully deserving of his second Oscar. King Shultz surpasses his Lang in Inglorious Basterds. He is funny, scary, soulful and witty all at once. The only disservice is that he is classed as a supporting role when he practically carries the film.Waltz is backed up by some other superb turns. Leonardo Di Caprio is, as always, a joy to watch. He has real presence and imbues his character with a simmering hatred that is felt in every scene. It is also refreshing to see Samuel L Jackson get a role that requires some actual heart felt acting. In a character that requires him to be conniving, untrustworthy and slippery, he succeeds on every level and deserves just as much credit in a supporting roil as Waltz. It also makes a change to see him without and eye patch!But all this is moot without mentioning Django himself. Jamie Foxx gives it his all and creates a hero really worth rooting for. He has the right level of emotion and action prowess to balance the story in a very understated and un-showy role.And the Oscar for best screenplay goes too..... none other than Tarantino for his trademark zippy, snappy dialogue. He is on superb form and even the slightly saggier moments of the film crackle with whip smart conversations. As a result the film is often quite funny and the characters all feel three dimensional.Bemoaning the violence is a pointless exercise. This is Tarantino, if you are watching then surely you know what to expect. Overblown, gratuitous and bloody, the violence is just a small part of this exceptional film.A pounding, modern soundtrack and a great story also help to make this one of Tarantino's best. Well worth watching.

Un excellent film qui nous emmène avec habilité vers la réflexion. On ne peut pas s'empêcher de réfléchir sur les dures conditions de l'esclavage. De bons interprètes qui assurent un moment agréable. Recommandé.

Django Unchained" di Quentin Tarantino è un capolavoro del cinema moderno. Questo straordinario western revisionista porta gli spettatori in un viaggio emozionante attraverso il selvaggio West, offrendo una combinazione di azione mozzafiato, dialoghi taglienti e una narrazione coinvolgente che lascia il pubblico incollato allo schermo.La trama segue Django, un ex schiavo che diventa un cacciatore di taglie sotto la guida del dottor King Schultz, un cacciatore di taglie tedesco interpretato in modo magistrale da Christoph Waltz. Jamie Foxx offre un'interpretazione magistrale nel ruolo di Django, incarnando la determinazione e la forza di un uomo determinato a trovare la sua libertà e a vendicarsi dei suoi oppressori. La colonna sonora, che include una miscela di musica originale e brani iconici, risuona in modo potente attraverso l'audio cristallino del Blu-ray, portando le emozioni del film direttamente nella tua casa.Inoltre, il Blu-ray di "Django Unchained" offre una vasta gamma di contenuti speciali che arricchiscono ulteriormente l'esperienza di visione. Dai dietro le quinte alla creazione del film, ai commenti del regista e degli attori, ci sono ore di intrattenimento aggiuntivo che permettono agli spettatori di immergersi completamente nel mondo di "Django Unchained".In conclusione, "Django Unchained" è un'opera cinematografica straordinaria che brilla ancora di più nella sua versione in Blu-ray. Con una qualità visiva e sonora impeccabile e una vasta selezione di contenuti speciali, questo Blu-ray è un must-have per ogni collezionista e appassionato di cinema.

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