It’s ridiculously, grotesquely, unnecessarily violent. There is little story. There is no Tarantino-style clever dialogue. It is merely a series of events strung together by a flimsy thread of betrayal and revenge.
Now, that perfectly describes some amazing movies. These are all kung-fu, samurai flicks that I enjoy immensely. Why then, does this one rub me the wrong way? Maybe my expectations were that there would be at least some of the wit, humor and cleverness that I know Tarantino is capable of.
1. You’re glad I saw it and thought it was terrible? That’s like saying, “I’m glad you ordered the grilled muskrat and it made you puke.” I appreciate your well wishes. 🙂
2. The previews are fantastic. I wathced the trailers for this movie again and again. The music, the cuts, the action…. Everything. Just looks so great and Tarantino-esque-ly great. But….see above.
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Care to elaborate? I wasn’t going to see it in the theatres, anyway, but I’m curious about your opinion.
It’s ridiculously, grotesquely, unnecessarily violent. There is little story. There is no Tarantino-style clever dialogue. It is merely a series of events strung together by a flimsy thread of betrayal and revenge.
Now, that perfectly describes some amazing movies. These are all kung-fu, samurai flicks that I enjoy immensely. Why then, does this one rub me the wrong way? Maybe my expectations were that there would be at least some of the wit, humor and cleverness that I know Tarantino is capable of.
But, nope. It just didn’t work for me.
I’m glad that you saw it and thought it was terrible. I’m getting that sneaking suspicion from just the previews. 🙂
1. You’re glad I saw it and thought it was terrible? That’s like saying, “I’m glad you ordered the grilled muskrat and it made you puke.” I appreciate your well wishes. 🙂
2. The previews are fantastic. I wathced the trailers for this movie again and again. The music, the cuts, the action…. Everything. Just looks so great and Tarantino-esque-ly great. But….see above.
Call it selfish, but if you puked on the muskrat, it means I didn’t have to. You know I’d be a taste tester for you too though.
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