Django Unchained

Django Unchained

"Set in the South two years before the Civil War, DJANGO UNCHAINED stars Django, a slave whose brutal history with his former owners lands him face-top-face with German-born bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz. Schultz is on the trail of the murderous Brittlebrothers, and only Django can lead him to his bounty. The unorthodox Schultz acquires Django with a promise to free him upon the capture of the Brittles--dead or alive. Success leads Schultz to free Django, though the two men choose not to go their separate ways. Instead, Schultz seeks out the South's most wanted criminals with Django by his side. Honing vital hunting skills, Django remains focused on one goal: finding and rescuing Broomhilda, the wife he lost to the slave trade long ago. Django and Schultz's search ultimately leads them to Calvin Candie, the proprietor of "Candlyand", an infamous plantation. Exploring the compound under false pretenses, Django and Schultz arouse the suspicion of Stephen, Candie's trusted house slave. Their moves are marked, and a treacherous organization closes in on them. If Django and Schultz are to escape with Broomhilda, they must choose between independence and solidarity, between sacrifice and survival"--
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Daniela V.@cheapregrens
5 stars
Nov 1, 2021

This is what I call "clever writing". This spaghetti western story is not just about slavery. This is about greed, wrath, indifference, intolerance, and misery. But it's also about love and revenge. Some people say that it is full of unnecessary violence but with this story Tarantino pictured history perfectly. It is uncomfortable, but it's the truth: black people were treated worst that animals and to treat them like humans was meant to be a priviledge for only a few. This story does not leave a very good image of northamericans. They are not the heroes like they are in Argo usually pictured in all Hollywood movies. I'm tired of that fake heroism, of that distortion of the truth. And that's why Django Unchained should win the Original Screenplay award. Now, leaving the upcoming Oscars behind, I want to talk about Dr. King Schultz. He's my favourite character created by Quentin. He was a bounty hunter and always told Django not to break character. But he's human. He couldn't stand people treating other people like dog food or enjoying making them fight till death. You really get to love him (view spoiler)[and I almost cried when he died. (hide spoiler)] This script has a few differences with the movie adaptation, but I really like both of them: original story and movie. I think that the script is a bit more "terrible" than the film:(view spoiler)[ Candie won Broomhilda playing cards, betting his female slaves. (hide spoiler)] Finally, I don't get why people get mad at Tarantino for using the word "nigger". Someone who says that this film discriminates against black-skinned people is missing QT's message, and having seen his whole filmography, I can assure you he's one of the most respectful directors towards black people and women.

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maitha mana@maithalikesapplepies
4 stars
Apr 3, 2024