Review: Quentin Tarentino’s ‘Inglourious Basterds’ is a worthy watch

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Having won rave reviews from across the globe, Quentin Tarentino’s ‘Inglourious Basterds’ that released today, needs little justification for you to burn that hole in your pocket. Nevertheless, the film is not meant for the typical popcorn flick lovers, but is for deep thinkers with an avid interest in history and the Nazi brutalities. The film is a genuine and praiseworthy attempt to explain and glorify the revenge of those who lost their loved ones to the Nazi regime during World War II. But don’t dismiss this as one highbrow flick for it does have its moments of humour and drama in just the right proportion. But what makes the flick so likable is its fantasy twist in the climax. Set in the early 1940’s, the film talks of the Nazi occupied France where Nazi Colonel Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz impressive) is shown hunting down and killing Jews who’ve been hiding in French families. Known for carrying on executions in cold-blood Landa brutally executes one such Jewish family whose only member Shosanna (Melanie Laurent) manages to escape. And as destiny would have it, Shosanna flees to Paris and forges a new identity for herself as the owner and operator of a cinema. Set to seek revenge from the Nazis now, Shosanna is now looking for the right time to strike for vengeance. Meanwhile the film goes to show that somewhere in Europe Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) organizes an American Jewish group with an intention of killing the Nazis, Hitler and thus ending the war. His gang is known as the ‘Basterds’. Looking to mislead the authorities Raine ropes in German actress and undercover agent Bridget von Hammersmark (Diane Kruger) in his mission against the regime. The climax of the film sees Raine, Hammersmark, Shosanna, Landa and Hitler all under one roof... As to whose plans proves fruitful and whose goes for a bump is what the end is all about. Rating: Three cheers for this one.