Django Unchained (2012)

Django Unchained (2012) Movie Reviews
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Cast: Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Kerry Washington, Don Johnson, James Remar, Tom Wopat

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Rating: R

Running Time: 166 min.

Synopsis: A former slave and a German bounty hunter become unlikely allies in the battle against a tyrannical plantation owner in this western from visionary director Quentin Tarantino. Two years before the Civil War pits brother-against-brother, German-born fugitive hunter Dr. King Schultz (Academy Award-winner Christoph Waltz) arrives in America determined to capture the outlaw Brittle Brothers dead or alive. In the midst of his search, Dr. Schultz crosses paths with Django (Academy Award-winner Jamie Foxx), a freed slave and skilled tracker who seeks to rescue his beloved wife Broomhilda (Kerry Washington) from ruthless plantation owner Calvin Candie (Academy Award-nominee Leonardo DiCaprio). Once Django has aided Dr. Schultz in capturing the Brittle Brothers, the two team up to capture some of the most wanted men in the South. Meanwhile, Django never loses sight of his mission to free Broomhilda from the treacherous lave trade before it's too late. Upon arriving at Candie's nefarious plantation, dubbed Candyland, Django and Dr. Schultz discover that slaves are being groomed for gladiator-like competitions by Candie's malevolent right-hand man Ace Woody (Kurt Russell), and skillfully work their way onto the compound for a closer look. But just as Django and his partner locate Broomhilda and plot a daring escape, Candie's house slave Stephen (Academy Award-nominee Samuel L. Jackson) catches wind of their plan, and informs his master of the betrayal. Now, as a clandestine organization attempts to back them into a corner, Django and Dr. Schultz will have to come out pistols blazing if they ever hope to free Broomhilda from Candyland and the clutches of its vile proprietor.

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  • Dec 02, 2012 04:14 am

    Bruce said: A

    Django Unchained has it all. Good story well told with good performances, a message, humor, and perhaps in Tarantino style more than a bit too much blood.

  • Dec 29, 2012 04:32 am

    Jim said: A

    I always liked movies where people get what they deserve. Well that happens a lot in this movie, so I really liked it. Well made with humor mixed with gruesome scenes.. in other words it's very Tarantino.. a must for his fans..

  • Dec 30, 2012 09:35 pm

    Merritt said: A

    Slavery movies in general are a bit much for me but this film was well balanced. The acting was great. Tarantino did a helluva job. It was entertaining as well as a serious commentary on love, devotion, Humaneness and outright ignorance.

  • Dec 31, 2012 07:27 pm

    John said: A

    A searingly sharp dose of honest U.S. history, which Lincoln carefully sidesteps. Typical Tarantino , it is drenched with comic book gore, compellingly sinister characters, an unconventionally appropriate soundtrack and impeccable timing.

  • Jan 02, 2013 10:20 pm

    alexander said: A

    Everything is A+

  • Jan 10, 2013 05:15 pm

    Dale said: A

    Very good & deserves an A, but not close to being his best work.

  • Jan 16, 2013 06:39 pm

    Peneflix said: C

    BRILLIANT ACTING CANNOT SAVE THE OVER-THE-TOP BRUTALITY OF THIS TALE OF THE SOUTH IN 1858.

  • Jan 19, 2013 08:34 am

    Farid said: B

    The acting was fabulous, especially Samuel L. Jackson and Leonardo. Both actors made you hate them. However, I cannot give it an A because the end was just too unrealistic. How can a black man in the South kill 10 white men without being

  • Feb 24, 2013 02:46 pm

    Bruce said: B

    Watch for Franco Nero's appearance in the movie. He starred in the original 'Django' in 1966 and has a small role in 'Django Unchained'. I like Tarantino's style, so I liked this movie.

  • Mar 08, 2013 03:20 am

    Robyn said: A

    "Django Unchained" puts you on edge just as often as it makes you smile. Featuring a well-known cast that doesn't disappoint, buckets of blood with razor sharp dialogue--a final product that is just brillant from beginning to the very end,

  • Mar 10, 2013 03:39 pm

    Andy said: B

    A-

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