Inglourious Basterds [Blu-ray]

This is my second favorite Tarantino movie (after the legendary "Pulp Fiction"). In fact, IMO this is the best movie he has done SINCE Pulp Fiction (Jackie Brown was very good but a little too slow paced for my taste; Kill Bill I and II were disastrous, IMO; and I am probably one of the few who hated Django because some of the scenes in that movie were so unsavory they made me physically ill). What did I like about this movie? Firstly there are the performances, several of them from new, breakout stars: Christopher Waltz, of course, is the film's true revelation. He plays SS Colonel Landa whose task it is to hunt for Jewish fugitives in Nazi occupied France. Waltz plays the character in a very interesting fashion. He never gives the impression that he truly hates Jewish people and wants them eradicated. He additionally does not give the impression that he is intensely loyal to the Nazi party and wants soley to see its goals carried out (as was the case with Joseph Goebbels, also featured in the film). He is simply is a professional, a detective of sorts whose job is to discover the whereabouts of wanted fugitives, and then secure their capture. That his job has unsavory aspects to it does not unsettle him, nor does it, in some perverse manner, motivate him. It simply is what it is, and as a professional he must pursue it to its logical conclusion. The film also features excellent performances by Micheal Fassbender (this being his first big commercial film), the stunning beauty Diane Kruger (as the double agent Bridget Von Hammersmark), and August Diehl, who plays a cunning and ruthless SS Officer with remarkable authenticity. Brad Pitt surprising does an excellent job in this film as tough as nails Lieutenant "Apache" Raine. I say surprsingly, because Pitt has had to redefine himself as he enters middle age. He can no longer sell movies based on his hearthrob status of his 20s and 30s (where he basically had to just show up and hordes of women were guaranteed to go watch his movies). In his search for a new identity, he has had his share of flops (eg. I thought he was terrible in "Moneyball"). But with this movie, it appears he found a role that suits him to a tee. Namely, that of a kind of tough guy, a poor man's John Wayne, complete with generous amounts of wit, charm, charisma and humor. Beyond the acting, the movies story and script is first rate. My favorite scene in the movie, just a classic Tarantino scene that would be right at home in a movie like "Pulp Fiction", is the tavern scene towards the middle of the film. This is where British Agent Micheal Fassbender must make a rendezvous with his contact, double agent Bridget von Hammersmark. Now Hammersmark happens to be a famous German actress, and she is approached in the tavern by a regiment of off duty German soldiers (several of whom are getting alarmingly drunk). When Fassbender is finally able to pry her away from these admirers, a covert SS Officer, played brillantly but August Diehl, makes a surprise entrance, and, suspicious of Fassbender's curious German accent, decides to interrogate him and his party. The scene is brillantly scripted, and the tension between the aggressive Diehl and the calm and collected Fassbender is palpable. This scene alone makes the movie worth watching. This is not a movie for everybody. There is plenty of violence and gore in this movie, which may offend more sensitive viewers. However, if you are a fan of Tarantino films, and you are curious how Tarantino would approach a WW2 movie, then this is a film you need to see.

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As a fan of Tarantino’s work and a home theater enthusiast, I recently picked up the Inglourious Basterds 4K UHD disc, and it delivers an excellent viewing experience—though with a few caveats. Video Quality: The 4K resolution really shines. Every frame is sharp and detailed, from wide shots of battlefields to close-ups of character expressions. The HDR implementation adds striking contrast, deep blacks, and vibrant colors that make the cinematography pop in ways that streaming or 1080p Blu-ray simply can’t match. Textures, costumes, and period details all look phenomenal, and the higher bitrate of the 4K disc keeps the image clean with virtually no compression artifacts. Audio Quality: The disc comes with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, which is lossless and sounds excellent. Dialogue is clear, and the surround mix does a great job of immersing you in the action. Explosions, gunfire, and ambient effects are precise and well-placed. That said, unlike some newer 4K releases with Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, there’s no height channel or object-based audio. On a 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos system, this means you won’t get the “overhead” immersive effect that newer discs offer. For purists and those who value the original mix, this is actually a positive, as the soundtrack preserves the theatrical intent. Pros: •Superb 4K image quality with HDR •Lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio for clean, precise sound •Preserves the original theatrical audio mix •Excellent detail in costumes, sets, and cinematography Cons: • As a fan of Tarantino’s work and a home theater enthusiast, I recently picked up the Inglourious Basterds 4K UHD disc, and it delivers an excellent viewing experience—though with a few caveats. Video Quality: The 4K resolution really shines. Every frame is sharp and detailed, from wide shots of battlefields to close-ups of character expressions. The HDR implementation adds striking contrast, deep blacks, and vibrant colors that make the cinematography pop in ways that streaming or 1080p Blu-ray simply can’t match. Textures, costumes, and period details all look phenomenal, and the higher bitrate of the 4K disc keeps the image clean with virtually no compression artifacts. Audio Quality: The disc comes with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, which is lossless and sounds excellent. Dialogue is clear, and the surround mix does a great job of immersing you in the action. Explosions, gunfire, and ambient effects are precise and well-placed. That said, unlike some newer 4K releases with Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, there’s no height channel or object-based audio. On a 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos system, this means you won’t get the “overhead” immersive effect that newer discs offer. For purists and those who value the original mix, this is actually a positive, as the soundtrack preserves the theatrical intent. Pros: •Superb 4K image quality with HDR •Lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio for clean, precise sound •Preserves the original theatrical audio mix •Excellent detail in costumes, sets, and cinematography Cons: •No Dolby Atmos or DTS:X for full 3D immersive sound •5.1 audio may feel “flat” compared to more modern object-based mixes on top-end systems Conclusion: If your priority is crisp, stunning visuals and you appreciate a lossless, faithful audio mix, this 4K UHD disc is a must-have. While it doesn’t feature immersive height channels, the 5.1 DTS-HD MA track is still extremely satisfying and preserves Tarantino’s original sound design. Overall, a great addition for fans and home theater enthusiasts alike. No Dolby Atmos or DTS:X for full 3D immersive sound •5.1 audio may feel “flat” compared to more modern object-based mixes on top-end systems. Note: I critically listen to 4k disc at 0.0db, reference level, and save five stars for Demo-Worthy discs which allow you to flex your system. Thank you for reading this and I hope it has been helpful!

Exceptional performances all around. One of Tarantino's best. ○ Blu-Ray looks & sounds amazing ○ • This item is exactly as described & arrived on time •

Upon first seeing Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds in the theatre a couple years ago, my initial reactions were mixed. While I certainly found it to be a very engaging film, with great mise-en-scene and that classic Tarantino dialogue, I was repulsed by it's content, it's lack of humanity, and the fact that so many people were reveling in it simply because it was Nazis being tortured and mutilated. And, being a student of history, I also wondered, "what the hell was up with that ending?" Thankfully, it was just that mixture of confusion and disgust that intrigued me enough to give it a second look. After all, I'm a die-hard Tarantino fan, and simply could not believe that such a brilliant director would make such a horrid exhalation of man's cruelty to man if there were not more to it; all his other films, violent as they may be, are centered on a warm, persevering humanity- a criminal caring for, and ultimately giving his life for, another; a mother seeking endlessly, albeit amid bloody revenge, to find her daughter. I am glad to say, after repeated viewing, I've finally figured it out. "Inglourious" is, in fact, a revenge tragedy, similar to Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus" - coincidentally, another story that was, and is, reviled for it's grotesque inhumanity, so much so that many even today seek to exclude it from the Shakespeare canon. Yet the point of both stories are not the bloody acts of vengeance themselves, but the tragic consequences that arise when people forget their humanity and blindly pursue revenge. Perhaps, after "Kill Bill" QT felt it necessary to depict the awful realities of revenge; perhaps it is an effort to show a post 9-11 world that vengeance is vanity, and that bloodshed only leads to more bloodshed, as atrocities escalate and peace becomes ever more impossible. As Saladin said, "Blood that is spilt never sleeps." Whatever the case, the film succeeds by taking arguably the most justifiable revenge- that of Jews against Nazis- and making it utterly unpalatable, shocking and disturbing. By the end, as in Shakespeare's play, nearly everyone lies dead, proof of the bitter fruits of vengeance single-mindedly pursued at all costs. In between, we are given plenty of subtle flashes of humanity awakened and forgotten in the swing of a bat, stroke of a knife or what have you. In light of this, I would have to say that Inglourious Basterds is indeed a great film, and not the reprehensible heroic-bloodshed garbage I first took it for. In short, if you can enjoy a mindless revenge fantasy about atrocious cruelty, and your conscience doesn't bother you, you can probably still enjoy this film without giving yourself a headache; but if your looking for something deeper, and don't aren't averse to a little subtext, "Inglourious" will reward you.

O filme é top demais um dos melhores que já vê porém tive que fazer a devolução pois não tinha nem legenda em português, para àqueles que querem comprar fica o alerta

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El producto llego en perfectas condiciones y en el tiempo que se marcó, me sigue preocupando un poco el hecho de que sigan entregando las peliculas en un sobre considerando lo delicadas que son los cases, sobre todo los 4k a comparación de los cases de blu ray azules.

Awesome movie!