Way back in March, I had the intention of starting a series of Netflix recommendations (click here to see the first set of picks!) and while it was one of my more popular posts on here, I never followed up with more picks. But that is all about to change today because I have three more picks for you and they are all movies by the famous director/screen play writer/ actor/ producer, Quentin Tarantino! If you are familiar with his movies, then you know that they can be dark, yet funny..and slightly gory. If you aren't familiar with his movies then you should read these recommendations, open up Netflix, and get watching.
Kill Bill, Vol 1 & 2
via Netflix
Plot in one line: An assassin goes after her boss and his other employees after she is left for dead on her wedding day.
Thoughts: I would have to say that these two movies are my favorites of Quentin Tarantino's. Uma Thurman plays, "The Bride" a kick-ass assassin who stops at nothing to get revenge. She is a powerhouse in this movie and you are rooting for her every second to finish her revenge. As cheesy as it may sound, what I liked most about this movie is how much girl power there is. Other assassins are played by strong women like Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, and Daryl Hannah.
Just a warning: There are a lot of fighting scenes in these movies with swords, and you can imagine the kind of gore that can come from that...
Mood to be in to watch: Ready to go to the gym afterwards because you'll want to start training to be in as good of shape as Uma Thurman is in this movie.
My Rating: 5/5
Django Unchained
via Netflix
A freed slave, Django, and his unconventional bounty-hunting companion, Dr. King Schultz, travel across the west seeking out Django's wife, all while cleverly capturing outlaws.
Thoughts: You know how earlier, while writing about Kill Bill, I said that they were my favorite Quentin Tarantino movies? I decided, after writing the one line summary of this movie, that I can't actually pick a favorite because they are all so freakin' good. This movie is in the style of an old western and I remember being skeptical of that upon my first viewing when it came out in theaters. But by the end of the movie, I was completely hooked and since then, I have seen it numerous times over. Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz play a duo that will make you smile, all while acting out a plot that can be unsavory at times. Leonardo DiCaprio plays a large role as an evil plantation owner. Seeing these three powerful actors work together is incredible and if that doesn't sell you enough...Kerry Washington (Olivia Pope on Scandal), play's Jamie Foxx's wife. SOLD!
Just a warning: There are a few hand to hand fight scenes that are hard to watch and there is one scene that I always have to shut my eyes for.
Mood to be in to watch: Be ready to hate Leo for the first time in your life.
My rating: 5/5
Reservoir Dogs
via Netflix
After a heist goes awry, a group of robbers have to figure out which one is the police informant.
Thoughts: This is Quentin Tarantino's first film which automatically makes it a classic in my book. It is interesting and funny, but also has a storyline that jumps around so it is not a movie that you can watch while doing your nails/scrolling through Instagram/cooking dinner all while having a phone conversation with your mom about how to make said dinner. I feel as though this is a movie where just as there is nothing happening, there is actually everything happening...I know that doesn't seem to make sense, but just watch it and then maybe you'll understand (or just think I am wrong!)
Just a warning: You might never think the same again when you hear "Stuck in the Middle With You"
Mood to be in to watch: Ready to focus on the plot and the characters because there are a lot of them!
My rating: 4.5/5
While I know his film style and plot lines won't be appealing to everyone, I am hoping a few of you are able to enjoy these picks! If you've seen all of them already and are a fan of Quentin Tarantino, he has a new movie coming out on Christmas Day called The Hateful Eight. (Check out the trailer here!) John and I can't wait to see it, and it already has some Oscar buzz surrounding it!
Let me know if you've seen any of these movies before and your thoughts on them!
Quentin Tarantino films are too violent for me, but I hear he is amazing!
ReplyDeleteDjango was insane! It was so good, but definitely violent (as are most of his films)
ReplyDeleteI have never liked Quentin Tarantino movies, but I loved Django. I thought it was hilarious, and you're right - definitely hated Leo!
ReplyDeleteI haven't watched any of these but I can't get enough of Netflix at the moment - it's my fall guilty pleasure!
ReplyDeleteThese seem a bit too intense for me, but hey, I'll be camped out in front of the TV nevertheless :)
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