Django Unchained - Snapshot

Though I didn’t know much about the premise of Django Unchained getting into it, I was fairly certain it was gonna be impressive, the 2 Oscars it won aside, Tarantino's work seldom disappoints. Set in the mid-18th century, when slave trade was prevalent, the movie showcases the inhuman treatment of Afro-American slaves, and the depravity of the period. In keeping with Tarantino's style, intensity is evident in every scene, every shot, every expression, and every dialog exchange. The production design by Michael J Riva was stunning, with set design and the atmosphere being immaculate. Django Unchained is smart, with the bulk of its strength being the performances of Jamie Foxx and Christopher Waltz, who play the lead roles of Django and Dr. Schultz. In fact, the narrative keeps the action to a minimum, until the latter part of the movie which has a classic Tarantino action scene, set in the 'Big House'; expect it to be graphic, gritty, and splattered with blood. The use of positional sound in the scene is excellent, with the Dolby Digital AC3 soundtrack doing complete justice. In line with Tarantino's focus on strong visual elements, the movie has several memorable moments, including the kissing shadows, and the walking shadows. While there is no customary Tarantino Trunk Shot, probably cause modern day motor cars hadn't been invented yet, there is a similarly interesting shot from within the prison cage on a carriage. Though the movie is long, with a runtime a little shy of the 3-hour mark, it makes from a great watch. It is fairly serious though, so be prepared to pay attention to the dialog.  The music from the movie was also really good, and worked with the scenes well. I intend to get my hands on it soon. 

My Recommendation: Watch It + (A western themed outing by Tarantino)