Django Unchained: Movie Review

Django Unchained
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Western
Released: December 25, 2012
Duration: 2 hr 45 min
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson
Rated: R
Watch Count: 1

Synopsis provided by Fandango: 

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 coralling 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 slave 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 Billy Crash (Walton Goggins), and together they 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 with pistols blazing if they ever hope to free Broomhilda from Candyland and the clutches of its vile proprietor. 

May 21, 2013
I didn't realize how long Django Unchained is. It's a frickin' long movie. Way longer than The Great Gatsby, and that's saying something. I watched this movie around 8:30 and then ended way late. I was so tired that I went to sleep before it was finished and watched the rest the next morning. Granted, it might have been so long 'cause I had a ton of interruptions like phone calls, people at the door, and whatnot. Well, here is my character overview/review:

Django

I liked Django good enough. He was a good hero. I thought it was hilarious when he got to pick his own clothes and chose to wear that blue suit.

 Overall, I was intrigued by Django's story.

Dr. King Schultz

Schultz is definitely my favorite character. He's really funny and not to mention compassionate.
















Calvin Candie

Leonardo DiCaprio did a really good job as Calvin. The character he played was despicable but he played it really well.

Broomhilda

I really like Kerry Washington as a an actress. I especially like her in Scandal. So, I was excited to see her in Django. But, I was kinda disappointed that she wasn't in it much and she didn't really speak. Other than that, she did well.

Stephen

   
















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My Verdict: Watch it but beware for a long 2 hr 45 min movie. There's also lots of graphic violence and swearing.

Your turn: What did you think of the movie? I'd love to hear. So, post in the comments!!