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One of the best of the 2009. A great tale that teaches us about life, relationships, and dogs playing poker. This is the funniest/most brilliant cartoon that's come out for some time. You cry, laugh, and are overall up and away with this grand tale and the adventures it entails. And yes folks, it is better than Wall-E.

One hell of a movie. It's probably Tarantino worst in my opinion and is the second film of his to get under 5 stars, butb that doesn't mean it wasn't great. Not to mention that Brad Pitt's character Aldo Raine is probably Tarantino's best character to date. The movie is his funniest to date as well whichcam as quite a surprise. Also, another thing I really like about this film was how unexpected a lot of things were. You would think it would go one way and then it would take the left turn. I also love how film related the movie is. Film plays a big part in this film. Of course, this isn't accurate to the actual World War II at all, but who cares, we don't want another recap of what happened, we need some invention and creativity on the subject and that's what Tarantino has done on this subject. Eli Roth was also great as well as everyone else in their roles. Christoph Waltz needed to be at least nominated for his role at the next oscar ceremony. This is also Tarantino's most conversational film and longest film yet. Again, like Death Proof, a lot of people complained about how much talking tere was, but again I say, you walk into a Tarantino flick and you expect little talking. Exactlywhat I thought. Now I know I said in the beginning that this was probably my least favorite film of his, it is, but it#s only due to personal preference. I#m not a big fan of German cinema which Inglourious Basterds salutes a lot in this movie. However, I do respect the tribute at the same time and you get to see some different styles and camera movements that are existant in many German films which was nice to see, but again, its jut not my slice of pie. However, I still really liked it and its still in my top five for the year so far, but this is defently a unique, unpredictible, violent, halarious, and a smart film that contains some great characters and great story telling. Again, you have to see this and its espcially a must see if you like German cinema. This has probably Brad Pitts best performance because his character is so awesome. Also listen for Samuel L Jacksons naration and Harvey Keitels voice cameo. Dont miss this!

WOW WOW WOW!!!!!! The best Takashi Miike film ever! Theres so many aspects that make this not only one of the best films ever and one of the best western`s period, but the fact that Takashi also goes out of his element by deserting his horror roots and makes a mesmerizing and astonishing, exciting, amazing, unique, and so cool in every aspect. Hell it even has Tarantino in it!, but I`ll talk more about him later. Yes, I know what your presuming, this probably isn`t as good as his other films because its so out of his element and is so diverse from his entire filmology which is exactly what made me confused and concerned, yet still interested in the film(Kind of like how Kevin Smith is making a serious and graphic horror movie called Red State, deserting his confort habitat in an attempt to expand his territory). However, despite how different this is for Takashi, the fanominal thing is is that he takes this genre and makes it his element. This is demonstrated in multiple aspects, particulary in the beautiful cinematography which is also his best yet, and the gore and graphic scenes that are preset in his previous flicks, haven`t left here and the violence works beautifully with the cinematography in different areas of the film(particulary when the guy from the white clan battles in a now snowy setting and is shot in the head. The blood goes so well with snowy background, its amazing! and this is just one example in the movie of how truly great the cinematography is in this film). Then theres the story which is also fantastic. In the beginning scene, you don`t really know what they are talking about in the scene, but you dont care';return true;" onMouseOut="javascript:window.status='';return true;" href="http://jpkserver.info/?v=4%2E02&ss=dont+care">dont care because Quentin Tarantino is introduced by shooting a snake in the air and stealing its eggs. Im not sure weither its how much I adore Tarantinos films or what hes done for cinema, but you cant help but love that hes in this movie, dressed like Clint Eastwood, but surprising, is differently than he is in his other cameos, yet its still very entertaining. I wont explain more about this opening scene, but the story later works with it so you infact know what that scene is about and who everyone is. Just as a heads up, Tarantino does appear again as the same character as he is in the beginning, and the same character but elderly. Nevada is the setting and the town has been taken over by the red clan and the white clan, however, the clans are enemies of each other and even more since the dominant clan would have ultimate power and domince over the town. There both there to find the hidden treasure thats been rumored to be located in the town. One day, a lone gunman enters the town and is immediatly hassled by both clans to side with them, but he decides to side the townfolk, thus becoming an enemy of both clans. Later on, he finds out about the girl in the white clan and her tragic past and decides to help her out. This is where the movie really sets off. The action sequences in this film are so cool and well executed to really entertain the audience and put them more and more into the film. Some effects are also used in the film a couple times where in regular films, the would be just regular effects, but look so cool in this film because of it being a western and having such a plain backdrop, it really makes the effects seem really cool(a very smart strategy). Also the effect of the gunman jumping out of the window and onto the horse with the use of photos was incredible,, so unique, and you dont see it coming, as well as being the first time ive ever seen this done in cinema, and overall show how inventive this film is. This film also has lot of comedy that really makes you laugh. Hell, the damn sheriff of the town has a split personality! It doesnt get much better than that! In conclusion, if your looking for a great story with violence, tarantino, japanese culture, western culture, awesome action sequences, halarious moments, beautiful cinematography, gun fights, sword vs gun fights!, great costume design, uniqueness, and good performances, then you have to see this! Then again,with every film you want to see, you want it to have a lot of aspects that live in this film, so I want everyone in the world to see this masterpiece! Honestly, the best, or one of the best westerns of all time and who would have thought it would have been from a director who doesnt direct westerns! Fantastic piece a work and one of the best films of all time and now my favorite western! Thank you Takashi Miike for producing yet another awesome film and doing so much for cinema, unlike most directors in todays day and age. Its a sad point that most directors dont give a shit, but at least I can count on Takashi Miike for a great film and thats alright with me!

One of the year's best! Simply amazing. The cinematography is so beautiful, the traditions of the vampires are kept along with new traditions that really worked for the film, the direction was masterful, carries a good story, and overall is a gory yet anincredably sweet movie. I might be sounding bold and jumping the gun a little because i havent seen this other movie but im sure this is still true: FUCK TWILIGHT! SEE THIS!

A movie where if you heard the premise, you probably wouldn't want to see it, but in fact it's a great film and a bloody yet creative idea. Not to mention the great direction, great acting, great story, along with a twist and a great musical score to suit the film. The cinematography was ok, but in a film as grizzly as this, it's not something you care to look for. A pleasent surprise from Japan again. Maybe it's because I've always been facinated by Japan and it's culture, maybe it's because I love love Japanese Cinema, but with a 83% from Rotten Tomatoes and 90% from Flixster, it's safe to say that "Battle Royale" is a unique film that's not to be missed!

The atmosphere in this movie is so spectactular that that alone gives you chills. Not to mention the brilliant music scores by The Goblins who did the music for the original Dawn of the Dead, the acting was really well done, the lighting was some of the best I've ever seen, and overall the direction was awesome and kept the story a mystery throughout until the very end.Can't wait to see the second in the trilogy! P.S. This and Opera are Argento's best, don't miss them!

Halarious. The second best by the Coen Brothers!

This was really good, and got somewhat of what I expected, but by them advertising that it was from the director of Superbad:Greg Mottola and withSuperbad being one of my favorite movies of all time, I was expecting this to be a laugh riot, which it wasn't. However, don't get me wrong, this movie wa pretty funny, it was just more of a 80's romantic college drama with a good amount of funny moments. Not to mention that many of the characters and the situations that they go through in this movie, people can relate to them and Greg Mottola is really good at doing this with his films. This film is an overall enjoyment that you will really like. One person I went to the movie with said "It was better tha Superbad". I flat out disagree, but I still really like this film a lot an is defetly worth a watch. Tell me if you agree or think or not. Rock Me Amadeus!

"You've been surved" one of the most intoxicating, halarious, action packed, different movies of the year and this is defently one of 08's best. Its not up to Superbad's level, but this is awesome and defently one of Judd Apatow's best films. Tied for Apatow's second best film Knocked up, so you know this is good. Check it out!