Django Unchained

Writer and director Quentin Tarantino returns with another genre bending film that explores new ground while paying homage to the films that inspired him. With the help of his German mentor, a slave turned bounty hunter tries to save his wife from a ruthless plantation owner. The way he rewrote history in his previous film that allowed the Jews to take cinematic revenge on the Nazis, Tarantino does the same with the slaves taking vengeance on the racist white men that will cause controversy. Tarantino excels by finding the right tone between style and substance. While he seamlessly blends the classic American and Italian spaghetti western, he also provides an unflinching look into the world of slavery in all its glory which would be unwatchable without the humor and style. While Jamie Foxx stars as the title hero, the best performances come from Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson who steal scene after scene with their terrific performances. The supporting cast includes Kerry Washington, Franco Nero, Don Johnson amongst many other familiar faces. 1001 Films' coverage of current releases.