Review of The Hateful Eight (2015) by Kris R — 19 Jul 2016

Despite a long-winded and slow-burning first and second act, Hateful Eight sports more or less what is expected and loved about the maverick filmmaker: the violence is gleefully gory, the dialogue Quentin is known for is as biting and whimsical (and occasionally self-indulgent) as per usual, and every talent involved -- even the brief appearance of one Channing Tatum -- is utilized artfully, and everybody onboard is clearly enjoying themselves.

And while it's more constrained scope (the entire movie essentially takes place in one setting), it's nose-hammering social commentary on racial prejudice (which is certainly welcomed, especially in the light of BLM protests), and the aforementioned slow burn may make it one of Tarantino's more challenging films to watch, all of Hateful Eight's minute shortcomings can be forgiven once guns start blazing and bodies hit the floor, marinating in their own oozing blood; and the who-dun-it kicks things into overdrive.