Quentin Tarantino has opened up about his films and identified which one he regards as his masterpiece.
When you ask fans of Quentin Tarantino which of his films stands out as the best, you’ll likely receive a variety of detailed responses.
To see this in action, one only needs to glance at YouTube comment sections or dive into Reddit discussions about his movies, which often lead to vibrant debates.
In a recent discussion on The Church of Tarantino podcast, the director shared his thoughts on his body of work.
He mentioned: “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is my favorite, Inglourious Basterds’ is my best. But I think Kill Bill is the ultimate Quentin movie, like nobody else could’ve made it.”
He continued: “Every aspect about it is so particularly ripped, like with tentacles and bloody tissue, from my imagination and my id and my loves and my passion and my obsession.”
“So I think ‘Kill Bill’ is the movie I was born to make, I think ‘Inglourious Basterds’ is my masterpiece, but ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ is my favorite.”
For fans of Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, it may come as a surprise that Tarantino regards Inglourious Basterds as his masterpiece.
The choice is understandable; the film is intensely engaging and unexpectedly humorous, despite its alternate history take on World War II and the demise of the Nazis.
For those who haven’t seen it, the story follows a group of guerrilla fighters known as “The Basterds,” who aim to eliminate as many high-ranking Nazi officers as they can.
Simultaneously, a Jewish girl hiding in Nazi-occupied France seeks to avenge her family’s murder, with an opportunity arising when Nazi officials plan a film premiere at her cinema.
The movie is both captivating and violent, boasting an 89 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.9/10 on IMDb.
It’s currently available for rent on Apple TV and Amazon Prime.
One particular scene has remained a fan favorite since the film’s 2009 release.
This scene involves The Basterds meeting a spy in a basement bar, creating a tension so palpable that some consider it “the most tense scene ever.”
Without revealing too much, here’s what some Reddit users have said about this scene.
One user remarked: “I think this is Tarantino’s best tension building scene, it’s something like 10-15 minutes long but you spend the whole time on the edge of your seat.”
Another shared: “Probably my favorite scene in the whole film- along with the opening and the strudel scene.”
A third added: “Quentin Tarantino seems to be the master of table conversations. Whether enemies or allies, there’s always tension at the table.”
And another simply noted: “I heard a bunch of people gasp in the theater at this [scene].”
Now you have a new film to add to your must-watch list!