Death Proof is the final Quentin Tarantino film I've watched, and it might just be the recency bias speaking but it's potentially one of his best.
It contains all of the usual Tarantino trademarks. There are lengthy dialogue scenes, stylised violence, gratuitous shots of feet etc etc. But on top of all this there's a vibe and energy to this film that I don't think he captures in any of his other works.
It's a style that might not work for most as it isn't a particularly narrative driven film, with the events of the film capable of being condensed into a line or two. It's also bizarrely structured almost feeling like two distinct parts. That being said there are some surprises in this film for sure despite it's relative simplicity. But really it's the dialogue between the characters and the whole tone where this film really excels. I was just hooked and drawn in.
The performances are all really great as you'd expect from Tarantino, who always brings together a terrific ensemble and gets the best out of them. The direction is of course spot on too.
To top it all off the film ends with just a pitch perfect conclusion that sums up the tone and style of the film perfectly.
Considering this is one of Tarantino's lesser known and lesser loved works, I was totally surprised by how much I loved it!
It contains all of the usual Tarantino trademarks. There are lengthy dialogue scenes, stylised violence, gratuitous shots of feet etc etc. But on top of all this there's a vibe and energy to this film that I don't think he captures in any of his other works.
It's a style that might not work for most as it isn't a particularly narrative driven film, with the events of the film capable of being condensed into a line or two. It's also bizarrely structured almost feeling like two distinct parts. That being said there are some surprises in this film for sure despite it's relative simplicity. But really it's the dialogue between the characters and the whole tone where this film really excels. I was just hooked and drawn in.
The performances are all really great as you'd expect from Tarantino, who always brings together a terrific ensemble and gets the best out of them. The direction is of course spot on too.
To top it all off the film ends with just a pitch perfect conclusion that sums up the tone and style of the film perfectly.
Considering this is one of Tarantino's lesser known and lesser loved works, I was totally surprised by how much I loved it!