Django Unchained

Tarantino’s cinematic style is highly distinctive, and that is precisely what makes him so special. Django Unchained can be understood as a work that portrays the revenge of America’s enslaved people. The film aims to expose the ideology of Social Darwinism and portray its pseudoscience as ridiculous. The explicit depiction of violence embodies that very desire for revenge and justice following centuries of slavery. As self-proclaimed Siegfried, Jamie Foxx rescues his noble Brunhilde, rightfully striking down every vile dragon that stands in his way. Christoph Waltz plays an honorable gentleman who hates the institution of slavery, delivering, as one would expect, a magnificent performance. Yet one must also speak of Leonardo DiCaprio, for in my opinion, he is the true acting highlight. One would not necessarily expect Leo in the role of such a despicable character, yet that is exactly why his portrayal succeeds so brilliantly. Often, it is precisely those actors who usually play heroes who make the best villains, just think of Henry Fonda in Once Upon a Time in the West. In short, the film is an absolute masterpiece and definitely one of Tarantino’s finest works.