Quentin Tarantino is undeniably one of the biggest and most famous movie directors working today. After creating many defining films, Tarantino's audiences are always excited to see what the famed director will bring next. From his evident and adored style to the certain Tarantino tropes that his fans will always love, the director rarely misfires. Very few directors reach the caliber and popularity of Tarantino, which is mirrored in his high marks on Letterboxd.
While Letterboxd s are lovers of Tarantino's filmography, some of the director's works are more well-regarded than others on the film social media app. Even so, every one of Tarantino's films has its dedicated fanbase.
Death Proof (2007): 3.5/5
A slasher that mixes in another genre (in this case, old B car chase movies), Death Proof is often criticized for its pacing and awkward structure.
Luckily, Tarantino's script helps keep things fresh, even in the movie's slowest moments. For lovers of action sequences, the climactic car chase is nothing short of miraculous from start to finish.
The Hateful Eight (2015): 3.8/5
The Hateful Eight remains one of Tarantino's most divisive films. Many people agree that the movie was technically well-made, complete with fantastic performances, great music, and some stellar cinematography from Robert Richardson.
But opinion remains split on the movie's length, themes, and treatment of violence. Many find it too brutal and "cold", and the race-related themes generated some criticism. Furthermore, the movie's 168-minute runtime tended to test viewer patience, which made some feel like it went on too long.
Jackie Brown (1997): 3.8/5
Many things about Jackie Brown still hold up today. However, in many ways, this is Tarantino's least-known movie. It was considered a critical disappointment after the massive, Oscar-winning success that was Pulp Fiction. Many critics find the crime story too streamlined for Tarantino. It's no coincidence that this is Tarantino's only adapted screenplay, as it comes from Elmore Leonard's "Rum Punch."
However, it's still a great crime drama in its own right, and those not looking for "Tarantino-isms" will find more than enough to enjoy here.
Once Upon a Time In Hollywood (2019): 3.8/5
This is one of Tarantino's lowest-rated movies on Letterboxd. To s on the app, there are two flaws against Once Upon a Time In Hollywood: its story and run time. For some, the story is simply too rambling and unfocused, as Tarantino seems more interested in generating atmosphere than telling a cohesive story.
This is a byproduct of the movie's bloated 161-minute runtime, which is only a couple of minutes short of matching The Hateful Eight. However, there's no denying that the production design is magnificent, and few movies have captured the spirit and atmosphere of late '60s Hollywood quite like this one.
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004): 4.0/10
The conclusion to Tarantino's Kill Bill epic, Vol. 2 is a much more subdued entry than its predecessor. There is far less violence, and what violence is there is significantly toned down from the first movie. Furthermore, the pacing is more patient, and the characters are given much more depth.
While some people may not like this change in style, it is entirely by design. This is a more mature film and one that aims to somewhat subvert the tropes of samurai revenge flicks.
Reservoir Dogs (1992): 4.1/5
one of the best debut films from a new director. While it wasn't the commercial success that Pulp Fiction was, it is no less important to the history of film. This was something far more violent and brutal than many were used to, and Tarantino experimented by playing around with the movie's structure.
Both were incredibly fresh innovations, as was Tarantino's focus on non-story-related dialogue (like the opening discussion about tipping). There was nothing like Reservoir Dogs at the time, which is what sticks out in the minds of viewers.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003): 4.1/5
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is something more in keeping with Tarantino's usual style. Unlike the second film, Vol. 1 is far more stylish and thematic. It's a loving tribute to stylized revenge samurai movies mixed with anime. In every frame, it's clear that Tarantino adores the kitschy genre.
It's also exceedingly violent and gory, which is something that Tarantino was known for at the turn of the millennium. This was Tarantino's first "genre" picture, which is a theme that would delve into more in the not-so-distant future.
Django Unchained (2012): 4.1/5
Another genre picture, tons of references to classic movies) and revenge-based story.
Of course, the movie is also exceedingly well made, complete with world-class acting and writing. Both the acting and Tarantino's screenplay were recognized with various awards, proving Django Unchained one of Tarantino's most critically successful films.
Inglourious Basterds (2009): 4.3/5
Yet another period movie, Inglourious Basterds takes Tarantino to the late 1940s, near the end of the Second World War. Tarantino does his subversive thing with the long-beloved WWII movie, like actually killing Hitler in a bloody theater shootout.
Stylish violence aside, the movie is most ed for introducing the English-speaking world to Austrian-German actor Christoph Waltz. Waltz took home every industry award for his stellar performance as Hans Landa, who will likely go down as one of the most memorable screen villains of the 21st century.
Pulp Fiction (1994): 4.3/5
Of course, nothing will ever dethrone Pulp Fiction. Widely heralded as Tarantino's masterpiece, Pulp Fiction remains incredibly fresh into the 2020s. It was simply revelatory in 1994. There was simply nothing like it at the time.
Tarantino reinvigorated mainstream cinema with his delightful writing, playful mixture of comedy and brutal violence, and experimental use of time, setting, and structure. Pulp Fiction is a little bit of everything, and it's clear that it is widely beloved the world over.
