The Hateful Eight (2015)

Director: Quentin Tarantino
Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Runtime: 168 minutes

Synopsis: In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters.

Performances: 5/5
Screenplay: 4/5
Costumes/Makeup: 5/5
Editing: 4/5
Cinematography: 5/5
Score/Soundtrack: 5/5

Verdict:

(+) Pretty much "Reservoir Dogs" in a western setting. And it's as engaging as it sounds.

(+) Every single character is engaging, fleshed out, and entertaining to watch. The tension in the room is almost palpable.

(+) The performances, and especially Jennifer Jason Leigh's, are mesmerizing.

(+) The dialogue is nothing short of absorbing. Pure Tarantino magic.

(+) The costume design and especially production design are on point. Perfectly fit the era in which the story takes place.

(+) Ennio Morricone's score is possibly my favorite in any Tarantino film ever.

(+) The cinematography by Robert Richardson is breathtaking.

(-) Some plot elements don't make a whole lot of sense and could've been easily dealt with in a better way.

(-) One particular performance didn't entirely work for me. But thankfully, the role of said actor was limited.

(-) A few uses of slow-motion were distracting without serving any real purpose.

FINAL GRADE: 8.5/10