Django Unchained

Two years before the Civil War in the southern states of America, Dr King Schultz (Christopher Waltz), a German bounty hunter, is looking for Django (Jamie Foxx), a black slave. Schultz wants to make a deal with him; Django will be freed if he helps the ex-dentist to track the murderous Brothers Brittle. Mission completed, Django can focus on his first objective: to rescue his wife, Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), who, through the slave trade, was separated from Django years ago. Schultz and Django’s searches lead them to Calvin Candie (Leonardo Dicaprio), the ruthless plantation owner. However, with the suspicious and faithful Stephen (Samuel Jackson), Calvin’s slave, the rescue turns out to be difficult and ventures to be bloody.

Tarantino introduces the audience to a movie that deals with a sensitive theme. The rough reality of slavery is exploited in this raw, original script as it unveils brutal scenes of violence without hesitation. It’s certainly not one for the faint-hearted. However, Tarantino’s aesthetic seamlessly fuses laughter and violence offhandedly. With Tupac and James Brown in the background, Tarantino handles the western spaghetti with a fresh and modern vision.

Django Unchained is a ride full of surprises with amazing acting performances; Samuel L. Jackson is unrecognisable, Leonardo DiCaprio’s acuteness remains breath-taking, Christopher Waltz’s performance has been rewarded with an Oscar and Jamie Foxx is astonishing. The movie is worth seeing but don’t forget the D of Django is silent... It’s worth knowing.

Priscillia Mudiaki