Django Unchained

Django Unchained
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Name	Django Unchained
Director	Quentin Tarantino
Producer	Stacey Sher, Reginald Hudlin, Pilar Savone
Writer	Quentin Tarantino
Starring	Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson
Music	Ennio Morricone, Elisa Toffoli
Cinematography	Robert Richardson
Editing	Fred Raskin
Studio	A Band Apart, Weinstein Company
Released	December 25, 2012
Runtime	165 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$100 million
Gross	$425.4 million

Django Unchained is a 2012 American Western film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, and Samuel L. Jackson. The film is set in the pre-American Civil War era and follows a freed slave named Django who becomes a bounty hunter under the guidance of Dr. King Schultz, a German dentist turned bounty hunter. The film pays homage to the classic Spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone and Sergio Corbucci, as well as the Blaxploitation films of the 1970s, such as Shaft and Super Fly. The film's score features music by Ennio Morricone, Elisa Toffoli, and Rick Ross, among others, and was nominated for several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Score.

Plot

The film's plot is set in 1858, two years before the American Civil War, and follows Django, a freed slave who becomes a bounty hunter under the guidance of Dr. King Schultz, a German dentist turned bounty hunter. The two men embark on a mission to capture a group of outlaws known as the Brittle brothers, who have a bounty on their heads. Along the way, they encounter a number of characters, including Calvin Candie, a ruthless plantation owner who owns Django's wife, Broomhilda von Shaft, and Stephen, Candie's loyal and cunning house slave. The film's plot is heavily influenced by the classic Westerns of John Ford and Howard Hawks, as well as the exploitation films of Roger Corman and Jack Hill. The film also features references to other Tarantino films, such as Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, as well as nods to the works of Martin Scorsese and Brian De Palma.

Production

The production of the film was a long and complex process, involving a number of different locations and a large cast of characters. The film was shot on location in California, Wyoming, and Louisiana, and featured a number of notable locations, including the Evergreen Plantation and the Oak Alley Plantation. The film's cast included a number of well-known actors, including Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, and Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as a number of lesser-known actors, such as Walton Goggins and Bruce Dern. The film's score was composed by Ennio Morricone, Elisa Toffoli, and Rick Ross, among others, and featured a number of classic Western themes, as well as some original compositions. The film was produced by Stacey Sher, Reginald Hudlin, and Pilar Savone, and was released by The Weinstein Company and Columbia Pictures.

Cast

The cast of the film included a number of well-known actors, including Jamie Foxx as Django, Christoph Waltz as Dr. King Schultz, and Leonardo DiCaprio as Calvin Candie. The film also featured a number of notable supporting performances, including Kerry Washington as Broomhilda von Shaft, Samuel L. Jackson as Stephen, and Walton Goggins as Billy Crash. The film's cast also included a number of lesser-known actors, such as Bruce Dern and Tom Wopat, as well as a number of cameos by well-known actors, including Don Johnson and James Remar. The film's cast was widely praised by critics, with many noting the strong performances of the lead actors, as well as the memorable supporting performances.

Release

The film was released on December 25, 2012, in the United States and Canada, and was later released in a number of other countries, including Australia, France, and Germany. The film was a major commercial success, grossing over $425 million at the box office and becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2012. The film was also widely praised by critics, with many noting its original storyline, strong performances, and memorable dialogue. The film was nominated for a number of awards, including five Academy Awards, and won several, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Christoph Waltz's performance. The film was also selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

Reception

The film received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its original storyline, strong performances, and memorable dialogue. The film holds a 87% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 242 reviews, with an average rating of 8.1/10. The film also received a number of awards and nominations, including five Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two BAFTA Awards. The film was also a major commercial success, grossing over $425 million at the box office and becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2012. The film's success can be attributed to its unique blend of Western and exploitation film elements, as well as its strong performances and memorable dialogue. The film has been compared to other notable films, such as The Searchers and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and has been praised for its originality and creativity.

Themes

The film explores a number of themes, including racism, slavery, and violence. The film's portrayal of slavery and racism has been praised for its honesty and accuracy, with many noting the film's unflinching depiction of the brutal treatment of slaves in the pre-American Civil War era. The film also explores the theme of violence, with many noting the film's graphic and intense depiction of gunfights and fights. The film's use of violence has been praised for its effectiveness in conveying the brutality and intensity of the Western genre, and has been compared to the works of other notable directors, such as Sam Peckinpah and Sergio Leone. The film has also been praised for its strong performances, memorable dialogue, and original storyline, and has been widely regarded as one of the best films of 2012. Category:Western films