This is the opening scene of "The Hateful Eight," and with pathetic orchestral music, the film enters its first chapter: the final stop on the road to Red Rock. I don't know why some movies can capture the viewer's mind from the first act, or even the first shot. For me, "The Hateful Eight" is such a movie, and I was involved from the beginning. , sink deeper and deeper. Above the wilderness, in the Great West of the United States, there are some people who carry sins and walk on the road from life to death.
"The Hateful Eight" is the eighth work of the Hollywood genius Quentin Tarantino, and the so-called "ghost talent" may have this meaning, that is, "the ghost knows what he is thinking", which is also regarded as everyone's recognition of him . This "Sir" has attracted the attention of countless fans because of his weird creative talents, but his output is small and cannot meet the needs of fans in a timely manner. Of course, there are exceptions. The opening subtitle of this film is marked with "the 8th film by Quentin Tarantino". Of course, he has directed less than eight works, probably not including works with other directors. But in any case, this "The Hateful Eight" is a genuine Tarantino's work. Those impressions of non-linear narrative, twisted dialogue and bloody scenes are all here, engraved there like labels. It's like saying, this is my product, "fake one penalty ten".
Quentin always likes to play the narration of chapters, perhaps that is the case in the creation of the script. This is a creative habit, and it has become a label after a long time. Chapter-back narratives are good for non-linear narratives, just like the scenes in a drama give the viewer a short period of time to adapt, telling you that the plot has changed, there is a theme here, but the development of the story is logical. , it will not be like those multi-line films that are directly connected. With gorgeous editing skills, various time and space intersect and change, and the transformation of the plot is like a fist directly at you, hitting you, and unable to dodge, which requires the viewer to of high concentration. Of course, each family has their own style preferences, and there are pros and cons. The non-linear narrative in "The Hateful Eight" is actually in the fifth chapter: four travelers, there is a flashback, as a supplement to the plot of the Domoge gang robbery and ambush, other parts are still chronological narratives, Almost no brain-burning ingredients. The place where the viewer needs to think a little bit in the whole film may be the various logical inferences made by Marquis (Samuel L. Jackson) about Bob (Demian Bichir)'s identification. Minnie's grocery store clues are presented, such as: the grocery store's hat-off policy, the seat of Dad Dave in the main hall, Bob's apparently Mexican face, and even the candy left on the floor, all the details It can arouse the suspicion of the audience, just waiting for Marquis to come up with a wonderful inference to reveal the truth.
The dialogues written by Quentin seem to have a cool energy, direct, satire and sarcasm are often invisible, and sometimes there is a sense of sophistication, like a stage play, such as a long carriage ride. , the snow is falling outside the window, and John Ruth (Kurt Russell) remembers the letter written by Abraham Lincoln on Marquis and asks if he can borrow it. At this time, John's inquiry is filled with a There is an air of flattery, and Marquis's reply can't hide a taste of vanity, and Manix (Walter Goggins) on the table in the grocery store debunks that Lincoln's reply on Marquis is fake. At the time, the step-by-step attitude in the questioning, the complacent energy that gradually exposed Marquis, was really sophisticated. Of course, a dialogue like this definitely requires a strong performance from the actors, and the performances of the two actors John Ruth and Mannix above are really wonderful.
What I admire most in this movie is that Quentin's control of the rhythm is precisely his intentional anti-plot setting. The so-called anti-plot is naturally opposed to the plot's naturalness, but It is naturally just the viewer's thinking inertia or self-righteousness based on the traditional film plot development context. As a "ghost" Quentin, the reverse or ghost thinking mode will always give viewers time and time again. cause a thought shock. For example, the fourth chapter of the film: Domo song has a secret. At the end, after a vivid deduction, Marquis thought he had completely mastered the initiative, but was ambushed in the basement by the leader of the Domo song gang, Jody · Domoge (Channing Tatum) focused on the lower part with one shot and fell to the ground screaming. Facing such a scene, as a male, I just want to say "I X". This kind of ghost plot setting can also be said to be an indecent spoof. However, such laughter and pain points are really beyond this kind of indifference; Chapter 5: Among the four travelers, Domoge helps solve them After Minnie's grocery store, Joe Gage (Michael Madsen) walked out of the door alone, took the shotgun from the carriage, followed the blood trail to find the waiter who was lucky enough to die, and took a walk. The gun was headshot, blood splattered. In the whole process, the background music used is "Now you are all alone", the light and soothing rhythm constitutes a clear confrontation with the murder scene, but it happens to have a surprising effect. This music reflects the mentality of the murderer, not the process of killing; and Chapter 6: Black and White Hell, Jody, who has been hiding in the basement for a long time, finally sticks out his head from the basement. I thought that the plot would use Jody as the The center entered a new confrontation between the enemy and the enemy, but unexpectedly was shot directly in the head by Marquis, and he fell back to the basement without even seeing his whole body. It's like if you like being in the basement so much, stay there forever. What a pity to think about that handsome face of Channing Tatum. And I couldn't help but say "what the fuck" and put my knees on it. This kind of plot twist can only be seen in Quentin's movies. Secondly, in the same chapter 6, under the lure of Daisy Domogo (Jennifer Jason Lee), Mannix seemed hesitant in choosing sides, leaving him in bed for a while. Made Marquis's heart hangs by a thread, and just when Manix finally expressed his righteousness to oppose Daisy Domogo, he suddenly said, "I don't."
At the end of the film, before Marquis and Mannix died, they read the untrue letter from Lincoln, Lincoln said to Marquis: "Your military exploits are not just personal honors, but are also important to your race. It’s equally important to say, every time I hear from you, I’m so proud, we still have a long way to go, but as long as we go hand in hand, I’m sure we’ll make it.” Think of it as Quentin’s The movie, I don't know what to make of it.
To say that Quentin Tarantino is a "genius" should be worthy of the name. His talent and his creative attitude really make each of his works worth pondering. I still remember the uncontrollable excitement when I read "Pulp Fiction", although those people are getting old, but the classics that remain are always unforgettable, and this is how I came to know Quentin and follow him every time. Movies, "Reservoir Dogs", "Kill Bill", and later movies are also must-sees. "The Hateful Eight" gave me a feeling of going back to the past. Waiting is not a waste, but the smell. Quentin is not old, he is still there.
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