Inglorious Bastards 2: Hell's Heroes
Inglorious Bastards 2: Hell's Heroes

Inglorious Bastards 2: Hell's Heroes

1987Movie92 minEnglish

Disgruntled Sgt. Darkin has to protect a senator who's visiting a Vietnam village. Senator gets assassinated by the Vietcong, and Darkin gets arrested for AWOL. When the Vietcong attacks the base, he and others escape. Now what?

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IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users89%
Director: Quentin TarantinoGenres: War, Adventure, Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers, led by the ruthless Lt. Aldo Raine, coincides with a theatre owner's vengeful plans for the same evening. The film follows two separate plots to assassinate Nazi Germany's leadership. One is an attempt by the 'Basterds' to carry out their mission, and the other is a young French-Jewish cinema owner's quest for revenge.

Critical Reception

Inglourious Basterds was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its script, direction, and performances, especially Christoph Waltz's Oscar-winning turn. It was also a significant commercial success, grossing over $321 million worldwide.

What Reviewers Say

  • Stylish and violent, Tarantino's revisionist war film is a captivating and darkly humorous ride.
  • Christoph Waltz delivers a mesmerizing performance as the chilling SS Colonel Hans Landa.
  • While fictional, the film's audacious narrative and sharp dialogue are a hallmark of Tarantino's filmmaking.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's unique take on WWII history, its sharp dialogue, and the standout performances, particularly Christoph Waltz. Some noted the stylized violence, but overall it was praised for its entertainment value and creative storytelling.

Awards & Accolades

Won 1 Oscar (Best Supporting Actor for Christoph Waltz), nominated for 7 others. Nominated for 3 Golden Globe Awards (won 1), and won 2 BAFTA Awards.

Fun Fact

The film famously features a scene where the characters discuss the nuances of German accents, with Brad Pitt's character, Lt. Aldo Raine, using a peculiar, exaggerated Italian-American accent for his character Donny 'The Bear Jew' Donowitz.

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