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I think I am going to get slammed for this rating... Look, I don't know about this movie. This movie is done well, dont get me wrong. If you are a fan of violence and revenge than this is your movie, that is for sure. I admire the artistic nature of the film and I think Tarantino is a unique artist, in general - but he is no genius. Using violence to grab an audience, and shock to wow the audience, is nothing new or astonishing. Strip out the over the top production and what are you left with? This is a pretty vulgar movie that is a bit upsetting, really. I am noticing a pattern in tarantino's work - an obsession with ultra violence and rape - and that is simply not a quality theme in my book. This is pure entertainment, that borders along junk food for the brain. Junk food tastes good, but has no nutritional value. This is simply not my thing, but this could work for some people - ok, a lot of people. It is fast paced, balls out, action for action in the most intense way - with a fabulous soundtrack and a general "coolness" that is captivating. It gives respectable nods to kung fu classics and amps up the production to stellar form. However, I dont find the witty dialogue from Reservoir Dogs or Pulp Fiction present in this movie- and for me, that was Tarantino's saving grace in past movies. I guess the point is, know what you are getting yourself into when you watch this movie. I valued the unique direction of this movie, but this is not for everyone. It wasn't for me.