Quentin Tarantino's 2009 war film 'Inglourious Basterds' is airing free on Film4 tonight, Friday, June 26, at 9pm. The black comedy, written and directed by Tarantino, is inspired by the 1978 film 'Inglorious Bastards' but is widely considered superior.
A-List Cast and Plot
The film features an A-list ensemble including Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender, Eli Roth, Diane Kruger, and Daniel Bruhl. It presents an alternate history with two separate plots to assassinate Nazi Germany's leadership at a Parisian cinema. One plot involves a British operation led by Jewish American soldiers, while the other follows a French Jewish cinema owner seeking revenge for her family's murder.
Critical Acclaim and Fan Reactions
According to Rotten Tomatoes, 'Inglourious Basterds' holds an 88% audience rating, compared to the original's 69%. Fans have called it a 'masterpiece' and 'Tarantino's best.' One viewer wrote: '10/10 A rare perfect movie.' Another said: 'Amazing acting, amazing screenplay and an amazing direction. This is one of the best movies ever made.' A third added: 'One of the best films this director has made, with one of the best villains we've ever had... 100% recommended.'
Broadcast Details
The official synopsis from Film4 states: 'American officer Aldo Raine leads a squad of soldiers into occupied France on a mission to kill as many Nazis as possible and spread fear through the Third Reich. They become involved in a Jewish resistance fighter's plan to blow up the premiere of a propaganda movie - due to be attended by Hitler himself.'
'Inglourious Basterds' airs on Film4 on Friday, June 26, at 9pm. It stars Brad Pitt, Melanie Laurent, Diane Kruger, Michael Fassbender, and Oscar-winning Christoph Waltz.
