What can I say. This show is a Tarantino, with all that entails. Violence, black humor, inappropriately humorous moments, loads of graphic gore. The usual fare. While some will beg differ about this show because of its lack of moral depth, not being Jewish enough, etc etc, I am weighing this show on its entertainment value. And that value, in my opinion, is exceptionally high.
I dare say that Hans Landa totally stole the show for this one. Arguably, he's The Bastard, while everyone else are mere Basterds. There is something to a highly refined, sharp, witty and downright cruel Nazi who really is nowhere near as crude as the good ole Basterds. Of course, there is always something to a bunch of soldiers going around terrorizing poor ground pounders with reputations like...The Bear Jew.
For once, this show is not one that has its moments. The show is one long long 2 1/2h moment. In a good way. I especially liked Shosanna, that gorgeous lady with an iron will. There was a scene in the show featuring her, that seemed like something torn straight out of a noir film. A well-executed one, at that.
Heck, even the swastika-carving trope was pretty much as good as the Joker's face scar gag back in Batman. Truly, this is a memorable show, though the ending is perhaps quite surprising for those familiar with history. Of course, we did not quite come to watch a documentary. Nonetheless, the show gets a nice solid 9/10 from me.
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