The Hateful Eight

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The Hateful Eight

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2015

2h 48m

Western

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While racing toward the town of Red Rock in post-Civil War Wyoming, bounty hunter John "The Hangman" Ruth (Kurt Russell) and his fugitive prisoner (Jennifer Jason Leigh) encounter another bounty hunter (Samuel L. Jackson) and a man who claims to be a sheriff. Hoping to find shelter from a blizzard, the group travels to a stagecoach stopover located on a mountain pass. Greeted there by four strangers, the eight travelers soon learn that they may not make it to their destination after all.

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Critics Consensus

The Hateful Eight offers another well-aimed round from Quentin Tarantino's signature blend of action, humor, and over-the-top violence -- all while demonstrating an even stronger grip on his filmmaking craft.

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Adam Nayman

Cinema Scope

09/28/2017

The Hateful Eight may really be sort of terrible.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/01/2017

B+

While it's not his best film (it's far too long and indulgent at times), Tarantino absorbs the audience into a scene, compelling you to look at each and every inch of it--indicative of many vintage films (his usual film playground).

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Claudia Puig

The Asahi Shimbun GLOBE (Japan)

12/19/2016

2.5/4

The Hateful Eight often feels more like a sadistic stage play than a movie. [Full review in Japanese]

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

10/17/2024

2/5

Tarantino's newest film doesn't know when to quit. It just goes and dies, literally and figuratively.

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John Brhel

Vague Visages

06/05/2023

When looking at Tarantino's filmography, The Hateful Eight doesn't hold a candle to works like 'Pulp Fiction' or 'Kill Bill,' but it's an entertaining film nonetheless — if you don't mind the runtime.

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

05/27/2022

9/10

[Tarantino] manages to strike the delicate balance of keeping the intimacy of a stage while still infusing the material with enough cinematic flourishes to keep it from feeling too constrained.

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Steven M.

11/29/2021

I am not a fan of this movie. Easily the worst Tarantino film of all-time!

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Collin T.

@collinthecritic 11h

Certainly a “Tarinto” movie which is always going to factor into a devout critic, like myself, rating. A little stretched, but some strong moments and good scenes. I appreciate the work done in developing the location, I felt as if I were there!

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Robert M

@Texflex Dec 21

Interesting lead up... then gets too messy in every way.

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Tyler P.

@TylerPhoenixMD Dec 7

Slightly long, has enough to keep you interested. It’s like a mystery action movie.

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Rene G

Dec 6

The Hateful Eight is a tense, stylish Western thriller filled with sharp dialogue, great performances, and Tarantino’s signature suspense. You have to watch and listen very closely to understand what’s really going on—it feels almost like an inspector-style mystery. The main cast is outstanding: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Demián Bichir, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Bruce Dern, and even Channing Tatum all deliver memorable performances. Ennio Morricone’s score adds powerful atmosphere. A unique and gripping film from start to finish.

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Mike B

Nov 30

The movie is boring. Nothing happens. The first hour is just people talking, and nothing happening. If you need a movie to fall asleep to, this will do the trick.

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Synopsis

While racing toward the town of Red Rock in post-Civil War Wyoming, bounty hunter John "The Hangman" Ruth (Kurt Russell) and his fugitive prisoner (Jennifer Jason Leigh) encounter another bounty hunter (Samuel L. Jackson) and a man who claims to be a sheriff. Hoping to find shelter from a blizzard, the group travels to a stagecoach stopover located on a mountain pass. Greeted there by four strangers, the eight travelers soon learn that they may not make it to their destination after all.

Director: Quentin Tarantino
Producer: Richard N. Gladstein, Stacey Sher, Shannon McIntosh
Screenwriter: Quentin Tarantino
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: A Band Apart
Rating: R (Some Graphic Nudity|Language|Strong Bloody Violence|Violent Sexual Content)
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 30, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 2, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $54.1M
Runtime: 2h 48m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby

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