Just got back from The Hateful Eight (Roadshow). I was hesitant at first thinking that it'd being gimmicky, but really enjoyed it (the experience and the film itself)! The overture was pretty cool, as was having an intermission for "thinking" time before the second part. (It actually reminded me a lot of Kill Bill, where Vol. 1 is mostly raising questions, and Vol. 2 answers them. Much like parts one and two of Hateful Eight.) If I'm being honest, though, I don't know that I really thought the 70mm looked better than digital. There were some instances where you could see small details and the bright scenery (part two looked better, it seemed, but then again I might've just been used to it at that point), but overall I don't think I would have noticed if I hadn't known it was 70mm beforehand. I did like that it felt more special (an "experience") than just a regular release, though, and I'd definitely do it again. And my booklet, which is MUCH larger than I anticipated, has the Oswaldo centerfold.
As for the film, it's not quite at Kill Bill level for me (my favorite Tarantino), but it's probably in my top 3. And I definitely liked it better than Django Unchained. Loved the characters (especially Daisy), dialogue (obviously one of the best parts of a QT film), the laugh-out-loud humor, and pacing. It didn't drag like I thought it might (though it look longer to get to Minnie's than I thought).
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