Quentin Tarantino is a renowned filmmaker who has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. With his unique storytelling style, distinctive visual flair, and unabashed love for cinema, Tarantino has captivated audiences for decades. Known for his gritty and stylized approach, he has crafted a diverse range of films that seamlessly blend genres and push the boundaries of conventional storytelling. From the iconic dialogue in Pulp Fiction to the visceral action sequences in Kill Bill, Tarantino’s movies are an electrifying combination of wit, violence, and pop culture references.
With his unmistakable directorial vision and uncompromising dedication to his craft, Tarantino has solidified his status as one of the most influential and celebrated filmmakers of our time. The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood maker surely is not the one to hold back his opinions, especially when it comes to the world of cinema. Known for his genuine remarks, Quentin Tarantino now aimed Ben Affleck’s crime drama The Town.
Quentin Tarantino Believes That The Shelf Life Of The Fighter Is Better Than The Town
The director of Inglourious Basterds made his opinions public on the impactful movie, The Fighter (2010) directed by David O. Russell. Tarantino believe that the movie was a cinematic wonder with the potential to remain unforgotten in the future. The Pulp Fiction maker shared that some of the most prominent movies of the present do not have the potential to be remembered in the coming time.
The Town is a gripping crime-drama film that was released in 2010 and directed by Ben Affleck, who also stars in the movie. Set in the tough neighborhoods of Boston, the film tells the story of a group of skilled bank robbers who find themselves in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the FBI. Affleck’s portrayal of a conflicted thief caught between loyalty and redemption is compelling, and he is supported by a talented cast that includes Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm, and Blake Lively. But despite all this, the movie seemed to be unsuccessful in impressing Quentin Tarantino, who believes that movie will be forgotten in the next decades.
“Stuff like The Kids Are All Right and The Fighter. They’re mid-budget movies now, they just have bigger stars and bigger budgets. They’re good, but I don’t know if they have the staying power that some of the movies of the ’90s and the ’70s did. I don’t know if we’re going to be talking about The Town or The Kids Are All Right or An Education 20 or 30 years from now. Notes on a Scandal is another one.”
Quentin Tarantino continued to claim that the movies like The Fighter and American Hustle have the chance to remain on the audience’s watch list.
“Philomena. Half of these Cate Blanchett movies — they’re all just like these arty things. I’m not saying they’re bad movies, but I don’t think most of them have a shelf life. But The Fighter or American Hustle — those will be watched in 30 years.”
Quentin Tarantino Criticizes The Casting Choice Of Blake Lively And Others In The Town
Quentin Tarantino compared The Town to David O. Russell’s The Fighter, praising the latter for its impeccable casting and authenticity. According to Tarantino, while The Town was a good crime film, it couldn’t hold up against The Fighter due to the perceived lack of realism in its casting.
“Part of that is the explosion of David O. Russell’s talent, which had always been there but really coalesced in that movie. I think he’s the best actor’s director, along with myself, working in movies today. And The Fighter had impeccable casting. As an example, I really liked The Town, which also came out in 2010. It was a good crime film. However, next to The Fighter, it just couldn’t hold up, because everybody in The Town is beyond gorgeous.”
The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood maker specifically pointed out Blake Lively‘s role stating that her stunning looks contrasted with the gritty nature of the story, making the film feel artificial. Tarantino praised Russell’s The Fighter for its casting of actors who portrayed gritty and realistic characters, particularly the captivating performances by the actresses playing the sisters in the film.
“Ben Affleck is the one who gets away with it because his Boston accent is so good. But the crook is absolutely gorgeous. The bank teller is absolutely gorgeous. The FBI guy is absolutely gorgeous. The town whore, Blake Lively, is absolutely gorgeous. Jeremy Renner is the least gorgeous guy, and he’s pretty fucking good-looking. Then, if you look at The Fighter, and you look at those sisters, they’re just so magnificent. When you see David O. Russell cast those sisters, and you see Ben Affleck cast Blake Lively, you can’t compare the two movies. One just shows how phony the other is.”
The Django Unchained director’s candid remarks regarding Ben Affleck’s The Town shed light on his passion for authentic storytelling and meticulous casting choices. Quentin Tarantino’s critique serves as a reminder of the importance of casting decisions in creating believable and compelling cinematic experiences.
The Town is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Source: Vulture
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