There are a few rules to survive a Quentin Tarantino movie, and after countless rewatches, you can survive too by following this complete guide!
There are a few rules to survive a Quentin Tarantino movie, and after countless rewatches, you can survive too by following this complete guide!
We all have seen and known Quentin Tarantino’s movies over the years. Filled with blood, violence, dialogue, surviving a Tarantino movie is one of the most difficult things that you can do in your life (and I mean literally).
So, rewatching all of the Tarantino movies, we created a list of certain Rules that you need to follow if you hope to survive till the end of a Tarantino movie (like Django or Lt. Aldo Rain). So, without further ado, here’s a complete guide to surviving a Quentin Tarantino film, and what you definitely shouldn’t do in case you get transferred into one of the iconic director’s movies.
Whether it be a sequence from the past or currently going on, the non-linear narrative gives you a false sense of security so that you can relax. Bam! Your favorite character dies right out of the blue, and then you’re left wondering why you ever trusted the director in the first place.
Even if you saw yourself in a previous chapter and you were as fit as a horse, Tarantino’s affinity for sudden violence could have severe consequences for your character in the next chapter. Walking down the street is also risky since bullets can be fired from anywhere. Hence, take your next approach very carefully, especially if you’re living your best life.
People with an ear for music know that when the music picks up the pace or even a song is placed oddly (‘Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood’ in Kill Bill Vol. 1), you know that things are about to get serious.
Gentle music is not an issue, but when the quirky music starts, you have to really look out for yourself and prepare for battle. Considering Tarantino’s affinity for quirky music pieces, get out of any place that starts playing random genres of music.
Another example of what NOT to do in a Tarantino film. Whatever you do, do not become a minor antagonist. You are nothing but a hindrance in the hero’s path, and in Tarantino’s films, the heroes always win.
Of course, the minor antagonists do give a great battle (like Kill Bill, Django Unchained, and more), but they also serve just to be sliced up like bread in a Subway. It’s better to be a side character rather than be in the hero’s path for vengeance in a Quentin Tarantino movie.
In almost every Tarantino film, there is a MacGuffin. A briefcase, stolen diamonds, a wedding ring, a bounty. Do not engage with the mysterious object. Do not ask what’s inside that shiny briefcase because ignorance is bliss.
If you happen to chance upon the mysterious object, know that it would probably be your last scene in the movie (Mr. Pink from Reservoir Dogs would agree). Finally, even if you do chance upon the MacGuffin, don’t become greedy.
With a love for every character that he creates, Tarantino has often said that he writes a movie and lets the characters drive the movie forward. Naturally, each character has a voice and a sentiment.
Do not mess with the weak character’s brain because that same little person can pull out a revolver and shoot you under the table (Inglourious Basterds). Expect revenge from every character that you do wrong because Tarantino’s movies are about revenge. Underestimating a character is the last thing that you should do in a Tarantino film.
Many of the iconic characters in Quentin Tarantino's films have gone into a bathroom and never come out alive. Look at John Travolta’s Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction. Additional notes: Do not leave your weapon in the bathroom sink, and check the ceiling thoroughly.
Even if you do ensure all the protocols, you could still open the door and see a bloody massacre that happened while you were fighting your inner demons in the loo.
As stated earlier, Tarantino lets the character drive the movie forward. Pay close attention to the dialogue that your allies and enemies are speaking. It could hint at a possible danger in the future or something that you should know happened in the past.
Even though it’s about what a Quarter-Pounder with Cheese is called in France or how a foot massage is borderline s*xual, pay close attention to each and every word that the characters say, these dialogues could potentially save your life ahead!
So, there you have it. A complete guide to surviving a Quentin Tarantino movie. Good luck, soldier. See you in the diner from Pulp Fiction. Wait… that scene was in the past, wasn’t it?
