Quentin Tarantino aficionados have been busy ranking their top picks from the acclaimed director's repertoire in celebration of his birthday.
The iconic American writer and director, born on March 27, 1963, burst onto the scene with his first feature film in 1992. Since then, he's carved out a stellar career, collaborating with A-list stars like Uma Thurman, Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Brad Pitt.
Over time, Tarantino has cultivated a dedicated fanbase, earning a reputation as one of the most distinguished filmmakers of our era.
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Fans are flocking to social media to honour the filmmaker's 62nd birthday by debating which of his movies stand out as the best and worst.
Let's take a peek at what they are saying, reports .
5. Reservoir DogsComing in at number five is Reservoir Dogs. Prompted by a post from the now-defunct Twitter account TheCinesthetic, some enthusiasts hailed Reservoir Dogs as their top choice. Yet, not everyone agrees, with one critic stating: "Reservoir Dogs is overrated."
Another joined the fray, adding: "It takes a lot of bravery to say this. I agree tho."
Tarantino's first foray into directing, the 1992 crime thriller tells the tale of a band of crooks who start to suspect a traitor in their midst following a botched robbery.
Despite its impressive 90 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has faced criticism from some quarters for being 'overrated.'
Just a month ago, cinephiles took to Reddit to dissect the movie, with one user arguing that it's massively 'overhyped.'
"I've seen this movie not too long ago, and (as per Tarantino's other works I've seen) this is by far his weakest," one viewer argued.
The same Reddit user went on to say: "I know this was his very first movie, but people are still overhyping it."
Fans continue to be divided over whether the film is a masterpiece or simply overrated.
Reservoir Dogs is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
4. Django UnchainedDespite unanimous praise in the social media thread, Django Unchained doesn't quite make it into the top three.
Starring Christoph Waltz and Jamie Foxx, the Oscar-winning Western drama tells the story of a freed slave on a mission to rescue his wife from a cruel plantation owner.
The 2012 dark comedy was a hit with critics, bagging Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (Waltz).
At present, the thriller holds an impressive 87 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Django Unchained is now streaming on Netflix.
3. Kill Bill: Volume 1Securing a spot in the top three is Kill Bill: Volume 1. First released in 2003, the martial arts flick marked the second collaboration between Uma Thurman and Tarantino, following his celebrated film Pulp Fiction.
Thurman portrays The Bride, an assassin who wakes up from a coma and seeks revenge on a team of assassins who betrayed her.
While the action-packed thriller didn't bag any Oscars, it did receive nods at the 2004 BAFTA Film Awards, including a Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role nomination for Thurman.
In the X thread, fans largely favoured Kill: Bill Volume 1 over its 2004 sequel.
Kill Bill: Volume 1 is currently available for streaming on ITVX.
2. Pulp FictionSurprisingly, Pulp Fiction didn't top most fans' lists. Released in 1994, this crime thriller has since become one of Tarantino's cult classics.
The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta and Bruce Willis.
The complex narrative follows four groups of characters whose lives are intriguingly interconnected.
With an impressive 92 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, viewers hail Pulp Fiction as a 'masterpiece.'
"Absolute cinema, another movie from Tarantino and probably his best movie , great story great acting and great directing all these built this masterpiece," reads one online review.
Pulp Fiction is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
1. Once Upon A Time...in HollywoodTarantino's latest film, Once Upon A Time...in Hollywood, emerged as the overwhelming favourite.
Debuting in 2019, this period drama transports viewers back to the summer of 1969, focusing on a washed-up actor striving to revive his career.
The colourful film features Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, both of whom received Oscar nominations for their performances. Pitt ultimately clinched the award for Best Supporting Actor.
A majority of participants in the social media discussion hailed the star-packed flick as Tarantino's best work.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the acclaim continued with a user enthusing: "Flawless film with outstanding performances from Pitt and DiCaprio. This is my favourite Tarantino film so far."
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood is streaming now on Netflix.