Quentin Tarantino’s movies are distinctive, thanks to several elements they typically share.
They usually offer moviegoers a massively flawed protagonist. They feature hyper-stylized and often graphic violence. And, of course, there’s a sudden twist of comedy when you least expect it. In fact, it’s not uncommon for fans of Tarantino’s work to suddenly find they are laughing at a moment that’s usually devoid of humor.
Fans of the acclaimed director will be happy to learn that his latest film, a Nazi-hunting World War II fantasy, “Inglourious Basterds,” delivers on all fronts. Watch the stars describe how Tarantino smashes stereotypes ยป CNN caught up with several of the film’s stars, including Brad Pitt, B.J. Novak (an occasional stand-up comedian) and Christoph Waltz, as well as director Tarantino, as they explain how to make a movie about killing Nazis funny.