It seems a little soon to be telling this story, but if it is going to be told I'm glad it was in the capable hands of Kathryn Bigelow. I thought the film handled the torture issue pretty well. The scenes where they actually got information were when treating the inmates with respect and never during the torture scenes. So technically we never got info that led to Bin Laden's location through torture, but we did in fact torture. That's true to life and fits within the official narrative. -- Of course the third act was riveting, as you would expect. And the last 30 seconds pretty much sums up the whole situation for me and many Americans.

3.0 Stars (out of 5)

Sometimes the best romantic comedies are the gritty ones. The intricate performances, unpredictable story, and crazy camera push-ins made for an enjoyable viewing experience for me. There were many memorable lines, some reminiscent of As Good As It Gets. And as in that movie these characters make each other "want to be a better man". It has a feel-good vibe, even though it's so soul-crushingly real at times.

Pat: You have poor social skills. You have a problem.
Tiffany: I have a problem? You say more inappropriate things than appropriate things.

4 Stars (out of 5)

I did not enjoy this as much as Inglourious Basterds but it was still a great film by one of my favorite filmmakers. The style and design of the film are extravagant, sometimes over the top, but mostly fun. I only wish the second half of the story was as rich and witty as the first. All is worth it for Christoph Waltz. I should expect to see him in a lead role for all Tarantino's films from now on. He should be what Depp is to Burton, at least for a little while.

3.5 Stars (out of 5)