All 9 Tarantino Movies, Ranked From Hilarious to Dead Serious
Another ranking of Tarantino movies you didn't know you needed.
Quentin Tarantino has always had the ability to successfully blend his unique humor with a dead serious plot.
And while ranking the movies from best to worst reminded a form of torture, ranking them from the funniest to the most serious seems much more entertaining.
1. Hilarious: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is Tarantino's latest film and is undoubtedly his funniest yet.
The story covers the lives of Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio ), a fading Hollywood actor, and his best friend Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), as they navigate the highs and lows of 1960s Los Angeles.
The film is filled with Tarantino's trademark humor and witty writing, making it a must-watch for all comedy lovers.
2. Funny: Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2
Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 is a bloody and entertaining homage to martial arts films. The story follows the Bride (Uma Thurman) on her path to revenge against her former lover and his team of assassins.
Filled with hilarious one-liners and over-the-top fight scenes, the movie is a joy to watch from start to finish.
3. Witty: Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction is the movie that put Tarantino on the track, and it's no wonder why. The film is a masterpiece that follows the lives of several characters as their stories intertwine.
With clever writing and a dose of dark humor, Pulp Fiction remains a classic in the comedy genre.
4. Silly: Death Proof
Death Proof immerses us in a story of a former stunt driver Mike (Kurt Russell) who attempts to stalk and murder women, however, this time he picks the wrong target after encountering the badass girl gang, and now he is the one who has to run and hide.
It's still not clear whether the movie was supposed to be a parody, but it turned out to be a deadly serious silly stunt action black comedy.
5. Quirky: Jackie Brown
Jackie Brown is a quirky and non-traditional crime thriller that follows the story of Jackie Brown (Pam Grier), a flight attendant who is in over her head with the law.
The film is flavored with Tarantino's trademark humor and witty writing, but it's also a more serious exploration of race politics and corruption.
6. Thrilling: The Hateful Eight
Set in a single location, The Hateful Eight tells the story of eight strangers stranded during a blizzard. A thriller with a twist ending keeps viewers on the edge of their seats throughout the whole 187 minutes.
While there are moments of humor, The Hateful Eight is primarily a serious exploration of human nature and violence.
7. Dramatic: Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs is Tarantino's feature-length debut, and while it may be less polished than his later work, it still packs a punch.
The story follows a group of criminals who are planning a diamond heist. The film is bloody and intense, with moments of humor sprinkled in.
8. Intense: Django Unchained
Django Unchained is a serious and thought-provoking film that explores the horrors of slavery in the pre-Civil War South.
The film follows the story of Django (Jamie Foxx), a slave-turned-bounty hunter, as he aims to rescue his wife from a brutal plantation owner. The film is powerful and challenging, with moments of humor woven in.
9. Serious: Inglorious Basterds
Inglorious Basterds is a heavy and brutal film that explores the tragedies of World War II. The story follows a group of Jewish soldiers who were tasked with killing Nazi leaders.
While there are enough moments of humor, Inglorious Basterds is primarily a serious exploration of the horrors of war and the human cost of violence.
