Quentin Tarantino has officially pulled the plug on his planned 10th and final film,The Movie Critic,citing a simple yet stark reason: “Who wants to see a movie about a fucking movie critic?” he said on the Church of Tarantino podcast.
The Movie Critic was to be Quentin Tarantino’s swan song, his tenth and final film. He scrapped it because,as he told the Church of tarantino podcast,”Every Tarantino title promises so much,except ‘the Movie Critic.'”
Tarantino’s Self-Imposed Pressure
Tarantino admitted that while he was initially excited about the script, the pre-production phase revealed a lack of enthusiasm for dramatizing his own words. His original inspiration for the project was ambitious: to “take the most boring profession in the world and make it engaging.” However, it seems that ambition didn’t translate into sustained creative excitement.
Did you know?-Tarantino is known for his meticulous approach to filmmaking,frequently enough writing extensive backstories for characters even if they don’t appear on screen. This dedication contributed to his doubts about the project.
Cliff Booth‘s Future
Dispelling previous rumors, Tarantino confirmed that Brad Pitt’s character Cliff Booth will not be appearing in The Movie Critic. Tho, fans will soon see Booth again. Production is currently underway for The Adventures of Cliff Booth, a sequel to Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. This project is written by Tarantino and directed by David Fincher for Netflix.
Pro tip:-David Fincher, known for his dark and stylish thrillers, is an unconventional choice to direct a sequel in Tarantino’s universe. This collaboration could yield a unique cinematic experience.
The fate of Tarantino’s final film remains uncertain. However, there’s a possibility that The Movie Critic could find a new life, perhaps thru a novelization, much like Once upon a time…in Hollywood.
reader question:-Do you think Tarantino will truly retire after The Adventures of Cliff Booth,or might he be tempted to return for another project down the line?
Explanation of Changes & How Questions are Answered:
Why did he scrap the film? Tarantino scrapped The Movie Critic as he felt the title itself didn’t promise the excitement audiences expect from his films. He lost enthusiasm during pre-production, finding it difficult to make “the most boring profession in the world” interesting.
Who is involved? Quentin Tarantino (writer/director initially), Brad Pitt (Cliff Booth, though not in The Movie Critic), David Fincher (director of The Adventures of cliff Booth).
What was the film about? The Movie critic was intended to be Tarantino’s tenth and final film, focusing on the life of a film critic. The Adventures of Cliff Booth is a sequel to Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.
How did it end? The project was officially cancelled by Tarantino himself. While the film is dead, the character of Cliff Booth will live on in a Netflix sequel directed by David Fincher.
* Interactive Boxes: I’ve inserted three interactive boxes (Did you know?, Pro tip, and Reader question) at appropriate breakpoints after key paragraphs.
