Quentin Tarantino Questions Hate From Fans in a Blast for Liking This ‘Questionable’ Film Choice

Published 12/11/2024, 10:02 PM EST

Quentin Tarantino is not only the mastermind behind some of Hollywood's most iconic films but also an unapologetic and straightforward individual who never shies away from speaking his mind. Recently, Tarantino sparked controversy after confessing his admiration for a film that fans had widely panned. The backlash was swift, with many criticizing the director's opinion. However, Tarantino has never been one to back down from a debate. He has since fired back, reaffirming his stance and making it clear that he will not be swayed by public opinion.

In a rant all publicized to the audience, the frustrated director set the record straight about his opinions about what fans called a disaster.

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In the latest Joe Rogan interview, Quentin Tarantino fired back at critics who slammed him for praising this year's biggest flop, Joker: Folie à Deux AKA Joker 2. Tarantino took issue with fans who called him a "f---ing a--hole" for simply expressing his liking for the film. He questioned why his opinion sparked such outrage, emphasizing his right to share his thoughts.

Tarantino continued to vent his frustration, asking why fans cared about his opinions in movies. He emphasized that his words were not directed at promoting or plugging films, but just sharing his personal views. Tarantino also pointed out the hypocrisy of fans who claim he is missing out on certain movies, saying he is least bothered by their opinions.

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However, that was not all. The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood director stood firm in his opinions and reiterated the same.

Quentin Tarantino reveals all the aspect of the movie that he liked

The outraging director, Quentin Tarantino, traced back his genuine appreciation for Joker 2 which surprised him by being more than just an intellectual exercise. He expressed how he enjoyed the musical sequences and found himself caught up in the film. Tarantino even appreciated the banal songs, which he thought worked better than expected. That enabled him to listen to the lyrics in a way he had not heard before.

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His fan-bashing episode, however, was nowhere near an end. Tarantino expressed frustration with critics who judged him for not seeing certain films. "What the f---k do you care what I see or don't see?" he asked. He dismissed claims that he was missing out, saying he was sure there were plenty of things others were missing out on that he did not care about.

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What do you think of Quentin Tarantino's statements regarding the controversial movie of the year? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shraddha Das is a Content Lead and the Sub Group Head at Netflix Junkie. Captivated by the power of storytelling and the written word at a young age, which led her to pursue a career in journalism at the Esteemed KIIT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, in Orissa. She has over 1500 articles to her name.

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