While we light the fires of anticipation, here are four reminders of just why we love this guy so much!
Inglorious Bastards "That's a Bingo!"
Hans Landa all throughout Tarantino's WW2 effort is an unpredictable menace, his memorable entrance sets us on alert early on. However, it is his turncloak effort at the films climax that proves most enthralling, purely for the fact that Landa does it without a second thought. The relish on his face when he says the immortal 'Bingo' line wonderfully turns to borderline embrassment as it falls flat before Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt). Either the making of Waltz was created.
The Green Hornet "Are We Clear?"
In Michel Gondry's hit and miss adaptation of TV's the Green Hornet, Waltz's baddie Chudnofsky proved to be the one solid and plausible element. His opening scene is a masterclass in silent villainy as with minimum of effort (and a two barreled pistol) he easily dispatches fast talking drug dealer Danny Clear (James Franco). Talk about whipping the smirk off the guys face!
Django Unchained "Dr King Schultz"
In his second Oscar winning role under Tarantino, Waltz's garrulous Dr King Schultz stole the show. Once more he proved the master at entrances and this one showed how even a great word smith can be a cracking shot also! Along with his faithful steed, Fritz, this 'dentist' was by far the standout due to his friendly yet resourceful feel. Long may this partnership continue!
Waltz's role in Water for Elephants probably wasn't the greastest he will ever receive, but he sure made the most of things. The strongest thing was his refusal to abide by the typical abusive husband stereotype. His August character is one of more subtle and viperous threats, in this one key scene, he lets Jacob (Robert Pattinson) know he is aware of his affair with his wife and casually alerts him to the consequences that could follow.
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