Quentin Tarantino’s now-abandoned project “The Movie Critic” hinted at being a monumental crossover akin to “Avengers: Endgame” within the Tarantinoverse. This concept, stirring excitement and speculation among fans and critics alike, now joins the list of might-have-beens like “Double V Vega” and “Kill Bill Vol. 3”. Despite the buzz and the allure of bringing together iconic characters from Tarantino’s filmography, the plug was pulled on the film unexpectedly.
Last week, the project was shelved indefinitely as Tarantino reportedly “simply changed his mind,” a decision that aligns with his unpredictable approach to filmmaking. Billed as his tenth and possibly final film, “The Movie Critic” was set to commence production later this year. Anticipation had been building, especially with news that Brad Pitt might reprise his Academy Award-winning role as Cliff Booth.
The Hollywood Reporter shed light on a vision for the film that included a reteaming of Tarantino and Pitt, and expanded to possibly featuring a young Tarantino proxy and characters from previous films in cameo appearances. The film’s structure hinted at multiple layers, with characters stepping in and out of each other’s narratives, truly a “movie within a movie” experience.
However, with the cancellation, all these intriguing possibilities are left to the imagination. Speculations about appearances by other Tarantino alumni like John Travolta, Jamie Foxx, and Margot Robbie, and even rumors about Olivia Wilde playing critic Pauline Kael, will remain unconfirmed. This unrealized project leaves a gap in what could have been a unique meta-narrative send-off to the Tarantinoverse.
Wrapping Up
The abandonment of “The Movie Critic” adds a layer of mystique to Quentin Tarantino’s filmography, sparking discussions about what could have been a grand finale. For more insights and updates on similar stories, keep following HITPLAY.
