This letter was written in response to a review of Django Unchained published in Volume 61, Issue 12 of The Broadside, the campus newspaper for COCC and OSU-Cascades. Unfortunately, the review has not been posted on the papers website, http://thebroadsideonline.com.
Letter to the editors and readers of The Broadside;
Aaron Fennell’s recent film “review” in The Broadside distressed me for many reasons. However, it should be noted that I placed the word “review” in quotes intentionally, to draw attention to that ill-advised word choice. In order to call a piece of writing a review, the writer is required to have actually experienced what is being reviewed. It is clear from Fennell’s description of Django Unchained that that experience did not occur, which is unfortunate both for him and his readers. Not only does Fennell inaccurately describe main characters and the plot of the film, but he grossly underestimates the shocking quantity and quality of violence in the film.
I would have been able to tolerate either a positive or negative review, despite my own feelings about it. However, I will not tolerate an uninformed review, especially regarding a film of this caliber. I vehemently disagree with Fennell’s statement: “This is a must see for everyone who loves a good story and very graphic descriptions of gunfights.” This film, while being one of the greatest achievements in cinema I have ever seen, is certainly NOT “for everyone.” The brutality of the violence in this film goes far beyond mere gunfights, and to not mention that is both irresponsible and ignorant on part of the writer. Based on what was printed in The Broadside, readers anticipate a “deep love story” filled with “quick comebacks” and “explosive action.” What they will actually experience is something much more compelling and unsettling than that.
To Aaron Fennell, I do not mean this to be a personal attack. However, I cannot allow your statements about Django Unchained to go unchallenged. If you decide you want to see the film in all its bloody glory and write another, more informed review, shoot me (pun intended) an email. I’ll buy the ticket.
Sincerely, Jazmin Miller
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