Quentin Tarantino Scraps 10th and Final Film 'The Movie Critic'

Quentin Tarantino has reportedly scrapped his planned 10th and final film, 'The Movie Critic', which was set in 1970s Los Angeles with a female lead. The project was in pre-production, with Tarantino receiving a $20 million tax credit from the California Film Commission to shoot the film in Los Angeles. However, sources indicate that the project has been canceled due to numerous rewrites and a lack of a solid studio attachment.

Tarantino had envisioned the film to be his "biggest and baddest final project, but has now decided to start from scratch on what his actual 10th and final film will be. The film was rumored to potentially feature cameos from characters and actors from Tarantino's previous films, as well as a storyline involving a young Tarantino working as an usher at a porn theater.

The project had evolved from a story about a writer working for a fictional porn magazine to a potential spinoff of Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.' Sony Pictures was on board to finance the film, and Brad Pitt was expected to reteam with Tarantino for a third time. However, Tarantino has grown more excited by other ideas and has decided not to move forward with 'The Movie Critic.'

Why this matters: Tarantino's decision to scrap his highly anticipated final film project has significant implications for the film industry and his fans. As one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation, Tarantino's 10th and final film was expected to be a major cinematic event.

While disappointing that 'The Movie Critic' will not come to fruition, fans remain hopeful that Tarantino will deliver a brilliant final film to cap off his storied career. "The decision to shelve the project came as a surprise, as it was expected to start filming at least one sequence this year and then go into full production in early 2025," according to sources close to the production. It remains to be seen what Tarantino will pivot to for his grand finale, but his track record suggests it will be a film worth waiting for.

Key Takeaways

• Tarantino scrapped plans for his 10th and final film, 'The Movie Critic'.
• The project was in pre-production with a $20M tax credit from California.
• Tarantino wanted 'The Movie Critic' to be his "biggest and baddest" final film.
• The project was canceled due to numerous rewrites and lack of studio attachment.
• Tarantino will now start from scratch on his actual 10th and final film.