What I say about Tarrantino is partly jest. He makes great movies, but is bit overrated. A reason for this is that so many people love what he does, and he's the best at it. But he still cannot make epic films same as Spielberg, Cameron, Kurosawa, and a few others. His films are different and very good, but unlike popular opinion, they are very hard to put in top lists. I really enjoy most of his movies, but in an effort to neutralize overboard fanboyism I often hyperbolize any distaste. Even though I think Tarrantino is very good, I'll stab at him any chance I get.

When evaluating a great performance (Travolta as Vega) it's impossible to say if somebody else would be better. My comment about DDL simply has to do with my speculation that in the industry it is common knowledge that DDL is one of the easiest and best to work with for any role. Besides, I believe DDL wanted in on Vega after Travolta was already given the part, making it more difficult for Tarrantino to alter plans.

And apparently he was very sought after for Aragorn in LOTR, but didn't want it. Viggo did an excellent job, but c'mon, it's just not possible to top DDL. The man is basically Jesus.

On a different note, one of the best movies of the decade would have been I Am Legend starring Phillip Seymour Hoffman or Ethan Hawke, directed by Michael Mann or Ridley Scott or Cameron, and written by somebody who actually understands how to write a deep and epic movie. Oh yeah.