Mastery of sharp, stylized dialogue and non-linear storytelling

Encyclopedic cinephilic vision that revitalizes forgotten genres and actors' careers

Uncompromising auteur control creating an unmistakable cinematic signature

Overreliance on graphic violence and controversial, provocative tropes

Susceptibility to self-indulgent pacing and excessive runtimes

Combative public demeanor and defensiveness toward artistic criticism

Uncompromising emotional commitment and a distinctive, high-intensity 'nouveau shamanic' acting style

Remarkable genre versatility spanning Oscar-winning drama, blockbuster action, and avant-garde indie cinema

Enduring pop-culture magnetism and cult status that sustains audience fascination across generations

Past severe financial mismanagement that historically forced him into an overabundance of low-tier direct-to-video movies

Tendency toward unchecked manic intensity that can devolve into self-parody without strong directorial control

A wildly erratic filmography that often dilutes his prestige with inconsistent critical quality