'I think it's my best script': Director Quentin Tarantino admits new film could be in his 'top four' as he cuts a casual figure at The Hateful Eight Sydney premiere

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His new film, The Hateful Eight, has already received rave review from critics and even landed three nominations at last Sunday’s Golden Globe awards.

And award-winning director Quentin Tarantino has admitted that the Western-mystery is one of his best scripts to date as he promoted the flick at the Sydney premiere on Wednesday.

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia about where the new film ranks in his list of movies, the 52-year-old said: 'I think it’s my best script. I actually can see in twenty years this being considered in my top four.’

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Proud of his work: Award-winning director Quentin Tarantino (R) said The Hateful Eight is one of his best scripts to date at the Sydney premiere on Wednesday. Pictured with one of its stars Samuel L. Jackson

He humbly went on: ‘I’m not the one to ask, especially with the film being so brand new and fresh for me.’

The film tells the story of eight strangers who seek refuge from a blizzard in a stagecoach stopover some time after the American Civil War.

It has already earned praise from critics, many of whom remarked on the Tarantino's signature blend of action, humor, and over-the-top violence. 

'I think it’s my best script': Speaking to Daily Mail Australia about where the new film ranks in his list of movies, the 52-year-old answered, ‘I actually can see in twenty years this being considered in my top four’

In great company: Quentin was joined at the premiere by the film's stars Samuel L. Jackson and Kurt Russell

Quentin was joined at the premiere by the film's stars Samuel L. Jackson and Kurt Russell, with Samuel also opting for a laid-back ensembles while Kurt sported a classic black suit.

Their press trip Down Under comes just days after The Hateful Eight won the award for Best Original Score at the Golden Globes.

Quentin Tarantino collected the prize on the behalf of composer Ennio Morricone, 87, at the ceremony on Sunday night, which took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

Hollywood stars: Samuel also opting for a laid-back ensembles while Kurt sported a classic black suit

But his acceptance speech was not without controversy, however, after he used the word 'ghetto' in reference to the style of Western film music Morricone is most associated with. 

The Hateful Eight was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture for Jennifer Jason Leigh, 53, and Best Screenplay for Tarantino, but missed out in both categories.

Meanwhile, fans have been eager to hear confirmed plans for a third film in the Kill Bill series and Quentin could end up granting their wish as he admitted that he may have a ‘nice idea’ for a potential Kill Bill 3.

Not done yet: As for talks that this could be his very last film, Quentin stated, 'Yeah, I never said that. I said I was going to stop maybe at ten. And this is number eight so we have a couple of years to go'

Hold it: The film tells the mystery story of eight strangers who seek refuge from a blizzard in a stagecoach stopover some time after the American Civil War

The American filmmaker dismissed talks that a script might already be in place as he admitted: ‘No script in development, we’re still talking about it. 

'I never know figure out what I’m going to do at all until I get on the other side and finish with the new movie.’

When asked if talks were in advance stage, Quentin told DMA: ‘It’s not advanced per see, but me and Uma have talked about it. There’s a nice idea there.’ 

As for talks that this could be his very last film, Quetin stated: 'Yeah, I never said that. I said I was going to stop maybe at ten. And this is number eight so we have a couple of years to go.'  

Got the ball rolling: The press trip Down Under comes just days after The Hateful Eight won the award for Best Original Score at the Golden Globes