Fantastic Character Sketch

Rating: 8/10 (6 August 2019)

I was thoroughly entertained by every scene of this lengthy film! Tarantino's genius lies in his skill at building the complexities of his characters within the context of a fantastical, pulpy plot. And, DiCaprio and Pitt use their exceptional acting skills to bring those characters to life. It's a joy to watch them on screen sinking themselves into Tarantino's indulgent screenplay.
Case in point--I noticed many of the little ticks and personal details that the actors put into their roles, such as the stammer DiCaprio assigns to Rick or the relationship Cliff has with his dog. You feel like you know these characters so well by the end of the story, and you root for them. Honestly, this is some of the best work DiCaprio and Pitt have done in years.
I just love how Tarantino makes no excuses for shaping his own version of history in his films--as he did in Inglorious Basterds. He gives us an ending that we all long for to be truth. I mean, if we had the chance to change the course of events, wouldn't we want to see Manson's minions taken down in extravagant fashion? So satisfying in the director's outrageous style.