Tarantino's Love Letter to Hollywood

Rating: 10/10 (27 July 2019)

This was just such a phenomenal experience for anyone who can deal with type of pacing that Tarantino is known for. It's not quite the nonlinear approach he normally takes but it does go down some fun rabbit holes exploring old Hollywood.
The world building is top notch. You get to see the old projects that Rick Dalton (Leo's character) has worked on and roles he almost had which are fun nods to Quentin's previous work and films he presumably grew up loving.
One scene I really loved was when Rick and Cliff come home and Rick talks about owning land in Hollywood and how the town may move on from you but you still own a piece of the town and no matter what they can't take that from you.
On top of it being a good period piece, it also provides a relatively realistic look at what it's probably like to be an aging star in Hollywood. How you can be on top of the game being the lead on a popular show then 8 years later you are working guest spots as the bad guy of the week.
Overall it was a masterful demonstration of storytelling and acting to come together and take you out of your life for nearly 3 hours.
I have been looking forward to this movie for so long and it delivered on every level. I was not disappointed in the least bit.