Average Tarantino film; still worth a one time watch

Rating: 7/10 (1 August 2019)

I'm not the biggest Tarantino fan, but I respect his style and love of filmmaking. It's not for me, but he's definitely left a unique calling in the timeline of film. Going into this, I knew exactly what to expect - an enticing setup, a slow middle-act build, and an extreme climax. That's exactly what I got.
If you know his work, this will be enough film to digest. It's definitely not his best, but I'm happy to see films that don't stick to conformations of established story-telling. Everything you want is there- long drawn out scenes, biblical quotes, extreme violence and awkward comedy. And that's pretty much all I can say.
Brad Pitt is the clear stand out, and Margot Robbie has no role (don't expect much from her plot). Leo also does a stellar. And that's the point- there's really not much to go on about. This film depicts a collection of events that took place in 60's Hollywood, that may or may not contribute to an overall story arc. Everyone does their jobs pretty well.
Fans of Tarantino will find moments to enjoy,but I must emphasize the following :
If you're not aware of his film style, and if you're a casual movie goer who needs compelling plot and action driven moments, please skip this movie. There is nothing here for you.
I will probably never watch this again, but for a one time viewing, it's not bad.