Smiling as I write this...

Rating: 9/10 (28 August 2019)

For all the times I read reviews and see "I had to join up to write my 1st review ever because of this film...), well that's me... today... now! I have often wanted to write vitriolic reviews when I disagree vehemently with the "Critics" I.e. the ones paid for their opinion, End Game and Force Awakens come to mind. I never did that, because I believe in the adage, "if you have nothing good to say, then don't say it". On this occasion I have to say that this overlong, self-indulgent and rewritten version of Hollywood history, is one of the most heartwarming pieces of art currently being exhibited to the paying and baying public. I was immersed in a gloriously shot and lit, parallel universe. The script was near perfect as was the acting, and "wow", the acting by the way, was as natural as a conversation with your mum.
No spoilers here for me and just a generalised point of view. I indulged in the IMAX experience and relished every scene, unwittingly anticipating the colour and soundtrack of the next. I like many of QT's movies, but this is his best and like all good crafts, the more you do them the better you and they get. He is a craftsman (apologies for the gender placement) and he has completed his long and accomplished apprenticeship. Please indulge in this movie, you may not like it, but you can't help but admire the effort. I am still smiling now... that can't be bad.