Beautifully shot and acted, but something's missing

Rating: 7/10 (5 November 2019)

This film is masterfully shot, and everyone gives an amazing performance, above and beyond expectations. The runtime passed in the blink of an eye, and while that speaks for the enjoyable experience you'll have as a viewer, that also means the end credits were somewhat unexpected.
Tarantino does not disappoint with the direction or production, but something's missing. The great big denouement feels unusually abrupt and civilized. There are plenty of punches thrown, but none of the protagonists ever seem to be in any real danger. I'm not one for gritty gore, but I expected them to go on more of a life-changing journey. Maybe in the final scene, the antagonists are unable to portray the degree of threat and menace that would push it the extra mile, but that's just my guess.
Still an entertaining way to spend 2 hours and 30 minutes.