Just such a pleasure to watch

Rating: 9/10 (1 September 2019)

What I undoubtedly enjoyed about this movie the most, was the talent.
The editing, camera angles, the acting. It's all just so damn pleasing to watch since it's done so VERY right. I haven't been a fan of all Tarantino's stories, but there's absolutely no doubt that the man knows how to make a film well.
DiCaprio's acting was also just amazing again. There are plenty of good actors around (and tons in this movie), but I think he's the only one who goes above and beyond in selling me the scene. You can genuinely FEEL the emotion he portrays. Especially one scene where he gets angry... damn, I actually physically flinched at one point in the theater at the same time he motioned in anger. Genuinely surprised me too, haha.
He just manages to make it feel so real, it'd be hard to watch without feeling the scene.
The story was good. I mean, not the most thrilling ride, the most complex thing around or even the most meaningful, but certainly an enjoyable watch. While I don't think it had a very defined plot arch or a point, it never felt restless. Infact, the movie had a flow that made me weirdly relaxed and I just really enjoyed myself. I can't remember another movie right now that made me feel like that. The character chemistry also played a big part in that; I feel like I watched characters I genuinely liked.
Would definitely enjoy seeing Pitt and DiCaprio more alongside one another. Worked fantastically.
I also "see what you did there" Tarantino, with the ending. But saying any more would likely go to spoiler territory, so I'll refrain from saying anything.