Tarantino's best since Pulp Fiction

Rating: 10/10 (4 August 2019)

First of all I'll just say, what a ride. The first viewing it really is a lot to take in, but the second viewing I knew what I was in for and it was even better paying attention to all of the little details. I'm 24 and actually had no idea about Sharon Tate (I had heard of her, I just didn't know what happened to her). So I feel this almost made the experience better for me the first time because I had very little expectations as to what may happen.
I disagree with some people saying that younger generations won't enjoy it because it's set in the late 60's. Really, if you know the basics of what was going on at that time and are a Tarantino fan and/or a film lover, you should definitely enjoy this movie. Also, people saying it doesn't have a plot are missing the point. It's meant to be a fantasy and homage to that time period in and around Hollywood. It actually does have multiple plots, they are just hard to recognize because they are hidden behind many of Tarantino's little quirks. Essentially, it's about an actor hitting a speed bump in his career and not knowing what's next for him. And also his stunt double and confidant who inadvertently gets involved with the Manson "family". All while living next door to Sharon Tate.
Really, everything is damn near perfect; namely the acting, writing and cinematography. The music, as always with Tarantino, was excellent. It is perhaps one of Tarantino's funniest movies too. Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt are both brilliant. I'm still having a difficult time deciding who was better. Probably Leo in terms of his intense acting, but Brad was as cool as ever and probably the more memorable character. Margot Robbie does an excellent job of portraying Sharon Tate and her innocence as well. Tarantino gets the very best out of all the supporting actors. Every single actor, whether in a minor role or not, definitely brought their A-game.
Even if you feel like you wouldn't like the movie, I still think it's one that everyone should go and see anyway. If you don't like it, then that's fine. I just feel it brings you back to a time and place that we can all kind of relate to and appreciate in one way or another. Of course many people will be put off by its length and for being "slow" and self-indulgent. But for being the film it is, I feel those are almost positives because of the way Tarantino presents it. Definitely don't expect a bunch of action and violence like most of his films. The ending (which is amazing) and a few other moments aside, it's really one of his least violent movies. Also, it is maybe one his most mature films, perhaps right after Jackie Brown. Overall, it sort of has a little bit of all of his previous work bunched into it, which is probably another reason I loved it so much. It doesn't quite surpass "Pulp Fiction" for me, but it may just be the closest Tarantino gets to doing so.