Tarantino's 9th feature is his most pared back, thoughtful and perhaps personal work to date.

Rating: 10/10 (15 April 2020)

Revolving around and driven entirely by its characters, 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' has no discernible narrative to follow and certainly breaks the mould. It's exactly those qualities that will put some off, especially those expecting something more familiar and less tame. That being said, I personally think Tarantino has, once again, delivered a gem of a film with masterful writing and directing (the characters, the production design, the visuals, the soundtrack - I love it all), as well as magnetic work from an insanely talented cast who fill the screen with charisma. What it really is, is a look at a particular time in Hollywood history as seen through the iconic director's eyes - a strange and unusual love letter to it, so to say - and that won't be for everyone. For me, it was captivating from its beginning to its very Tarantino-esque ending that was the icing on the cake.