Once upon a time in the magical Tarantino land

Rating: 9/10 (15 August 2019)

First of all I have to point out that I am a huge Tarantino fan. I grabbed those movie tickets so fast as I really couldn´t wait to see this masterpiece. And I really could not imagine a Tarantino flick to not be a masterpiece so I am comfortable making this assumption. So before I got the chance to see it on the big screen I´ve heard some of the reviews and to my surprise they were very different. Some people were saying this is a great movie, some were saying this was one of the worst they have seen yet or from Tarantino at least. Some said the movie was boring, had no content and that only the ending was exciting and fun. Then also to my surprise I heard people talking that Brad Pitt did such a great job in his role that he outshined Leo. So I was very curious to see it all with my own eyes. So here goes my opinion:
This movie for me from the very start to the finish (and yes I mean to the very end where they show credits and you see some more scenes with Leo) was nearly perfect. I only give it a 9 because I don´t like giving out 0.5 points and 10 is just top of the top for me and not for taking lightly. The cinematography was exquisite, like always with Tarantino. All the details, all the perfect frames. My eyes were fully enjoying it all.
The actors. Well, Tarantino always knows how to pick them. I was very happy to see Emile Hirsch on the big screen again (haven´t seen him for a while and I think he is a great actor with some special charm that leaves you wanting more). I always enjoy watching Timothy Olyphant, because there is something mysterious about him and his voice is mesmerizing. The little girl, Julia Butters, well scenes with her were one of my favorites in this movie, talented little girl. Seeing Luke Perry was a bit sad, but I was glad I saw him. Damian Lewis is also one of my favorites, a very talented actor. Well and of course Al Pacino, when has he ever disappointed. And for the main characters now - I have actually seen Margot Robbie in a few movies only, but in those few she has rocked it. She has a certain charisma about her, a bit of mystery and a whole lot of classical beauty. Now about Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio - do I think one of them outshined the other? Nope, I absolutely don´t. I have always known both of them are excellent actors, the best of the best and I saw exactly that in this movie as well. For me it kind of seems like people are maybe rooting for Brad Pitt a bit because well I personally haven´t seen him on a big screen for a while now (actually the last movie I saw with him on a big screen was Fury and it was great) and it is really great to watch him do what he does best. The role of Cliff Booth was excellent for him, he really got to shine as a diverse character who was so loyal, helpful, kind-hearted, witty and also strong, curious and brutal if necessary. He carried the role out with perfection, I couldn´t imagine anyone else doing it. I would like to see him in some more roles like this in the future. But to say he overshined Leo is a bit unfair I think. Leo´s character was very different and by far less likable to the audience, because he was insecure, a bit depressed, unsure of what to do and so he didn´t make us laugh as much or root for him in very intense scenes. But if you keep in mind that this is exactly what he was supposed to do and how many emotional scenes he had playing his character in the westerns or being Rick Dalton, he was amazing. He was simply amazing. He was sad and depressed, then happy with his friend Cliff, then roaring angry in his western scenes and a bit dorky and weird in the cut-out scenes or even with the scene at the end with the flamethrower - I mean it was a bit funny in the most excellent way.
In conclusion, I loved this movie. Tarantino, please make some more.