Another masterpiece from one of our generation's best

Rating: 9/10 (29 July 2019)

I walked into Once Upon a Time in Hollywood expecting a fun time and, as is usual from Quentin Tarantino, a great movie. But I was still blown away. Tarantino's signature nostalgic tone, cinematic flare, love for cinema and hilarious characterization are on display like never before. His sharp dialogue takes a backseat, but is still very present and loads of fun. His infamous violence, while less flashy than usual, is decidedly more palpable and riveting. And, in a shocking twist (spoiler alert), his signature bloody rewriting of history to create a version where the bad guys are defeated and burnt to the ground (think Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchained) is very, very present and extremely welcome. This film feels less like a cohesive narrative, and more like a mix between a beautifully tangible display of the filmmaker's passion and an intimate character study of a man who can't seem to find his place in the world. Tarantino is clearly having the most fun of his career in this film, and we can help but sit back in awe and enjoy it with him.