Fantastic Character Piece. Not for everyone.

Rating: 9/10 (18 August 2019)

This film, like all Tarantino films presents a masterclass in filmmaking and especially acting. Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio are absolutely fantastic together. Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate was good, but her scenes didn't quite feel like they belonged and definitely could have been trimmed down to shorten the run time.
This film is weak on plot, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Instead, it focuses on the characters and their place in the world. The lack of a proper plot may cause people to lose interest but I feel that the great acting, interesting characters and fantastic dialogue will keep people invested and interested.
Don't come into this movie expecting a film about the Manson cult as they really aren't in the film very much; Manson himself only appears in one scene. As previously stated, the focus is on Rick and Cliff's friendship and lives.
The film culminates in an absolutely amazing way and was one of my favourite scenes from all of Tarantino's films. I'd heard that there was some controversy around the ending, but I totally disagree with all of it. The ending is the perfect way to cap off a slow burn movie. This film also has an awesome soundtrack. The music, sets and costumes really take you back to the 60s.
This film shows that Tarantino still has it. The only real criticisms I have are Sharon Tate's scenes feeling unnecessary, the film being a tad too long, and a long scene of narration that gives a lot of exposition.