If it wasn't Tarantino

Rating: 6/10 (31 July 2019)

Tarantino is like modern art or freeform jazz, we say we like it because we're afraid to be thought 'uncool' if we don't. Had this movie been directed by John Smith it would have hardly been noticed but because QT can get A-listers and has a name it gets him a pass on what is a much too long, much too meandering movie. This story could have been told in 90 minutes instead of the 160 it took. Brad Pitt does a terrific job, Margot Robbie is perfect and even though strained, Leonardo DiCaprio is very good. The problem is that Tarantino wanders away from what was a great idea into some self indulgent fantasy land. There is a great story in this movie, unfortunately it is being told like your stuttering uncle trying to tell a long joke.