Beautiful film, about on par with Inglorious Bastards

Rating: 10/10 (27 July 2019)

I was a little nervous going in to this movie. I am a HUGE QT fan and love all his work (yes, even Death Proof) and had heard rather mixed reviews for this movie. I have a tendency to get a little restless when watching a movie more than 2 and a half hours yet this movie kept me engaged from start to finish. Brad Pitt and Leo have undeniable chemistry whether it's during the endearing moments or the comedic moments (there are plenty In this film). The dialogue is quick, sharp, hilarious and beautifully written, much like all of Quentin's films. The set is astonishingly accurate for the time period it is set in and really transports you back to a time where Hollywood was transitioning into a dark period of runaways and drug addicts. This movie as a whole is Tarantino's least violent since Jackie Brown; however when the violence erupts, it's get pretty gruesome. This movie was rather weird, even for Tarantino as it shows for long periods at a time movies being filmed inside of movies. Some less important plot lines In the film are a little useless; however at no point did I feel it made the movie worst. With great performance, set design, script and premise, Once Upon a Time ... In Hollywood! Is a must see for any movie lover or Tarantino fa .