A truly magnificent piece of cinema

Rating: 9/10 (8 January 2020)

I loved this film for about 100 reasons. I love that it's a classic western in many respects and still an innovative story. I love the pace and how we all just ease into the story. I love that it is all show and no tell. I love how QT is so joyous about his love for the movies and movie theatres and LA and the weight that the mythology of movies and old LA has for him. I love Brad Pitt in this movie and love got so much screen time and that he spoke so clearly. I actually enjoyed watching LDC for the first time in any film ever. I love how QT uses audio and sound so unexpectedly. I love how every single thread got tied up in the last half hour. I sincerely dislike the last flame-thrower scene but hey, that's me, and I know what I'm getting when I see a QT film.) I loved the dog. I loved Brad Pitt and the dog. I love Margot Robbie and the utterly unexpected ending.