Visual Timetravel

Rating: 8/10 (5 September 2019)

A few days ago I experienced this movie in the theatre. The more I think about it, and discuss it with others who have seen it, I am convinced that this is a masterpiece. Better than Pulp Fiction. Better than Inglorious Bastards. The detail in Once Upon A Time is amazing, the devil is definitely in there. Never have I witnessed such elaborate depth in cinematography, sets, props and background noise and extras. This film transports you visually back to Cali in the 60s. If you want a movie with nonsensical action and a forced storyline, this is not for you. This reminds me more of a Jarmusch flick than anything else, slow and thoughtful, poetic and immersive. And that acting from DiCaprio is hauntingly beautiful, in my opinion he is becoming the best actor of this generation, he hasn't missed a beat since Shutter Island, to the best of my recollection.