Superb

Rating: 8/10 (8 August 2019)

A nostalgic movie about an aging TV cowboy, Rick, and his best friend/stunt man, Cliff, in 1969 Los Angeles. who also interact with both the Manson Family and Sharon Tate. I have always been fascinated with 60s California so this was right up my alley. Tarantino nailed the feel of the period with the vintage cars, LA landmarks and fashions. I liked the humor spread throughout the film , especially when Cliff takes on Bruce Lee. There are a lot of scenes set on a movie set which gave the audience an interesting look at how television shows are made. The Manson Family aren't glorified in any way and are depicted for what they were, losers. Sharon Tate is in the movie more than she has to be. I suspect Tarantino wanted to show people a side of her that is not as a murder victim. There is some violence but is mostly cartoonish, and the right people get it. The final scene is both hilarious and emotionally satisfying.
I've never liked DiCaprio's acting much, I find him to be watery, but this is his best performance I've seen . Pitt did a great job as Cliff. I always liked him until be met up with Angelina who Yoko Onoed his creativity. This is his best acting since The Mexican. This is QT's first movie I've liked from start to finish . In previous films there is usually a scene that turns me off,e.g., the ear scene in Reservoir Dogs, the hospital scene in Killl Bill. .
Just tot be picky: There hundreds of vintage cars in the movie. But any car from the era still on the road is kept in great condition. Consequently some scenes look like they are shot at a car show. The only clunker was the Manson car but QT should have found many more of them. The soundtrack could have better, that era had so much music to choose from., Finally, the actress who played Squeaky Fromme didn't resemble her in looks , voice and personality wasn't that realistic. Squeaky is probably the most well-known of the Manson girls, so they should have got that right
I'll be seeing this movie again