A whole lot of heart and a maturing of character

Rating: 9/10 (30 January 2020)

Firstly, what I love about this film is what a lot of people gripe about - it takes its time, and it transports you into the world. This is not for people who need their attention grabbed with plot developments every 60 seconds. Secondly, the writing is beautiful - Tarantino isn't writing zingers, he just delivers an excellent story through dialogue and picture that isn't trying to be flashy...the whole piece feels beautifully made, rather than depending on set pieces or one-liners. Finally, it has a whole lot of heart - the ending is lovely, and feels completely at home in the Hollywood world of make-believe and idealism. It feels like one of Tarantino's most mature films, and it's the first time I actually wanted to sit down and watch a film again straight away for a second time. I never thought I'd say this, but I think it's my favourite of his along with Pulp Fiction. Cinema is going to be all the poorer when Tarantino isn't making film anymore.