Once Upon A Time in Hollywood gut reaction:

Rating: 10/10 (4 August 2019)

Once Upon A Time in Hollywood gut reaction:
I really enjoyed it. A few things that I could see as potential negatives for general audiences: it has very slow pacing and is lacking a traditional plot structure, which tends to provide most films a compelling narrative. It is similar to his film Jackie Brown with its pacing. Also a bit on par with Pulp Fiction in terms of the storytelling approach/style. In essence, it takes its sweet time and doesn't have a straightforward plot. It's about two former Hollywood stars facing the reality of being washed up in the late 20th century. So, if you're a Tarantino fan, you'll enjoy the film regardless of the aforementioned "negatives", and perhaps, like me, will want even more runtime to enjoy. I absolutely gush and ultimately "eat up" the way QT shoots his scenes, writes his quirky dialogue, etc. I joyfully soak in every frame of his movies, no matter what. I'd see a film about landscapers mulching a house if he made it. To the shock of probably nobody, the ninth film by QT has great performances from the whole ensemble. Especially Leo. I'm still digesting that eight course meal of a film, but I really enjoyed it. Quentin Tarantino does a masterful job at delivering a comedic love letter to honor old Hollywood movies, especially the indie-western genre of old. Go see it!