Needs the second watch

Rating: 10/10 (29 August 2019)

I got to say when i first watched the film i was confused, the film itself follows an odd narrative structure (I mean it's Tarantino ,like it ever was gonna follow a normal one) I still enjoyed it, but it felt off when watching it. i had a similar emotional curve watching pulp fiction. didn't enjoy it on the first watch but came to love it and each and ever watch it grows on me more and more. My brief summary would be, It's long, if you don't have an appreciation for 60's retro groove, the Hollywood system and stunning indulged cinematography the film may seem slow. This isn't helped by Tarantino's particular but resonating Dialogue. The last 30 minuets on the other hand, i can't imagine anyone not liking, its Bloody brilliant ;)
For a person who doesn't appreciate the above... The question is whether you're willing to sacrifice two hours for a 30 minute climax
Now as to why i believe it requires a second watch, when watching for the first time everything is unexpected or at least could be. Anything could happen. Your brain is scowering for a plot, and in this film there isn't one, you're wondering what act of the film your in, will it end in 10 minuets? 5 minuets? This is true of all films but most of all Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. A second watch lets you relax and appreciate the subtle moments of the film, you know the end point of the film where its all heading towards. You're excited to see certain moments again, they may not be full of action but the acting and dialogue are superb. For me its a whole film chock full of the classic "Royale with cheese" which to me is the perfect Tarantino classic and why i gave it a 10/10