Tarantino's latest film is his most laid-back, comical and impactful, although it's sure to divide lots of moviegoers.

Rating: 9/10 (3 August 2019)

Once Upon a TIme... in Hollywood is Quentin Tarantino's 9th film, which stars DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie as actors during 60s Hollywood. This film tells the story of Rick Dalton, an actor who realizes that he needs to change in order to become successful in 1960s Hollywood. The plot also involves Dalton's partner Leo, the Manson Family and Sharon Tate.
The original trailer for this movie presents a lot of what I needed to know about the movie, the movie would be laid-back, and a lot different from his other works. I came out with exactly this. This movie is much more lighthearted than most of his works, as the violence and gore is very minimal. The movie intends to explore the life of a dying actor and his rerise to fame. It also presents some other plots which explore other figures the movie presents such as Leo's relation with the Manson family, as well as the life of Sharon Tate. Tarantino's take on 60s Hollywood is a very interesting one, that utilizes elements of comedy, as well as elements of 60s filmmaking. The way all of these plots come together during the third act is sure to divide audiences. I don't want to get into spilers, so all I can really say is that's it's an ending that'll either make or break the film for you. Personally, I found it very satisfying to see the final outcome, and I really like that he twists things up by the end.
My only problem is that I wish they gave more character to Sharon Tate. We don't really see her very often throughout the film, and from the little that we do see of her, we don't really learn anything new about her. She gives off the idea that she has a shallow personality, which I doubt was true in reality.
I had a great time seeing this movie, although I feel like it'll appeal more to fans of Tarantino's work overall. It's laid-back, surprising, comedic and ha its own stylistic touches that are unique for a Tarantino film.
9/10