Five Stars. Editing was shit. It's Also One of His Best. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a 2019 comedy-drama film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino.Produced by Columbia Pictures, Bona Film Group, Heyday Films, and Visiona Romantica and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, it is a co-production between the United States, United Kingdom, and China.It features a large ensemble cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie. He’s always shown to be full of himself, but it’s obvious now after Hateful Eight and now this, he’s getting worst unfortunately. If you like old school Hollywood type films, the style, clothes, film making and the beautiful cinematography. Why someone like me didn't love it. The movie should have been named Once Upon a Time in random asshole cars because there is like an hour of people driving around, not advancing the plot. This feels like a big summer blockbuster event, even though it’s budget is modest. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Extended Cut Is a Cash Grab That Manages to Add Fun Context Quentin Tarantino's latest hit is back in theaters … He would be the one being challenged not the one picking the fight? I’m 90% sure Brad Pitt will get an Oscar nomination and probably will win it, come Oscar season. It just feels like Quentin's heart isn't in it anymore. My biggest criticism of this movie is the Bruce Lee character, this movie gives zero respect to the actor, and made him look cartoony, rather than real and how damn important he was for cinema. The Big Lebowski is fun to watch. 100% agree! A slap in the face to his memory. It's not his worst movie. My biggest criticism of this movie is the Bruce Lee character, this movie gives zero respect to the actor, and made him look cartoony, rather than real and how damn important he was for cinema. Add that to this movie, by half an hour more…. She really is phenomenal actress through and through. I got this impression as well. The dude was very thoughtful, studied philosophy. And while fictional characters Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) bump into a lot of people who really existedalong the way — the famed Bruce Lee (Mike Moh), for instance, or Catherine Share (Lena Dunham), nicknamed “Gypsy,” the ringleader of the Manson girls — the story is still their own, made-up tale. They’ve lost all meaning. Just four years after The Hateful Eight was released, Tarantino came back with another film that proved to be very different from the rest, but that hasn’t been an obstacle for it to dominate the box office. Jackie Brown and Hateful 8 is. He’s always shown to be full of himself, but it’s obvious now after Hateful Eight and now this, he’s getting worst unfortunately. Note: This is a spoiler-free Once Upon A Time In Hollywood movie review Reservoir Dogs.Pulp Fiction. Boring. The amount of movie stars this movie fills the screen with, is pretty spectacular, you also have Kurt Russell and Al Pacino eating up the screen as well. Can be boring at times. It is close to 3 hrs long and you can feel it while you’re sitting, watching. She really is phenomenal actress through and through. Tarantino was the problem child of Hollywood for years, redefining the industry at such a young age, but “OUATIH” could not have been made by the ‘90s Tarantino (or, at least, it would have been a very different and much worse movie). I really did enjoy this movie and was a ton of fun in theaters but it felt to me that Quentin had a story to tell but just didn't want to tell it himself. I also felt the movie dragging in “Hateful 8” so that is your level of precaution. They also don’t connect to the ending what so ever. Who edited this movie? The amount of movie stars this movie fills the screen with, is pretty spectacular, you also have Kurt Russell and Al Pacino eating up the screen as well. The amount of movie stars this movie fills the screen with, is pretty spectacular, you also have … Unsurprisingly, Quentin Tarantino’s latest film Once Upon A Time In Hollywood has sparked controversy and divided critics and audiences alike, so let's explain why that is. Add that to this movie, by half an hour more…. They were a power-team of film making. It is close to 3 hrs long and you can feel it while you’re sitting, watching. So final thought, even though this movie has not a single plot point. Tarantino's worst movie. Tarantino can have a tendency to drag things out a little just to satisfy himself though, so can see where you are coming from. I think Christopher Nolan and Hans Zimmerman have the same amazing relationships in their movies. Quentin Tarantino's ninth film, Once Upon A Time In… Hollywood, is packed with small details and references to real-life events. People should just focus on the content of the review, I thought hateful 8 was shit but this is total garbage. I liked the way Bruce Lee was portrayed because you've never really seen a version of him that's goofy and kind of ridiculous and pompous before. If you like old school Hollywood type films, the style, clothes, film making and the beautiful cinematography. Why am I Mr. This movie is your wet dream. You know what to expect by now from Quentin Tarantino. Seems like he was probably working towards Tarantino's vision. But... That's just me. He does have a tendency to drag things out, but this one was his worst. "Did not like. Who edited this movie? I’m 90% sure Brad Pitt will get an Oscar nomination and probably will win it, come Oscar season. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, The Gap between /r/Movies and /r/TrueFilm, Press J to jump to the feed. I also give credit to the level of detail the 60’s era Hollywood, if it’s one thing Tarantino does well is makes his sets look believable without any CGI. Fred Raskin. http://geekdommovies.com/once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-review/. I can see few scenes that do nothing for the main story. Oh dear God another three hour long Quentin Tarantino movie is upon us–a film simultaneously so languid and so filled to bursting with Tarantino’s ticks, mannerisms and periodic greatness it’s both a chore and a delight to witness. All that being said… This movie drags. One of the memorable moments in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is when Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth goes head to head with the legendary Bruce Lee played by Mike Moh. FILM REVIEW: ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD. Basically, Bruce Lee wasn’t pompous or hot-headed. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Emile Hirsch. They also don’t connect to the ending what so ever. You'd have to call bullshit. Adam and Josh sift through the rogues' gallery of memorable QT creations for their Top 10 Tarantino Characters and discuss the director's la… 8/10. Also Yes definitely waaay better than Hateful 8! Or doesn't. So final thought, even though this movie has not a single plot point. So you liked his basically raping the person that was Bruce Lee, a person of integrity, grace, honor, and respect, by replacing him with a pompous goofball that was more akin to a frat boy showing off than the mature person he was. I'm confused. Check out more of my review in the link below! It's nice that people want to give their two cents or whatever, but I'll never understand people who will choose to see or avoid a movie based on a review like this. If you felt that movie drag at time, and you were bored at parts. He knew he could beat that guy while half asleep and would never have to challenge him in the first place. He says he's only going to make 10 movies and this was his 9th so I feel like he just feels obligated to put something out. In his ninth film, Tarantino explores a bygone age of both Hollywood and America. As someone who's been around celebrities all his life and who really understands film as a medium, Quentin Tarantino is able to bridge the gap between the legend and the reality, in a sense. He’s surrounded by “Yes Men” I’m guessing. I can see few scenes that do nothing for the main story. I just don’t understand Quentin’s reason who loves film history to go this route. Parents need to know that Once Upon a Time in Hollywood -- an intense crime movie written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie -- is set in 1969 and tangentially involves the Manson Family. Inglourious Basterds. I had similar complaints and thought it was around 5/10. 12 months ago. Metacritic Score: 89/100 - "Universal Acclaim" - 15 Reviews. You'd have to call bullshit.". The movie does eventually gets it’s bearings, and does accumulate to the final ending. Which is one of the saving graces, and of course seeing these actors in their A-Game on screen. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood / Top 10 Tarantino Characters from Filmspotting: Reviews & Top 5s on Podchaser, aired Friday, 26th July 2019. Once Upon a Time... is simply dull for most of the film. Brad Pitt's dog's name is Brandy. Sally Manke was an amazing editor. One of the characters in Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood is Tate’s husband, Roman Polanski. Can be boring at times. This feels like a big summer blockbuster event, even though it’s budget is modest. But for the most part, the history happening around them tracks with actual history, until the end of the film: the night of August 8, 1969, … Tarantino’s editing went downhill went Sally Menke died. My Review - Once Upon A Time in Hollywood ‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood’ – Review This feels like a big summer blockbuster event, even though it’s budget is modest. Margot Robbie doesn’t get enough screen-time, but when she is on screen she’s pretty spectacular as Sharon Tate, she is so locked into this character for the little time she has, it’s never boring or uninteresting. The star-studded new film, “ Once Upon a Time In Hollywood,” premieres today, July 26. This is … Some people are comparing Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to the Big Lebowski. I’d totally disagree. If you felt that movie drag at time, and you were bored at parts. The Guardian. Zero plot. I on the other hand, got a bit bored and it felt tiresome. Margot Robbie doesn’t get enough screen-time, but when she is on screen she’s pretty spectacular as Sharon Tate, she is so locked into this character for the little time she has, it’s never boring or uninteresting. The movie starts out as sort of a comedy, with little to no violence, and I liked it for the first 45 minutes, but after the bruce lee fight, I kind of lost interest with the whole western subplot. Grade: B “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” premiered in … http://geekdommovies.com/once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-review/, I felt the exact same way. A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the final years of Hollywood's Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles. ", Yeah with that you think he gave it a 3/10. It is still worth recommending… I just know me personally I felt more let down. That film, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, is not at all what you’d expect… and yet exactly what you’d expect. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. This depiction was very disrespectful to the late Bruce Lee. I think Quentin Tarantino has gotten way too big as a film-maker, and nobody can critique, and tell him to step back. I was very happy with this film and hope others enjoy it the same way I did. I love Tarantino. Once Upon a Time in … Hollywood has been received warmly by critics, and currently holds a score of 86 on review aggregation site Metacritic. Once Upon A Time In Hollywood delivers with all the glitz and glam.. Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is a slow-burning beauty of a Quentin Tarantino film, coming with everything you … I get tearing down myths of terrible people like Hitler and Manson, but there’s no point to tarnish Bruce Lee’s legacy. But I can also see others who fell in love with the movie. I also give credit to the level of detail the 60’s era Hollywood, if it’s one thing Tarantino does well is makes his sets look believable without any CGI. Pink? I even commented at the end that this is the first time I’ve gone to a screening for a movie over 2hr30min and NOT felt like it was dragging on. For anyone seeing ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ soon, I recommend checking out You Must Remember This’ Charles Manson series. Much of the 1969 Los Angeles seen in Quentin Tarantino’s new film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is real, but you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise. The amount of movie stars this movie fills the screen with, is pretty spectacular, you also have Kurt Russell and Al Pacino eating up the screen as well. I listed to it a year ago, and then I decided to listen to it the day before I saw the movie in theatres and it made the movie even better. It is still worth recommending… I just know me personally I felt more let down. About that greatness: it has been wildly overpraised, including by me back in the day. This is why I have zero faith in review culture. Numerical rating systems are dead though. I thought the Bruce Lee thing was to ease you into the fantasy of the climax. Compared to The Hateful Eight, this movie was thoroughly entertaining to watch. Directed by Quentin Tarantino. I think Tarantino in the past decade, in this movie more than any other really, is preoccupied with tearing down myths. All that being said… This movie drags. Most of all, “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” is the first Tarantino film to feel like the product of an older director. Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood takes place in between 2 days in 1969, six months apart from one another. If this was a movie he wrote and someone like Scorcese directed I feel that it may have been a bit better, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. As a culture we tend to hyperfocus on certain celebrities and events until they seem larger than life. (Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar). I think Quentin Tarantino has gotten way too big as a film-maker, and nobody can critique, and tell him to step back. Haven't seen this yet and still looking forward to it. I also felt the movie dragging in “Hateful 8” so that is your level of precaution. All that being said… This movie drags. Thrillingly unrestrained yet solidly crafted, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood tempers Tarantino's provocative impulses with the clarity of a mature filmmaker's vision. Totally agree. Video Player is loading. Bruce Lee is completely unbelievable as a character in this movie. Either the movie works for you. Which is one of the saving graces, and of course seeing these actors in their A-Game on screen. Seeing them as the butt of a joke really brings them back down to earth and reminds you that these were just normal people just doing some kinda ridiculous stuff. Honestly, I’m not entirely sure yet what sets this film apart from other films with loose structure, but this didn’t do it for me. Bruce Lee is completely unbelievable as a character in this movie. This movie is your wet dream. I think Tarantino in the past decade, in this movie more than any other really, is preoccupied with tearing down myths. The words were scorching for a 8/10. This feels like a big summer blockbuster event, even though it’s budget is modest. I on the other hand, got a bit bored and it felt tiresome. It’s not all bad though, the things I did like I mentioned before is Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, they are both phenomenal in the roles, and I think Brad Pitt is the real lead of this film. I just don’t understand Quentin’s reason who loves film history to go this route. He’s surrounded by “Yes Men” I’m guessing. Check out more of my review in the link below! As “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” makes clear, it’s hard to keep a good showman down. 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