Once upon a time in Hollywood is a fictionalized version of the Manson murders.
I’ve seen all the Tarantino films.
My reaction to this one is similar to the rest. He’s a talented director with important things to say — but each movie would be better if he wasn’t so self-indulgent.
The highlight is his version of Hollywood 1969. It was a weird and special time and place.
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I did enjoy the ensemble cast.
- Leonardo DiCaprio as Rick Dalton
- Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth
- Kurt Russell as Randy Miller and the narrator
- Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate
- Margaret Qualley as “Pussycat”
- Dakota Fanning as “Squeaky“
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On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 85% …
The Hollywood Reporter said critics had “an overall positive view”. Some calling it “Tarantino’s love letter to ’60s L.A.'”, praising its cast and setting. Others were “divided on its ending.”
