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EeltJul 28, 2019

Non eventful..kept waiting for something to happen..not even worth rental much less movie ticket...hopefully Q will try again

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RoobotJul 26, 2019

This movie could have been 1h30 long and nothing about this movie would have been lost, and it would've been much more enjoyable to watch. The only redeeming factors about this movie are the acting, the setting and the final 15 minutes.This movie could have been 1h30 long and nothing about this movie would have been lost, and it would've been much more enjoyable to watch. The only redeeming factors about this movie are the acting, the setting and the final 15 minutes. Overall the movie is just WAY too long for no good reason. Also theres is no plot, no conflict, no story. It is just a drawn out 2 hour and 45 minutes experience of the 60s in hollywood. Very boring movie. If I were to watch this again, I would skip at least half.… Expand

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fuzzynavolJul 27, 2019

This movie is nowhere near as good as Inglorious or Django. I even thought the Hateful 8 was underrated. This had none of the dramatic tension and too much of the "you're cool if you think Tarantino's funny" anti-humor. I don't recommendThis movie is nowhere near as good as Inglorious or Django. I even thought the Hateful 8 was underrated. This had none of the dramatic tension and too much of the "you're cool if you think Tarantino's funny" anti-humor. I don't recommend seeing it in the theatre.… Expand

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fmulhareJul 28, 2019

This is a merry-go-round, pastiche tour of Hollywood in the late sixties with Tarantino's usual alternative history tacked on at the end.Despite all the bells and whistles it is ultimately like a boring museum tour. Plotless, characterlessThis is a merry-go-round, pastiche tour of Hollywood in the late sixties with Tarantino's usual alternative history tacked on at the end.Despite all the bells and whistles it is ultimately like a boring museum tour. Plotless, characterless and at times threatening to be endless you find yourself wondering when is the real movie going to start.The real star of the movie is the dog who becomes the prime agent of the alternative ending!… Expand

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andyctedMar 25, 2021

Bland and uneventful, sometimes even dragged or built up to nothing, this seems a very nice exercise in style, or a testimony of the director love for the theme, or rather a sandbox for him to play at will. The screenplay left me baffled, andBland and uneventful, sometimes even dragged or built up to nothing, this seems a very nice exercise in style, or a testimony of the director love for the theme, or rather a sandbox for him to play at will. The screenplay left me baffled, and while it shines often for the way it is directed, the story itself has only a few highs and for the rest falls very flat to my eyes. Not my cup of tea, maybe somebody will love it, but the way it is directed, combined with its uneventfulness and uneven theme, bogged the viewing a lot. Acting is mostly spot on, but quirky at times, and not in a way that adds something. It’s a well directed movie, that suffers from a very flat atmosphere with a few flares and quirks here and there, which however don’t blend in well… Expand

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Voodoo123Dec 4, 2019

Beautiful cinematography, a stellar cast and great soundtrack aren't enough to justify what is basically nigh on 3 hours of Tarantino indulging himself with his A list chums in a game of make believe inside a nostalgia laden trip to theBeautiful cinematography, a stellar cast and great soundtrack aren't enough to justify what is basically nigh on 3 hours of Tarantino indulging himself with his A list chums in a game of make believe inside a nostalgia laden trip to the 1960's hollywood.... Fascinating stuff none the less. Shame there is a gaping plot shaped hole in here!… Expand

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p2skaAug 28, 2019

Where to start with this one. Well, i've liked most of Tarantino movies from the past and always enjoyed smart dialog and fun over-the-top scenes. But this last installment is kinda disappointment - it lacks the stuff expected from Tarantino:Where to start with this one. Well, i've liked most of Tarantino movies from the past and always enjoyed smart dialog and fun over-the-top scenes. But this last installment is kinda disappointment - it lacks the stuff expected from Tarantino: to be actually entertained. Instead what is offered is 3h journey to the 1969 which was really well done, alas uneventful. Sure there are few Pitt scenes that stand out but those are it - rest of the film is like forced and mandatory 60s commercial. Tarantino brings all his childhood crushes and influences to the screen - Polanski, Bruce Lee, stuntmen, riding cool cars, moviemaking backstories and business, watching movies in cinema etc - lots of bowing to the past glory days. Actors performances are fine but fail against weak story. 4/10 and never watching it again, any of his previous films are far better.… Expand

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JoeClay85Aug 16, 2019

While the acting is really good as to be expected, the story drags on for 2 hours and doesn’t get exciting until the very end. Because the acting was good and it was directed by Tarantino I gave it a few stars higher then I would haveWhile the acting is really good as to be expected, the story drags on for 2 hours and doesn’t get exciting until the very end. Because the acting was good and it was directed by Tarantino I gave it a few stars higher then I would have otherwise. Don’t believe everything you hear about this movie being a masterpiece and all that...maybe if you like art house movies you will think it is, but if you are a fan of old school Tarantino films you will probably be disappointed.… Expand

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MattyiceAug 20, 2019

While filmed with great care, acted with fantastic results (from Pitt and especially DiCaprio), and features a very fun (albeit controversial) ending, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a very mixed bag for the historically successfulWhile filmed with great care, acted with fantastic results (from Pitt and especially DiCaprio), and features a very fun (albeit controversial) ending, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a very mixed bag for the historically successful Tarantino. First off, its themes contrasting the glitz and glamor with the squalor and instability of Los Angeles have been done to death, although the character exploration of DiCaprio's Rick Dalton is pretty great. Furthermore, the film has no sense of direction, as the film goes from place to place with little flow or moments of impact usually found in Tarantino's films, making the overall film feel uneventful and boring. Finally, and most glaringly of all, Tarantino is at his most self-indulgent in this film. The film/actor nods, in-jokes, and references are solely done to serve his own ego and admiration of vintage Hollywood. The extremely stretched out dialogue and pointless scenes serve to be solely stroke his ego and throw ineffective character moments at the audience. This adds up to a painful 2 hour 40 minute run time that feels like it could've been cut down to 2 hours at least if not even shorter. These three problems among others amount to a film that wanes in comparison to the rest of Tarantino's masterpieces.… Expand

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WasptarDec 14, 2019

One of Tarantino’s worst films. All style over substance and you are just waiting for a plot twist or just anything interesting to happen. I usually love his work but I’m left a little shocked at what a non event this movie is. If you want aOne of Tarantino’s worst films. All style over substance and you are just waiting for a plot twist or just anything interesting to happen. I usually love his work but I’m left a little shocked at what a non event this movie is. If you want a documentary of life around this time then you’ll be satisfied with the indulgent subject matter, but if you’re expecting another great entry into Tarantino’s filmography prepare yourself for disappointment. The reason for this failure? I think it was the Manson family plot line that probably seemed a great idea to frame the narrative early in the writing process, but just ended up literally sending the director up a creative cul-de-sac.… Expand

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andre27Dec 5, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um filme com grandes actores, que tem um enredo engraçado, mas que não me impressionou.… Expand

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DeathloopAug 30, 2021

Pretty boring flick with any interesting scenes being few and far between. The final scene felt gratuitous as some way to stick it to the Manson family for daring to strike against the Hollywood elite.

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luciferaSep 22, 2019

Tarantino has completely lost the idea that movies need story and character arcs.

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WhiteWolf_1984Dec 14, 2019

I think this is Tarantino's worst movie as director. It's an alright buddy comedy movie, an above average one but for Quentin, it's not very good. The movie focuses mainly on the friendship between Rick and Cliff (DiCaprio and Pitt). TheI think this is Tarantino's worst movie as director. It's an alright buddy comedy movie, an above average one but for Quentin, it's not very good. The movie focuses mainly on the friendship between Rick and Cliff (DiCaprio and Pitt). The friendship though felt awkward and kind of unnatural, Cliff was nothing more than Rick's unpaid chaperone while also being his personal stuntman. Their relationship seemed forced and just as a side effect of their jobs (and plot), not because they really liked each other. It spoilt my immersion into their scenes together and my interest in them as characters. When they aren't together but doing things alone the movie is better and the funny scenarios they get caught up in are amusing but not hilarious moments like in Inglorious and Pulp Fiction. I chuckled a lot but hardly laughed out loud. The big finale is more wtf and exciting than a belly laugh. The dialogue in sharp and gets your attention with wit but the story doesn't really go anywhere. I get Tarantino likes to break up his movies making them non-linear but ultimately every scene compliments the narrative and builds up to a logical conclusion. However, Once Upon... is just a collection of unique moments which our protagonists find themselves in, which although reasonably enjoyable, don't add barely anything to the narrative for much of the runtime. The last third of the movie is much better and meaningful which just is a bit frustrating because if the film was more cohesive like the final third, I personally would have liked it a lot more than i did. Ricks journey gets interesting 90 minutes in and Cliff gets a worthwhile plot. The finale is entertaining but the ending is a let down, it's like they go through a big event and just forget about it like nothing happened, The End. The movie wastes a lot of time on Sharon (Robbie) whose scenes are dull and just feel like filler. They don't go anywhere and eventually here character is just forgotten about. It felt like a tribute to the real Sharon Tate which is probably the case if you know what happened to her in 1969 but apart from being a tribute and a nod to the past, her scenes just feel unnecessary. This movie had real potential and just fell flat, all the cool 1960's Hollywood back drop and nostalgia wasted for a mediocre comedy. I think Tarantino films are more about imagery, quirky characters and honouring classic movies than about telling a gripping story and grabbing your attention these days.… Expand

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NickTheCritickNov 3, 2021

This is the worst Tarantino's movie. I didn't expect one of my all time favourite directors to shot such a bad movie. The first 3/4 of the movie feel way overlong and nothing, really nothing happens. It seems to be a Dicaprio-Pitt show andThis is the worst Tarantino's movie. I didn't expect one of my all time favourite directors to shot such a bad movie. The first 3/4 of the movie feel way overlong and nothing, really nothing happens. It seems to be a Dicaprio-Pitt show and even when the movies tries to be funny doesn't succeed in its intent (for example the Bruce Lee scene that feels almost disrespectful) and then seems like Tarantino is trying to put everything into the last 20 minutes of the movie which turns out to be confusing and messy. The lide that cinema could subvert the course of history (even if we already saw it in "inglorious basterds") could be original but the execution was not Tarantino's best. And it's an euphemism.… Expand

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Aman2201Aug 19, 2019

Nothing special tbh. The last 25 minutes was the only real entertaining part, the rest of the movie just dragged. I hope they didn't pay Margot Robbie much because she literally did fa throughout the movie, she may as well have not even been in it.

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RighterAug 25, 2019

Tedious and pointless. There's nothing here. It's a big, boring lump of hot air, but it's Tarantino so very few people are willing to tell you that the emperor is butt-naked. If you don't like it, they'll tell you you just didn't 'get it',Tedious and pointless. There's nothing here. It's a big, boring lump of hot air, but it's Tarantino so very few people are willing to tell you that the emperor is butt-naked. If you don't like it, they'll tell you you just didn't 'get it', but there's an offensive lack of anything 'to get'. This is what "Too Big To Fail" looks like in Hollywood. The movie's long, which wouldn't be a problem if it had anything to say, but it doesn't. It's got great actors, great cinematography, and a great soundtrack, and they're all lacking any interesting plot to service and are thus all wasted. Tarantino's always been a bit of a hit and miss director/writer, but even with his more mediocre movies, there have always been one or two wonderfully written scenes that make up for the fluff. This does not have any of that. This is fluff without any genius. I'd have given it even less than a 4 if it hadn't been for the aforementioned actors, cinematography, and music.… Expand

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AxeTAug 14, 2019

Typical obscenely over-rated by the jackass critics herd, this is the third less than good movie in a row from Quentin Tarantino. Oh he was a genius no question and that brilliance showed brightly in masterpieces like "Pulp Fiction" andTypical obscenely over-rated by the jackass critics herd, this is the third less than good movie in a row from Quentin Tarantino. Oh he was a genius no question and that brilliance showed brightly in masterpieces like "Pulp Fiction" and "Inglorious Basterds", but this is an example of the quirk, period kitsch, and style over story craft trend exhibited every time out by hacks like PT Anderson, Wes Anderson and their like while this auteur was always well above in his cinematic narrative prowess... was that is.… Expand

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juzzleAug 17, 2019

Easily Tarantino's worst movie, even considering Grindhouse. Boring, mistimed, askward, pointless and uninspired. Not a patch on Inglorious, Django or Pulp Fiction.

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VirgoCaveAug 25, 2019

Let´s be honest, for tarantino lovers, try to rate this movie without thinking that is a tarantino movie. Well there you go with your answer.

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SandyjaffeAug 1, 2019

Good reproduction of era, Brad Pitt is gorgeous otherwise shallow and boring. Not worth the time and money.

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mhmdvDec 9, 2019

Everyone gave this movie a high score because it has Tarantino's name on it. If it was made by a no name director, highest score would be 65.

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AyseRusAug 17, 2019

5/10 only for a nice picture, OST and good performance of well-known actors. The movie itself strongly lacks plot and development of it, and especially if you are not American (or not a fan of 60-70s), than you will not enjoy watching this5/10 only for a nice picture, OST and good performance of well-known actors. The movie itself strongly lacks plot and development of it, and especially if you are not American (or not a fan of 60-70s), than you will not enjoy watching this film. Remove word "Tarantino" from the poster and there could be dissappointment.… Expand

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DjakeirAug 16, 2019

This was a rare miss from Tarantino. The movie was well produced and every scene was fully realised. What it had in detail it lacked in immersions despite both being so interwoven. I'm left scratching my head as to what went wrong for me andThis was a rare miss from Tarantino. The movie was well produced and every scene was fully realised. What it had in detail it lacked in immersions despite both being so interwoven. I'm left scratching my head as to what went wrong for me and when I think about the story I struggle find one other than a look into a brief moment of a few people's lives. This wasn't really enough for me to care about the characters and really struggle to answer the question of what was the point of this film. One might say it is to shine a light to the masses about the time period in Hollywood but we know Tarantino isn't interested in replicating history. So what was the point? To tweak events so people can forget what really happened? Even that can't be true because in comparison to the body of work of this great film maker there isn't much to remember in this film. The acting was top class and again the details were really impressive and the devil is in the details. But I would have liked to see more of the devilish sense of fear when dealing with these events. Could this movie be edited in a way to improve the film, absolutely. There is a backbone of a good film here but originality should always be commended but not always rewarded.… Expand

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shoulderoforionAug 3, 2019

Not what I expect from a Tarantino flick, but after the awful and drawn out Hateful Eight I don't know why I have any expectations any longer, anyways. OUATH is mostly boring, it's beautiful for sure, the detail of 60's LA painstakinglyNot what I expect from a Tarantino flick, but after the awful and drawn out Hateful Eight I don't know why I have any expectations any longer, anyways. OUATH is mostly boring, it's beautiful for sure, the detail of 60's LA painstakingly brought back to life, minutia of the television/film studio system explained for anyone who came to a QT film for that, but the action is limited to two very quick scenes and as a whole the movie is mostly a let down. Lot's of atmosphere, very little story. Make critics cream themselves, but for fans of Tarantino rough and tumble, grit and action, there's no there, here.… Expand

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conquerator2Jul 29, 2019

Somewhat disappointing given Tarantino's previous movies which usually struck a good balance of story and action. Once Upon feels slow and drawn out with interesting bits sprinkled here and there for what felt like a Di Caprio / PittSomewhat disappointing given Tarantino's previous movies which usually struck a good balance of story and action. Once Upon feels slow and drawn out with interesting bits sprinkled here and there for what felt like a Di Caprio / Pitt documentary. The ending is typical Tarantino gore goodness and the there are some genuine brilliant bits sprinkled elsewhere but as a package it left me feeling overall disappointed.… Expand

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XV_Aug 26, 2019

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood took me by surprise of how bad it was, I mean I consider myself QT fan, I really like all of his films except that Death Proof one.

Getting things straight, I found this movie really boring, with ultraOnce Upon a Time... in Hollywood took me by surprise of how bad it was, I mean I consider myself QT fan, I really like all of his films except that Death Proof one.

Getting things straight, I found this movie really boring, with ultra extensive and useless plots, I really liked Leonardo DiCaprio's and Brad Pitt's characters, quite a lot, but it seems that the movie didn't know what to do with them, instead we have this long scenes where they're supposed to be developing their characters but nothing happens and everything feels pointless and time-wasting. Sure there are some scenes here and there that are not short of brilliant but, their sum doesn't save the overall movie.

It seems that is like a love letter to that era of film making but it felt to me more snobbish than anything, and also it doesn't add anything to the story. As for the Manson plot which is allegedly the main plot, well, maybe it could turn out better without it.… Expand

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bbonkJul 29, 2019

This movie has great nostalgia and plot surprises. However, the movie moves too slow and is too long. The story telling is pretty good but not as engaging as many of the previous Tarantino movies.

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JLuis_001Jul 27, 2019

I can't deny it: I'm disappointed. I'm disappointed because beyond my personal expectations I think this is the first Quentin Tarantino film since Jackie Brown that leaves me feeling empty.
I say this for very simple reasons and it's thatI can't deny it: I'm disappointed. I'm disappointed because beyond my personal expectations I think this is the first Quentin Tarantino film since Jackie Brown that leaves me feeling empty.
I say this for very simple reasons and it's that Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is the most simplistic film of the director and it sounds strange to say that about him and his work but it's the truth, at least in my point of view.

I don't know what kind of film he tried to nail down. I don't know what he was trying to say. I don't know where he was pointing but obviously there isn't much to take in. Because if there's something that happens to this film, it's that its plot is practically non-existent and it's just events that are everywhere to try to make this stuff more cohesive.

I must make something very clear and that is that for this story both the Manson family and Sharon Tate are simply collateral elements to reach an end.
I don't know how somebody could try to justify it otherwise, but Margot Robbie is more than useless for the full development of this film. She's only an instrument to construct the conclusion of the narrative and I suppose that this is the reason why she ends up surviving in this story, because it would have been despicable to use her death as a plot resource.

Obviously the film is built on a fairly weak narrative base and there's no way to fix it. That's the way it's built and most of the time you don't know where things are going with either of the two main characters. Both the character of Brad Pitt and DiCaprio are only parts of their environment. They don't have a beginning and obviously they don't have an ending.
Both actors are excellent, I cannot deny that, they're two veteran connoisseurs of their work but their great performances don't justify the whole experience.
As much as I tried to find a meaning, there never was one. The succession of events only occurr to fill the gaps while the climax is being built and when you finally reach that ending, which is a total Tarantino ending, I couldn't help thinking that when it arrived it was already too late and sincerely, as I said in the beginning when that ending comes, the feeling of emptiness begins to make a dent in you.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood it feels as if I had seen a fable without a moral, without direction and sadly kinda meaningless.
I understand that for many people this film represents a tribute from Tarantino to a completely disappeared era. That is a love letter to Hollywood. A love letter to his industry and I guess that is understandable to some extent, but sincerely analyzing the whole thing, I can't take a small thing out of my head, and is that if this is a love letter... well it's a love letter that pretty much says nothing at all.… Expand

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DrBlahBlahJul 30, 2019

What an indulgent, ridiculous, boring mess. Is it just me, or has each Tarantino film since Pulp Fiction been worse than the last?

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MikeysonofastonJul 26, 2019

It was slow and had some cool scenes but story was all over the place. A bit disappointed tbh

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yosemiteAug 1, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lets try to compare the classic Pulp Fiction to this film. QT follows a lose formula. To begin, all the actors in this movie are good. In Pulp , much of the story revolved around Vince Vega and Jules. In this one, Rick and Cliff are the principles. Loose comparison between Sharon Tate and Mia in Pulp but he gave Uma's character much better lines. Robby looks like Tate but thats where it ends. The Manson family sort of a collection of Marcellus Wallace parts. Bad guys but interesting and then of course, Tarantino's famous cameo roles. With Bruce Willis' Butch, Christopher Walken, Harvey Kietel, Eric Stolze, he hit the mother lode. Pacino, Damian Lewis , Bruce Dern, Kurt Russell's characters not even close. In conclusion. I think he got lucky with Pulp Fiction. Its a top 50 all time movie. One upon a Time in Hollywood is a mess and more indicative of Tarantino's true talent as a director. I alway like DiCaprio but in the this film, I thought Brad stole the show… Expand

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tropicAcesJul 26, 2019

Normally I like Tarantino, and I *love* DiCaprio and old-time Hollywood, but this film meanders to the point of boredom. Gone are the twisty plotlines and sharp QT dialogue, replaced with random scenes that go on too long and expositionNormally I like Tarantino, and I *love* DiCaprio and old-time Hollywood, but this film meanders to the point of boredom. Gone are the twisty plotlines and sharp QT dialogue, replaced with random scenes that go on too long and exposition dumps. A massive letdown.… Expand

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TheMovieDuderJul 29, 2019

I love tarentino, but this movie was honestly boring and overhyped. The film had virtually no plot, no tension or even a reason to have been made. Characters are introduced with no relevance to the story just to add useless dialogue.

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notheguyJul 28, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Idk about this one, really felt like this movie should’ve been great, it wasn’t bad like some reviews might leave you to believe, but it wasn’t as good as so many are putting it out to be. The Acting, Spectacular; The Setting, extremely warm and nostalgic; But The Plot, Non - Existent. The whole movie just rambled on at times and felt like it was getting nowhere (On a side note: the way the characters at the playboy mansion were introduced felt a little lazy on tarantino’s part). The whole vibe of the movie and the acting throughout was what brought my rating to as high as it did. I honestly expected more and i am, in a way, disappointed.… Expand

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warfieldAug 4, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Of all the Tarentine movies that I have seen, the least inspired. Weak narrative. Weak character development. And he had already used the alternative history device in the great "Inglorious Basterds." And enough with his foot-fetish fantasies... I get it! I was really looking forward to this movie: a great disappointment… Expand

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dhruvanishAug 19, 2019

Once Upon a Time In Hollywood is a film that on first glance seems like it could be one of the greatest movies of all time. Between a star-studded cast, great reviews from critics, and one of the best directors of all time Once Upon a Time InOnce Upon a Time In Hollywood is a film that on first glance seems like it could be one of the greatest movies of all time. Between a star-studded cast, great reviews from critics, and one of the best directors of all time Once Upon a Time In Hollywood had potential to be an amazing movie. Leo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt acted great in their respective roles, but Margot Robbie was dulled down to no more than an emotionless mannequin with little to no dialogue. The film tries to recreate previous action and excitement from older Tarantino films but falls short. The story is convoluted and drags on for way longer than it should. The only good part is the ending where we finally get some of the signature Tarantino violence but it does not make up for the unnecessary scenes and confusing plot line. All in all, this movie had so much potential to be great but unfortunately falls apart into mediocrity.… Expand

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radu1006Aug 26, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the lesser movies from Tarantino. A lot of content was there as a filling, without any relation to the story. The whole part with Margot Robbie's character can be just removed.
Also the story was quite fragmented.… Expand

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BirzaVladAug 19, 2019

Im a big Tarantino fan and i consider him a good director. The movie is visually beautiful but the story is just boring. We see the lives of the characters and expect something to happen but it doesn't. I get the whole nostalgia thing andIm a big Tarantino fan and i consider him a good director. The movie is visually beautiful but the story is just boring. We see the lives of the characters and expect something to happen but it doesn't. I get the whole nostalgia thing and seeing a day in the life of a Hollywood starlet but really its not that interesting to keep me watching for almost 3 hours. I don't know how much you can enjoy the movie without knowing the 70's Hollywood pop culture references and the thrill for that nostalgia… Expand

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imthenoobDec 11, 2019

Far too long and very uneventful. The cast does a fantastic job but the only real highlight for me was the ending. It felt like I was watching snippets of a movie at a time rather than a complete film and it just never really fit together.Far too long and very uneventful. The cast does a fantastic job but the only real highlight for me was the ending. It felt like I was watching snippets of a movie at a time rather than a complete film and it just never really fit together. This is kind of a disappointment for me TBH.… Expand

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RalfbergsDec 18, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While this movie has great cast, great scenes and setting of Hollywood in those years and depicts well how an actor's life could be then plus can feel Tarantino vibes, this movie still is quite weak plot wise - most of the movie nothing really happens just shows random stuff. Yes you can say it shows how it is for actor to do his work, but overall there are too many filler shots of like Brad Pitt randomly driving around etc. The most interesting topic about Manson murders etc is covered only a bit. Basically the last half hour is really great but the rest is lacking. One of the worst Tarantino movies for me and I like all of his movies.… Expand

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miccaelAug 13, 2021

It's not the best movie from Tarantino. Maybe I don't understand what to enjoy here as it is very long with only 3-4 scenes that are fun and interesting. The rest is very slow and drags a lot. Especially in the beginning, you watch 30 min andIt's not the best movie from Tarantino. Maybe I don't understand what to enjoy here as it is very long with only 3-4 scenes that are fun and interesting. The rest is very slow and drags a lot. Especially in the beginning, you watch 30 min and it feels like an hour. Nothing was happening. I liked the idea of "movie being made in the movie". But this is not a new concept. What was the reason for Margharet Robbie's character? What a wasted opportunity to have more scenes with her and tie up with main 2 characters. Narrated parts were not needed in my opinion either. I don't know what to feel, movie needs to be not boring to be fun, this is boring....until last 10 min, which was insane. But that does not save the movie.… Expand

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FatalBrushAug 22, 2019

I went to the cinema with rather high expectations. The movie started off with an interesting plot but didn't really deliver. I felt like sitting on a plane that is rolling on the ground, teases to take off a bit but doesn't. There wereI went to the cinema with rather high expectations. The movie started off with an interesting plot but didn't really deliver. I felt like sitting on a plane that is rolling on the ground, teases to take off a bit but doesn't. There were moments of brutality, that was fun, but that was all one remembers after the movie ends. In other words, for me an easy forgetable movie.… Expand

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Avian100Nov 24, 2019

Style over substance. Zero plot. Smug. Pointless and overblown. Poor script. Some strong acting and some imaginative shots but ultimately in dire need of an edit.

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Evanawsome200Jul 27, 2019

I think that the hype of this movie was really built around the cast and the fact that it was Tarantino's 9th movie. However, the cast is really who brought this movie to the just barely passable level that it achieves. Simply put it has noI think that the hype of this movie was really built around the cast and the fact that it was Tarantino's 9th movie. However, the cast is really who brought this movie to the just barely passable level that it achieves. Simply put it has no plot, there is no real problem produced, no actual climax and there is also no satisfying resolution to any of it. Sure the performance by Leo and Pitt are spectacular, but without them, I cannot even imagine what this movie would have been like. There where however some very cool sequences and ideas, plus the fact that we got to see what it was like to watch a scene shot in real-time. the long take and resets were cool and it was surreal to see how movies like this are shot. The stigma behind Tarantino and what a lot of people know him for is his great storytelling and interesting ways of telling it, (take Pulp Fiction as an example) but this one simply felt as if there was no real substance to it.
In conclusion, read up on the Manson family before watching this movie because you will enjoy it a bit more if you do, but Once Apon a Time in Hollywood seems like Tarantino simply missed the mark, and if it was not for Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio this movie would have fallen completely flat.
An endnote, I am going to see this again tonight so maybe I will leave with something more out of it and if I do I will change this review and my score.… Expand

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SergeantSozJul 30, 2019

I’m a big fan of Tarantino but this one was just okay. It ranks towards the bottom of his portfolio but since this is about Hollywood, Hollywood critics will eat that sh** up. Same as La La Land. Usually the user scores are higher than theI’m a big fan of Tarantino but this one was just okay. It ranks towards the bottom of his portfolio but since this is about Hollywood, Hollywood critics will eat that sh** up. Same as La La Land. Usually the user scores are higher than the critic rating but this time it’s the opposite and that says something. I went in expecting more I guess. It just didn’t seem to have any story at all and no development or explanation of anything, just about 3 hours of nostalgia trip. People who lived in that era will probably love this film more than I did but at the end I was like - that’s it? It’s a well-made, well acted movie but most Tarantino films have amazing dialogue scenes that this film lacked. It was mostly just montages of old 60s style movies and TV shows. Overall it was funny and the cast was terrific. I’d recommend seeing it but it won’t blow your mind or anything. it’s… Expand

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scoleyAug 21, 2019

Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio were both very good in the most overated film so far this year, A couple of funny scenes in a 2 hours 40 minutes of pointless story,One of the worst Tarantino movies I have seen.

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OlivierPielFeb 2, 2020

This film is the definition of Meh. As in mediocrity. It's not bad and not good. Indecency is people paying to see this in the cinema. It's best consumed on a pirate streaming website or on a plane as a time-filler.

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frankiep86Jul 31, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted to love it - went in expecting to love it. But in the end, it felt half-baked. This tongue-in-cheek imagining of late 60's Hollywood was fun at times, interesting at points, but all in all comes up short. Tarantino puts his signature dialogue and humour to good use but there is no tension - even when there could be tension it adds up to not much. The performances were solid, if not a bit overworked in trying to be appealing. The twist on the Manson plot line felt on the verge of disrespectful to a horrific crime. I am a big Tarantino fan but this was a miss in my book.… Expand

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jimmypowderJul 31, 2019

I'll give this a C+ ,certainly not at the Pulp Fiction level,which is a classic . My 28 year old son hated it. The acting alone by Brad Pitt redeems the movie enough to give it a C+ .More Manson intertwined with Hollywood would have made thisI'll give this a C+ ,certainly not at the Pulp Fiction level,which is a classic . My 28 year old son hated it. The acting alone by Brad Pitt redeems the movie enough to give it a C+ .More Manson intertwined with Hollywood would have made this a better movie. Too much nostalgia over the westerns ,which i happen to like, made 3/4's of the movie slow and tiresome.… Expand

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netflicAug 26, 2019

This is Quentin Tarantino’s latest movie.

It is a very long nostalgic love letter to Hollywood, the way it was and looked 50 years ago. The movie is more than two and a half hours long, full of references that (I am sure) are very meaningfulThis is Quentin Tarantino’s latest movie.

It is a very long nostalgic love letter to Hollywood, the way it was and looked 50 years ago.
The movie is more than two and a half hours long, full of references that (I am sure) are very meaningful to movie aficionados but for regular audience are a bit annoying.

One can feel the hand of a master in every aspect of a movie making.
Both lead actors, Leonardo di Caprio and Brad Pitt, give the top notch performances.

Last half an hour of the movie somewhat reminded me of Tarantino’s “Kill Bill” series in terms of art of violence.

I do not regret that I saw but I doubt that I will want to see it again.
If watching old movies is you main hobby, then this film is for you.… Expand

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SSRAug 14, 2019

Great production and performances, but a rambling story and disjointed ending. You've also got to question whether the ending is offensive to those killed in the Manson Family murders, although patently it's all supposed to be a Hollywood fairy tale.

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d-aronnaxAug 15, 2019

I am usually a big fan of Tarantino and the last half hour is a typical Tarantino mess, but the first hour ist just crazy boring. There is just no tension and nothing at stake for these characters. The acting is amazing, the camera and theI am usually a big fan of Tarantino and the last half hour is a typical Tarantino mess, but the first hour ist just crazy boring. There is just no tension and nothing at stake for these characters. The acting is amazing, the camera and the colors are amazing, too. But the storylines are meh. This movie will receive half a dozen Oscar nominations because of all the Hollywood self-indulgence, references and atmosphere of the late 60s, but honestly, the story is not all that great.… Expand

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FiretAug 25, 2019

I have already watch it twice and i can say it's the most fascist movie i have ever seen. Too much hate to hippies and hate to the womens describing them as object.

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ShirekeSep 4, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was my first Tarantino movie and it was a pretty bad first impression, but we will get to that.
First for what I liked: Rick Dalton. Rick is a very charming and entertaining character. He is the only character in the movie that goes thought a satisfactory character arc and who affects the story with his actions, he has a lot of touching and funny moments, seeing him evolve filled me with joy and pride. Most of the other characters have their moments but he is in my opinion the one who shines the brightest.
This movie is full of art and charm, there's a lot of funny scenes that seem pretty genuine. It has a very unique storytelling and an artistic portrayal of life. If it was for the characterization, soundtrack and art direction alone this would be an excellent movie, but that's not all that movies are for me.
This leads us to the things I didn't enjoy: mainly the plot and character progression. I found the plot difficult to follow, and it feels like it goes nowhere. Most characters are static and have 0 reason to be there. They take long chunks of the movie to present them to you for them to do absolutely nothing of importance. A lot of scenes are meaningless and are not even entertaining, they seem to serve no purpose. Even for some of the protagonists, it feels like none of their actions has any weight in the story. This ends up meaning we have a long, long movie where roughly 50% of it is enjoyable. It truly drags for way too long (it didn't need to be a 2 hours and a half) and most plot threads have no satisfying conclusions.
Then theres the violence: Despite this being my first Tarantino movie I knew he was famous for his bloody fight scenes, so I was looking foward to that, and the scenes are there, but when the film gets to finally be violent, it feels nonsensical, brutal and unearned. Theres a fight scene at the end that I think was supposed to be "cool" and funny since my friend and the rest of the cinema were laughing pretty hard, but for me it was weirdly disgusting, and not visually but conceptually. They seemed like violence for the sake of it, nothing to justify it, nothing in line, nothing to enjoy.
I guess I was supposed to like the other protagonist, Cliff Booth, and think he was cool, but the most we get to know about him the most I disliked him. He goes from a pretty funny, loving guy to a violent smug **** then we learn that's what he always was. When he got into fights I catched myself always rooting for the other side to win, and I don't believe those were Tarantino's intentions.
In conclusion, my guess is that this movie is for Tarantino fans, those people who already consider him a genious and a visionary and therefore can analize every little scene looking for hidden meaning and symbolism. For me it was a way too long movie that was only half entertaining, with half of the scenes being meaningful, half of the characters serving any purpose and half of the protagonists being likeable at all.
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IposMar 9, 2020

The misleading trailer is the main reason I was disappointed with this movie. It presents it as an action movie and for the most part it is not.

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gracjanskiNov 23, 2019

Hmm, mixed feelings about this movie. Yes, the 60s atmosphere is great, and as usual his movies are artistic and charming. But the plot is soo boring, this movie is too long. For a long time nothings happens. Di Caprio and Pitt saved a lot inHmm, mixed feelings about this movie. Yes, the 60s atmosphere is great, and as usual his movies are artistic and charming. But the plot is soo boring, this movie is too long. For a long time nothings happens. Di Caprio and Pitt saved a lot in this movie.
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eagleeyevikingDec 28, 2019

"Once Upon A Time ... In Hollywood" is an overlong, plotless experience of the 60's in Hollywood. Those who remember that time will enjoy the film, for others; not so much.

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naufri27Nov 19, 2019

A los seguidores acérrimos de Tarantino les gustará. Para el resto, una peli muy bien filmada, con escenas impresionantes, pero con un guión lento y que no arranca en ningún momento.

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christothefuturJan 2, 2021

Enjoyable enough to watch once but not Tarantino’s best effort. Kinda feels like a poor rehash of inglorious basterds with how it rewrites history.

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REAPER007Sep 14, 2019

This is mediocre to the point when it becomes boring. This is a very disappointing work, especially for Tarantino's lvl. Story (though based on real one) is boring, characters are dull, situations literally crapy daily life of HollywoodThis is mediocre to the point when it becomes boring. This is a very disappointing work, especially for Tarantino's lvl. Story (though based on real one) is boring, characters are dull, situations literally crapy daily life of Hollywood celebs. DiCaprio disappointed even more, seems like the only role he can play is himself - a bossy, puffy aristocrat who only tries to play other roles. Feels like he gradually turns into Tom Cruise. P.S. Little girl was right - people are just too bored seing DiCaprio brand everywhere, he's too old.… Expand

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slant_notDec 29, 2019

A perfectly pleasant - and, at times, clever - film about Hollywood in the 1960's. And, despite white males (of which I am one) falling all over themselves to praise this movie, I would caution you to expect nothing more than... a perfectlyA perfectly pleasant - and, at times, clever - film about Hollywood in the 1960's. And, despite white males (of which I am one) falling all over themselves to praise this movie, I would caution you to expect nothing more than... a perfectly pleasant film. It does come with nice acting performances by all involved and an ending that provides pretty much the only original material in the entire thing. As a "nostalgia film", though, it completely fulfills its mission.… Expand

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YorkManFeb 5, 2020

Tarantino's love-letter to the end of the Hollywood Golden Age is a sumptuous feast for the eyes and ears, with a fantastic ensemble cast all working together to create the illusion of 1969.
As a piece of 'film-making' this is amazing cinema.Tarantino's love-letter to the end of the Hollywood Golden Age is a sumptuous feast for the eyes and ears, with a fantastic ensemble cast all working together to create the illusion of 1969.
As a piece of 'film-making' this is amazing cinema. As a movie, it's pretty crap if I'm being honest.
Beyond the way it looks and sounds, the great acting across the board and the attention to detail.. The film is missing a story, and a coherent plot.
At 160 minutes, the film is at least 40 minutes too long. There are innumerate stretched scenes, extended tracking shots, pointless dialogue and flashbacks that serve no purpose.
Even the finale where QT finally throws in some violence and blood seems forced, and because the rest of the film is very tame in that respect it doesn't fit the established ideas.

Overall it's a film I think everyone should watch once, but I suspect that they (and I) wouldn't be watching the film again for a very long time.… Expand

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Rebecca31Aug 19, 2019

Here it is, the moment we’ve all been waiting for, the ninth film by Quentin Tarantino for anyone counting…because he’s only making ten allegedly…so this means we’re only getting one more….allegedly. Well however many films he intends onHere it is, the moment we’ve all been waiting for, the ninth film by Quentin Tarantino for anyone counting…because he’s only making ten allegedly…so this means we’re only getting one more….allegedly. Well however many films he intends on making none will feel quite as personal as Once Upon a Time in…Hollywood.

Set in 1969 LA, Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) are struggling to find fame in the final years of Hollywood’s Golden age. Desperate to stay as part of the Hollywood scene Dalton can’t handle the fact that he’s becoming a has-been actor as he strives for perfection. If you thought DiCaprio’s scenery chewing performance in Django Unchained was entertaining to watch then you’re sure to love him in Once Upon a Time in…Hollywood. DiCaprio and Pitt make a great double act, a joy to behold, Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate was also superb casting. A star studded cast (not you Lena Dunham) that’s sure to bring in a crowd. Now I’m not sure what happened in the editing room but there are more than a few scenes from the trailer that you won’t see in the film itself and FYI for anyone who got excited about seeing Mike Moh as Bruce Lee in this film, if you’ve seen the trailer then that’s about it. There are moments that are painfully dragged out, I just didn’t feel we needed to sit in the car with the characters while they’re driving around again and again. I couldn’t help but be reminded of The Hateful Eight, scenes that linger on for longer than necessary, I feel at some point the story needs to get on with it. Tarantino is enjoying filming a scene so much he almost doesn’t want to move on to the next scene. The film is set during the Manson murders so the constant sense of unease is building towards disaster. I will also admit I was one of those concerned few who was apprehensive about Tarantino taking on a film set during the Manson murders but he handled it in a way that was not only unexpected but thoroughly entertaining. If you’ve seen Inglourious Basterds then you know Tarantino doesn’t exactly take historical accuracies into consideration and the same can be said for Once Upon a Time in…Hollywood. Best not to dwell on that and just go with it.

Yes I’d consider myself a Tarantino fan, though in my opinion he reached his peak long ago. And although there’s a lot I like about his style of filming making, the shocking violence, the well-written characters having conversations about seemingly nothing. I could definitely survive without the foot obsession and the pointless narration. I’m sure if you ask anyone they’ll each rank their favourite Tarantino films differently (but I’ll fight anyone who thinks Death Proof is anywhere in the top five) I don’t feel Once Upon a Time in…Hollywood is quite up there with Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction or Kill Bill. Each to their own, no one divides an audience quite like Quentin Tarantino, despite being too long it’s entertaining and funny, with perhaps two of the best performances from DiCaprio and Pitt. Highly recommended for all the Tarantino fans.… Expand

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SrPepeJan 4, 2020

Muy buena producción para tan poco guión. No hay historia, no hay un clímax, no hay nada. Son todos eventos tirados al azar a lo largo de la película, bastante decepcionante. La actuación de Brad Pitt es genial como siempre, lo mejor de laMuy buena producción para tan poco guión. No hay historia, no hay un clímax, no hay nada. Son todos eventos tirados al azar a lo largo de la película, bastante decepcionante. La actuación de Brad Pitt es genial como siempre, lo mejor de la película junto al diseño de producción.… Expand

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HTGamerAug 24, 2019

"Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood" is Quentin Tarantino's love letter to the Hollywood of the 1950s and 1960s and a fine movie, but this is not a typical Tarantino movie either.

The main story is about an aging actor (Leonardo di Caprio) and"Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood" is Quentin Tarantino's love letter to the Hollywood of the 1950s and 1960s and a fine movie, but this is not a typical Tarantino movie either.

The main story is about an aging actor (Leonardo di Caprio) and his trusted stunt double (Brad Pitt) struggling in 1969 Hollywood. Both di Caprio and Pitt's characters are fictional. What's real though is the inclusion of plenty of real-life characters such as Roman Polanski, Sharon Tate, Steve McQueen, Bruce Lee and the members of the notorious Manson Family. The movie's story doesn't exactly follow the real-life actions of the Manson Family members culminating in the murders of several people, so the script takes an alternative history route where none of it happens. Just like Inglurious Basterds featured an alternative history script by having Hitler assassinated well before Germany's actual defeat in World War II.

This film being set in 1969, di Caprio's face has been digitally inserted into footage from movies and TV series of the era as if his character starred in them, and I liked that. There is also tons of pop culture references of the era.

"Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood" is by far Quentin Tarantino's movie with the least amount of violence. You almost see none of it as in previous Tarantino movies. Only in the end does Tarantino's trademark violence show up, and it's too brief by his standards. But it's still hilarious nonetheless.

My only complaint is that this movie is kind of a too happy bandwagon where everything just goes on auto pilot and little does actually happen. Moments like Pitt's character beating Bruce Lee, or di Caprio delivering a powerful performance in the set of Lancer, are far and few in between. Margot Robbie (portraying Sharon Tate) is merely present in the movie and Tarantino does nothing more than just show us how beautiful she is.

All in all, "Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood" is a fine summer movie directed by Quentin Tarantino, but don't go in expecting to watch another high-octane movie like Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Inglurious Basterds or Django Unchained. I hope Tarantino's next movie will be better than this.… Expand

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DiogoOliveiraDec 15, 2019

Eu esperava bem mais do Quentin Tarantino, o filme não é ruim, apenas arrastado demais pro propósito que ele se propõe. A construção de personagem e admirável, mas tirando isso o filme é longo demais... O fechamento do filme é um grande vácuoEu esperava bem mais do Quentin Tarantino, o filme não é ruim, apenas arrastado demais pro propósito que ele se propõe. A construção de personagem e admirável, mas tirando isso o filme é longo demais... O fechamento do filme é um grande vácuo de todo resto. Alguns personagens ficaram voando em sua narrativa, eu esperei muito, pra tão pouco... Essa é minha primeira decepção com o Tarantino.… Expand

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eded9999Nov 27, 2019

2 hours of nothing just for a good 15 minutes ending.. Not a good balance...........

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Morty_McFlayNov 6, 2019

I’ll never envy Tarantino for always having whatever he does compared to the likes of Pulp Fiction or Inglourious Basterds. Making one film as good as those is extremely difficult; following it up is even tougher. That being said, this one isI’ll never envy Tarantino for always having whatever he does compared to the likes of Pulp Fiction or Inglourious Basterds. Making one film as good as those is extremely difficult; following it up is even tougher. That being said, this one is definitely one of the weaker in Tarantino’s filmography, despite a gorgeous look and two very good performances from its lead actors.
I think what ultimately kills this film is the aimlessness of its dialogue. This is Tarantino style dialogue, to be sure, but it isn’t quite Tarantino substance. Whereas in his other films, the dialogue is wandering and seemingly pointless at times, there was always a purpose behind every word. I don’t feel he was able to capture that cohesiveness that his other films managed to obtain. It’s not a terribly made movie, not at all. It just isn’t great.… Expand

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xXClutchDutchXxJan 2, 2020

If you don't know about one thing in history you'll waste 2hr 40min. of your life watching this. If you do know about that one thing then you'll only waste 2hr 15min. of your life. The acting is what helps this rating from going any lower.

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vudumindscienceFeb 4, 2020

I don't understand the hype sorrounding this movie, because I thought it was slow, meandering, indulgent and in serious need of some editting. Dicaprio's acting is the highlight of the movie and his acting alone just barely saves it from itI don't understand the hype sorrounding this movie, because I thought it was slow, meandering, indulgent and in serious need of some editting. Dicaprio's acting is the highlight of the movie and his acting alone just barely saves it from it being unwatchable. If you want to watch a movie about Tarantino complaining through his characters for a couple hours, this is the movie for you.… Expand

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XemnuzFeb 28, 2020

One of the worst cinema experiences I've had, could a movie possibly be more overhyped because of director and actors? I think not, what a mess.

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BlackVegetableSep 29, 2019

A difficult movie to rate; Tarantino made a movie which is very characteristic for his style of filming. The shots and scenes are great, the characters give a great perfomance and Tarantino's magic touches show throughout the story. TheA difficult movie to rate; Tarantino made a movie which is very characteristic for his style of filming. The shots and scenes are great, the characters give a great perfomance and Tarantino's magic touches show throughout the story. The problem is that it feels like Tarantino is pursuing two story lines, making neither feel complete; and this in a rather long movie. Because of these story lines, there are some amazing scenes which seem redundant to the story in the end. My feeling after watching the movie: "This is some crazy sh*t", but not necessarily because it was that good, but because the movie felt a bit crazy and therefore in the end has difficulties to truly shine.
Conclusion; some great filming, but it feels like Tarantino didn't really know how to create one complete enticing plot line.… Expand

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PeetApiwatOct 6, 2019

Now I know how it feels when I tell someone a story, but instead, go on and on about the other thing surrounding the story, and not cut to the point. Maybe I am such a person so I could enjoy this movie to a certain extent. I had another ideaNow I know how it feels when I tell someone a story, but instead, go on and on about the other thing surrounding the story, and not cut to the point. Maybe I am such a person so I could enjoy this movie to a certain extent. I had another idea of a climax as the story goes on, though the ending was enjoyable, it didn't do much to me. In fact, the things I enjoy the most were all the driving scenes, the 60's production design and the soundtrack.… Expand

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JsingzNov 13, 2019

Well acted, though it drags on at times. More context, to go along with some historical and cultural richness, could have gone a long way to bolster the plot and enhance the story. The payoff is also lacking. Tarantino playin’ it dry and cool.

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bjp31848Nov 28, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. what if the murders never happened Brad Pitt & Dicapprio give the surprise ending . Majority of film was filler fast forward thru western scenes and the Manson girls daily activity.… Expand

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The1999Jan 20, 2020

Quentin Tarantino, the house hold name director who displays a love for conversation and cinematic grandeur displays another less than average film after stumbling over the Western/Drama "The Hateful Eight" that somehow actually achieves moreQuentin Tarantino, the house hold name director who displays a love for conversation and cinematic grandeur displays another less than average film after stumbling over the Western/Drama "The Hateful Eight" that somehow actually achieves more than this did.

With an ensemble cast of veterans and relative newcomers, a fantastic soundtrack and great cinematography to boot, Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood is all Show but no substance, a film in which has a running time of just under three hours, has no actual driving narrative hook, protagonist/antagonist conflict or character development/arcs whatsoever, this film is a poorly laced together act by act display, when the film feels like its going to become interesting? it does not. Will we spend enough with any other characters? No.

with the amount of attention this film has procured to be in the running for "Best Picture" for the 2020 Oscars is only on the soul reason of the Director, would i recommend you to watch this film? No, you could however look at this film and find your own point to its creative direction or lack thereof, after Tarantino's last blunder i was hopeful this would be good, i along with many others were let down, i used to be sad he would stop directing films, but nowadays, it feels like i am counting the days until Tarantino is out of Directors Chair.… Expand

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CityslkrzJan 26, 2020

I’m not sure why this got a much higher review than Jojo Rabbit which is much more interesting and a better movie. I suppose it’s mostly fans of Tarantino, which I am but this one needed a great deal of editing. Bringing both worlds togetherI’m not sure why this got a much higher review than Jojo Rabbit which is much more interesting and a better movie. I suppose it’s mostly fans of Tarantino, which I am but this one needed a great deal of editing. Bringing both worlds together at the end helped, but by then I just wanted the film to be over.… Expand

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critiquemeFeb 25, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a Nostalgia movie. Some would say you would have had to have lived in the 60s to really “get it,” but Quentin Tarantino has done a fantastic job of capturing the period for the ones who didn’t. From the bus stop ads to the music, sentimental shots of Cliff driving down Forest Lawn Drive, QT has captured the flavor of Los Angeles in its time. Unfortunately, apart from the scenic portrait and the odd joke here and there, this screenplay was bland and slightly boring throughout. Whatever happened to the enigmatic dialogue that Quentin used to write? You’ll have to hit pause an hour in just to stop and ask yourself, “Is anything going to happen?” And something does happen, it’s just a slow drive getting there.

You should already know this, but if you are looking to see a film adaptation of ‘Helter Skelter’ and the events of Spahn Ranch and the Manson Family, then this movie is not for you. The Tate-LaBianca murders play a very small plot point of this movie, which makes for a bit of a disappointment since that is the climax and the apparent thing that the entire movie is building up to. That’s just it though; there is no buildup, or even a storyline for that matter. I’ve heard things like, “It’s not supposed to be a story movie,” or even, “it’s a character analysis.” Well, I don’t know about you, but last time I heard, movies were supposed to have a story. That was the central problem with Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood. I think it was made pretty clear before I watched it that it wasn’t going to be about Manson, but I’m still let down by this movie anyways. Why wouldn’t Tarantino have just made ‘Helter Skelter,’ based on Bugliosi’s accounts, and get to make a movie with an actual story/plot. He had all the materials, actors, and creative direction, but none of the output. I like that QT explores genres in each film, but in this case, I think he should have stuck to doing what he does well, which is chilling horror.

For a 3-hour movie, it could be said that this movie was actually too short. Quentin Tarantino does an excellent job of showing things happening on screen without anything actually happening. A lot of the events of the film were pointless and brought no real meaning to the story if there ever was one. For example, there is a lot of dialogue about this supposed “acid-dipped cigarette” that Cliff will eventually smoke, but it isn’t ever really elaborated on at all. While high, he fights like Cliff always does, and it doesn’t seem to affect him in any way. A 4-hour Director’s Cut is going to be released soon, but I doubt there will be any story in there either. Wouldn’t that be a laugh? The entire story was cut to make more room for flamethrowers and dirty feet. That’s all anybody really wanted to see anyways.

In summary, this movie was hilarious, had all the right Tarantino-esque scenes played out, great acting, and zero story. This could actually be seen in a positive light if you want it to, like re-inventing movies. Welcome to 2020: The dystopian reality of movies that are just series of cinematography with good music. Like, really good music. Using the original Batman music in the end was a nice touch. People said that you needed to really “know the history” to love this movie, but that was just it for me. I knew the history, read Helter Skelter from front to back, and I still didn’t think it was the masterpiece that some people say it is. It’s actually sad to think that this is what people call a masterpiece these days, but it is what it is. It was a pretty movie with good acting and a cathartic ending, but one that also leaves you begging the question, “What did I just watch?” You may feel robbed of your 3 hours or you may feel better for having had the experience. Either way, you’re still going to see Kill Bill 3 when it comes out.

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AWiltseMar 30, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Look. I didn’t hate this movie. It’s very well shot, well acted, and Tarantino’s style remains among my favourites of all time. It’s just that the characters are bland, nothing really happened in the whole 2.5 hour runtime, and it feels bloated to pad out the runtime.

This was the only movie where, in my small town theatre, I’ve ever seen people walk out before the end of the second act. Cool and intriguing story threads are left dangling there and never addressed again. The stunt double’s reputation for having murdered his wife and gotten away with it a la OJ Simpson? One brief scene sets it up and never discussed again. The Charles Manson murders are a driving influence, I guess, but Tarantino decides to characteristically play with history and allow Sharon Tate to live. (Also, Sharon Tate was played wonderfully by Margot Robbie, but every single one of her scenes was an unnecessary dip into Tarantino’s foot fetish.)

The last act leading up to the fight scene (one of the best scenes of the movie,) is awkwardly rushed and wraps everything up in a nice bow with absolutely no satisfaction for the audience.

In conclusion, I liked this film on a technical level, but creatively? There’s a lot to be desired here. Maybe consider this one when it’s in the $5 bin and you want to pad out your DVD collection.… Expand

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R22h235Apr 24, 2020

Nothing really happened. Very boring. Usually like Tarantino movies but was very disappointed.

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TowballNov 1, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the first Quentin Tarantino film I have ever seen, and I have heard nothing but good things about this legendary film maker and his movies. Hence, when I saw the trailer for this film, I was immediately intrigued with the concept of the film. There is so much you can do with a movie based in the film industry as the 1960’s come to a close, so I naturally decided that this would be my first Quentin Tarantino film that I would watch, and I was extremely disappointed.
Firstly, I would like to make note of what I enjoyed about this film. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie all provided fantastic acting in this film. Their performances were so genuine and I really enjoyed what they brought to each of their own characters. Secondly, some of the cinematography is really nice. It was really clever how Quinten incorporated the old style of filmmaking into a modern narrative, and I think he excelled in doing this in the film. However, this is where my positivity for this film ends. This movie is just boring from start to finish. There is just something so uninteresting about a movie that is mainly based around watching characters go through each of their days for 2 and a half hours. Personally, great character writing and razor-sharp dialogue isn’t enough to carry a movie.
There are so many themes within the film that just flew over my head because there were so poorly conveyed by Quentin. I shouldn’t have to go researching about a film after I have seen it just so I can begin to see some form of value in it, but I did, and if anything, it just made me dislike the film even more. For example, upon my initial viewing, the character “Sharon Tate” seemed such a pointless and uninteresting character within this films context. She adds so little to the plot that her character could be remove and the narrative would still be exactly the same. However, upon researching about the film’s context, I learnt that the film was playing with the idea of showing the audience how in this universe, Sharon Tate was left unaffected by the events of the Tate-Labianca murders, and how she just lived a normal life. Once I read that, I thought that would have been such a brilliant concept if it was conveyed better to the audience, but it wasn’t. Instead, we are presented with an uninteresting, shallow character that has little to no significance. This goes for most of the underlying concepts explored within the movie, such as Quentin Tarantino providing a Hollywood ending of the Tate-Labianca murders as a representation of how Hollywood fictionalises real events. These themes are handles so poorly, and I just felt frustrated that the film only held value to me after I researched about its themes. It is an example of poor cinema and storytelling.
If you liked this movie, great, I have nothing but respect for you because I can very well understand why someone would enjoy a movie like this. But for me personally, it just felt like a waste of time to sit through and watch. From what I can tell, if you are a big fan of Quentin Tarantino movies, you’ll probably like this one, but other than that, I would not recommend this movie.… Expand

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motionpaintingsNov 20, 2020

when i saw that there was going to be a new tarantino film i was thrilled. Great prerequisites for a mad film true: the era in which the film takes place, the actors, great music for sure, a film about the film business in hollywood ... butwhen i saw that there was going to be a new tarantino film i was thrilled. Great prerequisites for a mad film true: the era in which the film takes place, the actors, great music for sure, a film about the film business in hollywood ... but when i saw it i was a little disappointed. where were the great dialogues, where the action, where the violence typical of tarantino? then in one scene bruce lee was beaten up and after a more than strange ending i sat angrily in front of my tv and asked myself what the content was. But maybe the content is that there is no content at all ...… Expand

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RPFDec 17, 2020

Firstly, i would like to say that i am a Tarantino fan and not just some hater. Secondly, I didn’t like the film. I found parts of it boring, Tarrantino seemed more interested in displaying this "Love letter to Hollywood" than creatingFirstly, i would like to say that i am a Tarantino fan and not just some hater. Secondly, I didn’t like the film. I found parts of it boring, Tarrantino seemed more interested in displaying this "Love letter to Hollywood" than creating interesting characters or a compelling story. The story has very little get up and go, which is weird for a Tarrantino movie. The ending felt abrupt and shoved in. One of fav Tarrantino movies was the Hateful Eight, simply because time was taken to introduce the characters and make them interesting and depth. In this movie the characters feel frankly shallow. The acting, unsurprisingly, was great and full of life. What let them down was the characters themselves. I didn’t care about any of them. This film felt like a bit of a weird hark back to a bi-gone era of boring and empty films. Sorry Tarrintino. Not a fan of this one.… Expand

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Chempion1Dec 11, 2022

Ну, что сказать? Это такой типичный, типичный, типичный Тарантиновский фильм.
Большую часть времени, ну 90% примерно, составляют тупые, монотонные диалоги. Диалоги которые ничего не объясняют и не к чему не ведут. Вот к примеру, геройНу, что сказать? Это такой типичный, типичный, типичный Тарантиновский фильм.
Большую часть времени, ну 90% примерно, составляют тупые, монотонные диалоги. Диалоги которые ничего не объясняют и не к чему не ведут. Вот к примеру, герой Дикаприо садится на стул рядом с девочкой и ни с того ни с сего начинает лить слёзы, о том какой он несчастный и ни кому не нужный, и так на протяжении 15 минут. К чему всё это? Не понятно. Смена кадра и всё, никто не вспомнит про этот эпизод вообще никогда. И вот так или почти так практически весь фильм.
Повествование часто прерывается на полуслове и больше никогда к нему не возвращается.
Это же касается и эпизода с персонажем Питта. Он вдруг ни с того ни с сего то ли реально оказывается, то ли просто вспоминает, я лично не понял, себя на съёмочной площадке с Брюсом Ли, а потом ни с того ни с сего начинает с ним реально драться и умудряется навалять ему люлей! При том сам Ли показан каким то самодовольным хамом. (Хотя люди, лично знавшие Брюса, всегда писали про него как про человека достаточно скромного). Зачем всё это? Тайна.
Даже поездки, просто поездки на машине без диалогов, в фильме настолько нудные и долгие, что создаётся стойкое впечатление искусственного растягивания хронометража. Как в какой нибудь GTA.
Экшен сцены двигающие сюжет в фильме тоже есть, но их совокупная длина составляет минут 15 из 2 часов 40 минут протяжённости всего кино. И эти сцены показывают нам дружбу двух совершенно разных людей, чьи судьбы прописаны очень поверхностно.
Так же в сюжет напихано много разных реальных и придуманных персонажей. Но зачем их сюда напихали, одному Тарантино известно. Эти персонажи не несут вообще никакого смысла. Такое ощущение, что снимали сереал часов на 15, а затем передумали и обрезали его до одной серии и выпустили в прокат.
Как не странно, но это произведение не имеет вменяемого начала, в нём намертво отсутствует завяка и кульминация. Ёлы палы, у него даже нормального конца нет?
Короче, фильм ОЧЕНЬ, ОЧЕНЬ на любителя. Я таким любителем не оказался.… Expand

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AgentLviJul 7, 2023

not bad movie, but not good either. The story is really miss & match, visual is decent, and the voice is also decent

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KJ_20Mar 24, 2022

This film is full of violence and extreme gore (at the end) and is a wonderful take on Hollywood during the 1960's. The acting is phenomenal and the film certainly has great cinematography and scripting. I wish that the audience was remindedThis film is full of violence and extreme gore (at the end) and is a wonderful take on Hollywood during the 1960's. The acting is phenomenal and the film certainly has great cinematography and scripting. I wish that the audience was reminded once in a while on what the basic plot of the story is and the direction of it. The basics of any film is a plot. And this movie just hopes that we already know what it is, but we dont. It's dull and has nothing much to say at all. The acting is the only good part.… Expand

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