Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood

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VillaJul 27, 2019

Really good movie. Not sure what these negatives reviews are talking about at all. Everyone did great in this movie and the story was really interesting. I’m glad they gave a tribute to Sharon Tate. I guess everyone hates Tarantino becauseReally good movie. Not sure what these negatives reviews are talking about at all. Everyone did great in this movie and the story was really interesting. I’m glad they gave a tribute to Sharon Tate. I guess everyone hates Tarantino because he’s different.… Expand

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FreizelAug 19, 2019

This movie has not plot, and thats enought to give It a 0, people Will consider rate It a 1 or a 2 for leo and Brad acting, they were the only reason i didnt leave , but even their acting didnt save this mess of a movie , nothing happens in 3 hours

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Jason0007Aug 20, 2019

I’m not the best critic but I have seen soooo many films and all of Quentins but this was poor.
You expect a good soundtrack, not here. Laughs, it here, a flowing story that kept you interested, not here. The last 15 mins are the best. IfI’m not the best critic but I have seen soooo many films and all of Quentins but this was poor.
You expect a good soundtrack, not here. Laughs, it here, a flowing story that kept you interested, not here. The last 15 mins are the best. If you like long and dull films then be my guest but this was a let down for me personally!
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Bob1234567Aug 22, 2019

Like watching paint dry except the paint only drys in the last 15minutes of the movie. So boring I wanted to scratch my eyes out.

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Kelly102030Aug 21, 2019

It was so disappointing and way to long..the story line is slow and at times boring

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NrthGeorgiaMikeAug 3, 2019

I'm just shocked that a QT movie could move so SLOW. I couldn't tell where this movie was headed for most of it, and I'm still not sure what the real plot line actually was. My advice to anyone considering a watch is to pay attention to theI'm just shocked that a QT movie could move so SLOW. I couldn't tell where this movie was headed for most of it, and I'm still not sure what the real plot line actually was. My advice to anyone considering a watch is to pay attention to the negative reviews... and ignore all the 10 ratings from QT fanboys. I've truly enjoyed his other movies, PF, KB, RD, H8 and the rest- and really looked forward to this one. Except for the final 20 minute signature gore and "weirdness" action, this was a boring snoozefest. Pitt and Leo are very good actors (Robbie not so much, but nice to look at), but the "dog" ended up being the character I enjoyed most. >;-)… Expand

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MLRJul 27, 2019

This is an amazing movie, with lovingly drawn characters with intricate back stories, the actor selection is amazing-- a dead ringer for Steve McQueen, Charles Manson, Squeaky Fromm, Tex, the whole Manson family. No expense spared recreatingThis is an amazing movie, with lovingly drawn characters with intricate back stories, the actor selection is amazing-- a dead ringer for Steve McQueen, Charles Manson, Squeaky Fromm, Tex, the whole Manson family. No expense spared recreating Hollywood 1969. Loving details--you could watch it 100 times and catch new details each time. Yes, I saw Samuel L. Jackson playing cards in the corner of the saloon.… Expand

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ReelviewerAug 6, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was BORING! You want to like it because of who's in it and to be honest the acting was good. The storyline sucked! Quentin is trying to hard to be deep and different and leaves you wanting so much more. This should've been great and it only resultwd in confusion and one good last scene ....thats it! Tell the truth people it sucked!… Expand

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ZlatanAug 31, 2019

Caracters have 0 developmnet. Stories lead to nothing and movie drags for 2 hours. I apologised to my wife for wasting her time.

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ElemakiAug 26, 2019

Absolutely boring. Without any doubts, the worst QT film ever released. Make yourself a favor a spend your money in anything else...

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RobynRossJul 30, 2019

This indulgence fest of a movie was like watching a whole bunch of Hollywood friends, get together for a circle jerk. Definitely on my "one of the worst movies I've ever seen" list. Gluttonous and self indulgent to the max. Seriously, did IThis indulgence fest of a movie was like watching a whole bunch of Hollywood friends, get together for a circle jerk. Definitely on my "one of the worst movies I've ever seen" list. Gluttonous and self indulgent to the max. Seriously, did I need to see the dog food slide out of the can and plop into the bowl every time Brad Pitt's character fed his damn dog? Or watch every clip Leo's character, the actor, played? (Maybe that's why it was nearly three hours long. It was like watching this movie and then "Rick Dalton's" movies. A crappy BOGO deal. Where in the world was the editor? An hour could have been deleted from this film and it would still be about nothing! Ridiculously over acted by all of the leads (excluding Margot Robbie but she was mostly just used as a prop anyway) and all were 2 dimensional cliched characters (or shall I say caricatures?). My friend and I were tempted to walk out but stayed in hopes there was a pay off. There was absolutely none. In fact the ending was just all together stupid. But if you love Tarantino camp, gore and violence, you do at least get that pay off I guess. I did give this movie at least a one, because the costumes and sets were amazing (as you would expect with that big of a budget), I loved the soundtrack, and the two youngest female characters (Julia Butters & Margaret Qualley) were the best parts of the entire movie. If you want to waste three hours of your life, then go see this film. If you just want to be educated on current pop culture, save yourself the time and watch the excellent trailer. Rex Reed from the Observer says it best, "Rancid, preposterous and hysterically over the top in ideas and execution, "once upon a time" perfectly describes writer-director Quentin Tarantino's ninth film."
"The movie drags on like a turtle on valium, cramming in the period clichés like concession-stand popcorn."
"They all seem to be guests at some insider wrap party to which the audience is not invited."
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keigbosicAug 4, 2019

This is my number 1 on my list of worst movies. all these people on here talking about how good the movie is are stupid. The entire movie except for the last 20 minutes are horrible. Almost 2 hours of the total movie time have nothing to doThis is my number 1 on my list of worst movies. all these people on here talking about how good the movie is are stupid. The entire movie except for the last 20 minutes are horrible. Almost 2 hours of the total movie time have nothing to do with the end of the movie. Leonardo's character did nothing for the film except his acting in real life. Thankyou and have a good day.… 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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wingnutzJul 29, 2019

I never thought I would say this about a QT film, but this movie was boring beyond belief. QT seems to occupy the position that Woody Allen held before he fell from Hollywood grace: stars want to be in his films to give themselves "artistI never thought I would say this about a QT film, but this movie was boring beyond belief. QT seems to occupy the position that Woody Allen held before he fell from Hollywood grace: stars want to be in his films to give themselves "artist cred". That can be the only explanation for why this roster of great actors/stars signed up for this non-event.

The worst part was how the dialog was curt and stiff. Until now, there was no better screenwriter in film than QT. Until now.

And poor Margot Robbie. She was left playing a vapid cookie cutter character with virtually nothing to add to the story except to be the historical prop of Sharon Tate.

My expectations were perhaps too high, but this was pablum. I cannot understand the critic reviews except to believe that they, like the actors, fall under QT's "artist director" spell.… Expand

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LeeleeAug 15, 2019

Leonardo is the only reason this film has any strength whatsoever, disappointing to say the least, first time a Tarantino movie has left me bored and unfocused

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asdfghjkl1234Aug 17, 2019

Boring film, bad writing, bad story, bad acting, great as a sleep aid. I'm not sure why the industry wants this film to succeed so much more than others but they paid off the professional reviewers to give this great reviews.

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amheretojudgeJul 26, 2019

Tarantino's humour is dramatically challenged and emotions mocked with silliness, there lies his film in between.

Once Upon A Time In... Hollywood Tarantino's bluff is so smart that the entire film feels stupid. A joke. So now, the questionTarantino's humour is dramatically challenged and emotions mocked with silliness, there lies his film in between.

Once Upon A Time In... Hollywood

Tarantino's bluff is so smart that the entire film feels stupid. A joke. So now, the question it raises is, Is it funny? Not particularly. It is not a funny joke. It is a joke that you'd wish you had told. It is a joke that filters its audience out and then welcomes you to an open discussion that could last for hours. Good. Productive hours. For the writer-director, Quentin Tarantino is grabbing all the sensitive glasses in one tray and is serving us with an upbeating groovy music and a cautionary manual of "how to" deal with the film. Or more accurately, the final showdown. The entire film is just consuming energy for those last moments. That he exonerates in a big smile.. and not a laugh. This is smart filmmaking.

Up till now, I have been in awe of his writing in all the films. But after this film, I am leaning towards his maturity and confidence as a director. And as an evidence there is a scenario placed in the middle of the film where Cliff Booth played by Brad Pitt enters a red zone. Not only does the cinematography and background score glorifies Tarantino's legacy in that very antic, but as a part of narrative he whispers the secret of the film with utmost honesty and whisk of his signature absurdity.

Bonkers! is your reaction as you leave the screen and to protect that feeling is his bulletproof script that stands tall with him. Tarantino, as a writer has been lately considering himself to be drawn towards the literary art form, subjugates his and his project's place in his creative form just as Shakespeare used to do in his days. Often pitching himself on screen as a metaphor or the state or stage he has been through in his life, Tarantino's penultimate project- swooping in every last drop- sums up his work like a final chapter of a novel.

Ergo, by the time credits starts rolling everything and everyone has left the room, letting the dust settle and satisfaction flood in. Leonardo DiCaprio embodying a persona as Rick Dalton ought to be up for the game giddily considering how bottomless the pit is when it comes to the emotions of his characters. It is a role that anyone would love to have and yet not taking it for granted, DiCaprio's finest moments can be seen on set fumbling and riffing with his co-stars.

But I have been in love with underrated character since the very beginning. And ergo Pitt's Cliff resonates more strongly to me than anyone. Primarily, because it had very less chances to work on screen. Often audience reacts to empathy in a character and for a character that never sees a fall in the film, Pitt has a daunting task to make those half-grins charismatic and also earned. And on that note, Pitt steals the show with a Hawaiian shirt, c***y know-it-all attitude, a loyal dog and pretty standard one-liners; which I think doesn't just signifies the Once Upon A Time In... Hollywood part but the whole lifespan of it.… Expand

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JesterRaceJul 29, 2019

One of Tarantino's best, if not his most polarizing. DiCaprio is sensational as Dalton. Obviously going in I knew that this movie would be divisive, considering the subject matters of the film. I knew that fans were going to have a tough timeOne of Tarantino's best, if not his most polarizing. DiCaprio is sensational as Dalton. Obviously going in I knew that this movie would be divisive, considering the subject matters of the film. I knew that fans were going to have a tough time with this one. One of the main criticisms for this film is that it has no plot. I strongly disagree. QT's intentions here are to show a historical portrayal of Hollywood and the 60s. The film uses Dalton's arch to exemplify that. The film is very similar to Pulp Fiction in how it's constructed. The two leads are grerat, but for me, It's one of DiCaprio's best roles ever.… Expand

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gereihingJul 26, 2019

While I found some parts a little slow, thanks to great acting and dialogue, you don’t really mind. The picture is paced well so that it doesn’t feel that you’re waiting for something to happen. It’s more like just when you find yourselfWhile I found some parts a little slow, thanks to great acting and dialogue, you don’t really mind. The picture is paced well so that it doesn’t feel that you’re waiting for something to happen. It’s more like just when you find yourself asking if something is going to happen, it does. The best thing is that what happens usually comes out of the blue. This is my first time rating movies. Going to the movies anymore requires some monetary investment. I like to rate them either:
1. You won’t waste your money
2. Good but wait till you can rent it. 3. Ok but wait till cable. 4. I lost two hours of my life. This movie - #1!… 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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ehstadelJul 28, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I checked spoiler alert so I don’t spoil the movie for others by saying that the movie is pointless and goes nowhere. Nothing happens. There isn’t much of a plot or a story. The movie feels like a big prank by Tarantino to see if everyone will love the movie because they feel like they have to. I’ve loved every movie he’s done, but this one is a mess. The acting was great, no doubt about it. Leo and Brad still couldn’t save this turd of a movie. Very disappointing.… Expand

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RoguewarAug 2, 2019

Loved Django Unchained. This movie was lacking a lot. An hour in, I was still trying to figure out if there was any sort of plot or storyline. If your under 40 and not a Hollywood trivia buff you probably won't understand a lot of theLoved Django Unchained. This movie was lacking a lot. An hour in, I was still trying to figure out if there was any sort of plot or storyline. If your under 40 and not a Hollywood trivia buff you probably won't understand a lot of the references. My son and his friends (all collage students) saw it and said it was okay. When my wife asked them what it was about, they said they had no idea. My wife almost didn't want to see it because she hates violent movies, but other than about 5 minutes towards the end there is almost no violence in the entire movie. The cast was the only thing that even kept it watchable.… Expand

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Mot6802Aug 5, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We were really looking forward to this new Tarantino movie. Horrible dialogue, acting & tempo. The twist at the end was meh. Very disappointed.… Expand

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GoetheJul 28, 2019

Regrettably, Once Upon a Time is yet another morally idiotic, stylistically tired, structurally undisciplined and thematically cliched jerk-off of a film from aging narcissist Tarantino. Overblown accents, overplayed character types,Regrettably, Once Upon a Time is yet another morally idiotic, stylistically tired, structurally undisciplined and thematically cliched jerk-off of a film from aging narcissist Tarantino. Overblown accents, overplayed character types, distasteful violence and disappointingly dull dialogue plague this Death Proof-caliber clunker. Perhaps somebody should tell this man to retire already at flick number 9. One thing’s for sure: the days of Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown are long gone.… Expand

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Chocapic360Aug 4, 2019

It's soooooooooooooooooooo long and boring in 2:40h I laughed twice and I wanted to die for most of the movie.

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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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AkselisAug 10, 2019

Переоцененная куча голливудских отходов со ставкой на большие имена на постере. Мне одному показалось что сюжета здесь нет? Это фильм с актерами из голливуда про актеров из голливуда со всеми затертыми голливудские клеше и образами крутыхПереоцененная куча голливудских отходов со ставкой на большие имена на постере. Мне одному показалось что сюжета здесь нет? Это фильм с актерами из голливуда про актеров из голливуда со всеми затертыми голливудские клеше и образами крутых парней с сигаретами и пивом от которых уже тошнит. Говоря о юморе это дело конечно субьективное, но "высмеивание" это самый убогий и низкий способ заставить человека рассмеятся, не секрет что люди любят показывать на кого то пальцем и такой юмор проще переносится стадным зрителем но я думаю что сцена с Брюсом Ли была неуместной и оскорбительной. За 240 минут скучного описания повседневной жизни героев, которое до тошноты описывает каждую мелочь я понял что мне интереснее смотреть на потолок чем на фильм. Когда самое интересное в фильме это 10 минут бессмысленной жестокости в конце, то это плохой знак. У меня нет притензий к актерам, но думаю они там только из за громкого имени ибо фильм обязан был завлечь массу на которую жадно таргетируется Тарантино. Да и отыграть в кино роль актера в кино и крутого каскадера с сигаретой слишком концептуально и мало кто бы не справился с такой ролью. Фанаты Тарантино могут плевать в меня желчью и говорить, что они понимают в кинематографе больше меня, но так же есть люди которые считают что понимают в стиле лучше других, нося помойные мешки Гоши Рубчинского, я хочу сказать что всем хочется быть важнее, чем они есть. Поэтому говорите что угодно, но я оцениваю фильм с точки зрения обычного зрителя и считаю что он крайне переоценен. Все чаще замечаю, что любой фильм с популярным продакшеном или актерами внушает своего рода страх в людях, которые боятся критиковать его что бы не получить осуждение стада фанатов. Не бойтесь выражать свое мнение если сочли фильм плохим и не важно кто над ним работал. А другой половине хочу сказать, что не нужно строить из себя знатока кинематографа ссылаясь только на авторитет знаменитостей и слепо защищать их деятельность.… Expand

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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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ElsashAug 17, 2019

Boring, no story, no suspense, people were sleeping at the movies, waste of time and money.

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KmalenAug 10, 2019

Don't waste your money. Movie is way too long with the only action being in the last few minutes.

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SilvurWolfAug 11, 2019

Most boring movie ever! 3 hours just to watch the best part closer to the end. Only thing good about the movie was the acting!

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Thewho63Jul 27, 2019

R-Dogs and Pulp Fiction were pure genius. Since then outside of Inglorious Basterds everything he does is an homage to blacksploitation, kung fu, westerns, etc.....This movie was a waste of talented actors. It really seemed like 1969 LosR-Dogs and Pulp Fiction were pure genius. Since then outside of Inglorious Basterds everything he does is an homage to blacksploitation, kung fu, westerns, etc.....This movie was a waste of talented actors. It really seemed like 1969 Los Angeles was the star of this film. Leo's character was like a tip of the hat to Clint Eastwood in a way.
Just came away extremely underwhelmed, yet the critics are fawning over this lackluster outing.… Expand

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WinstonRLiJul 25, 2019

Would not call “Once Upon” thrilling or deep or for else sakes, anything. Felt like this film’s beyond that. It’s essentially a boiled down novella. Ignore the “self indulgence” comments. Watch it once, watch it twice and it’s still an indieWould not call “Once Upon” thrilling or deep or for else sakes, anything. Felt like this film’s beyond that. It’s essentially a boiled down novella. Ignore the “self indulgence” comments. Watch it once, watch it twice and it’s still an indie film at heart.
Being more Cohen than a Cohen film it’s one of those you either recall from time to time or completely forget about; if it happens to be the later, it only gets better every you come back and think about it.
2nd Time Watching: This film should be a masterclass on Tension Building. The Last 20 mins guarantees pure satisfaction.… Expand

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Marshall56Aug 6, 2019

The movie was way too long. Very few funny scenes a complete waste of money and time.

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MacanoodoughJul 29, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this is a great QT Film. A different genre than he's done previously (3 Crime, 2 Western, 1 WWII, 2 revenge Kung Fu) This is just a Story Driven Drama. Always strong characters aret in his stories and these are even more so. THe whole flick delves deep into these 2 guys and it truly is, IMHO his best on that level. A fitting homage to a legend made so by tragedy (her widower's infamy not withstanding) But Sharon Tate deserved this. A true Fary Tail with a Fairy Tail ending and Brad briegly revisits and old part that fiorst made him famous, allbeit for a single line of dialogue, but it went a long way for me. An amazing movie I will pay to see again.… Expand

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ImaginaryCriticJul 28, 2019

One thing for sure is, this is no Pulp Fiction or Django but its still a memorable Tarantino film. I felt like there was a little drag and really slow at points but hey its always worth it at the end.

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deansargeAug 14, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Have just seen this movie and can’t recommend enough! A brilliant cast that absolutely nail this, and the most satisfying ending to a film I’ve seen for years! Bravo 10/10...… Expand

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romethesecondtiAug 5, 2019

To appreciate all its pleasures--this is the rare film that should be seen more than once. Director Quentin Tarantino, the ultimate rule-breaker, is at it again in “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.” A kinder, gentler Tarantino? Yes and no.To appreciate all its pleasures--this is the rare film that should be seen more than once. Director Quentin Tarantino, the ultimate rule-breaker, is at it again in “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.” A kinder, gentler Tarantino? Yes and no. While the main arc of the film features two mellow buddies driving around Los Angeles, most of this bad-boy director’s trademark violence and revenge is left for the end.

The buddies are TV – and wannabe movie – actor Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his stunt double, Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt). DiCaprio and Pitt together are as fine as you can imagine they would be. Pitt is surprisingly willing to play second-fiddle (or so it seems) to DiCaprio.

Good as it is, that buddy bit, male bonding and all, is secondary to the film’s themes. One is the built-in anxiety of the B actor, or of anyone who feels his or her career may be heading south (does that include Tarantino?). Another is the role of the Charles Manson murders in the American psyche. Stitching these two ideas together is another demonstration of Tarantino’s talent.

The heart of the film’s plot is cross-cutting between Dalton in his film-within-a-film; Sharon Tate in the audience of a Westwood theater, watching herself in “The Wrecking Ball,” with Dean Martin; and Booth’s surreal experience at the Spahn Ranch where the Manson cult figures are chillingly menacing (Margaret Qualley [as enticing jail-bait], Lena Dunham and Dakota Fanning play three of the “Manson girls” – and watch for Bruce Dern as ranch owner George Spahn). It takes time for this intersection to develop, and when it does, it’s powerful. The date on the screen is August 8, 1969.

“Once Upon a Time …” is also an ode to Los Angeles, albeit a very different one from 2016’s “La La Land.” There are no loving long-shots of LA, but many close-in, insider references – even to Tarantino’s own 35 mm theater, now known as “The New Beverly,” described here as a porn theater (and perhaps it was in the 1960s). The Spahn Ranch, a movie setting and ranch, where the Manson gang hangs out, was real, as was the movie Tate watches on her last day on earth.… Expand

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moviewatcherclbJul 31, 2019

It's a slow paced, dialogue rich, collection of fantastic scenes, with top-notch storytelling, performed by outstanding actors, with great cinematography and good directing. How is this movie not awesome? Check out my video here -It's a slow paced, dialogue rich, collection of fantastic scenes, with top-notch storytelling, performed by outstanding actors, with great cinematography and good directing. How is this movie not awesome? Check out my video here - https://youtu.be/vD1O_aEbcrM… Expand

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KevinChau5Jul 27, 2019

Saw this tonight!! Really AWESOME Film, First gotta say: Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt ACED This film! Best Dymantic Duo between DiCaprio and Pitt! Best Tarantino film by far, Greatest Film of All-Time! This is a MUST SEE film! 10/10!!Saw this tonight!! Really AWESOME Film, First gotta say: Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt ACED This film! Best Dymantic Duo between DiCaprio and Pitt! Best Tarantino film by far, Greatest Film of All-Time! This is a MUST SEE film! 10/10!! You'll love this film! Highly Recommend this! 10/10… Expand

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RuxandraMAug 17, 2019

Plain, no action, we walked out the screening, it was too boring and to sit through.

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MADRICKY97Aug 9, 2019

Worst movie from Q.T., 2 hours and 15 minutes of nothing, then 15 minutes of Q.T. usual gore action ending ...... that s it !!! 3/10 and i m realy gentle!!! Noting to see or do with his other movies!!! Realy disapointed !!!

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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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psentnAug 15, 2019

What a waste of time this movie is all about Tarintinos ego it is a bore as far as I am concerned!!!!!! I spelled his name wrong g???

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DrJimAug 15, 2019

Self indulgent and aimless. Lacking any serious character development, narrative or plotting. The Emperor has no clothes.

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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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RJPinOntAug 6, 2019

I cannot begin to say how bad this movie is. In a full theatre, we heard people chuckle 3 times during the brutal 2 and half hours. In 22 of going to movies together, my wife (the ever patient one) has never asked to leave a movie beforeI cannot begin to say how bad this movie is. In a full theatre, we heard people chuckle 3 times during the brutal 2 and half hours. In 22 of going to movies together, my wife (the ever patient one) has never asked to leave a movie before the end... until this dog. We stayed, thinking it had to get better. Boy were we wrong. As we left the theatre, all we heard were people talking about how bad this movie was... No idea how it got the critic rating it did.… Expand

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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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branflakes4547Jul 26, 2019

This movie accomplishes nothing. Nothing of note happens in the first two hours. Characters show up and drop out like they weren't even there. The film doesn't build on itself. Nothing happens except "woah, wasnt that cool." The onlyThis movie accomplishes nothing. Nothing of note happens in the first two hours. Characters show up and drop out like they weren't even there. The film doesn't build on itself. Nothing happens except "woah, wasnt that cool." The only redeemable thing about the film is Vrad Pitt's character. Other than that it is a total waste of time… 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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alancoleman857Jul 27, 2019

This was the most fun I've had at the movies since I was a kid. Reviews seen to be decisive and I believe that's due to some people not knowing about the Manson cult and the movie being more about character rather than plot but for me it'sThis was the most fun I've had at the movies since I was a kid. Reviews seen to be decisive and I believe that's due to some people not knowing about the Manson cult and the movie being more about character rather than plot but for me it's one of my all time favorites.… Expand

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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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Mhs1987Aug 20, 2019

Wage of time. Spoils your day and mood. Moreover, not recommended to be watched!

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RayaStarkAug 22, 2019

It's Tarantino's worst movie. It has nothing similar to those directed by him. This movie has made me get a little bit of **** on my tongue.
I wait for the other movie

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The_kmanJul 27, 2019

The movie was creative and masterfully directed. DiCaprio and Pitt were amazing in the film! I'd highly recommend this movie to EVERYONE.

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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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mbmartinsSep 4, 2019

2 for last 20 minutes of movie and 0 for everything else. Maybe if you work on movies industry maybe and just maybe you can like a little bit more...

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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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Lambo442Sep 19, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Long, bloated and lacking in a compelling, cohesive plot. Lots of scenes don't really drive the narrative at all. Two stinkers in a row for Tarantino now. The climax at the end couldn't even save it for me. I was hoping they'd save Tate in her own residence, that would have been more cathartic for the audience and made more sense. If real history had been unfolding and through a minor twist of events Brad Pitt wanders over there tripping out and saves the day. Then Bruce Lee could have shown up as Mansen's new recruit, like a boss, and finished his fight with Pitt. Why not, it's all make believe anyway. Great acting from everyone involved though.… 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.
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egoBorderDec 14, 2019

Even as Tarantino has become increasingly self-indulgent in his films, he's always remained entertaining. But with this movie he's gone completely off the deep end, and I doubt most people will appreciate his taking so long to get nowhere.Even as Tarantino has become increasingly self-indulgent in his films, he's always remained entertaining. But with this movie he's gone completely off the deep end, and I doubt most people will appreciate his taking so long to get nowhere. This movie has some interesting ideas about culture and history, sure, but a more direct approach would have been more engaging. Might be a good rental, but keep your phone handy.… Expand

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KadirovMay 17, 2020

Overhyped mediocre film. Actually, mediocre films at least are able to entertain a watcher, this one is just a grandiloquent pacifier like Great Gastby. This movie is most likely a result of director's probable mental illness.

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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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wellyoudidaskSep 5, 2019

This movie was slow and pointless with large sections of it seeming like no more than a fill - lame and disjointed story. It did have some captivating moments though with Leonardo and Brad giving great performances but even that couldn’tThis movie was slow and pointless with large sections of it seeming like no more than a fill - lame and disjointed story. It did have some captivating moments though with Leonardo and Brad giving great performances but even that couldn’t save this movie for me. Disappointing.… Expand

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RLATLSep 8, 2019

Worst movie of 2019. Super slow storylines , bad acting, total lack of humor… the list goes on. A true MUST NOT SEE.

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kingmidasApr 12, 2020

It is rare that I do not make it to the end of a movie, but that was the case with this one. Truly a waste of time. Boring, pointless, meandering and tedious just about sums it up. Just goes to show that having a big name director and starsIt is rare that I do not make it to the end of a movie, but that was the case with this one. Truly a waste of time. Boring, pointless, meandering and tedious just about sums it up. Just goes to show that having a big name director and stars cannot make up for character development and plot.… 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