Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: July 26, 2019
7.7
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Jaredc324Jul 25, 2019
QT's 1960s Hollywood is something to look at and sit through. However, there isn't much in the movie that I found interesting. Dalton's character was more of a pouty baby than someone who goes through a genuine evolution that would've feltQT's 1960s Hollywood is something to look at and sit through. However, there isn't much in the movie that I found interesting. Dalton's character was more of a pouty baby than someone who goes through a genuine evolution that would've felt more rewarding in the end. But there isn't denying the style, ganache and exuberance Tarantino gives this world and time. The movie ends poetically, but a lot of times expects its greatness instead of earning it.… Expand
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7
DawdlingPoetApr 2, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a film about the Hollywood of the the late 1960s, centering on actors, teenage girls/fans, nostalgia of wild west/cowboy films of that time.

The first hour was a little bland but it improves after that. I liked the scenes with Cliff Booth at the old ranch film set, where numerous young girls keep an eye on the new comer from a distance. I thought Cliff seemed generally more 'cool' (more of a star) than Rick Dalton did - what you can read into that is up to you.

I wouldn't say its greatly funny most of the time but it is amusing at times, in a darkly comic way (so typical Tarantino fare). Also it's an understated film for the most part, I'd say. There's some witty dialogue and the cinematography is decent enough. I liked the music played too. There's a fairly strong emphasis/focus on bright colours, in the bright lights of cinemas (including listings advertised), hotels, restaurants etc. - the famous 'bright lights of Hollywood'. Its stylish but maybe not as frantic as you may expect. There is, of course, some quite bloody violence, as is expected for a Tarantino film but there's not as much as you may assume - all in the 2nd half, quite close to the end of the film.

Yes I'd recommend this film but primarily for fans of Tarantino's work. If your expecting a constant action type film then this may well seem too long winded and not offer all your expecting but if your intrigued by the plot and you like the cast, then yes, I'd say it's worth seeing.… Expand
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4
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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AlcoholicGoatAug 16, 2022
Maybe Tarantino is an overrated hack idk. He loves to parade the fact that he went to film school but I'm convinced he just failed upwards with Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill. The movies are well directed but writing is not his strong suit. HeMaybe Tarantino is an overrated hack idk. He loves to parade the fact that he went to film school but I'm convinced he just failed upwards with Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill. The movies are well directed but writing is not his strong suit. He can come up with fun snappy dialogue and cool characters but he rarely explores either in meaningful ways. This was a slog.… Expand
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6
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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7
jackctierney05Apr 17, 2022
This Tarantino magic is truly unique; like nothing else in the film industry. It takes a deep journey into the lives of two men looking for their place of fame in Hollywood; all masterfully complimented with outstanding filming, talentedThis Tarantino magic is truly unique; like nothing else in the film industry. It takes a deep journey into the lives of two men looking for their place of fame in Hollywood; all masterfully complimented with outstanding filming, talented acting, and a mind-blowing production set that deserves in full the awards it has received due to its time period accuracy. Being set in the late 1960s, there is no 21st century vibe throughout the whole film which fully impresses me. A lot goes on during the film and requires full attention and concentration. Multiple viewings is also advised. Quentin Tarantino applies a genius twist to a true story, thus resulting in this thrilling masterpiece.… Expand
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DarkwingSchmuckJul 27, 2023
Quentin Tarantino's most mature work since Jackie Brown, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a fascinating "what if" story featuring a great ensemble and Tarantino's usual engrossing dialogue. The effort that went into recreating LA in 1969 isQuentin Tarantino's most mature work since Jackie Brown, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a fascinating "what if" story featuring a great ensemble and Tarantino's usual engrossing dialogue. The effort that went into recreating LA in 1969 is worthy of an Oscar by itself.… Expand
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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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10
YoungArthurJul 24, 2023
Linda homenagem a Hollywood e a todos que amam cinema. Cada detalhe é uma carta de amor ao cinema.
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10
TheGreatNikakisAug 4, 2022
The chemistry between DiCaprio and Pitt is the best i have seen in recent years. Both of them offer incredible performances, especially Pitt, with the relationship between Cliff and Rick being the crown jewel of the film. Masterful writingThe chemistry between DiCaprio and Pitt is the best i have seen in recent years. Both of them offer incredible performances, especially Pitt, with the relationship between Cliff and Rick being the crown jewel of the film. Masterful writing and direction by Tarantino also help elevate this film to a masterpiece.… Expand
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8
hellcriticSep 15, 2022
Ооо… в этом фильме я люблю ВСЕ. Какой шикарный актерский дуэт получился у Лео и Брэнда?!
Ммм… просто сказка.
И эта чудная операторская и режиссерская работа, я прям проникся атмосферой конца шестидесятых в Голливуде.Ооо… в этом фильме я люблю ВСЕ. Какой шикарный актерский дуэт получился у Лео и Брэнда?!
Ммм… просто сказка.
И эта чудная операторская и режиссерская работа, я прям проникся атмосферой конца шестидесятых в Голливуде.
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MagionNov 11, 2022
For those viewers who are not interested in life in Hollywood, this is an extremely boring and uninteresting film. The only thing that interested me in the film was Tourette's syndrome, which the main character Dalton suffered from. It isFor those viewers who are not interested in life in Hollywood, this is an extremely boring and uninteresting film. The only thing that interested me in the film was Tourette's syndrome, which the main character Dalton suffered from. It is manifested by paroxysmal crying, speech disorder and frequent use of vulgar words (coprolalia).… Expand
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CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022
This isn't one of Tarantino's best but still a really great film nonetheless.
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heikkiloytynojaDec 30, 2022
Perhaps the weakist Tarantino movie. Still it is far better than 99% of Hollywood productions. Soundtrack is excellent.
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10
DontkateApr 12, 2023
A very good movie!! I know it’s a controversial one but it is amazing one. One of his best movies
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10
Domvro28May 5, 2023
In my opinion every Tarantino movie is great but I do think this one is of the best! Right up there with Pulp Fiction and Django.
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10
DangersrcaJul 24, 2023
One of the best Tarantino movies!!! It comes close to Pulp Fiction and is just a amazing movie
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