Once Upon A Time in Hollywood | THIS HOLLYWOOD SHINES – Tarantino’s 9th Film Review

Review with Phil Martin – Phil Me In on Film

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is director Quentin Tarantino’s 9th film and “supposedly” he is hanging it up after the 10th; so this film has been met with a lot of anticipation. I have been a huge fan of his since the early 90’s and like the way he is able to take his love of film to different genres and give them his unique touch. Tarantino has once again done that with “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood.”

The film has a running time of 3 hours; and be warned if you have never seen a Tarantino film; or perhaps have been less than impressed with his previous films… then this is not a film you may enjoy.

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The film is set in late 1960’s at a time in California during the in-famous “Manson Murders” and the changing of the guard in Hollywood. Leo DiCaprio plays a fading movie star reduced now to taking bit parts in serial TV shows and spaghetti westerns. DiCaprio’s best friend, side-kick, and stunt-double is played by Brad Pitt in an Oscar worthy role.

The tandem set their sites on remaining relevant in a town that’s passed them by.

The beautiful scenery of a time in Hollywood and California is accurate to the point that it makes you feel as though you’re right in the moment or era with them.

The music soundtrack is that of 1960’s radio, and is a highlight of some of the good times had during the period.

This is not a typical Tarantino film. This is more of his homage to a time growing up in California. The film does take a turn about 2 hours in, leading to a finale that’s classic Tarantino.

Overall I was impressed with his effort, and had fun watching Hollywood through this director’s eyes.

1. My only issues:  Tarantino’s blatant need to keep making 3 hour films and

2. Tarantino’s lack of use of Margot Robbie as she plays Sharon Tate… but is never given much to work with.

4 Stars from Phil 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Grading Scale is as Follows: 4 is an A, 3 B 2 C to D 1 is an F – Phil gives Once Upon A Time in Holywood an “A.”