Once upon a Time in Hollywood

13 reviews for Once upon a Time in Hollywood

1. 

   Christina Reynolds – September 9, 2024

   Tarantino’s Sacrificial Lamb
   My rating is more of a 4.5.Thanks for reading!“𝑰’𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰’𝒎 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍’𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌””𝑵𝒂𝒉, 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒅𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕”Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a 2019 comedy-drama film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Set in 1969 Los Angeles, the film follows a fading character actor (Rick) and his stunt double (Cliff) as they navigate the rapidly changing film industry, with the looming threat of the Tate-LaBianca Murders hanging overhead. if there’s any technique Tarantino has down to a science it is that of the fragmented narrative. Broken – but far from brittle – ‘Once Upon a Time…’ successfully forces two separate storylines to converge into one; consequently this expunges the need for what would otherwise be exhaustive exposition. This is especially true when what is considered common knowledge about Sharon Tate’s life – or more specifically, her death – and speaks to the desire to tell a fully developed story using only the bare essentials or necessities.Taking place towards the end of the sixties ‘OUAT…’ stays dutifully committed to its intended aesthetic. The entirety of what is heard in the background or periodically Incorporated as casually announced news-bulletins – like those about the murder of Senator Robert F. Kenedy – are rooted in fact and contextually allude to historically significant events. Drawing from the wealth of influences available, Rick Dalton is a caricature of Steve McQueen ( who, unlike Dalton, made a more successful and comfortable transition from television to films), Edd Byrnes, Ty Hardin, and Pete Duel. Despite some initial difficulties in regards to convincing the surrounding Hollywood vendors to authorize the fitting of their premises with period facades to better represent the 1960s this obstacle was eventually surmounted (with some of these veneers staying in place long after production concluded).(Fun fact: Quentin Tarantino would not allow the use of cell phones on set while filming in lieu of phone booths being installed in the case that calls needed to be made by crew members. Talk about some devilish devotion!)With its paralleled narrative and authentic set design assuming the role of ‘OUAT…’s bread, this sandwich of satisfaction doesn’t skimp in ensuring that the filling that is its characters is just as delicious and savory in tandem. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks – and lucky for the audience sometimes you don’t have to. Possibly one of my favorite performances by DiCaprio to date, his demeanor (and excellently executed accent!) capture the essence of a character that both reaps the benefits of his fame while struggling with the lingering impermanence of it. As if designed to be a direct foil to this conundrum Cliff – portrayed by the one and only Brad Pitt (who does his stunts – surprise!) – embraces the fluidity his role invites and rolls with the punches (literally) as it is necessary As a consequence of this their relationship on screen becomes self-referential in that Cliff often does all of the dangerous fighting while Rick is rewarded with a flashy climax and what is assumingly will be all of the credit for a “job well done”. On the topic of dogs: a three-year-old Pitbull by the name of Sayuri was honored with the Palm Dog Award following her equally committed and sometimes scene stealing performance as ‘Brandy’ (more than deserved, if I do say so myself).Only accounting for approximately 20 minutes of screen time, Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Shannon Tate is reflective of the amount of research done in preparation for it. Adorned with an abundance of grace, poise, and some of Tate’s real jewelry, the accuracy of her performance reportedly moved some of Tate’s surviving family members to tears. It is a shame this same effort wasn’t put into the portrayal of Bruce Lee – who, arguably, could have been written in as someone with less notoriety attached – but this is comfortably written off as a result of an interaction being perceived by audience members as the way in Cliff seems to 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 it.Setting the audience up with tension from the very start ( as might be conjured following the recollection of Tate’s untimely untimely demise) ‘OUAT…’ comes to a screeching halt following a climatic and violently stylized surprise. It goes without saying that this conclusion is as far as possible from being rooted in truth, but the irony is in how this ending is a significantly happier one.Described as a ‘love letter to Hollywood’, in many ways ‘OUAT…’ simultaneously acts as Tarantino’s sacrificial lamb; it ascends as a forgivably transgressional and sensational depiction of the relationship that directors and actors have with a craft that resembles, replicates, and manufactures reality as it is seen fit.I would recommend!

2. 

   Greenusmc – September 9, 2024

   The last scene got me
   There are a bunch of mixed reviews on this movie. There are great moments here and there throughout this film, but the last scene/second to last scene really made the entire movie worth it. Watch it. I’m not going to spoil it. Even if you hate the entire movie, the last scene is worth it. Absolutely hilarious.

3. 

   Robert D – September 9, 2024

   It’s kind of a roller-coaster.
   As I was watching this movie, there were a few moments that really pulled me in and got my attention. It’s shot really well and the acting is very good. But there were also parts that had me wondering what I was watching. Then, the ending came and I was just sitting there with my mouth hanging open. It was pretty wild. Overall, it was a very worthy experience. And Brad has become such a great actor over the years, that no matter what incredible talent you place beside him, he comes out on top every time.

4. 

   ChuckleHead – September 9, 2024

   Great way to spend $5 bucks….
   What can one buy for five bucks these days?A happy meal? good luck…You can purchase this DVD and have hours of enertainment over and over and over again…It’s a $5 dollar DVD, can’t go wrong….

5. 

   Pettydel – September 9, 2024

   Great Movie
   I’ve watched this movie multiple times! Phenomenal acting and great storyline that kept me engaged the entire movie!

6. 

   John Dwyer – September 9, 2024

   Not the best from Tarantino
   Lots of women’s feet. Pitt is excellent. Most of the movie is establishing Leo’s character. No disrespect to Leo, but I just didn’t care about his character at all. Margot Robbie has hardly any dialog. Austin Butler was great but wasn’t on screen much. The voiceover from Kurt Russel caught me off-guard, since most of the movie didn’t have it, and it seemed unnecessary when it did, and the biggest chunk was so long after his scene on-screen that I forgot he was in the movie and didn’t immediately recognize his voice.The last 15 minutes of the movie are worth watching just for the batshit final fight scene. There is one scene where Leo’s character establishes that he’s used a flame-thrower in a movie before, one scene establishing Pitt’s character’s relationship with his dog, one scene where Pitt’s character meets the Manson family, and a few scenes establishing that Leo’s character lives next door to Sharon Tate. Those scenes help set up the final fight.The rest of the movie… kinda dragged. I’m not the biggest Tarantino fan, but I usually enjoy the characters and dialog much more than this.

7. 

   BillW – September 9, 2024

   Pitt! DeCaprio! Bruce Dern!!! A flame thrower!!!!
   As usual a Tarantino script that makes you wonder where is this going, but you know you are going to like it. Pitt on acid is priceless. Unintentional ??? documentary on the Laurel Canyon scene back in the day when it was home to rock stars and B listers before real estate boomed. Find the documentary on YT on The Canyon, then watch this.

8. 

   Debra Danielson – September 9, 2024

   Goodovie
   Had references to many events that those of us who grew up in California remember. Brad Pitt was excellent.

9. 

   DANIEL SIMARD – September 9, 2024

   merci

10. 

    Excelente producto! Mejor de lo que esperaba, excelente calidad. – September 9, 2024

    Muy satisfecho con la compra, la película es 100% original, nueva y sellada!

11. 

    MAURO C. B. e SILVA – September 9, 2024

    Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood é um filme de comédia-drama de 2019 escrito e dirigido por Quentin Tarantino. Produzido pela Columbia Pictures, Bona Film Group, Heyday Films e Visiona Romantica e distribuído pela Sony Pictures Releasing, é uma coprodução entre os Estados Unidos, Reino Unido e China. Possui um grande elenco liderado por Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt e Margot Robbie. Ambientado em 1969 em Los Angeles, o filme segue um ator desbotado e seu dublê enquanto navegam pela indústria cinematográfica em rápida mudança, com a ameaça iminente dos assassinatos de Tate pendurados por cima. Apresenta “várias histórias em um conto de fadas moderno tributo aos momentos finais da idade de ouro de Hollywood”.

12. 

    Tobias – September 9, 2024

    „Once Upon a Time in Hollywood“ von Quentin Tarantino ist ein visuelles Fest, das die Zuschauer in die schillernde Welt des Hollywood der späten 1960er Jahre entführt. Die DVD bietet nicht nur einen fesselnden Film, sondern auch eine liebevolle Hommage an eine Ära, die von Glamour, Wandel und Tragik geprägt war.Die Geschichte folgt dem abgehalfterten Schauspieler Rick Dalton (brillant gespielt von Leonardo DiCaprio) und seinem Stuntdouble Cliff Booth (ein charismatischer Brad Pitt), während sie versuchen, in einer sich schnell verändernden Filmindustrie ihren Platz zu finden. Tarantinos meisterhafte Erzählweise und sein Gespür für Details lassen die Zuschauer in die Atmosphäre dieser Zeit eintauchen. Die Kulissen, Kostüme und der Soundtrack sind perfekt ausgewählt und schaffen ein authentisches Gefühl der Nostalgie.Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Chemie zwischen DiCaprio und Pitt, die das Herz des Films bildet. Ihre Charaktere sind nicht nur unterhaltsam, sondern auch tiefgründig und menschlich. Die Mischung aus Humor, Drama und Tarantinos typischem Stil macht den Film zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis.Die DVD enthält zudem einige spannende Extras, die einen Blick hinter die Kulissen gewähren und die Entstehung des Films näher beleuchten. Interviews mit den Darstellern und dem Regisseur bieten interessante Einblicke in die kreative Vision hinter diesem Meisterwerk.

13. 

    Mo – September 9, 2024

    Unfortunately I missed the UK release and not wanting to get a German Import I saw that it was re released in the UK so grabbed my opportunity to purchase it at a non inflated price. Not watched it yet but I will in due course and update this review with details of the transfer.