Films that are based on real life have big shoes to fill because they have a responsibility to try and accurately depict true stories, in which their film is based on. It's one of my favorite genres of films and I love that this film, which embellishes the actuality of the events that this film is based on, it's one of the best true story films ever made.
Legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino makes another absurdly wild and funny film. Though Tarantino starts the film off in a weird and slow way, the film picks up from that point on and redeems itself. His talent for writing and creating a story that is as riveting the film itself. On top of the films crazy but true story are the action sequences, setting in 1969 Los Angeles, and the actors, is the utter beauty that this film is.
2019 is the year of scene stealing animals. First we saw "Goose" in "Captain Marvel", now we see the scene stealing "Brandy". One of the most memorable parts of this film is this unexpectedly dangerous yet cute Dog. He is the antithesis of scene-stealer and it's pretty clear.
This film has an unforgettable cast. Legendary actors Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio team up in this "buddy-comedy" and their chemistry is magnificent and one of the best in any movie this year. Their chemistry is one that is charming, feisty and original and that is evidently shown in this film. Alongside Pitt & DiCaprio is Margot Robbie. Robbie plays actress and Manson Family murder victim Sharon Tate. Robbie is a sensational part of this film and she is as important in this film as the leading men.
One of the funniest parts of the film are its bloody and disturbing action sequences and a Bruce Lee fight scene with Brad Pitt's character. I enjoyed these parts very much because they were unique and funny to the highest degree of insanity.
The film does not have a traditional score but the plethora of music from the 1960's suffices as a fun and exciting replacement. Not only does the film have music from that decade to set the mood for the film, but also commercials and drive ins that make the film even more nostalgic.
Though this film isn't your typical film, it's conventionally brilliant and is one unique film. With it's amazing setting, undeniable chemistry between its actors, and the films story this film is one unique film for the ages. What also makes this film standout from others is the twist of events that changes the events actuality in which they occured is unusual but very cool. So, if you enjoy action-comedies or just Tarantino's movies, you're in for a wild and trippy ride.
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Rate: A-
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Al Pacino and Kurt Russell
MPAA Rating: R (for language throughout, some strong graphic violence, drug use, and sexual references)
Runtime: 2 Hours & 39 Minutes
Synopsis: Quentin Tarantino's ninth feature film is a story that takes place in Los Angeles in 1969, at the height of hippy Hollywood. The two lead characters are Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), former star of a western TV series, and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt). Both are struggling to make it in a Hollywood they don't recognize anymore. But Rick has a very famous next-door neighbor...Sharon Tate.
