Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) | once upon a time in hollywood review
Beforewatchingthisfilm,itisCRITICALthatyouhavesomewhatofaknowledgeaboutCharlesManson(andSharronTate).IfIdidnothavemysisternexttomepointingoutthesmallreferencestothisserialkillersstory,Iwouldnothaveunderstoodatleast80%ofthemovie.Understandingthesignificantdetailsaddsaspecificintensityineveryotherscene,likeyouknowsomethingthatthecharactersdont,andalwayskeepsyoureyesgluedtothescreen.AlthoughIcanseehowafewsceneswerefairlyslow,andthemiddlewasnotparticularlyengaging,Tarantinodefinitelyhadapurposef...
Before watching this film, it is CRITICAL that you have somewhat of a knowledge about Charles Manson (and Sharron Tate). If I did not have my sister next to me pointing out the small references to this serial killers story, I would not have understood at least 80% of the movie. Understanding the significant details adds a specific intensity in every other scene, like you know something that the characters dont, and always keeps your eyes glued to the screen.Although I can see how a few scenes were fairly slow, and the middle was not particularly engaging, Tarantino definitely had a purpose for each scene, even if I dont have all the answers. Even the smallest of details, like a gun holster of beer or the way the characters drive down the highway, reveals hidden thoughts, feelings, and backstories to the audience. If you do not catch onto these specific details, I can understand how some points seem overindulgent of "the golden age" of Hollywood. But the beautifully nostalgic filming...