I thoroughly enjoyed Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. We went to a late 10:25 start and while I was aware I was watching a long movie I never got tired or looked at my watch nor did my wife who is notorious for falling asleep during evening movies. I have to commend Tarantino for making a movie that effectively teleports you right in the middle of the late 60's and immerses you into the prevalent Hollywood and hippie culture of the time. While not his typical formula I quite like the departure from his darker stuff as this is more comedic and lighthearted (for him at least) storytelling. I can see moviegoers used to instant gratification of the Marvel movies maybe not getting this because there's a lot of dialogue but to me this is what going to the movies is all about as few movies have whisked me away to a different time period like this one. Also loved the subtle tribute to Sharon Tate. IMO one of his his best.
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