I will say that from the bit parts to the leads the performances were top notch. I'll echo that Pitt and DiCaprio really seemed to have some chemistry going, but I think Leo is one of the most adaptive actors out there and can probably work with anyone. I also have to give credit that it is a VERY immersive film. Definitely felt like I was in late 1960s LA.
However it just felt, meandering, I guess is the best word for it. Throughout the whole film I kept asking where this was going and why, and I still had those questions at the end of the movie. I had some catharsis watching the end, and the most interesting scenes were at the Spahn Ranch and the flashback.
Perhaps I missed or didn't appreciate what the experience was supposed to be, but it was a bit of a snoozer. I also don't get people calling this film hilarious or other such adjectives. I didn't really find it funny at all, actually. Fascinating glimpses into the past, but certainly nothing humorous about it.
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