Quentin Tarantino's ninth movie is impressive.
It is not very often that I would consider watching a movie twice, but this film is one that I will be re-watching.
Leonardo DiCaprio plays the neurotic movie star and Brad Pitt is his stunt double.
The two characters are loosely based on Burt Reynolds and his stuntman Hal Needham.
Tarantino rewrites history with DiCaprio and Pitt with a supporting cast that you cannot believe. There is a scene with Brad Pitt and Bruce Lee that is worth the price of admission.
There are so many underlying stories that I lost track. Tarantino does not disappoint with his beautifully crafted narrative.
One thing I always enjoy about a Tarantino movie is how the words flow from each star. The dialogue is so good that you often forget that you are watching actors playing a role.
Tarantino creates controversy in each of his films and this one is no exception.
The Sharon Tate and Roman Polanski story is embellished for the benefit of the viewer.
Fact and fiction are intertwined throughout the film and the final product is a Tarantino masterpiece.
One thing I have learned over the years is you either like Quentin’s movie or you are appalled by them. The violence created is often at times like watching a crazy cartoon.
Tarantino fans will not be disappointed because there is one scene that has just the right amount of cartoon violence.
Tarantino always amazes me with his unique stories and I cannot wait to see his next project.
The fact he was once a video store clerk should not bias me, but it does.
Kevin Lazzari, owner of the Video Stop in Jasper, is reviewing movies nominated for Oscars.
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is on the shortlist for Best Picture, Lead Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), Supporting Actor (Brad Pitt), Director (Quentin Tarantino), Original Screenplay (Quentin Tarantino), Cinematography (Robert Richardson), Sound Editing (Wylie Stateman), Sound Mixing and Production Design (Barbara Ling and Nancy Haigh).
The Academy Awards air live February 9.
