Opened: July 26, 2019

Directed by: Quentin Tarantino

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Emile Hirsch, Margaret Qualley, Timothy Olyphant, Julia Butters, Austin Butler, Dakota Fanning, Bruce Dern, Mike Moh, Luke Perry, Damian Lewis, Al Pacino, Nicholas Hammond, Samantha Robinson, Rafał Zawieucha, Lorena Izzo, Costa Ronin, Damon Herriman, Lena Dunham, Madisen Beaty, Mikey Madison, James Landry Hébert, Maya Hawke, Cassidy Hice, Victoria Pedretti, Sydney Sweeney, Kansas Bowling, Danielle Harris, Harley Quinn Smith, Rumer Willis, Dreama Walker, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Rachel Redleaf, Rebecca Gayheart, Scoot McNairy, Zoë Bell, Corey Burton, Michael Madsen, Clifton Collins Jr. & Kurt Russell

As an ode to Hollywood of the past, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood might not feel like a Quentin Tarantino film until the end, but it’s by far one of his best.

Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) is an actor who fears his fame is fading. He lives next to rising star Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie) and is driven around by his friend and stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt).

Anyone who knows the name Sharon Tate knows of her tragic end at the hands of Manson followers. Throughout the film, Manson (Damon Herriman) is introduced alongside his cult, but Tarantino makes movie magic by uniquely changing the ending.

With the sets and costumes, you’re truly taken back in time. Pitt is also brilliant in his role, especially in the climactic scene.

Final say: Tarantino does Hollywood right. ★★★★★