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Originally Posted by R K T
Also saw Once Upon A Time yesterday. Still trying to decide what I think!
Initially the relationship between Caprio and Pitt could have been established in 15 minutes not 45. Tedious parts I wanted to hit the fast forward button.
I overheard someone sitting behind us say wtf.
Growing up in SoCal in the 60s and spending countless weekends on the Sunset Strip I totally appreciate what QT did to transform actual Hollywood blocks back to 1969 Hollywood. Not CGI’d! I doubt anyone that didn’t experience the area back then would not realize what was re-created. Hollywood doesn’t look like that now days!
There was one blatant PC s end where Pitt picks up a Manson girl and she wants to have sex. Pitt asks her if she was over 18. That didn’t happen in 1969!!!
We also saw “Echo in the Canyon” which was the same era, late 60s early 70s about what went on in Laurel Canyon. Having been to quite a few parties in the Canyon, I enjoyed this movie immensely.
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I saw it today and had the same reaction.
Not as good overall as Pulp Fiction or Inglourios Basterds, but still pretty good.
The transformation of areas of Hollywood back to the 60s was very cool. The cars were, too, as was KHJ radio, etc. The filming and scenery were outstanding.
DeCaprio and Pitt were great, as always (there’s a reason they get the big bucks!)
And it had many good moments/scenes.
But it dragged in places, felt very long. I checked my watch more than once.