Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
<PERSON>, I have logged this so many times. It's mad, I found myself getting emotional watching the ending, on this watch, everything really hit me in a way I didn't expect. Maybe it was the summer air in my lungs or the need for a soothing film that offers the best of cinema but the emotion explored in that ending is beautiful. The reason it's strange is because I personally haven't witnessed a <PERSON> film that ventures into that territory.
But god, this is just incredible tour de force work on display. All the character beats, dynamics and ounces of humor are infectious. The sound is so delectable upon the ear; just the rum of a car engine, the clink of an ice cube in a glass or the rip roaring radio airways moving to the beat of a song. The absolute crispness of the camera, the rugged, sharp striking skin tones, complexions and allure of the actor's faces. The sense of that L.A. 594
magical warmth protruding off the screen. The detail and intrigue surrounding the locations and how they are used. It truly feels like a film of the 60's-70s sent forward to the future.
I love this movie so goddamn much. <PERSON>, <PERSON> and <PERSON> and it's supporting cast are excellent. <PERSON> in particular portrays such a glow that embellishes and roots the film, her presence, her sunny array and contented grace is a foe against the rage, the violence and slimy tension that boils when the sunset disappears for the final act. I genuinely think it's her best performance(after <PERSON>) because the spirit, the kindness of <PERSON> has to be echoed and shining bright for when we witness the <PERSON> murders slowly entrench itself into the narrative.
<PERSON> and <PERSON> are fucking brilliant but I was really caught by <PERSON> here. What a wonderful actress.
Yeah...Great fucking movie. Favorite of 2019 and one of my favorites of all time. 217