I simply didn't enjoy watching this film. However, I did appreciate the effort that went into harking back to a bygone age. Everything in this regard was classic Tarantino and many people need to be reminded that he was a slightly obsessive film fan and that is what made his earlier work stand out in the first place.

Brilliant as all that is... The film seems like a slap in the face to the consumer as Tarantino himself is essentially type cast and consumers have certain expectations. It is great to see him show his true directorial chops and knowledge, but the product advertised to me was simply not what I ended up watching. That said, this could be a real turning point and we may witness Tarantino transform ala Roman Polanski, who I assume was put in place as a side character for some such link. I could be wrong though.

Watch this if you want a cinematic journey and can appreciate what Tarantino is trying to convey, but don't expect old school Tarantino.