Despite Tarantino's deft direction, the film lacked the impulsive thrills of his earlier works which I adore, opting for a mature approach slightly short of that visual pop. The classic Tarantino trait only came by at the climax, and even then I thought it was pretty underwhelming. There were lots of moments of built up tension that led to nowhere. Although I think it is still a good film, and I enjoy the hilarious overextended sequence of flashbacks about Cliff Booth and the acting of both leads, the film pales in comparison to the many towering works Tarantino has produced in his career and makes for a slight disappointment. Again, still, I think it is a well made film.