Once upon a Time in Hollywood - DVD + Digital

SPOILER ALERT IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE MOVIE!! It's entertainment! It's fun! It's Old Hollywood that a lot of us read about in the magazines in the 60's and it's the horror of what happened without showing it. Leo's character had some gut wrenching scenes, like the bar scene with Timothy O. That was a bit hard to watch. An aging, once super popular tv western star now bloated from booze and forgetting lines, realizing he wasn't even a B list actor, was just sad. For me, Brad was the movie! He was having fun with his character and gosh, he has never looked better. Sobriety, maybe coming out on the other side of a nasty divorce finally, whatever, he just looks fit and actually content. The one part of the movie that got to me was when he was at the Ranch and the way those gals/guys were looking at him gave me chills. The hatred in their eyes reminded me of the news stories that came out after the murders and ensuing years of things they had done. Just mindless hatred. The acting here was well done and Bruce Dern, well, what can I say....heck of a part for him :) I thought the ending was perfect. It led up to the massacre without any detail. Rick Dalton had wanted to meet Sharon and Roman for a long time and there it was, Sharon on the gate intercom inviting him up for a drink and to meet her friends. His chance at maybe getting his Hollywood movie career back on track.....and the viewer is left knowing that would never happen because of what happened nights later behind that gate. Just a perfect ending. I can see why Sharon's sister approved of the movie. Her part was beautiful, fun and we were reminded of how horrific the crime was considering how pregnant she was. The music was non-stop and totally entertaining. Even Leo's painful rendition of "Green Door' stuck in my head for days after watching the movie! It's entertainment and for those of us who remember that time including all the westerns that glutted the tv screen back then, it was really well done. Quentin took his time with the characters, even with Brandy. OMG, that god-awful looking dog food though - lol! But, boy, do I remember being that drunk and opening a can of dog food and slopping it into a food bowl that way. I laughed every time Brad did that! Just enjoy it and don't look for reasons why Quentin did or didn't do this or that. It's a really good movie of a time in Hollywood that was changed forever by the maniacal followers of a man who has been described as being pure evil.

Quentin Tarantino delivers a breathtaking, sun-drenched love letter to 1969 Los Angeles that perfectly balances nostalgic atmosphere with a gripping, revisionist narrative. Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt are at the absolute top of their game, sharing an effortless chemistry that anchors the film’s slower burns and explosive bursts of action. It is a cinematic masterpiece that rewards patient viewers with a stunning finale, making it an essential watch for anyone who loves the magic of moviemaking.

we enjoyed this movie, no complaints

Being a fan of Tarantino's movies, and reading several books about the Manson murders, I knew what was in store for the ending of the movie, but I wasn't sure how it was going to play out. This film had great character development, great acting, and incredible movie sets that brought you back to the Hollywood of the 1960's. The cars were right out of the 1960's and I did not see a modern car even when they were riding on the freeway. Tarantino nailed the atmosphere of the late 60's with clothing, movie theaters, and everyone smoking. The characters are complex, with Rick Dalton an aging movie star trying to remain relevant by taking movie gigs in Italy, playing the bad guy, trying to afford his house in the Hollywood Hills. His best friend and stunt double, Cliff Booth, tangentially suffering from the loss of work, but remaining Rick's friend throughout the ordeal, living in a run-down old trailer with his remarkable Pit Bull. We see a memorable bit of acting by Julia Butters (Trudi), who tells Rick that he is one of the best actors she has ever seen which makes his ego soar like an eagle. The theme is survival in the crazy movie business, and the tone is time just playing out slowly but surely, leading everyone to the final scene that takes away the tragedy that befell Sharon Tate and her friends, and creates an alternative universe where evil is destroyed and goodness prevails. It's amazing that little moments of time are so important in life, for example, if the killers went to another house, or got lost, Sharon and friends would still be alive. I won't spoil the ending, but it's a good movie and a long slow stroll down memory lane in the Hollywood of the 1960's. I think Tarantino did take a dig at Polanski when the character played by Margaret Qualley wanted to perform a sex act with Brad Pitt's character (Cliff Booth) and he said he needed to see some ID to confirm that she was 18. Also, Steve McQueen did take a dig at Polanski as well when he told a friend at the Playboy mansion about the weird relationship between Polanski, Tate, and Sebring, noting that Tate prefers short men with insecurities.

My rating is more of a 4.5. Thanks for reading! “𝑰'𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰'𝒎 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍'𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌" "𝑵𝒂𝒉, 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒅𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕" Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a 2019 comedy-drama film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Set in 1969 Los Angeles, the film follows a fading character actor (Rick) and his stunt double (Cliff) as they navigate the rapidly changing film industry, with the looming threat of the Tate-LaBianca Murders hanging overhead. if there's any technique Tarantino has down to a science it is that of the fragmented narrative. Broken – but far from brittle - ‘Once Upon a Time…’ successfully forces two separate storylines to converge into one; consequently this expunges the need for what would otherwise be exhaustive exposition. This is especially true when what is considered common knowledge about Sharon Tate's life - or more specifically, her death - and speaks to the desire to tell a fully developed story using only the bare essentials or necessities. Taking place towards the end of the sixties ‘OUAT…’ stays dutifully committed to its intended aesthetic. The entirety of what is heard in the background or periodically Incorporated as casually announced news-bulletins - like those about the murder of Senator Robert F. Kenedy - are rooted in fact and contextually allude to historically significant events. Drawing from the wealth of influences available, Rick Dalton is a caricature of Steve McQueen ( who, unlike Dalton, made a more successful and comfortable transition from television to films), Edd Byrnes, Ty Hardin, and Pete Duel. Despite some initial difficulties in regards to convincing the surrounding Hollywood vendors to authorize the fitting of their premises with period facades to better represent the 1960s this obstacle was eventually surmounted (with some of these veneers staying in place long after production concluded). (Fun fact: Quentin Tarantino would not allow the use of cell phones on set while filming in lieu of phone booths being installed in the case that calls needed to be made by crew members. Talk about some devilish devotion!) With its paralleled narrative and authentic set design assuming the role of ‘OUAT…’s bread, this sandwich of satisfaction doesn't skimp in ensuring that the filling that is its characters is just as delicious and savory in tandem. They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks - and lucky for the audience sometimes you don’t have to. Possibly one of my favorite performances by DiCaprio to date, his demeanor (and excellently executed accent!) capture the essence of a character that both reaps the benefits of his fame while struggling with the lingering impermanence of it. As if designed to be a direct foil to this conundrum Cliff - portrayed by the one and only Brad Pitt (who does his stunts - surprise!) - embraces the fluidity his role invites and rolls with the punches (literally) as it is necessary As a consequence of this their relationship on screen becomes self-referential in that Cliff often does all of the dangerous fighting while Rick is rewarded with a flashy climax and what is assumingly will be all of the credit for a “job well done”. On the topic of dogs: a three-year-old Pitbull by the name of Sayuri was honored with the Palm Dog Award following her equally committed and sometimes scene stealing performance as ‘Brandy’ (more than deserved, if I do say so myself). Only accounting for approximately 20 minutes of screen time, Margot Robbie's portrayal of Shannon Tate is reflective of the amount of research done in preparation for it. Adorned with an abundance of grace, poise, and some of Tate's real jewelry, the accuracy of her performance reportedly moved some of Tate’s surviving family members to tears. It is a shame this same effort wasn't put into the portrayal of Bruce Lee - who, arguably, could have been written in as someone with less notoriety attached - but this is comfortably written off as a result of an interaction being perceived by audience members as the way in Cliff seems to 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 it. Setting the audience up with tension from the very start ( as might be conjured following the recollection of Tate’s untimely untimely demise) ‘OUAT…’ comes to a screeching halt following a climatic and violently stylized surprise. It goes without saying that this conclusion is as far as possible from being rooted in truth, but the irony is in how this ending is a significantly happier one. Described as a ‘love letter to Hollywood’, in many ways ‘OUAT…’ simultaneously acts as Tarantino’s sacrificial lamb; it ascends as a forgivably transgressional and sensational depiction of the relationship that directors and actors have with a craft that resembles, replicates, and manufactures reality as it is seen fit. I would recommend!

All I keep hearing is how Quentin Tarantino made his finest film honoring the end of Hollywood's golden era! Well I have seen many period pieces recreate the look of a particular time & place & this was the only aspect of this movie that succeeded E.I. the three stars. Other than that his total disregard for history must come from either a lack of imagination or complete narcissistic egomania! All he had to do was to make fictitious " Manson Family" characters foil their first murder attempt & Hollywood police " protect" the old school actors to make this film much more palatable. Quentin has gotten away with his " altering" of history only because he was making good movies! I have said many times I don't judge a movie on its budget but its ability to entertain...this movie almost fails in that area! Why did I purchase it? Because I have a Quentin Tarantino collection. Claims that this is his best are insane! The actor that got his butt kicked by a stunt man was Steven Seagal not Bruce Lee! Tarantino is noted for his great soundtracks & this was a golden opportunity to bust out a golden soundtrack & he even failed there! Seriously 1969 & back... Death Proof had a better soundtrack considering the awesome music he could have used. This is not Quentin Tarantino's Magnus Opus...its a slow paced history twisting unimaginative flop & no amount of critic acclaim can alter the truth! His attention to minutia details was spot on but his attempt at making a great period piece was a train wreck of a movie. Facts matter to a intelligent audience! A stuntman that gets away with murdering his wife minutes away from mentioning Natalie Wood hits a little to close to home for people in the audience 55 or older! A little creative writing & this slow paced historical debacle could have been saved by the A list actors that now have this horrid movie in their list. This review is coming from a Quentin Tarantino fan...imagine what I would be saying if I didn't like his prior movies? I totally get creative licensing but when you have total disregard for such impactful events it borders disrespect! No scratch that it is disrespect for the whole era he was supposed to be paying homage too! Remembering old commercials, signs, buildings that no longer exists is not enough to redeem this cinematic turd! Far from being Tarantino's best, it may be Tarantino's worst !!! Oh and not to mention Tarantino's penchant for unbelievably long dialogue is getting worse & worse!!!! It's gone from being a unique novelty to flat out stupid!!!

Awesome movie. Like watching various movies within a movie

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a brilliantly made film with incredible acting and a unique storyline. Sony Pictures The performances by Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt are outstanding, and the movie perfectly captures the feel of late 1960s Hollywood. It’s entertaining, stylish, and full of memorable moments. A must-watch for movie fans!

Me encantó la película, es muy divertida y además está en español latino. Me encanta su humor irreverente!!!

Boring movie 4k worked fine

Excelente filme, essa edição vem com legendas em pt

Ungeachtet seines kommerziellen Erfolges ist „Once Upon A Time In Hollywood“ kein Werk für jedermann. Dieser Film setzt Interesse voraus, er wurde gemacht für Leute, die von amerikanischer Pop-Kultur fasziniert sind, von den Sixties, Los Angeles, dem Filmemachen, von Film-Stars und ihrem Leben hinter den Kulissen der Traumfabrik und von den bizarren Verbrechen der Manson-Family. Wer diesen Kriterien entspricht, der kann sich hier nicht langweilen, sondern wird eine tolle Zeit haben beim Cruisen durch eine faszinierende Szenerie und eine faszinierende Ära, als die Musik cool war, die Autos schön und die Frauen groovy. Alle anderen sind hier einfach falsch und sollen sich doch bitte etwas anderes ansehen. Jene Zuschauer, die enttäuscht wurden, haben Tarantino vielleicht schon immer aus den falschen Gründen verehrt und seine Motivation als Künstler verkannt, denn es steckt viel mehr hinter seinen Filmen, als ein flüchtiger Blick auf ihre Oberfläche verrät, und manches davon erschließt sich erst bei mehrfacher Betrachtung. Dass der Film die Erwartungen mancher Zuschauer nicht erfüllt, könnte am Trailer liegen, der ein rasantes Werk verspricht, doch „Once Upon A Time In Hollywood“ ist entschleunigt und nimmt sich Zeit, wenn er in Bildern schwelgend seine Schauplätze entfaltet. Das ist mal ein anderer Tarantino, nicht grotesk und opernhaft spektakulär, sondern beinahe impressionistisch, ein Film vor allem für das Auge. Gelegentlich könnte das Tempo höher sein, und manchmal wirkt es etwas selbstverliebt, wie Tarantino seine Ideen zelebriert und auskostet, doch am Ende des Tages funktioniert es. Im Gegensatz zu seinen früheren Werken ist Gewalt diesmal kein organischer Bestandteil der Story, was zu Problemen führt, wenn beispielsweise in der Ranch-Szene ein zurückgebliebener Manson-Boy von Cliff Booth vermöbelt wird. Das ist weder lustig noch cool, sondern nur unschön anzusehen, und Tarantino geht hier wohl in seine eigene Falle beim Versuch, sein Image beim Massenpublikum zu bedienen. Kritisiert wurde vor allem der Gewaltexzess am Schluss, aber Tarantino tut nichts anderes, als die tatsächlichen Ereignisse auf den Kopf zu stellen und den Exzess 1:1 gegen die Manson-Killer zu richten, und er ist dabei gnadenlos konsequent. Ein Massaker mit umgekehrten Vorzeichen, „gruesome as you can“: Das Filmgeschehen ist lediglich so absurd und monströs wie die Manson-Morde selbst. Spätestens seit „Inglourious Basterds“ dürfte bekannt sein, dass Tarantino ein Anhänger alttestamentarischer Gerechtigkeit ist, also heißt es auch diesmal „Auge um Auge“, denn nicht nur Nazi-Massenmörder „gehören vernichtet“. In bezug auf das Finale ist allerdings die Frage erlaubt, wie jemand, dessen Wahrnehmung von LSD verzerrt ist, eine Dose Hundefutter noch dermaßen treffsicher zu werfen vermag. Die Leistung von Leonardo Di Caprio sollte nicht unterschätzt werden, denn für einen Schauspieler seines Kalibers war es vermutlich nicht leicht, einen minderbegabten Mimen zu verkörpern, doch die Highlights von „Once Upon A Time In Hollywood“ werden von den Nebendarstellern gesetzt, die eine Reihe von Kabinettstücken abliefern – Al Pacino mit einer Scarface-Reminiszenz, Nicholas Hammond als schräger Western-Regisseur, Timothy Olyphant als hyperreales Revolverhelden-Klischee, ein urkomischer Bruce Dern als George Spahn, Dakota Fanning, Margaret Qualley und Julia Butters - sie alle bekommen Gelegenheit zu brillieren. Bemerkenswert ist die Darstellung der weiblichen Figuren in Zeiten von Me Too. Quentin Tarantino schwimmt nicht mit dem Strom und unterwirft sich keiner feministischen Hysterie und Heuchelei. Wie er die Qualitäten seiner Schauspielerinnen in Szene setzt, das ist offensiv bis zur Exploitation, und sie zeigen sich gern und machen ein visuell ohnehin umwerfendes Werk noch ansehnlicher. Was immer irgendjemand gegen diesen Film einwenden mag, das Ende von „Once Upon A Time In Hollywood“ ist wunderbar in jeder Beziehung und schon allein die ganze Veranstaltung wert. Hier hat das Kino die Macht, die Toten zum Leben zu erwecken und sie weiterleben zu lassen. Das ist tröstlich und befriedigend und ein wunderbares Erlebnis. So wird Quentin Tarantino mit „Once Upon A Time In Hollywood“ buchstäblich und endgültig zum Kino-Magier.

good product