My following reaction is entirely spoiler-free! Here is a well done film. This surprisingly violence-restrained art from Quentin Tarantino is one where the spotlight is upon the characters and the moments which they share rather than a fiercely structured plot. Free from any complaint do I declare that this is like the definitive greatest hits adaptation of a pre-existing series of novels starring Rick Dalton and Cliff Booth, which features a respectful portrayal of Sharon Tate...if such a series existed.
P.S. One must know about Charles Manson, his "family", and Sharon Tate to fully appreciate Tarantino's historical fiction creation. ★★★★ Themes of the Film (and a Question to Ponder): ★ It's natural to underperform after reaching a creative peak; this doesn't mean that one is unable to bounce back. ★ General American Audiences of the 1960s enjoyed to watch dastardly villains and their schemes. Yet major criminals always played second fiddle since what viewers loved even more was to see them fail at the hands of the main hero. - Does this still hold true for today? ★ The overall undervaluing of stunt doubles by the film/movie industry and audiences is in contrast to the appreciation of actors. ★ The cathartic aspect of art (I'm being purposefully vague here for the sake of the people who have yet to watch the movie). ★ Blaming art for real life violence is ludicrous (whether the accusers are perpetrators or critics).
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