Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Review

Happy FearStyle Friday everyone! I have a review for you on the excellent new Tarentino movie Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. I haven't posted anything this week and let me tell y'all, it has been a week. Between job interviews and regular errand running I've managed to squeeze in some mask making for the horror wreathes (see last post for more info) and going to an early showing of IT Chapter 2. So I got this post to make up for it. Also, be sure to stick around for a IT Chapter 2 review, I can't wait to get it ready for you (it rhymed so you know it's true).

Once Upon a Time In Hollywood was an absolute beautiful movie and not at all what I was expecting. Before I get into it, if you haven't seen the movie yet do not read any further. I plan on spoiling the end because it was the best part of the movie. Ok? Ok. The almost three hour movie was an absolute treat for the senses. It really transported me to the 1960s and the summer of love. Not a Gore fest, not too artsy the movie was a perfect blend of tension and comedy. I'm going to be honest, I was expecting an almost eerie resemblance of the Charles Manson Murders and I got something much nicer in return. A fairy tale of sorts where the princess lives at the end and everyone else lives happily ever after...except for those damn dirty hippies.

The movie follows struggling Western actor Rick Dolton and his equally struggling stunt double Cliff Booth. It's hard finding quality roles when you've been typecast repeatedly. To make matters worse Dolton lives next to extremely successful Roman Polanski and his new wife actress Sharon Tate. The movie made me believe that this was a true to life retelling what we got was the exact opposite of the stark reality. In real life, Sharon Tate, her friends, and her unborn child were murdered by members of the Manson Family on Aug. 28, 1969. A gruesome act and a horrifying piece of Hollywood history. Quentin Tarantino builds the tension throughout the whole movie, making you believe that some monster was lingering around every corner. However, he flips the script allowing Tate to have an ending she and her family deserved...one where she lives. All our characters get somewhat happy endings. Booth saves the day and Dolton gets to meet with Sharon and her friends (which is all he's wanted for the duration of the film). The Manson Family get what they deserve, too and that was to be mauled by a big angry dog and torched by a blow torch. It was amazing.

One of the cool things about this movie was all the cameos and Easter eggs sprinkled throughout the entire film. We had Bruce Lee (not the real guy, obviously) who is all over Hollywood. He has his own movie and teaches Sharon Tate the ways of Kung Fu. You have Sharon Tate's movies, too. Roman Polanski, Mama Cass, movie references, music references. So many things to look for and relish. Thne you have the Manson family and Charles Manson himself. Not to mention Kurt Russell. Stunt man Mike himself makes an appearance.

I just wanted to add one more thing before we wrap this one up. It has to do with Margo Robbie's performance as Sharon Tate. There's been a lot of hate on her not looking like Sharon Tate. No one looks exactly like anyone but Robbie is close. She gave an excellent performance convincing us that she was Tate that when the movie ended I was so happy the she played her and she lived. It was truly heartwarming.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was an amazing movie experience. Honestly, I was so happy that Sharon Tate got to live that I was sad that that wasn't true. That's why I believe it is a fairy tale. One based on true events and is bittersweet till the very end. I loved it and encourage you to see it too. Unless you already have. In that case, you need to share it with your people.

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