Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is visually striking, but falls short compared to Tarantino’s earlier films

By: Kaila Bhullar, SFU Student As Quentin Tarantino’s ninth and most recent film, it came as no surprise that Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was executed beautifully and filled with striking cinematography. When it came to overall flow and plot, however, the film strayed from established formats regarding linear storylines, resulting in an atypical viewing experience. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is strictly plot driven, as it follows a loosely connected stream of character occurrences. It feels almost as if you’re watching an ad or a music video, in that it lacks a strong sense of storyline or…

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