For those of us who were alive in 1969, this film was sooooo relatable! I feel sorrow for, perhaps, the "average" moviegoer, age-wise, who didn't remember any of the songs, and so many other aspects of this film. You just had to be of a certain age to appreciate all that Quenten Taratino, and others, have put into this film!
Example: The German prison guard scene is a mixture of the actual Steve McQueen film, "The Great Escape", with Leonardo DiCaprio mixed in. Well done! Another side-note: It was stated that Steve McQueen himself took to carrying a gun after these events, and that he was actually invited to Sharon Tate's home that night!
I recall about half of the music-of-the-day that was constantly playing; but I'm sure I didn't get all of the references. Each time I see this film I pick up more of the content.
How many of you young people knew that "Kato" (the guy Brad Pitt threw against the car) was supposedly Bruce Lee? Uh-oh, perhaps youngsters don't know who Bruce Lee was. Too bad.
For those reading this, and are hopelessly confused, I suggest you refer to the extensive WIKI-entry on this film.
This film was about many things, but at the core, it was about the murders of Sharon Tate (played by Margot Robbie) and others -- all perpetrated by Charles Manson. In 1969 there were the 'original' "Hippies"; but that entire "Flower-Child" movement abruptly ended with these, THE most fiendish murders of the time -- and everyone was affected by them. Kind-of-funny side note: Did you know that one of the real killers, "Tex" (Watson), (serving a life sentence in prison), is now a minister?
To say that these events shook the entire country is a vast understatement. So, given all these grisly murders Charles Manson is responsible for, what does Tarantino do? He changed the film from what really happened to a MUCH better ending -- that we ALL could pray & pretend actually happened! I think this adds significantly to the film!
This film tries to show sooo much history of the time that it deserves a "10"!
Example: The German prison guard scene is a mixture of the actual Steve McQueen film, "The Great Escape", with Leonardo DiCaprio mixed in. Well done! Another side-note: It was stated that Steve McQueen himself took to carrying a gun after these events, and that he was actually invited to Sharon Tate's home that night!
I recall about half of the music-of-the-day that was constantly playing; but I'm sure I didn't get all of the references. Each time I see this film I pick up more of the content.
How many of you young people knew that "Kato" (the guy Brad Pitt threw against the car) was supposedly Bruce Lee? Uh-oh, perhaps youngsters don't know who Bruce Lee was. Too bad.
For those reading this, and are hopelessly confused, I suggest you refer to the extensive WIKI-entry on this film.
This film was about many things, but at the core, it was about the murders of Sharon Tate (played by Margot Robbie) and others -- all perpetrated by Charles Manson. In 1969 there were the 'original' "Hippies"; but that entire "Flower-Child" movement abruptly ended with these, THE most fiendish murders of the time -- and everyone was affected by them. Kind-of-funny side note: Did you know that one of the real killers, "Tex" (Watson), (serving a life sentence in prison), is now a minister?
To say that these events shook the entire country is a vast understatement. So, given all these grisly murders Charles Manson is responsible for, what does Tarantino do? He changed the film from what really happened to a MUCH better ending -- that we ALL could pray & pretend actually happened! I think this adds significantly to the film!
This film tries to show sooo much history of the time that it deserves a "10"!