Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is truly a fairy tale. But hints of lunacy make it better suited for adults.
Rick is a former TV-star. He’s now shooting for movie stardom, though worries it may be a star too far. Cliff, Rick’s tough right-hand man, tries his best to be a calming presence.
The movie follows the two through uneasy times. They are earnest and loyal, so it’s touching stuff. But thanks to imaginative storytelling, there is another level to the story, one that is eerie and sinister and that somehow fits perfectly with the sweet stuff.
In the end, this is a sentimental yet thrilling watch.