pcrprimer

I watched this movie over a very extended period of time. I initially watched the first half and wasn't able to get around to the rest of it until a few months afterwards. I spent much of the movie thinking about why it was called the whale, but the captivating final climax was what truly catapulted this into the next level. Much of the movie is shot in one room of a dingey apartment, so when the movie starts incorporating some very fantastical elements, it immediately has a sudden impact. It also hammers home the ultimate message and completes the story. This movie is anchored but strong performances from the entire cast.

An interesting concept, with not a word of understandable dialogue. Yet it still manages to portray an engaging story. I really liked the filming locations and the costumes. Although it had a small cast, you can tell that they used the budget efficiently. At times it was hard to keep track of the various characters because they are all dressed so similarly. The final climax is also a little anti climactic. It is still a fun movie that transports you a bygone world. Although a minor nitpick, I was hoping the relic would play a bigger role and it was shown how they interacted with it regularly..

This movie is a slow burn, being set in fictional Los Angeles. The chemistry between the two main leads is just as good as you'd expect and their charisma and screen presence carries it for the first two hours. The last forty minutes are comedic ride. I naively thought it might follow historical events, but QT puts his own flair and it delivers. Pitt exudes a coolness that you just have to love. DiCaprio is his usual solid self. Plenty of good supporting roles add to it. Not tarintinos best work, but a fun movie. The absurdity of the final climax will have you laughing.