Once Upon A Time In Hollywood: Building Cliffs Character
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- How do you create a compelling and entertaining character without the usual screenwriting tools? Everyones favourite foot guy Quentin Tarantino has figured it out.
Brad Pitt made this movie for me. Before watching it, I never thought much of the man, but after seeing it, I walked out the theater genuinely liking Brad Pitt.
Have you Seen Fight Club? defintely a different Side of Brad But still also an incredible Performance in my opininon
I'm exactly the same. I now feel bad about how much I used to slag him off
How can you have watched fight club and not thought Tyler durden was the greatest character ever
BRAD PITT IS BRAD PITT
UNTIL THIS MOVIE"..
he has matured.
Cliff Booth is an ideal, a hero in the most classical sense. He has all the reason to be bitter, resentful and anxious (career over, accused of murdering his wife, women in the industry hate him and prevents him from getting jobs, he is being canceled, and he is dirt poor), yet he is content and in harmony with himself and his world. Because he knows what is important.
He is not only a character, he has character.
And, he fits into the world dynamically, using love and kindness, violence and force, when needed, with appropriate amounts. This is wisdom.
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But he did murder his wife 🤣 Tarrinto confirmed that
@@buncle4339 Well, it is Tarantino after all
Also a war hero
"Masterful", review.🔥
“He is being cancelled 🤓” dude murdered someone lmao, that’s not being “cancelled” you dweeb.
"Don't cry in front of the Mexicans"
That line couldn't have been delivered more perfectly
@Peão De Prefeitura idk why do I have get sleepy after I touch myself
@@tonynoodle5123 I wish I got sleepy, after I whack it I just stay awake
And, it is not said as a put down. It points to regard for the Mexican(s) and the subtleties of his regard for Rick Dalton personally
Cliff’s first AND last line in the movie is “I try”.
I really got the impression he doesn't. He doesn't try to be someone, to be a person, but he tries to have good traits by trying THEM, by doing them. He also tries without trying. Trying, doing good, putting in effort, comes without trying to him, but naturally to him. This is who he is, a person who puts in effort to do the right, and then the righter thing. He is a type of person who makes it look easy, but we must never say "trying comes without trying to him", as that makes us split into people who simply believe they simply cannot try, or put in effort, or attempt.
Try to try. Work hard at being good, at being better, at any type of progress in life, and know that you can't immediately, because it takes years of trying to work hard until you start working hard, if you haven't for a long time, if you got used to an easier lifestyle. It takes years to accept a genuinely, simply "this is a harder life", especially if it wasn't thrown at you by circumstances so you have to adapt, but it's you making a voluntary, self-willed and non-obligatory change which you won't die without, unlike if it were harsher circumstances that do not allow you to return or you'll die, and literally 'burn the boats', your boats.
It takes hard work to get to a point where you can work hard, and that's okay.
One thing I've always respected about Brad Pitt, is that he's had leading man looks and Charisma since the 90s, and even after he played the lead in a few films, he still did supporting roles, and completely buried himself in the character. Guy has depth and a surprising lack of ego, even when he's playing Brad Pitt, Action Star.
Exactly. He's really underrated as an actor.
@@ryanreed380underrated, nah
Cliff sems to be Older version of Tyler Durden
@@tylerdurdenfc00 Just like Vincent Vega was an older version of Vinnie Barbarino.
@@BrianMax yeah for me Brad was inspired by his character Tyler Durden from Fight club for doing cliff
Leo is my favorite actor of all time but Brad felt like the star of this film for real
This is Brads movie for sure
They were both great.
He was the main character lol
@@jharvey433 technically he was on screen longer but Leo was the lead
@@jharvey433 if youd say the movie had two main characters then yeah
I've NEVER had a bloody mary without a dozen or more shakes of tobasco sauce
was thinking the exact same thing. I think the OP didn't know what a bloody mary was.
I think it’s obvious I’m not much of a drinker, but I’ll have to get a taste of a Bloody Mary because they do sound interesting
@@jackhigginbotham1654 They’re an acquired taste
@@spelunkingmonkey7630 they're breakfast in the commercial fishing industry
@@jackhigginbotham1654 That drink wasn't a Bloody Mary it was a Ceaser. Tobassco sauce and a celery stick are standard with a caeser
Tarantino did a great job creating the character of Cliff Booth. A man totally at ease with himself, his surroundings, and his situation. You don't see that in Hollywood movies today. As the credits rolled, I wanted to see more Cliff. The Rick Dalton character, on the other hand, is an overly self-conscious, alcoholic, neurotic mess. But Tarantino wisely gave Dalton the best and funniest lines - so that keeps him interesting, in a train-wreck sort of way. By the end, we know everything about Rick Dalton. But the Cliff story feels unfinished. I'd definitely watch a sequel that has Cliff Booth in it. I think there's another movie there - waiting for Tarantino to write it.
Currently reading Tarantino’s new novel, mostly because I want to see more of Cliffs story. It’s not what I expected so far, but I definitely want to make a video discussing it. And I absolutely agree, if Tarantino wants to even throw Cliff into his last film, that would make me a happy man indeed.
@@jackhigginbotham1654 spoiler alert: turns out Cliff is basically a serial killer lol
Nice post. Nice points. Definitely would like to see a sequel about cliff, and a prequel too while we're at it.
@@macklemorganfreeman8488 Cliffs younger brother Stuntman Mike is in the movie Death Proof starring Kurt Russell
@@Drax899 is that confirmed?
Brad Pitt made Cliff into an movie icon, not with time, immediately.
The man was always underrated because of his status, the most beautiful man etc.
Bonafide movie star, old school style, with all the talent for acting possible.
In real life a stunt man named Shorty Shea went to the ranch and was killed by the Manson cult. Knowing this made the scene more tense but more relieving as he drove away.
In the same way it was relieving that Tate wasn't brutally murdered. This is a story in a story, an inclusio.
To top it off in Cliffs flashback is another flashback, brilliant.
There really should be a movie series based on Cliff Booth
Yeah, that's what we wish in every Tarantino movie....
Right on !
MY absolute favourite Tarantino film. It is entrancing. As the comments show, it wasn't long enough.
I didn't like it after I saw it in theaters the first time. I saw in theaters two more times and only liked it more each time. Probably my favorite Tarantino film, too.
@ryanreed380 I'm like that ,I can watch a movie and think 🤔 💩 then I'll watch it again anf think it's AWESOME 😅
Cliff Booth is Stuntman Mike's older brother !! The movie Death Proof Stuntman Mike said his older brother Cliff got him in the business.
Hot sauce and celery is perfectly normal for a bloody mary
Shows how much I know about cocktails 😂
@@jackhigginbotham1654 Bloody Mary’s are funny, they’re like brunch, you’ll see em served with bacon, olives, even shrimp. And not a bad drink! Cheers!
@@jackhigginbotham1654 it's tomato juice and vodka. Alcoholic gazpacho.
Cliff is the number one Brad Pitt character I'd want to be.
Second is Aldo Raine.
Haha Mickey from Snatch!! Nah
Arrividerci
Cliff is like older version of Tyler Durden
Rick and Cliff have chemistry. Chemisry like that can make an entire movie. Placed inside a vehicle like "Once upon a time..", that chemistry is kinda like the rug in the Big Lebowski's apartment. It ties the whole thing together.
Good one! Good analogy. They were like peanut butter and jelly and the yin and the yang.
I love brad pitt as cliff booth. He played a real life metaphoric cowboy. And hot sauce in a Bloody Mary is killer from personal experience.
Until now I thought hot sauce was a key ingredient in all bloody marys
@@williamburgis3207 I always though hot sause was part of it also, I've never had one that wasn't fixed up with hot sause.
too funny my friends and me referred to them as Adult Bloody Mary's !! The only way to drink em !!
by the way I am 67 and have been drinking my Bloodys with Tobasco since 1974 ! Just thought I'd add !! Cliff and I are on the same wave !! lol
Cliff was a great character and Brad Pitt did a wonderful job with the part.
The criticism that, “Not much happens” is levied at several of Tarantino’s movies (the best ones, coincidentally enough!) “Once....” proves that if you’ve got interesting characters and engaging dialogue sprinkled with cool atmosphere, you don’t need much else! 🤷🏻♂️
It was a fantastic character study wrapped in a nostalgic walk down pop culture memory lane where everyone’s favorite two decades clashed in a passing of the baton that was at once heartfelt and raw. Truly a brilliant film. Can’t believe Quentin’s only going to make 2 more, that’s a shame.
2 more? Not 1 ?
Narrator: “Go watch Ad Astra, I mean it go watch Ad Astra”.
Me: Fine, I’ll go watch Ad Astra, but not because you said so.
Space monkeys was cool AF! I laughed so hard!
That's really how a Bloody Mary is. He just made it a spicy one. There is a premix (Spicy)at most grocery stores. It's my favorite drink with a steak. Comes with a celery stick even though I prefer the celery seasoning.
I’ve seen three videos on this film mention “the weird drink with celery” lol, you’d think the Bloody Mary was extraterrestrial technology.
I used to drink at a bar called Volcano in Houston who’s $10 bloody Mary’s had summer sausage, pickled okra, bleu cheese, etc and it was amazing.
@@mbmrip11 some bloody mary's are basically a meal themselves
@@mbmrip11 that sounds really good. I love bleu cheese and summer sausage
I randomly clicked on this video, assuming it was recommended because it was a very popular video from a big channel. I watched the whole thing, enjoying every minute of it, continuing to assume that it was a video by some very well established, big name channel. The editing, talking points, even just the quality of the audio are all spot on and in line with one of the "big" cinema channels.
Imagine my surprise when I saw only 114 subscribers... That's got to be some sort of mistake.
Well, +1 subscriber in an effort to rectify that mistake.
Man thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed the video ☺️
The greatest hallmark one can aspire to in all the everyday intertwinings of life. Less is More. Cliff Booth.
Great analysis! I'd recommend QT's book, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: A Novel," for more background information on Cliff and Rick. Plus it's a fun way to revisit a film we all love!
Amazing book. Hope he does novels after he's done with his last film.
Great breakdown. And what a phenomenal movie. Cliff, to me, is a man that knows what the world is, accepts his lot with a smile. He doesn't say too much and never shows his hand. He refuses to pick a lane in life and rides the wind. I loved his character and wanted to see him win. It didn't seem like Rick appreciated him as much as he should.
This movie is in my top 10 movies of all time. Brilliant layering of events, past and altered to make the best of an incredible array of acting resources - the best of the best actors/young actresses and director. I do not need to name names. P.S - My Bloody Mary - On 30% Glass oF ICE - Tomato Juice, Vodka, Lemon juice - Quarter LEMON , salt + pepper and Tobasco sauce to taste. My Wife adds a celery stick - its nice, but I'm sure Brad would rather just drink the Bloody Mary! CHEERS.
For me, Rick Dalton is equally important since he is so opposite of Cliff. One character has a lot more going for him than he realizes including a decent chance of continuing a successful career, yet he's terrified that he's washed up and unpraiseworthy. The other character is truly washed up and has possibly even been crippled, yet carries himself like a prince.
I really enjoyed your take on Cliff. Yes, he carries the show.
two great actors ,doing there job for us , entertainment in our very ordinary lives lol
I think you’re a fantastic storyteller. I have no idea how you made your way into my computer, but I like your work very much and I produce this kind of content myself. I think that you should start a podcast, and just start it, and watch what happens! Very very well done.
Couldn’t have said it any better!
I absolutely loved this movie and he was my favourite character no question. I place this move in my all time top 5. I had zero expectations going into it and having read a lot about the Manson murders I was super surprised at how it turned out that final fight was so satisfying. I would love to know how it turned out for them in this reality.
When I first watched this movie, I entered it for Leo, now i rewatch it to see Brad Pitt. He played Cliff so well and is one of my favorite charaters in this movie. He made this movie for me
Thank you!!! I love this film so much! It takes you out of reality!!
Cliff is one if the coolest character ever. Your analysis is very great. Be proud of yourself and so much views and comments. I hope you doing okay!
Great job. Appreciate your insights. There’s some things you said that I will definitely remember and require unpacking.
However, I’ve been a life-long bartender (well, 27 years, and I’m not dead yet) and I have to tell you that celery in a Bloody Mary is pretty common. Most old-school bartenders would say it’s “suppose”’to be in a Bloody Mary, the same way a lime is so steeped in the tradition of the cocktail as to be entirely necessary, i. e. a cherry in a Manhattan and a lime wedge with a margarita.
On a less traditional/solely practical note: a quarter or a third of all people who drink bloody marys want it the spice to challenge them, to be so spicy as to overcome their ability to enjoy it. The overwhelming spice is the reason they enjoy it, like the way many, many gilmet lovers insist upon using Rose’s lime syrup, and the rest find Rose’s lime syrup disgusting.
The only foodie example I can think of is canned, gelatinized cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving instead of dried cranberries stewed slowly with sugar and water. Or the way a kid prefers a McDonalds hamburger to fresh beef grilled with fresh bread, fresh tomato, fresh lettuce, fresh onions, and pickles. It happens all the time, but half of people don’t get it.
Appreciate the insights from a life-long bartender! My knowledge on most alcoholic drinks is limited (a pina colada is as far as I go with most cocktails) but I’d always thought of it as tomato juice and vodka, didn’t realise about the celery nor the spices until now. Much the same as not realising sweet French toast was a thing, as I’d always had it savoury. You do learn new things every day aha
Cliff Booth is one of my favorite characters of all time ! I wouldnt mind seeing a prequel of his life .
I really enjoyed this walk along with Cliff.
This neeeds wayyyyyy more likes wtf
This is millions of subscribers worthy 👌🏽
Brilliant film and brilliant cool character in Cliff Booth.-Nice commentary too!
I imagine that cliff saw action in the pacific theater with his skills for h2h straight up greatest generation theme
Booth and Brandi made the flick
Timothy Olyphant was just a bonus playing the gunslinger
Both Bradd and Leo did a stellar job in this iconic movie.
I'd watch a movie, if the entire thing was just Cliff driving around all day running errands. Just 2 hours of that. And it would still be worth watching
Okay well I'm glad to be your 70's sub. Absolutely love the video!
Many thanks bro 👌
There's a reason Brad never won an Oscar before... this is the kinda role the whole town was waiting for him to do...mad respect to Quentin's genius
Cliff’s character may seem like the Lone Cowboy, but actually he’s more like an Indian Brave - he’s even got the moccasins. A chivalrous knight or Ronin Samurai, but not a Cowboy.
Great flick, great everything. Once Upone A Time; great title.
Best character ever! You also made very good points with Clint Eastwood.
Stuntman Eddie Braun on Carrolla podcast said Cliff was dead on example of a stuntman life. He actually worked for Martin Sheen. Sheen didn’t have a license so Eddie drove him where he needed to go. Did his stunts , etc.
This was a good critique, thanks. I really enjoyed Pitt in this film. Was never much of a fan (but for a few movies, 12 Monkeys, Fight Club, etc) but I think he aged well with his career. Yeah he aged really well ; )
Never call a man's boat shitty.
One of the great buddy pictures of all time
I love this movies especially Brad pitt's character.
Nice work, Higgs.
FYI without Tabasco, a Bloody Mary is just Tomato juice and Vodka
Kudos my man, I enjoyed the shit out of this video essay. Looking fwd to more of your work :)
To the narrator, he’s putting Tabasco sauce into his bloody Mary. This is very common and mixing it with a celery stick. I’ve seen it done many of times pretty good.
Also Cliff Booth is a epitome of a “Sigma” male
Cliff Booth is a legendary bad ass.
Cliff Booth is stuntman Mike's older brother!! The movie Death Proof stuntman Mike said his older brother Cliff got him in the stunt business.
Nice video Jack. I enjoyed it and now im going to watch ad astra. And Cliffs drink is a bloody mary
more pepper and hot sauce is mandatory in a bloody mary
Cliff never flirts with the hippy chick. He manipulates her into bringing him to Spahn so he can check in on George. QT manipulates the audience by making it appear as if he is flirting with her.
Dude, he picked her up. He exchanged eye contact and more many times. Not sure your idea of flirting.
Plus I know the book only just came out, but he definitely wanted to get with her… well until he saw her up close and realised she was underage, he couldn’t really tell through the car window the book put it.
@@RyansEggyRice in the book, Cliff wants to look in on George.
@@JoJoJoker Yeah but we’re talking about when he first sees her, he didn’t know that she lived at Spahn Ranch until he started talking to her because he wanted to pick her up.
i thoroughly enjoyed this and now a subscriber! Keep up the awesome work!
Great dissection and narrative of an excellent movie and character. A lot of your observations are what go on in the back of your thoughts as you watch the movie - you just put them perfectly into words.
The first time I watched this movie I projected too much of myself onto Cliff. I saw this friendship with Rick as resentful and many of the things that happen to him as tragic.
But he acknowledges and accepts that he is where he is. He's just a bro to Rick and helps out people who are important to him.
He's not a working stuntman because he made it really hard to hire him and he doesn't hold it against Rick.
I thought the last night was sad that Rick was going onto better things while Cliff was going to the hospital, but it was just a night where they both knew they had to go separate ways and they had an exciting, cathartic night to end their friendship.
I thought the hippies would kill them but the way Brad Pitt's Character and His dog took them it was a really great ending.
Never liked Brad much but know I think he’s great. Really brilliant work🇮🇪
This is masterpiece of cinematic journalism!
You not knowing what a Bloody Mary is distracts from your video essay. Are you an alien? That’s the real question you’ve raised.
Just watched this movie for the first time recently ... love it! Very addictive film, and one I know I'll be watching over and over for years to come. I'm from the UK and having never been to the USA, this film has given me the urge to vist the state of California; I'm so intrigued by Los Angeles and those Hollywood Hills houses. Would love to live there for a year or so. Pitt's character (Booth) is laid-back, carefree and likeable, with a little portion of creepy thrown in for good measure (though not too creepy to spoil the overall likeability of his character). Additionally, this film makes smoking look so appealing; I'm a non-smoker (tried it when younger a few times), but this film made smoking seem enjoyable, fun and cool.
Literally every bloody Mary mix has hot sauce in it
Great video. I like the Viva la Dirt League music at 7:35. I'd never heard it anywhere else.
#RealAsADoughnutMF
Love the way u explain he’s character I want be in life except killing part
Cliff Booth. The man of real men. Everything in perspective with righteous regard for the important. Very well conceived expose, thx man
wow... life is not fair, this video is the real deal, youtube premium. Keep it up.
The entire movie characters were a success. Loved Leonardo, and the dog. Be serious, all the characters and actors were excellent.
But what about the set. Come on, the best wardrobe from the 60s-70s. and the attention to detail. The scene in the Mexican restaurant wherein the background the waiter was serving a dish where the pan was on fire. Gee I remember those days so vividly. The restaurant decore, brilliant.
I'm the latest Brad Pitt fan with this movie. He and Cliff Booth were made for each other. He made this movie. Credit to Tarantino for his choices and movie direction. Great stuff all round.
I just watched it for the first time two days ago.
Terrific movie, and Brad Pitt really gave the best performance in the movie. Di Caprio had some great scenes as well.
I really enjoyed it.
To sum it all up Cliff was a great friend to Rick who happened to be a badass.
You are SPOT ON, in all points of this (except one should always drink one's Bloody Mary with a celery stalk and LOTS of spice, and it's "Spahn Ranch"}. The casting here is absolutely key, and Tarantino himself says that not only were these two guys his first choice to play these parts, but also if either one couldn't or wouldn't do it, he'd have to go with two different guys, because without one of them, the other one wouldn't have worked. So, if you love Leo's work in the movie (and I do), it's partly because Brad does HIS job so well.
Cliff was drinking a Bloody Mary. It’s 1.5 oz of vodka filled with ice and tomato puree. It goes well with hot sauce and celery.
I suppose if you make them out of a book that is what it is, but in any decent saloon it's vodka (a good pour), either tomato juice or V-8. Not shaken with ice, not ever - the shaking action dilutes the drink as the ice melts (unless you're a pussy) from the shaking action. A dash of celery salt, a dash of Worcestershire, dash of Tabasco. Ice in a bucket or tall glass, pour. Add a celery stalk for garnish. Drink!
@@marcot3333Hell YES 😊
Adding hot sauce to his cocktail... Dude that's a freaking bloody Mary 🤣
Back in the day when drinking Caesars was new; it was not uncommon to see people drinking them like that with big pieces of celery and some people also enjoy hot sauce in it. Here in Canada, they sell the spicy Clamato juice.
All the acting in this film impressed...
I'm sure hundreds of people have pointed this out. But the cocktail he was having was a bloody Mary. They make a few different kinds but alot of people(myself included) like them spicy. He was adding hot sauce because it wasn't hot enough, the celery is a garnish that comes with the drink many times and he used it to stir and then took a bite. It's actually quite common. Not correcting you, just letting you know.
CLIFF BOOTH is now my Spirit Animal. (Bravo Mr.Pitt brav-fucking-o!)
4:44 The narrator has never heard of a Bloody Mary
love this video bc its about cliff booth but i laughed when i realized this content creator doesn’t know what a spicy bloody mary is
4:40 Thats a bloody Mary, your supposed to drink it like that. xD
Brad was dreamy in the 90s and he looks great now.
Theres a reason Rick called Cliff Audie Murphy in the beginning. In the book Tarantino confirms he had the most Japanese kills in WW2 and was the ultimate badass. Also, Bloody Mary's come with celery and hot sauce often. Not bad either. Lol.
I think there's more mileage left in Cliff Booth's character. Perhaps Tarantino can use Booth and Pitt in a sequel or another movie with another story.
i don t know if its my hatred for the manson family or something differant. but i love this movie, good job
Your explanation is dope
If anyone is interested. I'm reading the new(ish) novelization of the movie, and - it's pretty good. I have a new appreciation for the film, down to how much detail Tarantino provides. The story and characters, including Cliff, are given more depth. Also, and this could be considered a spoiler. But the novelization also expands on the story PAST the film's conclusion. We learn about Cliff and Rick going into the 1970s, making for some excellent reading. Oh, and here's another spoiler: Cliff DID kill his wife. (This is another area the novelization covers.)
Putting hot sauce in a Bloody Mary isn’t weird. It’s pretty common and not quirky or anything. Relax
Very enjoyable video. Thanks.
Brad is just to damn gifted and he is totally in a league of his own and he never fails to surprise you just like he did for me in Burn After Reading
So much drooling on Brad's aftershave lingering behind, without truly appreciating his portrayal of all those real tougher men out there behind the spotlight (very appropriate that he lives behind a drive-in) and not looking for any of it. Simpler but no simpletons, just carrying on without fear nor surrender lives much Spartan and in the Now, not looking to Past glories nor laying on old laurels or Oscar performances. Beyond need to brag or prove themselves, long ago not even bugged in such juvenile mindset.
Outstanding, man. Solid take and enjoyed your work.
This movie made me realize that Brad is one of the best.
Hot sauce and celery is more common in a Bloody Mary than you would think.
Hot sauce and a celery stick makes for a rewarding Bloody Mary.