Quentin Tarantino‘sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodcaused quite a stir at theCannes Film Festival— both on and off the screen.The director, 56, had a curt response for a female reporter fromThe New York Timeson Wednesday, who asked whyMargot Robbiewasn’t given more to say or do in his latest film, according toVariety.“I reject your hypothesis,” Tarantino said during a press conference for the movie.Robbie, 28, plays Sharon Tate in Tarantino’s love letter to Hollywood. As Tate, Robbie flits through the screen bringing to life one of cinema’s most beloved stars before her untimely death on August 9, 1969, at the hands of Charles Manson’s Family.Robbie attempted to answer the question, saying, “I think the moments I was on screen gave a moment to honor Sharon.”“I think the tragedy was the loss of innocence,” she continued. “To show the wonderful sides of her could be done without speaking. I did feel like I got a lot of time to explore the character without dialogue, which is an interesting thing.”Daniele Venturelli/WireImageShe added, “Rarely do I get an opportunity to spend so much time on my own as a character.”Once Upon a Time in Hollywoodpremiered at Cannes on Tuesday and received rave first reactions from critics who called it “brilliant” and “shocking.”This is Tarantino’s ninth film, his first to premiere in Cannes since 2009’sInglourious Basterds.Leonardo DiCaprioandBrad Pittalso star as Rick Dalton and Cliff Booth, respectively, two aged Hollywood actors who try to make their way around a changing industry — while Charles Manson is on the loose.The Guardian‘s Peter Bradshaw said the “brilliant” film is “shocking, gripping, dazzlingly shot.”Indiewire‘s Anne Thompson singled out the performances, saying, “DiCaprio and Pitt are funny and brilliant, as is Margot Robbie as sweet Sharon Tate.”Once Upon a Time in Hollywood— also starringLuke Perryin his final role,Kurt Russell,Dakota FanningandLena Dunham— hits theaters July 26.
Quentin Tarantino‘sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodcaused quite a stir at theCannes Film Festival— both on and off the screen.
The director, 56, had a curt response for a female reporter fromThe New York Timeson Wednesday, who asked whyMargot Robbiewasn’t given more to say or do in his latest film, according toVariety.
“I reject your hypothesis,” Tarantino said during a press conference for the movie.
Robbie, 28, plays Sharon Tate in Tarantino’s love letter to Hollywood. As Tate, Robbie flits through the screen bringing to life one of cinema’s most beloved stars before her untimely death on August 9, 1969, at the hands of Charles Manson’s Family.
Robbie attempted to answer the question, saying, “I think the moments I was on screen gave a moment to honor Sharon.”
“I think the tragedy was the loss of innocence,” she continued. “To show the wonderful sides of her could be done without speaking. I did feel like I got a lot of time to explore the character without dialogue, which is an interesting thing.”
Daniele Venturelli/WireImage
She added, “Rarely do I get an opportunity to spend so much time on my own as a character.”
Once Upon a Time in Hollywoodpremiered at Cannes on Tuesday and received rave first reactions from critics who called it “brilliant” and “shocking.”
This is Tarantino’s ninth film, his first to premiere in Cannes since 2009’sInglourious Basterds.Leonardo DiCaprioandBrad Pittalso star as Rick Dalton and Cliff Booth, respectively, two aged Hollywood actors who try to make their way around a changing industry — while Charles Manson is on the loose.
The Guardian‘s Peter Bradshaw said the “brilliant” film is “shocking, gripping, dazzlingly shot.”
Indiewire‘s Anne Thompson singled out the performances, saying, “DiCaprio and Pitt are funny and brilliant, as is Margot Robbie as sweet Sharon Tate.”
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood— also starringLuke Perryin his final role,Kurt Russell,Dakota FanningandLena Dunham— hits theaters July 26.
source: people.com
