Once Upon a Time In Hollywood: A Candid Review from a Tarantino Veteran

Summary

The possibility of Jackson reuniting with Quentin Tarantino for The Movie Critic remains uncertain due to their conflicting viewpoints on Marvel films.

Fans are hopeful that despite any potential issues, Samuel L. Jackson and Quentin Tarantino can overcome them and team up for a final and iconic project. Jackson, a frequent collaborator with Tarantino, has shared his thoughts on the director's latest film, the Academy Award-winning Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The ninth film written and directed by Tarantino, it achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success, grossing over $370 million globally and earning Brad Pitt an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Although Jackson did not appear in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, having last worked with Tarantino on The Hateful Eight in 2015, their collaborative history includes five movies together, with an additional film, True Romance, in 1993.

In a comprehensive interview with Vulture, delving into his illustrious career, Jackson offered his unreserved insights on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. While declining to confirm his involvement in Tarantino's next project, The Movie Critic, the seasoned collaborator openly expressed his critique of the 2019 Oscar winner, emphasizing the lack of diversity in its cast and drawing a comparison to a Martin Scorsese masterpiece in which he had a role. Read Jackson's remarks below:

However, upon watching Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, I couldn't help but notice the scarcity of Black individuals in the film. Perhaps there were only three. It reminded me of my experience with Goodfellas, where it was just me and another person representing our community.

Will Jackson and Tarantino Reunite for The Movie Critic?

Both Jackson and Tarantino have followed similar career paths, rising together and experiencing tremendous success after Pulp Fiction. Their creative bond is undoubtedly strong, and considering their collaboration spans nearly three decades, it is likely that a friendship has developed between them. Fans are eagerly anticipating a reunion between the two for Tarantino's upcoming tenth and final project, The Movie Critic, to give their creative partnership the fitting conclusion it deserves.

However, it is worth mentioning that although there have been no public indications of a falling out, there may have been a strained relationship following Tarantino's negative comments about Marvel movies and the actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jackson, who has been a part of the MCU with 11 released films, one upcoming project, and the currently airing Secret Invasion series, expressed disagreement with Tarantino's remarks. It is possible that these comments caused tension between the two, leading to a potential rift in their friendship.

Both men have had remarkably successful careers, with Jackson being widely regarded as either the highest or second-highest grossing actor of all time. Despite Jackson's reservations about Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, fans hope that when The Movie Critic is produced, both men can set aside any differences and unite for a memorable and definitive collaboration, extending Jackson's ongoing partnership with Marvel through Secret Invasion.