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Manson, Woodstock, and Altamont ended the 1960s as we knew them. The next several years of the 1970s were a pale reflection of 1964 through 1969 and then Disco ended it all. I watch shows to see how closely they come to the actual time period and I'm invariably disappointed. Man From Uncle tried but got 1962 through 1969 hopelessly muddled. Once Upon A Time did a better job of recreating 1969 but still missed it. It seemed I was watching 2019 people trying to act like it was 1969 and, as they weren't alive then, not getting it. In 1969 the country and indeed the world was being run by people born from 1900 to 1920 and they were still around but not seen in this movie. There were hats, and wide ties from the 50s and narrow ties from the 60s and short sleeve white shirts and black ties with silver tie clasps and there were still 1950s cars on the street. Watch Bullet or some of the other movies from the 60s or even newsreels and you'll see what I mean. It wasn't the nostalgic trip I was hoping for but I'll still see it again. Brad Pitt was great and the rest did just fine also. The ending was pure Tarantino. UPDATE: Saw it again. It's even better the 2nd time because you've had time to digest the ending and can pay more attention to the details before the ending.

Morrisey gets a girl friend and gets out of the office. We get a chance to see some London, but there is a contrived sub-plot about a Barrister having a heart attack and witness Morrisey needs to be in court a day earlier and can't be found as he's out with a stateless girl from Rhodesia. I would think a heart attack would occasion a delay rather than speed up the proceedings. Morrisey gets a chance to be the lead for a change and Mel Martin was attractive enough as the girl. There is an uncomfortable visit to an underground hippy dance club with drugs but it was obligatory in those days. Lots of angst about the UK's treatment of Rhodesia and Mel is the Unfortunate Innocent caught up in the struggle.

The Occupy Wallstreet crowd will be surprised to learn they aren't the first to protest the Establishment. Usual 1969 hot news with Anarchists wanting to tear down what is existing with no thought as how to replace it with anything better. Best Exchange: Rebellious Student asks Copper Dad why he is a Copper. Dad replies that he goes out there every day and faces the world as THE LAW so his wife is safe in their home behind a small lock. Rebellious Student sneers. Later on, when 2 of the Anarchists corner the Rebellious Student in a phone booth to do him some harm, he sees a stalwart Establishment Bobbie standing near and he goes to him for protection. Show would have been dated last year, but looks pretty topical now.