Once Upon a Time in America

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Huntin P @PaxVobiscum80 6 days ago I thought this movie was terrific when I saw it. I much preferred it to the westerns by the same director. I think there was some issues over cuts, expurgated prints and whatnot, when the movie was first released, so make sure you get the most uncut cut you can find. See more Ed B @EdLee Sep 29, 2026 Once upon a time in America, quintessential Sergio Leone. Story follows progression of two friends growing up in criminal life. Robert DeNiro & James Woods both deliver solid performances. Great cinematography and score. A good one. See more Shaun J @RT47433839 Aug 13, 2026 An all-time classic, up there with The Godfather and Goodfellas. Everyone should see this movie at least once in their life. See more Khai M @Khaimang Jul 12, 2026 This is one of my top 5 favorite movies in any genre, Sergio Leone's masterpiece, I've seen it multiple times, and it continues to entertain. That's what masterpieces tend to do. See more Roman C. @RT90070682 Jun 18, 2026 Great movie even to the last minute, the soundtrack and cinematography are the cherry on top. Very long but enjoyable movie I’d have to recommend to anybody who enjoys any sort of mob films. The movie does have grotesque sciences which may steer people away from it but that’s to show how these characters truly are. It’s just a phenomal film which should be appreciated by more. See more JOAN PAU R @JoanPR Jun 12, 2026 This is a great film. Sergio Leone as usual takes his time, letting the music and the images do their work slowly and bringing together the different timelines so that all the scenes acquire depth and significance. The Jewish crime world of New York is portrayed with sympahty in its changing social context. Robert de Niro is good, convincingly acting as a younguer and an older man. As for the plot, it is compelling, with the powerful forces of hidden jealousy and misplaced loyalty ensuring a tragic outcome for all the characters. The length of the film is I believe fully justified, not so two rape scenes that are genuinely disturbing and could have been handled with more subtlety. At some points, Leone seems to convey the terrible idea that some women enjoy being forced, at other points the message is more dignified but need not have been portrayed at such length. This this may be this film's only real flaw. See more Read all reviews

Once Upon a Time in America

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