Once Upon a Time in America (1984)'s comments - page 2

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rilinddd

229 minutes but great and awesome story actors all

10 years 11 months ago

Frippotronic

Yeah, it definitely could last a dozens of hours longer...

11 years 1 month ago

Jeckit

I will never forget this. Especially the runtime.

11 years 4 months ago

safeeuropeanhome

Really really liked it. Character development is incredible.

12 years 6 months ago

leopradela

Impressive movie with a touching soundtrack.

12 years 9 months ago

Dieguito

Beautiful scenes, great acting, very good story

12 years 11 months ago

George Bailey

Almost 4 hours of pure entertainment!

13 years 5 months ago

MattKassimo

A masterpiece. One of the greatest movie ever made. A perfection, period.

8 years 6 months ago

hyvaa

It tastes like film noir. Soundtrack is impressive.

You may have a try to watch just for De Niro though!

11 years 7 months ago

MrCarmady

"an overlong, technically good movie that lacks narrative structure and focus" wat

13 years 3 months ago

I was sure I loved this when watching it a couple of times over the years, but having now seen it again for the first time in 10 years, my opinion is a resounding 'no, thanks'. Between the horrible treatment of all the women and girls and almost comically poor ages/ageing - Elizabeth McGovern is meant to be 60? DeNiro and co 20something? Ha! - and some loose ends, I'm not a fan. At least I know I don't need to see it again. Pity.

2 years 5 months ago

kzer_za

The rape scene is really, really awful and pointless. It's ugly, goes on forever, doesn't really add anything to the plot, and (so I hear) isn't even in the book. It's probably the worst scene I've ever seen in a good movie. And depending on how you count the bank, there might even be a second rape scene! I get the feeling Leone had issues with women.

Fortunately, at least in the 4-hour cut it's long enough that one terrible scene doesn't completely kill it. Besides that serious flaw, I loved this movie and thought the length was appropriate. So many masterful shots, a great understated RDN performance, and Morricone's score is amazing as usual. Skillful use of three time periods too. It really left a strong impression on me.

8 years 9 months ago