Review of Once Upon a Time in America (1984) by Adam Smith for Empire — 24 Nov 1991
While The Godfather delivers certainty and a comforting dramatic resolution, Once Upon A Time In America delivers a profound kind of mystery. While Coppola's film delivers answers, Leone's asks questions.
It lingers and plays on the mind; its meanings shift and change like a faded memory or a half-remembered dream.
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This review of Once Upon a Time in America (1984) was written by Adam Smith and published by Empire on 24 Nov 1991.
Once Upon a Time in America has generally received very positive reviews.
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