Review of Once Upon a Time in America (1984) by Jérémie A — 06 Feb 2017
Full disclosure: I watched this SUPER late, was getting very sleepy, and very much felt like this could've been shorter (cut down on extended nothing shots, people staring at each other). Still, as possibly the most intensely difficult mafia movie I've ever seen, it's also among the most beautiful.
The poetic cinematography, the lavish yet tasteful set design, the stunning violence, the insane makeup. An epic gangster film (like a less-fun "Goodfellas") about how NOT to treat our brokenness.
This review of Once Upon a Time in America (1984) was written by Jérémie A on 06 Feb 2017.
Once Upon a Time in America has generally received very positive reviews.
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