Review of Once Upon a Time in America (1984) by Andrey B — 21 Nov 2015

Strong crime drama, but not a masterpiece.

This review of Once Upon a Time in America (1984) was written by Andrey B on 21 Nov 2015.

Once Upon a Time in America has generally received very positive reviews.

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