Review of Once Upon a Time in America (1984) by Tkc88 — 18 Jun 2018
Going for nearly 4 hours, this crime epic had its good parts. However it has dated pretty poorly. Set during the 20s, 30s and 60s, it looks far too much like a 1980s film, which it is.
The score (composed by Ennio Morricone, who is a genius) belongs in a romance film, not a misogynistic gangster film where the men routinely assault and objectify women. It also has a very 1980s sounding version of "Yesterday", which is laughable.
The characters are unsympathetic and unremarkable, giving you no reason to root for Robert De Niro's character as he returns to his old neighbourhood for revenge.
Easily the worst film of Sergio Leone's catalogue.
This review of Once Upon a Time in America (1984) was written by Tkc88 on 18 Jun 2018.
Once Upon a Time in America has generally received very positive reviews.
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