Review of Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) by Four Star F — 06 Feb 2013
Starring Charles Bronson, Henry Fonda, Claudia Cardinale, and Jason Robards with director Sergio Leone, this is another memorable Italian western. The film follows a recently widowed beauty (Cardinale), the villainous killer who is after her (Fonda), a anti-hero bandit (Robards), and of course the man with a harmonica who is looking for revenge (Bronson).
The gunman Frank commits murders, turns on his employer the railroad tycoon, and forces the widow to auction off her land. However, "Harmonica" comes to her aid and then he is confronted by Frank several times since he wants to know the man's purpose.
After a flashback we know what "Harmonica" wants and another gunfight ensues. The ending is bittersweet but the town's future looks bright thanks to the railroad and the radiant widow. The long opening sequence sets the tone nicely for this visually beautiful film.
It moves at its own pace and it has a good score and great characters including an evil Henry Fonda!
This review of Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) was written by Four Star F on 06 Feb 2013.
Once Upon a Time in the West has generally received very positive reviews.
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