Review of Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) by Dan S — 31 Jul 2013
An absolute classic that ranks amongst the absolute best of its genre, nobody has ever captured the old-school Western world quite like Sergio Leone, and this is his finest feature. Soaked in atmosphere, with layers upon layers of subtlety, this is a far-reaching epic which succeeds in every turn.
From its well detailed performances while keeping his characters mysterious and intriguing, all the way down to masterful camera direction in which each stare is burned into the viewer's brain, this is unmistakably the best Western film I have seen (with "Unforgiven" coming in at a close second).
Leone's choice of casting Henry Fonda as a villain is a sublime stroke, and one that works wonders in the end. But it's Charles Bronson's icy stare that steals the show. All in all, a masterstroke, and one that should be seen by any fan of the genre.
This review of Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) was written by Dan S on 31 Jul 2013.
Once Upon a Time in the West has generally received very positive reviews.
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