Review of Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) by Tom S — 25 May 2010
An ambitious, sprawling and ultimately pretentious western that fails to achieve a satisfying balance between style and content. It's full of lingering close-ups of the main actors, with many scenes seemingly taking place in slow motion.
The music, while sometimes effective, is overbearing and detracts from the action. It seems to me a film that will split audiences, and those who don't like westerns should definitely avoid. In the end, the only thing I find memorable about this film is the ravishing beauty of Claudia Cardinale.
This review of Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) was written by Tom S on 25 May 2010.
Once Upon a Time in the West has generally received very positive reviews.
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