Definitely Sergio Leone's most unrecognized and unappreciated film

Rating: Null/10 (1 May 2000)

This is a beautiful film with colorful characters, great scenery, wonderful music(By Ennio Morricone), kickass explosions, and an unexpectedly heartfelt ending. James Coburn and Rod Steiger turn out good performances and the egg-sucking General-villain is enigmatic and vague but understandably hateful. Leone's directing is in top form with his harsh close-ups and epic structure. The best thing about this film, to me, is that it has the most impressive explosion I've ever seen. It builds up the tension and once the explosion occurs, it pays off. Its utterly convincing and I don't think any special effects were used. Shear pyrotechnics!
I consider it a sin against mankind that this film is not available in widescreen on DVD and VHS along with Once Upon A Time in the West. Until it is, my life is void and meaningless.