revised review

Rating: 7/10 (19 December 2003)

yesterday,after viewing the entire film for the first time i posted a negative review.but i must admit the film stayed on my mind and after a second viewing i have an improved opinion of it.it is still far from perfect but is definetely one of those movies that grows on you,with repeat viewings.(the very 1st time i tried to view it i only got half way thru as i found it unwatchable.)perhaps because it is more complex than leone's other westerns,once you know what to expect it is more enjoyable.also,the explosions are spectacular,and although i still think the train wreck scene looked fake it was probably the best f/x available at the time.if you've seen it and didn't care for it i urge you to see it a 2nd time.