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Rating: 5/10 (25 August 2005)

I have almost all of Sergio Leone's big American films and enjoy them.. I have just viewed this one and this is SEERRGGIIOO LEEEOOONNNEEE to the ninth degree. His famous loooonnngggg closeups, delayed scene pans and that weird music are enough to drive any sane man to drink. Rod Steiger was "OK" as the amoral Mexican bandit. This may have been James Coburn's best performance as a actor (although his role in " TheAmericanization of Emily" takes the cake).
Thanks to James Coburn, lots of explosions, Spanish locations and some unintentional humor at the beginning this movie is watchable by Leone or Coburn fans.
Do not let this movie stop you from viewing "Once Upon a Time in America" ,one of the best movies ever made and owes this film thanks for training.