A unique movie worth viewing

Rating: 10/10 (15 June 2016)

This is my first review on IMDb. I feel so emotional about this movie that I need to write something to recommend this movie.
Frankly, this movie is a bit too long. For the first hour, I have no idea what the movie is talking about. But as the story unfolds, I am more and more attracted to the amazing gangster world. De Niro's acting is wonderful. With so few words, he manages to convey so much. As for the plot, the story is very unique in its design. It doesn't follow the time-line. Rather, it unfolds like memory, with a poetic beautiful touch. Another great aspect about this movie is the wonderful melody, composed by Ennio Morricone. It is indeed an indispensable part of the whole story.
For post-95 like myself, Once Upon a Time in America is unlike any movie commonly seen today. It takes time to get into the setting, but it's definitely worth the effort.