Classic

Rating: 9/10 (4 October 2016)

I was able to view the directors cut, which to my understanding is different from the version released in America. I had the pleasure of meeting William Forsythe, and it was his insight into the film that lead me to seeing the international version. He wasn't wrong. The film has a great cast of characters, with Forsythe, De Niro, Woods, etc...and the directing is spot on. Sergio Leone does a masterful job of directing, and the music really helps paint a picture, even when the actors aren't speaking. The God Father is one of my favorite mafia films, but Once upon a Time in America has made it's way up the list as a must see for any fan. Just a great, great story, with great acting and direction.