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| Once Upon A Time In America [1984] | ![Once Upon A Time In America [1984]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41HZ0BRVF0L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Sergio Leone
Actors: Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth Mcgovern, Tuesday Weld, Treat Williams
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (56 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1930
Format: Box Set, Dubbed, Pal, Special Edition, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Italian (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Media: DVD
Running Time: 220 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.5
EAN: 7321931200264
ASIN: B0000934BA
Release Date: June 23, 2003
Theatrical Release Date: June 1, 1984
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Amazon.co.uk Review
IOnce Upon a Time in America/I has a chequered history, having been chopped from its original 229-minute director's cut to 139 minutes for its theatrical release. The longer edition presented here benefits from having the complete story (the short version has huge gaps) about turn-of-the-century Jewish immigrants in America finding their way into lives of crime, as told in flashback by an ageing Jewish gangster named Noodles (Robert De Niro). On the other hand, it's almost four hours long, and this sometimes-indulgent Sergio Leone film is no IGodfather/I. Still, it is notable for the contrast between Leone's elegiac take on the gangster film and his occasional explosive action, as well as for the mix of the stoic, inexpressive De Niro and the hyperactive James Woods as his lifelong friend and rival. --IMarshall Fine/I
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 a paradise lost regained and lost again January 6, 2009
a lost paradise regained to be lost again in the realms of time and tyranny of existence ,br /for me this is 229minutes of pure NIRVANA,br /the best movie ever from america and culminating the neo classic with modern cinema like caravaggio would merge with manet,the highest achievement in art,br /br /leone leaves no stone unturned and it is delightful to see most sensible audience calling it a masterpiece as indeed everything from the haunting unforgettable score to the emotionally scarring theme of LOST LOVE AND FORGOTTEN MEMORIES is portrayed brilliantly in every glorious frame with deniro at his charismatic best as is the rest of the cast with james woods stealing the show and elizabeth mcgovern giving the perfect impression of a cod classical beauty .br / but it is leone himself who surpasses every maker in recent times to give cinema a virtual jewel in the crown,this hallmarks the final arrival of style and realism from europe to embrace the gloss and energy of american cinema,this also marks the spirit of an artist who withstood the studio onslaughts to bring home his swansong,br /viva de leonebr /br /the jewish mafia has never looked so menacing yet so original in their motivation sweeping through prohibition and their own demons .br /br /the fragmented memories of an old man who is revisiting his lost love and deceptive friends after a self imposed exile sets a haunting tone which will always echo in your heart and mind if you have any sensitivity left in your contemporary modern consumer soul.br /br /the mystery that lost love can be so enchanting is explored enigmatically by leone with a musical score that sets a landmark for cinema as it even exceeds the classic doctor zhivago in its mood setting and atmospheric charm .br /the meticulous recreation of opium dens and gang street wars with waltzing on island piers and forced sexual encounters in classic plush limousines are indeed great cinema which is a magnum opus of blood and sweat set with alluring style and scorching genius .br /br /the four friends and their lost friendship fascinates in every fragment and frame and this is an amazing monument the creative spirit of human mind.br /br /a refreshing masterpiece which is immensely watchable at all times in all moods .
SERGIO VS THE STUDIO November 27, 2008
This epic film rightly belongs at the top of the Gangster genre as does 'Once Upon A Time In The West' in the Western genre. Call Sergio's final work boring, long, overrated, confusing, etc, then you've probably watched too many blockbusters; 'The Godfather' (Part 1) (the one with Brando) being one of them. br /br /Upon release of OUATIA, Sergio went to war with the studio over his envisioned non-linear (229 minutes or more) version, and THEIR stupid alternative short-linear-version (Americans only). All this after many years in development. It was in Sergio's mind before plans for 'Once Upon A Time In The West'. THEY also "forgot to enter Ennio Morricone's score" (for Academy Award) as producer Arnon Milchan says in the extras on the DVD version. What a crime! br /We Brit's gave Ennio's score a BAFTA award instead.br /br /De Niro is excellent in his role as the gangster without glory. My favourite De Niro character is "Noodles". His definitive gangster role, along with young Vito Corleone in 'The Godfather' (Part 2). Forget obvious roles like Jimmy Conway in 'Goodfellas' or Johnny Boy in 'Mean Streets'. This De Niro character is thoughtful, mysterious, and crude. Also some great career defining roles from James Woods, Tuesday Weld, Elizabeth McGovern, Danny Aiello (excellent as police chief), and the younger actors playing the leads (great as little thugs). I thought a young Jennifer Connelly was superb (her first film i believe).br /br /I found this different from other gangster films. The authentic detail and photography gives you a feel of the period, especially in the 20's and 30's sections. You can almost smell the grime in various street locations, and admire the beauty in scenes like the restaurant where Noodles dines with Deborah. The music also connects you to the period too. Excellent score from Ennio. br /br /Violence is vulgar/obscene in this film and sometimes uncomfortable to watch, adding to the ugliness and meaning of the genre. The 'diamond robbery scene' and the 'raping of Deborah' an example. Not suitable for the squeamish types.br /br /The DVD version has the inconvenient stop right after the wasting ("Kids Stuff"!) of Joe and his gang, and not at the 'Intermission'. Did it spoil YOUR viewing?br / br /Either love it or loathe it. This film is without a doubt an excellent finale for a much missed film director.br / br /I was MOVED by this film!br /br /WELL DONE SERGIO!br /br /THIS FILM IS UGLY AND SMELLY! THE WAY A 'GANGSTER FILM' SHOULD BE!!br /
SERGIO LEONE'S EPIC GANGSTER FILM November 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Once Upon A Time In America [1984] br /THE LEADING ACTOR IN SERGIO LEONE'S DREAMING EPIC IS NOT JAMES WOODS NOR IS IT ELIZABETH McGovern; NOR FOR ALL THE EXCELLENCE IN HIS PERFORMANCE, IS IT ROBERT de NIRO. THE MAIN CHARACTER IN THE FILM IS 'TIME'! THE THEME IS ONE THAT HAS ALWAYS FASCINATED MR.LEONE. ONE COULD POINT TO SOME OF THE MORE OBVIOUS SYMBOLS IN HIS EARLIER FILMS LIKE THE HANDLESS CLOCKS THAT LITTER THE LANDSCAPE OF 'ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST' OR THE MUSICAL FOB-WATCH IN 'FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE' THAT WAS A CONTINUOUS REMINDER OF RAPE AND REVENGE AND WAS USED TO TIME THE FINAL SHOOT-OUT!br /IN 'ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA', THE ITEM WHICH FIRST BRINGS THE YOUNG NOODLES(de NIRO) AND MAX(JAMES WOODS) TOGETHER IF THEIR LIFE TIME OF CRIME IS A STOLEN POCKET WATCH, AND IT PASSES BETWEEN THEM THROUGHOUT THE FILM AS A KIND OF TALISMAN. MOREOVER, THE ALL-IMPORTANT KEYS THAT CAN OPENbr /THE LEFT-LUGGAGE LOCKER, WHERE THE GANG STORE THEIR LOOT ARE HIDDEN IN A GRANDFATHER CLOCK. QUITE LITERALLY, SERGIO LEONE IS SAYING, THE KEY TO THE MYSTERY IS IN THE CLOCK. IN STRICT CHRONOLOGICAL TERMS, THE FILM, IS DIVIDED INTO THREE PHASES. (1)1923: THE ADOLESCENT GANG OF NOODLES, MAX, COCKEYE, DOMINIC AND PATSY IS FORMED ON THE LOWER EAST SIDE OF MANHATTAN.br /(2)1933: WHEN AFTER SEVERAL SUCCESSFUL YEARS OF TRADING IN HOOCH, THE END OF PROHIBITION SPELLS AN END TO THE GANG'S ACTIVITIES, AS A RESULT OF WHICH MAX PLANS TO PULL AN AMBITIOUS BANK RAID , AND NOODLES, ANXIOUS TO AVOID THEIR DESTRUCTION IN THIS MAD SCHEME, BETRAYS THEM TO THE POLICE AND THEY ARE ALL SLAUGHTERED IN THE RAIN; AND (3)1968: WHEN NOODLES AFTER ANONYMOUSLY LIVING IN BUFFALO IN A SELF-IMPOSED EXILE FOR THIRTY FIVE YEARS, RETURNS TO NEW YORK, SUMMONED BY A STRANGE LETTER WHICH SEEMS TO HOLD A SOLUTION TO THE MYSTERIES HE HAS BEEN PONDERING WHILE IN EXILE.br /THE FILM RECREATES THE STARING POINT OF 1968. IT THEN, SHIFTS TEASINGLY BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS IN TIME, IN MUCH THE SAME WAY THAT HUMAN MEMORY DOES. IT MAY NOT BE MUCH, BUT IT IS EVERYTHING THAT IS CINEMA.br /
 Over-rated epic August 25, 2008
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was rather disappointed with a film that went on far too long (during the last hour I was continually fast forwarding the action). It is always a good idea to enable the viewer to empathise with the main characters - in this film there was actually nothing to like about any of the main characters. At times the dialogue plodded along and I was waiting for something of note to happen - it very rarely did! Boring and not a patch on the Godfather or Goodfellas.
 Worst gangster Film you will ever see-- garanteed. July 28, 2008
1 out of 11 found this review helpful
Before i get a slashing for my review, i would just like to say i love most films especially gangster ones!br /br /This movie is possibily the WORST gangster film ever made, and in my view also the worst movie ever made. A lot of effort was put into it and a lot of amazing cast for what? -- a painfully bad film .br /br /I seen the good reviews it got from the masses and thought id give it a 2nd try so i watched it again-- horrible waste of time. I thought maybe i didnt have taste -- now i have realised that all of you cheer leaders that have given it 5 stars have none-- or maybe you dont understand what a good film is?br /br /This is not a masterpiece, this is not a classic , classics are films like the godfather or scarface or goodfellas -- This film is a pile of nonsense -- period. Im not going to go into details because there are just too many flaws -- what was the director thinking? -- even a 5 year old kid with no cinema experience could of made a better film with the resources sergio had.br /br /br /It really annoyed me a lot because i love de niro and James woods br /
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