Once Upon A Time In America (Blu-ray)

I have just finished watching the american import Blu ray, and am happy to say that the movie hasn't looked better, picture is sharp, colours where needed are vibrant, movie has always had an almost sepia feel to it and this is retained, it will not knock your socks off like Avatar or LOTR due to both its age and film stock but it is heads above any other version you will have seen.
The extras are the same as the two disc SE released a few years ago, the movie as expected is on one disc, they have returned the intermission to the movie for authenticity.
To be honest this review will only be of interest to those that already love this movie, Sergio Leone is a master of story telling and this movie is no exception, I have loved this movie since I saw the VHS as a teenager. In my opinion this has to be one of the best gangster movies out there. Yes it is an intricate tale told over several different time frames and at times it can be unsettling what I can not work out is why the Americans re-cut this movie and tried to re-tell the story in cronological order, sheer madness.
If you are as big a fan as I am do not worry the upgrade is worth it, believe me you will not be disappointed, When they issue Once upon a time in the west I will be a very happy Sergio Leone fan.

...and NO, the first isn't The Godfather. It is, in fact, Mean Streets, in my opinion.

But, I'm here to talk about 'Once Upon a Time in America', so, here goes...

The first time I saw this film, I was bored out of my mind. I was about 10 years old, and boy, did this film drag. Years later, I went through a phase, were I watched Sergio Leone films constantly, and that is where my love for the great director came from. During this time, I gave this film a second viewing, and I really enjoyed it.

I realised, that I was far to young to understand it when I was ten, but during my second viewing, I got it completely.

I have seen the film numerous times since, and consider it the second greatest gangster film ever made, with top performances, and an amazing score.

I Dont watch gangster films as a rule and i went to the cinema with my friend who was desperate to see it .i am and always will be thankful he took me as it was one of the most wonderful films i have ever watched its a story about friendship and his love for his childhood sweetheart DE Nero is at his best. emotionally i was drained and the film left me feeling as if i had lived every scene .dont worry about the length of the film it will pass in no time and have you begging for more . i have watched it around 10 times and never get tired of it .So if you want a story which has you on the edge of your seat and great acting .Treat your self .Trust me it will be the best 4 hours you have spent . Bx

I first watched this film back in the day on VHS after an all night party, on a sunday afternoon, there were approx 15 of us left.It was the first and only time i've sat with my mates with no-one uttering a word for nearly 4 hours because everyone was totally transfixed by the story, this is undoubtably one of THE greatest gangster movies ever made.Films to see before you die? this would be in the top ten.

this movie is a classic. everything about it is amazing. the cast, direction, production, story and score are outstanding. dont be put off by the long running time, its worth every second. hope this hi-def version does the film justice.