This movie is the Matter of America in the same way that the story of King Arthur is the Matter of Britain and the Chanson de Roland is the Matter of France.
I think the reason "The Godfather" is rated as a great movie, mafia, gangster, or the like, is because it truly was the very first movie that dealt with the mafia, along with great actors, superb music. It was 1972, and from the director, on down from the book, the music, the cars, the scenes from Sicily, "The Godfather" was the first in its class. I also think this was better than "The Godfather". DeNiro, Pesci (albeit, a small role...), and Woods, made this a great movie on its own standing.
I'm sick of hearing about the 'godfather'. Once Upon A Time In America has just been under-rated and overlooked. The cinema companies butchered it upon release, and it was only several years afterwards at Cannes that it finally got the credit it deserved.
The good thing about this movie is that it was about low-level gangsters, like "Goodfellas" was about the rank and file guys rather than the big-shots. It's more realistic that way.
The best movie and one of the best scenes of the movie. Sergio Leone really worked hard this dream project of his. Great acting by Robert DeNiro and James Wood. Merci PersianPaladin.
@immortalperser no it's an american movie, set in america, with american actors, based on american people. (jewish and italian american to be specific)
@johncbillinger8 other way around
Snako85 10 months ago
james hayden was cool, its tragic what happened to him.
leedumett444 1 year ago
R I P JAMES HAYDEN, PATSY.
leedumett444 1 year ago
@leedumett444 he was an Army Medic too
Snako85 1 year ago
at 2:00 the bullet is visible in mid air
Snako85 1 year ago 2
let's go for a swim. I love how it pops up throughout the movie.
anon94707 1 year ago
This movie is the Matter of America in the same way that the story of King Arthur is the Matter of Britain and the Chanson de Roland is the Matter of France.
lebarosky 1 year ago
fucking badass, "no problem just kids stuff" BOOM!!
jackstein104 1 year ago
love this film have it on dvd and i dont even care that it's basically 4hrs this is my favourite gangster film of all time!!!
Tri3Face 1 year ago
What kind of factory are they in?
HaggisMcMutton263 1 year ago
patsy played by james hayden who sadly died after filming of a drug overdose r i p this is my all time favorite film best movie ever made
leedumett444 1 year ago
r i p james hayden patsy
leedumett444 1 year ago
I think the reason "The Godfather" is rated as a great movie, mafia, gangster, or the like, is because it truly was the very first movie that dealt with the mafia, along with great actors, superb music. It was 1972, and from the director, on down from the book, the music, the cars, the scenes from Sicily, "The Godfather" was the first in its class. I also think this was better than "The Godfather". DeNiro, Pesci (albeit, a small role...), and Woods, made this a great movie on its own standing.
gronia 1 year ago
Love the symbolism of Noodles chasing Frankie's man and shooting at him the same way Noodles watched Bugsy chase down Dominic and shoot at him.
Ligierthegreensun 1 year ago
@Ligierthegreensun Good job! I had never even thought about that during this part in the movie!
TheGemini90 1 year ago
I loved James Woods in this film. I loved the moment when the two of them sits silently in the car. much better film than Godfather, if you ask me
phille22 1 year ago
I know that was Burt Young who got killed in this scene but he didn't look like Burt young.
tylermoviepro 1 year ago
I love their snap brim fedoras.
TheDan2000 2 years ago 4
this movie really gets to you
the music is buetifull
JSuelto1 2 years ago 6
just amazing how you see the kids grow up from thier meager origins and rise to the men they are and at thier peak and fall
JSuelto1 2 years ago
mostly this a good scene to be a arguement scene
brad679 3 years ago
This movie in my opinion is so much better than the Godfather...
Godfather was a good movie, but boy did it drag...
TheyCallMeThumbs 3 years ago 4
As much as I hate to say it, I think it is better than the Godfather too.
agricolaemontanae 3 years ago 6
@agricolaemontanae i dont hate to say it. this makes The Godfather look like shit by comparison
Snako85 11 months ago
im not sure if its the best or not but this is a damn good movie though
SEAKNIGHTRC 3 years ago 3
It's more a story of friendship and love in the context of the mafia than a gangster movie only. My favorite.
lesassassins 3 years ago 3
Awesome Movie. It is long and you will probably need to watch it a few times in order to fully comprehend the connections within.
sweetjudyblueiz 3 years ago 2
have u seen that part on this film were they rob that jewle store
brad679 3 years ago
it's always good to see Jewish gangsters for once.
dubzy81 3 years ago 2
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to many americans godfather is the best movie
johngottimafia 3 years ago
I'm sick of hearing about the 'godfather'. Once Upon A Time In America has just been under-rated and overlooked. The cinema companies butchered it upon release, and it was only several years afterwards at Cannes that it finally got the credit it deserved.
PersianPaladin 3 years ago
The good thing about this movie is that it was about low-level gangsters, like "Goodfellas" was about the rank and file guys rather than the big-shots. It's more realistic that way.
57highland 2 years ago
each scene is historic, each word is historic, each tone is historic. Period.
warmbreezearound 4 years ago
Yep. It is the greatest gangster\crime film ever. Nothing more needs to be said.
PersianPaladin 4 years ago 2
If it is the greatest gangster\crime movie what about The Godfather or scarface the story of a gangster
egyptiandust 4 years ago
Once upon a time in America is the greatest gangster movie because it shows the ups&downs of these guys very vivid!
YourDailyTsunami 4 years ago 3
The best movie and one of the best scenes of the movie. Sergio Leone really worked hard this dream project of his. Great acting by Robert DeNiro and James Wood. Merci PersianPaladin.
immortalperser 4 years ago
lmao
ClynSvin 4 years ago
ya segio leone what a great director he was
italian7777 4 years ago
"No problem....Kids stuff!"
TheKubrickFanatic 4 years ago 2
good shit
Bradley123456789 4 years ago
Gangsta to the core
orlseminole 4 years ago
So underrated.
A Great American Movie
BigTed5 4 years ago
It is underrated. But it is not American for sure! It just has a couple of american actors. The movie was shot in Italy.
immortalperser 4 years ago
Actually, it is mostly shot in USA. Check out IMDB.
PersianPaladin 4 years ago
@immortalperser no it's an american movie, set in america, with american actors, based on american people. (jewish and italian american to be specific)
jackstein104 1 year ago
amazing movie cant believe nobodys commented yet
dandaman10cc 4 years ago
love this scene. they put so many bullets in that car
artleybenge12 4 years ago
see my channel i have all the full films on there !!
italian7777 4 years ago