Once Upon a Time in America (DVD, 2003, Special Edition; 2-Disc Set; 229-Minute Version)

I ordered this movie april 19th they said it was mailed out april 26th. I never recieved it. I emailed them back May 18th. They told me to wait a few more days so I did and it still never came. I emailed them again and never heard from them yet. I still didn't get the movie.

This movie was recommended by a family member. I was told that it is an excellent movie. I have not viewed the movie yet, I am saving it for a day when I am bored and have nothing to do.

Great movie, had been looking forward to buying it for some time. It depicts life as it was in the early times of New York

I'll start by saying this: Buy this movie. Don't think about it, just buy it. It's that good. If you want more:

Sergio Leone is one of the best directors the world has ever seen, and I believe this is his best movie. It is fully restored to the version that got a 15 minute standing ovation at Cannes. At 3 hours and 45 minutes, it is certainly an epic. It tells the story of a group of gangsters over 50 years through a non-linear series of flashbacks. Doubtlessly an American classic.

I saw this version once a few years ago, and really thought it was so superior to the version that was available at the video store, I really wanted my own copy. The verson containing the narration was extremely interesting, since they talked about what it took to film those tenement scenes.

The music in this movie is so haunting and ads such emotion to the film, I can play the DVD and know what is happening without evein watching the picture.

This movie, as it was originally shot by Sergio Leone was a masterpiece.

One of the Best Films ever made. You will not be disappointed.
Woods and DeNiro at their best! From Childhood to Adults these friends show how it is to grow up not only in that era, but all eras as the ties that bind follow us all to the grave whether you're a mobster or a laymen.

At one time, I had to buy this DVD overseas because it was not available in the USA! It is awesome that they finally made it available on DVD everywhere.
Not a film for children or to have children within earshot but you can settle in for 3 hours of yesterday, a simpler time that breezes by and the only disappointing thing is that the film actually has to end.

They not only don't make em like this anymore, they never did! This is truly a One of a Kind Masterpiece and it is a shame more people do not know of it's existence. Share it with all your adult friends and family.
Enjoy :)

Love Robert Deniro and James Wood.

The first time I watched this movie was in 1990.

Long movie, but if you have time on your hands excellent movie to watch on a late Friday or Saturday. It starts out slow but the it speeds up very soon.

Excellent movie and a nice movie for movie night.

Thanks
Fisherj13

the movie is great. i got the 2 disc special edition along with the book (which i aint get 2 read yet) here as an all-in-1 deal. all 229 mns i love it & de niro. what a great movie 2 watch if this is your style (it is 4 me). its 50 yrs of riveting underworld history. deniro (noodles in the movie --his nickname) plays a a great part in which it shows him as a young man & aging bak & forth thru the movie (they chose the right person 4 the role). i dont know if the single disc set starts of like the double set but within the first few mins. its the ringing of the phone that makes me laugh. who hears a phone ring like that 2day ---well how often does 1 hear a phone ring like that not counting the movies? then in less than 8 mns. (i looked away for the previous min.) de niro shows up. already he is playing it good. and talk about crime/murder well they sure dont hesititate gettin 2 that part. oh i cant 4get james woods---he plays his part well. there is also joe pesci (why am i not surprised), elizabeth mcgovern, tuesday weld, treat williams (just 2 name the main 1's). its worth getting & u really get n2 it, i know i did 4 its the reason i bought it. after seeing it again i will go pick up my book & see how much theyre alike. for the book "The Hoods" (first published in 1952) by harry grey is where this story depicts from. grey, who is suppose 2 have been a hood himself, wrote the hoods while in prison which later became the source for the movie. they sure do make deniros facial appearance look close 2 what he is 2day & it was made almost 25 yrs ago..

I would rate this No.3 in the films in its kind. (No.1 "The Godfather", No. 2 "The Godfather II") The film is long but it has to be, I would have sat through it even if it was longer. Almost like watching a documentary through a beautiful story. It’s rough but in a strange way it’s beautiful. Above all it’s a smart film, these days most films are one dimensional, and does not make one think. I for one am tired of it. Producers and directors have become lazy. It’s more difficult to make a thinking film. Perhaps it’s the audiences fault. Anyway this film leave’s you with two things to wonder about. One, why is “Noodles” smiling at the end, and did James Woods jump in the garbage truck? I think it’s very courageous to end a film that way. I don’t know if today that type of ending would fly because today’s audience wants everything wrapped in one tight package.
As if I haven’t said enough about the film the music is haunting and beautiful. It wasn’t until I saw the extra’s in this package that I realized this film was so difficult to Sergio Leone when it was released. Now I realize why Director’s fight for final cut of their films. In a word Sergio Leone was a genius!

Its perfect, brand new not even open i like it. Been looking for this movie for awhile thanks alot. Would do business with again GREAT EBAYER

HI, I PURCHASED THIS FOR A FRIEND, AND THEY ARE VERY PLEASED WITH IT. EVERTHING WENT GREAT. THANKS, JUDY GRAVES

This movie was a little slow in the beginning, but as in all great movies, all things tie in together in the end! Great movie about the history of the Jewish mob! Loved it!

Very few movies have moved me like this one. The performances, the music, and the scenery are all the stuff dreams are made of. It is a masterpiece. My favorite scene...the young boy eating the icing off a cupcake in the stairwell of an apt block...such underplayed sensuality, it's unforgettable. Don't miss this timeless jewel.

I had heard about this book from a friend and wanted to read it. I checked the local bookstores and it is out of print. So, I found it on Ebay and bought it.

I like this movie. I decided to buy it because its hard to find it. Its a great movie and a found it for a great price

this is one of my favorit movies of all time from the begining to the end
john