Ralph, I get it that you worship this movie. But I think that you are fanboying too much. They didn't frame it so perfectly so you don't see their chins in close up shots. You don't see their chin and top of their hats because the movie was cropped so it could be shown in ultra wide format (21:9). Brilliant movie none the less.
@@svizac69 *rofl* It was actually shot in 2.35:1, the preferred format of Sergio Leone. This is pretty close to 21:9 (which is actually 64:27, or ~2.37:1). 21:9 was developed in order to be a close approximation of the old cinema formats, like 2.35:1 and CinemaScope.
One thing you didn’t touch on in this: Henry Fonda’s casting. He was typecast as a good guy actor pretty much his whole career, and this was his first villainous role (or one of his first in a long time). He was so damn good at it. I can only imagine the shock that audiences had when he showed up on screen and shot that kid.
Yes indeed! I'd like to think the Fonda casting was also a sly Italian 'Fuck you'to the westerns of yore, which generation Henry was very much part of. Not even mentioning Once upon a time..is basically an allegory about sticking it to the man. The elite treating folks bad for profit and the disadvantaged coming back for retribution is a story of all time and now (2020) especially topical.
@@steamboatwill3.367 John Wayne was too protective of his image to do anything outside of his box. That’s why John Wayne was a disappointment as an actor. He cared too much about what his audience would think.
Well, he rates other movies as if that film doesn't exist. It wouldn't be fair to the movie industry because that film is so perfect, no film has ever or will ever come close to it.
“are u ready to learn what a western masterpiece is?” the good, the bad & the ugly gulped. once upon a time in the west shuddered. unforgiven nodded nervously. “yes, a million ways to die in the west.” they said in unison
For some reason Morton is my favourite character in the film. In a way he is a main villain just as much as Frank since the plot is pretty much set in motion on his orders and with his money, but it is interesting to see how the whole situation spirals out of his control due to Frank doing things beyond what Morton is comfortable with and struck with guilt over it.
I never saw Morton as an unreedemable person. He always complains about frank's way of doing things. He hated that he killed Jill's family, and in one point in the film he says that he doesn't want more killings and that he wants to negotiate with Jill. I always felt bad for him in his last scene. All he wanted to do was to get done with the situation and retire to the ocean. But all he gets is close to a small piece of water. It's kinda sad.
My favorite musical motif is the theme that accompanies the railroad tycoon's desire to see the ocean -- the completion of his goal -- and his final, poignant hallucination of reaching out to touch the water. It was so beautiful. Masterful cinema.
This is my absolute favourite movie of all time. 100% perfect in every way. And to believe it was released in the late 60s is fucking ridiculous. Leone and Morricone combined r the greatest filmmaking duo of all time
Best thing about this video? All the younger folks appreciating older films and discussing a movie before they were born. I can remember when stuff from the past was considered passe, but now, a lot of younger guys and gals actually know about these no longer lost masterpieces. Glad you made this, cheers!
Gabriel Handstand Blumpkin Silva It’s influence is even clearer in the first game’s soundtrack. Also, Arthur’s default outfit reminds me a lot of Harmonica’s.
RDR1 is definitely the more Ennio Morricone-Sergion Leone based game of the two, which is what also makes it superior, among other aspects. Definitely play both games though.
i saw this movie so many times as little kid and it was always amazing. the line "two, too many" marks a moment so badass it stuck with me. yeah, i'm old.
My favorite badass moment was when Cheyenne walks up to the bar with cuffs on him, less than a minute after everyone heard a gunshot outside, looks the bartender in the eyes, and just says, "Gin". And then opens it with his teeth, because his hands are still cuffed.
I think the reason I like this video series is because you get to see the genuine passion you have for the art of filmmaking . Your negative reviews are very entertaining but it’s nice to see you be positive from time to time .
This is one of my absolute favorite films alongside Leon, Blade Runner and the film I'm about to mention. I highly recommend you check out "Duck, You Sucker!" aka "Fistfull of Dynamite", or my favorite title, "Once Upon a Time, a Revolution". Sergio's most underrated film
Just finished it... Speechless. Oh my god what a movie. Shit films these days have they're uses to me, to go back and explore all these old classics and really appreciate them.
Yes! So glad you covered this, the extended cut edition makes it one of my favourite Westerns. The direction, photography and music are effing sublime.
The man hanging on Harmonicas shoulders in his flashbacks is his brother. When Frank pits the harmonica in Harmonicas mouth he tells him..."Keep your loving brother happy"
I think showing that was all he needed to do. Why should we care if it's some guy's fucking son? How about casting someone who fits the bill in ways besides his bloodline.
I was so excited to see Ralph was covering this movie. This film is a master piece, the story is great, the soundtrack is at once beautiful and haunting, the story is incredible. One of, if not the greatest westerns ever made.
Oh my! This video is a masterclass in film direction and cinematography. Thank you so much for your keen insights on how to do various techniques thus achieving a formidable picture.
Funfact: In Germany this movie is called "Spiel mir das Lied vom Tod" which basicly translates to "Play me the song of death"....it's not that cheesy in german forreal, I actually like it a lot. It also replaces Fonda's line "Keep your loving brother happy" in the final flashback.
Freaky, after a long time of having this movie in my backlog and waiting for a time of peace and quiet, I watch it and then I see my notifications and this videos up. Love your stuff Ralph, thanks for playing a part in getting me more into movies. Irony and jokes are all great fun, but letting yourself really enjoy a movie and appreciate all it's details kinda lets you forget the world awhile.
Amazing film, Sergio Leone is my favorite director and Once Upon a Time in America is my favorite film of all time. and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly is my 2nd favorite film.
I'm glad to see some appreciation for this movie, the cinematography especially. My favorite shot is near the end when Frank returns to Morton's train after a gunfight- As he enters the first car, the camera stays outside and pans along the side of the train with Frank as he walks through it, unseen. Only his footsteps are heard while the bodies and stray horses quietly drift by during the shot. Absolutely worth seeing this movie just for the beautiful camera work!
The backstory for Harmonica, the choice to reveal it so close to the end, the music, everything about the duel in this movie makes it, to me, the best cinematic duel ever.
I love this freaking movie. It has one of the best introductions of a movie villain I've ever seen. The characters are great, the music is fantastic, the camera movement is above its time and the story is awesome. But that's just my opinion
I'm 21 my dad used to take me to rent movies when I was a kid and showed me all the classics and one day I showed him this one and it was one of the best cinematic experiences of my life along with watching The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly with him for the first time
I just saw that movie the other day on my fathers TV he praises it up and down. I only saw a scene with Harmonica (I believe the one you showed) and I liked it alot
My God- the fucking music is so epic. My Dad used to have a CD of all the Morricone scores from the Leone westerns and I used to listen to it all the time. Then years later I actually saw the films and the music is even better in context. Tarantino actually used one of the tracks from these spaghetti westerns in Kill Bill (from Good the bad and the ugly I think).
Yes yes YES. Thank you for recognizing this genius I can't tell you how many times I had to explain why this old Western movie was-IS my favorite movie
when i was a kid and watched this movie, i never more forgot henry fonda e his cold look. what a main character he was. the best western film, side by side with GBU.
I absolutely LOVE this movie!!! It gets better every time I watch it. It is very slow compared to his other movies, but it is a lovely movie. Thanks for making me think about this movie today.
Thank you, Ralph. This is one of my favorite films that I've ever seen and it makes my heart glad to have it recognized. I won't watch your video because I have my own opinions about this work of art. But I'm sure it's a good one. Just a little tidbit that I like to tell people about this movie: Did you ever notice that Frank and Cheyenne never actually meet in person throughout the whole movie? It's just so brilliant!
one of my favorite movies, so happy you done this! maybe do A few dollars more aswell? but regardless keep up the amazing work mate! you're getting alot of people into movie "analysis"
