A horrendous story of self-aggrandizement, loathing and pity told for over 3 1/2 hours with no ending. Just the pits.

The combination of Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone is epic and the mix of actors are outstanding.... Can be seen again and again... How we miss Sergio Leone - may he rest in peace...

One of the most beautiful and memorable films I saw as a child. It brings us in the darkest ambiance of the US, with characters that we are seeing grow. An absolute master piece.

This movie is huge. I've seen the massive 229 min cut. And surprisingly it did not feel that boring! The pace was slow but for this story it was absolutely necessary. Otherwise the story wouldn't fell the way it felt. I was tired but also satisfied when this ended.The acting was fitting. The child actors did an amazing job. In some cases I think even better than their adult counterparts.One might get confused at the way this movie is shown. The constant switching between present time and the past might seem weird but its a massive buildup for the last segment. Once a person sees it all, he/she would understand why it was shown that way and would for sure appreciate the making.The long shots and the enthralling musical score that shows and makes sure channels all the emotions into the viewers was expected from Sergio Leone. I always enjoyed his work and this didn't underperformed at all. It's sad that this was his last movie.This was an epic tale and one of the best crime dramas I've seen so far. Too bad that it was a commercial mess due to a trimmed version being released in theater. I would recommend the whole 229 min version to anyone anytime.