The Best Western Opening Scene Ever

This is THE most iconic scene in cinema history, the opening shootout of Once Upon a Time in the West
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[BoxofficeMoviesScenes]

Hi everyone! What grade (out of 10) would you give this video?

[blackout]

you know he is a badass when he plays his own theme music

[infinite_monkey]

A big part of the scene is missing - they were waiting for this train for almost 10 minutes. It's a pretty bold move to open a movie with 10 minutes of nothing happening, just watching a squeaking wind wheel and some flies buzzing around. Epic!

[mikeforester]

Can we please acknowledge that _every_ camera shot in this scene is an entire oil painting in itself! Sergio Leone and his crew were a bunch of geniuses. They don't make'em like that no more.

[wuyiqcg]

Even the shots before this scene were a work of art.. "You brought two too many" is such a badass line.

[emgeesea]

If you’re like me, and over 50, you realize that the fact that few movies, let alone scenes within movies, are made at this pace any longer because society has evolved to the point where most people don’t have the attention span required to enjoy this kind of directing. In the age of tweets, instagrams, and other social media, messaging is delivered in 5-10 second bites and then it’s on to the next message. This has resulted in a society generally unable to endure the time scenes like this one require, unfortunately. It’s a shame, as a true art has been lost.

[ObscenePlanet]

"You brought two too many" is such a badass line

[moggiepetty]

I’m 70 yrs old, that’s my favorite movie . Watch it every time it comes on . 💕💕

[RamZar]

A magnificent opening scene which should be seen in its entire 15 minutes. Once Upon a Time in the West is an operatic masterpiece. Each of the main characters has a musical theme associated with it composed by Morricone. During filming the music would play.

[kennethwilliams]

The fact that the scene moves at a normal pace and isn't rushed makes it very special. Today's filmmakers as a whole are impatient and feel the need to push scenes rather than let them play out as they would in real life. The framing of the scenes with the intense close ups complimented with wide shots really grounds the viewer into the scene. We are present at this gunfight. We hear it, see it and in our minds we can even smell the gunpowder discharged!

[markchildrey]

Jack Elam (the cowboy in the center who said "Frank sent us") was such a great actor. Over 200 films and TV show appearances. He lost the sight in his eye at age 11 during, of all things, a Boy Scout meeting, when a kid hit him with a pencil. He once mentioned to movie mogul Daryl Zanuck that he could have it fixed and Zanuck stopped him, telling him it was part of his mystique. Despite being known as a bad guy through most of his career, he did some outstanding comedy too, some poking fun at his many villain roles. He was also well respected by many of his peers and considered a great guy on a personal level.

[musicgodesss]

Absolutely love how he buttons his coat to hold arm....Genius and so subtle

[gatorunleashed]

I love it so much, the simplicity is off the charts PERFECT and effective. Wonderful seeing things not get complicated and ruined.

[livefreeordie]

The way that line, "You brought two to many" wipes the smiles off all 3 cowboys is priceless.

[ickatabg]

"Did you bring a horse for me?" .. one simple line gives us all the context we need.
No unnecessary dialogue, no needless cursing, no Hollywood bs.
Perfection

[pedrobaco]

The whole movie is a masterpiece. One of my favourite, if not the one.

[steppene]

I was at the great opening of this movie. I will never forget the opening scene as long as I live. Epic stuff!❤❤❤

[Stuff_And_Things]

Agreed 100%.
"You brought two too many". Loved that line.
And that he takes a hit as well just added a layer of realism you didn't normally see in westerns.
Leone was a master of the art.

[richard_n]

I consider this movie the best western ever made. It's truly art from beginning to end.

[HighCountryRambler]

Gotta love Bronson. Still watching him on old westerns on Grit TV instead of the garbage on cable.