The Best Western Opening Scene Ever

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Charles Bronson and Jack Elam died only a few months apart in 2003. Both great actors. Greetings from Ireland ☘️

" Once Upon A Time In The West" Is one of the best westerns ever made. It had an incredible cast and being a western. The music even had a starring roll.

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

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

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

Once Upon a Time in The West did not just have the best opening scene. It was one of the best western movies all around.

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.

The attention to detail on this scene is astounding. Bronson waits for the three gunman to come together before making his presence known as they were awaiting far apart beforehand. Watching Elam slowly bring his hand forward when he realizes a gunfight is inevitable. Bronson even shoots Woody Strode's character last, knowing it will take him longer to ready his "mare's leg" weapon, which is why he is the only one able to get a shot off of the three. Slow buildup is without peer in regards to Western style shootouts, save High Noon and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

The greatest western of all time with the greatest music score 👌