Leone has had a very interesting career. This and Once upon a time in America are both insanely good. There are very few filmmakers that can create a moving painting, a film that feels like you are reading a good novel, a film you can literally smell! This film will take you into the dreams of Leone, and while you're watching it, you wont bother pinching yourself to wake up because the dream is so damn cool. I think people who don't understand this film want more pop art, that's the reason they keep bringing up Leone's earlier works, but this film is all about mood. It set's the perfect tone for a western, not your John Wayne caricature. If you like dreamy yet realistic films. Be sure to check this one out.