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Title: Great movie - lousy tape transfer
Review: I don't claim that ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA is the greatest film ever made but the fact is I enjoy watching it more than any other. I have loved it for years and it seems to improve every time I watch it.I have a PAL version released many years ago in Australia (full length) but I thought I would buy the American release for improved quality. Boy did I get it wrong! The colour balance in the NTSC version currently on offer is ghastly; a green cast over everything and no sign of red anywhere. My 20 year old tape is far better (although the sound isn't as good). My advice is to wait for the DVD release which is said to be on the cards.
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