Sunday, December 6, 2009

Once Upon A Time In America

Directed by: Sergio Leone
Released: 1st of June 1984

Genre (according to IMDB): Crime, Drama
Running time: 229 Minutes
Average IMDB-rating: 8.4/10

As the credits appear on the screen we start to hear distant noises. First; sounds of a busy street and "God Bless America", before we can hear high-healed footsteps. The use of "God Bless America immediately suggests that the film could take place in USA. A common feature not used just in the thriller genre, but also in other types of films as it is an easy way to give the viewer the early information about the location.