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Once Upon a Time in America

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cianinwicklow_104 · 10 Oct 2026, 20:08 UTC

I am tempted by Once Upon a Time in America. Is this one where watching the trailer would give too much away?

orlaoconnor · 11 Oct 2026, 09:08 UTC

Cian, same question here. A quick note on the pace would help me make up my mind.

saoirsereads_73 · 11 Oct 2026, 00:08 UTC

Once Upon a Time in America is one I am weighing up. The pitches in here are useful. A couple of lines about the tone can tell me more than a score.

tadhgreads · 11 Oct 2026, 14:08 UTC

Saoirse, i have added a boost too. Would be interesting to see how it sits beside the other choices.

eoinreads · 11 Oct 2026, 04:08 UTC

For anyone considering Once Upon a Time in America: Could someone add a spoiler-free note about the opening? That is usually what helps me choose.