Leave aside for a moment, the superb writing, casting, acting and direction. Other reviews deal with that. Take note that everything about this series, from the artwork of the opening credits, to the unique use of sound, to the tight closeups in the action scenes, is an homage to one of the greatest directors of all time, yet unfortunately a director almost lost to history. Because other auteurs love to copy him, but never credit him. Even Eastwood, who was rescued from obscurity (after Rawhide concluded) by Leone, never publicly acknowledged Leone's contributions to the medium. Leone is mentioned several times in my IMDb list of all time greatest films of the last century. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))
Review of The English
