People criticized the choice of Isabelle Huppert in this role because she was Michael Cimino's squeeze. But she was actually really good in the part and moulded into the film well. Now that the film is finally regarded as the classic that it is, she's earned a spot in Hollywood history.

Don't worry about the dislikes ("thumbs down"). They probably came from "SOME" young people who have no appreciation for beautiful and romantic music. This scene is beautiful, in my opinion, the best in the movie.

No more movies like that anymore! Masterpiece!

beautiful scene. very nostalgic. I don't care what they say, I love this movie

@joel8583

5 жыл бұрын

Me too, yes. :)

@rabbitandcrow

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. It’s a masterpiece.

I have to watch this film at least once a year it is a masterpiece. Yesterday at the grocery store Ella's waltz was playing and it just brought tears to my eyes.

Just watched this, the Criterion version. I found it poetic and melancholic. Funny how some can see something while others miss it. It's all subjective.

I always loved this movie. A masterpiece

The film was a masterpiece -- from photography to costuming to soundtrack to acting. Isabelle Huppert was luminous. Christopher Walken beautifully captured the essence of a gun for hire who rose from being an uneducated man to one who was trying to better himself (the 'wallpaper", the carefully printed diary). Kris Kristofferson was absolutely astonishing in his portrayal of a man caught between two worlds and truly comfortable in neither .And Jeff Bridges provides a great deal of lighter moments until the devastation of the battle scene. Yes, the ending was sad. But it certainly demonstrated that even in the 1890s, money was more important than people. The critics reviewed the budgetary excess. Period! European audiences understood from the get-go that a film should be judged as a creative endeavor (and the film is not without flaws as a creative endeavor). Critics in general have too much power. After all, those who really can't DO anything themselves are usually the ones who make a living as critics. I'm trying to think about some critic writing in a media outlet of the time about the Sistine Chapel -- "The quality of the painting was only mediocre at best, and having to look up at the overwhelming detail is quite uncomfortable for the viewer. Mr. Michelangelo failed to bring his project in on time and under budget, which diverted scarce resources which might have been better expended on projects which cou,d have furthered the careers of a new generation of artists. His papal patron should rethink utilizing this so-called artist, whose visions are becoming sadly passe".

Apparently so simple, but so well performed and directed. Incredibly moving!!!

This is one of the best movies ever. I've watched it many times and it never fails to keep my interest. I'd love to know what went on behind the scenes of its downfall from grace.

The splendid Harvard graduate waltz segues into decades later in a hot, dusty hall of love. Looking forward to seeing the re-mastered version on Critereon (sic).

LOVE this entire movie and it's a travesty that it was so underrated. Quite agree it is a masterpiece. This scene is one of the most romantic scenes in a movie ever. And the roller skating scene one of the most memorable movie scenes ever. The entire movie is simply SUPERB. Shows you how much movie reviewers know.

David Mansfield, the violinist playing in this scene and who also scored the film was 23 at the time!

I am old and this is so beautiful, it makes me cry. I can't help myself.

@Lizzie1550

9 жыл бұрын

And...I'm a big KK fan...Oh, to be Isabelle in that scene!

Beautiful! This films biggest strengths are the cinematography and music, and they completely shine here to perfection.

Can't get it out of mind mind during all these years after seeing this beautufull movie. A master piece…

@jonijett2874

Жыл бұрын

Same !

Rest in Peace Michael Cimino :(

I too love this movie! I first this on the big screen when came out! A very sad movie (some funny parts) A very sad ending though. LOVE this song!!!!!!

excellent film, excellents acteurs, film qui retrouve toutes sa noblesse et une Bo génial. merci à Michaël Cimino

Magnificent--the music and cinematography in this movie--one of the best ever!

Beautiful! I think this movie is very much underrated - I never get tired of watching it.

I like this soundtrack from David Mansfield, a lot. I use to play with my guitar very often just as "end credits" piece. ¡Thanks David!

@thomast8539

Жыл бұрын

It has some good moments, but I believe Ry Cooder did a better job overall with 1980's Long Riders than Mansfield did here.

I loved this movie. He is not only a great poet and actor and singer but what a dancer!!

@jimtreebob2096

4 жыл бұрын

Dolly Price Kristofferson is a jack of all trades.

Such a beautiful waltz, especially on fiddle.

I can't understand there being any dislikes of this clip, or indeed the film; which I felt was eloquently profound and extremely touching.

@dollyprice1915

8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Rolls I believe it was a matter of politics.

@bradleyhayman

7 жыл бұрын

It would be far more profound and touching if the scenes connecting the great scenery and rollerskating provided better context. It's a shame that they don't. It's a mess

I wish we had so much movies about our past in holland, this masterpiece is good enough to be put in a timecapsule.

Simply...lovely...genuine true love!! A melody of melodies!

I love this movie, I had the fortune to watch the full version at Cannes

Kris has got style, I must give him that

That movie was amazing! I remember it when it came out.

And this fiddleplaying boy WROTE the whole score for the movie! Plus apparently he can just play any instrument including the kitchensink.

Great film. Great scenario. Great sound and actors. Period. So real...

David Mansfield is a stunning man.

I agree, a great film and music.

40 years of enchantment

Rest in peace Michael

Great movie Kris Kristofferson wonderful to watch.

A beautiful scene... beautifully played, shot, and edited... to a beautiful fiddle tune... which I must try to play...!!! Thank heaven for some really great and menmorable scenes in the (unfairly?) reviled "Heaaven's Gate." Say what you like about Cimino, he had vision..!

This film is indeed a masterwork. By the time of its release, Cimino had managed to offend most critics (who had been barred from the filming) and had pushed the studio to bankruptcy. The opening reviews were awful. But if you watch the real version, the full restored version, you may discover how brilliant this really is.

@martinwoyzeck2634

8 жыл бұрын

That is why critics and producers are a worthless bunch. Just look at all the movies critics trashed, that the public loved. Casablanca wasn't a hit when it came out, not till decades later. And producers are usually the ones that ruin a movie in the editing. Look at all the movies that failed,and then yrs later, the director's cut came out,and people loved it

@bradleyhayman

7 жыл бұрын

+martin woyzeck Cimino had complete control over this movie. He's to blame, good or bad

@leonardthesnifferwallace5073

7 жыл бұрын

"That is why critics and producers are a worthless bunch. Just look at all the movies critics trashed." Listen, it wasn't the critics' fault Heaven's Gate was a huge flop - it was your *precious public* who didn't like it. Last time I checked 90% of them never read a single review before seeing a movie and only go to see it on the recommendation of their friends or some "cool looking trailer". Do you honestly think Heaven's Gate wouldn't have been a flop even if it had gotten rave reviews?? Tons of high quality cinema get fantastic reviews but the public doesn't go and see them because it's "too dull", "too arty" or "too uninteresting". "Just look at all the movies critics trashed, that the public loved." Yeah, 90% of those movies are utter, brainless trash. You mean like Michael Bay's Transformers movies, Twilight, Fifty Shades of Grey, Suicide Squad etc etc? Those were huge box office hits the critics trashed and we should be grateful they did. We should *wish* the public read the professional film critic aggregate score and followed their advice so that they could stop making those godawful movies. But until then utter crud makes close to a billion. Don't try to convince me the 7th Fast and Furious movie was some cinematic art and yet it made 1,2 billion worldwide. To hell with the public, I don't even know why you're defending them when it was them who started seeing the cinematic equivalent of McDonald's Happy Meals for billions. How come the public hasn't discovered the greatness of Heaven's Gate in 37 years after its release? Going to blame the critics for that too?? "Casablanca wasn't a hit when it came out, not till decades later." Yeah, and again you wrongly think the public seeing the movie or not has one iota to do with what the critics write. Hate to inform you of this but mostly they don't. George Lucas's Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace made over a billion worldwide and yet nobody seems to have liked that one. When a franchise is a cultural phenomenon people will go and see it regardless of how horrible it might be. Last of all. Todays' critics are generally split and polarized over Heaven's Gate. Some say it's better than its nasty rumor, others believe it's still bad 30+ years later and a deserved flop. What about the public? Well, it's safe to say they haven't made Heaven's Gate even a cult favorite unlike say Blade Runner or The Thing became years after their initial release. Where are all the people flocking to see it? They're too busy watching the zillionth sequel of some mindless franchise. The day simplistic special effects extravaganzas like Cameron's Avatar makes 2,7 billion worldwide is the day I stop listening to what the hell the public thinks is a good movie. Unobtanium... please.

@RichardBrennan

6 жыл бұрын

It's masterful state-of-the-art film-making, but flawed storytelling.

@connorpusey5912

5 жыл бұрын

RichardBrennan Flawed in what way?

The fiddler with the unibrow (he actually composed "Heaven's Gate" score) is CUTE beyond words!!!

Brilliant! Still watching in 2022.

The best I've ever seen

One of my favourites films. Good to see the clips as much as I want! Thanks!

Best film of all time....timeless

@mizofan

5 жыл бұрын

Sansho the Bailiff :)

I love this dance and the music !

❤👏❤👏❤👏❤

And the second Part of this wonderfull FilmMusic..... Hau mich weg....prima prima prima Greetings from Austria!!!

# 1 keep listening over and over

there is no doubt, best film I ever saw, even if t's 40 odd years old, period

Love this !

I never understood why this film was so under rated. Someone didnt like the message it gave out.

Beautiful x

Amazing.

Outstanding.

Never before has a film divided opinion so much, you either LOVE it or HATE it. Personally this is one of my all time favourites and is up there with Blade Runner, Once Upon A Time In The West, Midnight Cowboy or any of the iconic masterpieces. I also think its a far stronger film than The Deer Hunter which to my mind was weakened overall by the plot involving De Niro's return to Vietnam for Nicky. There ain't another picture in history that looks like this either, though many have imitated it.

The most beautiful scene in the movie. How Ella could choose Nate over this beautiful man, I have never understood.

Ich liebe das Musikstück mit dem Video...(Y)

Magnifica escena.bello vals.tomas estupendas de cámara en círculo.y caracterización de músicos perfectos

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Masterpiece

A great fil, I loved it.

Thank you so much for sending me this suggestion as an explanation for what went wrong. I will definitely watch it.

To say so many folks missed the essence, the heart and soul of this masterpiece is an understatement. I came from a humble European country to the US and how I identify with those pilgrims is uncanny. The music is terrific to anyone who isn't into rap 24/7. There is romance, style, and beauty in it that has so badly escaped current American hip hop, rap, etc.

Lovely

The harmonica player is Norton Buffalo, who was one of the world's best harmonica players and who had his own band which I saw at Rasberry's Bar in Angels Camp, Calaveras County, California in about 1982.

One of the few enjoyable scenes of this film

Perfection. x

Yes, the movie was long. Also depressing at the end. But in the midst of all the pain and nonsense that was around, the relationship between these two characters is a high point of the story, depicted well by this scene of quiet, sincere enjoyment and deep mutual appreciation. Look for and hold onto islands of elegance like this today.

@delallen7189

10 ай бұрын

It is great

Nice music.

The fiddler (who also composed the music) is beyond CUTE!!!

wow what a scene haha

totally excellent. j.

Great movie. I don't care if it cost 100 billions ore more and I do not care if it is considered a bad movie... I love it. It is a masterpiece.

Makes me laugh how everyone instantly disappears before this scene. They're all rollerskating and then all of a sudden everyones gone and this scene happens lol

@richardstevens8839

Жыл бұрын

They disappear when Averil is struggling with a Drunk JB and putting him in a Cart, it’s funny because JB (Bridges) says something to Ella which is inaudible the whole scene lasts about 90 seconds so enough time I imagine for them to leave

Flawed film but well worth watching just for marvelous, unforgettable scenes like this one.

Yeah "The Deer Hunter" is a masterpiece, although I haven't seen "Heaven's Gate" probably will soon on Netflix instant play.

I think the problem with this movie was all of the bad press it received even before it was released, sure it is slow in parts but I think it has its moments. This movie was Cimino's passion project so I can empathize with the fact that he had a vision and wanted to make this a masterpiece. But that attention to detail was his undoing

I am not going to claim that "Heaven's Gate" is a classic, but it is at least as good as "Reds" and "Ragtime". At least Michael Cimino put some passion into what he was trying to do. Look at what we have today for movies! Movies based on comic books. Enough said.

@bearmare I'm talking about the fiddler/manservant.

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@ColdBishop - uh, this scene is set in the rolling skate rink not the brothel.

IT'S A WALTZ, THAT STICKS TO THE ROOF OF YOUR BRAIN! ( if indeed your "BRAIN" has a roof?")

T-Bone fuckin' Burnett!!

@koln1996 And movie never really says what he does hanging around the brothel all the time... hmmmmmmm...

Can somebody tell me what makes a movie like this bomb? I mean I don’t understand why.to me it’s genius.this are true stories,they actually happened,it is much like Johnson county war.it’s true,it happened.the cattlemen against the farmer.read on it.

In my 50s now. Many anti-war folk disdained The Deer Hunter at the time--mostly because it cornily romanticized small town America, excused American barbarism in Southeast Asia by demonizing the Vietnamese. The Russian roulette scenes were ridiculously melodramatic but riveting and visceral as hell. Made Christopher Walken's career.

Nice sequence here, it wouldn't be out of place in a Coen Brothers film (or Tarantino film, for that matter). But a good film should have the context of why this scene was included. Does this advance the characters' relationship or the story in any way? Or did the director just want to see this played out in visual form?

@reneborroto9901

6 жыл бұрын

Not all screenplays have to be told "by the book".

Great Movie, One of My Favorites!!! A Masterpiece!!!!!!! The So Called Movie Critics Were Full of SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Does anyone know what that instrument is with the glass cover?

Heaven's Gate (Michael Cimino, 1980) Ella's Waltz Der Kraft sagte mir Heute dass,die Schweizer Bergen waren in 2013 Aktiv geworden,als die Äthiopische Lagerhuis,mich zum Dritten mal in 15 Jahren ohne Haus und Arbeit,auf die strasse gelassen hätten.

at 2:32 is that the fella who plays in BOARDWALK empire as the Mob memeber?

@gittar1 no way.....that was you? I don't understand what the hell happened in 1980. Could it be that on the 3rd week, lennon getting shot was the reason why people halted seeing violent movies? I heard in a documentary saying something about that.

They should've kept the sets built and made it into a tourist attraction to teleport guests back to the 19th century. This film is amazing (the director's cut) and I'm sure the 5 hour cut is more superb. Imagine if the studio spent $40 Million to make Once Upon A Time In America or The Godfather Part 2 or Barry Lyndon and they made Leone, Coppola or Kubrick cut their visions down to 2 hours how bad those films would've came out. I've always wanted to see how the 5 hour cut turned out. Cimino was a masterful director and deserved better than a studio with a story editor and a production manager calling the shots.

I'm a big Cimino fan and this movie is so underrated. Ok, so he literally killed off some animals, he learned from his mistakes. If the re released was the 1980 version, Cimino's career would be still alive today with him winning two more Oscars with several more Oscar nominations. Heaven's Gate, which is called one of the worst films ever made, is now an injustice film with Cimino's career unfairly dead.

@TheGatorfan93, either or, just so I can put your comments in a greater context.

Michael Cimino looks like Jon Lovitz

Makes me want to take up the fiddle again.

What do you think about the Deer Hunter though? I'm 23.. I dont get why it would be hated. Its a fantastic movie all around. I understand the commercial blockbuster generation not liking it though.. Its long. They would probably only enjoy the 20 minuets of film when they are playing russian roulette, and the last 10 minutes of nicky and mike doing it again. They dont understand shit thats not the Transformers or a hot slut in a thong.

@kennethcrane9848

6 жыл бұрын

both movies are masterpieces.

@TheGatorfan93, go on then, name a couple of films you consider to be excellent.

best movie ever mxde period bob dejulio m,ontyrose co