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Summary: owners of older players beware
Review: Discs 1 through 4 are excellent. You don't need me to tell you how great these movies are, and the commentaries are wonderful. You should be aware, however, that the bonus materials disc will not work on some players. I have two dvd players, and the disc won't work on either of them. It works fine on newer players. There is a warning about this on the package, but it is in very small letters.
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Summary: Docking two stars for extortion...
Review: We're all adults. Shouldn't we be able to buy each Godfather film separately? Honestly, the set costs $.... Do you really want Godfather III? Of course not, but you're essentially forced to buy it because you can't get the other two without buying the whole set. In the long run, we'll all buy the set anyway. But it just seems silly that you can't buy each film on its own.It's a raw deal unworthy of the best American movie ever made, the orginal "Godfather." It's the best because, simply put, it's more entertaining than "Citizen Kane." And it's better than Part II because it illustrates the dramatic change in Michael Corleone's character. That's what's at the heart of the original, and that makes it a fascinating character study in and of itself (on top of everything else, of course). Part II is, essentially, an exploration into Michael's descent into evil. But without that transformation of character, the film lags a bit over its gargantuan length. You tend to yearn for more of De Niro's scenes as the younger Don Corleone. Yet Part II is terminably watchable, as much so as its predecessor. As for Part III, it feels even more like it's been tacked on, unnecessarily, to the original. I'd rather have my own imagination to envision the string playing out for the entire Corleone family, and the inexplicable addition of George Harrison to the film series makes the Part III even sillier. In the end, it's all about the first two films, and you shouldn't have to pay through the nose for an extra film you don't want. Shame, shame, shame.
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Summary: Simply the Best
Review: The Godfather [parts 1-3] to me is simply the best movie I have ever seen. Many times i have turned to the Godfather moive to see how Michael Corleon [Al Pacino]would handel a problem. It's hard to think that no sequal to a movie could beat the first, but Francis Ford Coppola did it. I have to admit the second is better than the first and the third lacks in the long run, but over all it ranks on top. The DVD collection is the one thing that could keep me up all night. Wathching out takes, acadamy award speeches, the director and actors speaking about making the movie, and wathching deleted materials is simply the best. So if you ever have a problem and have no solution turn to the Godfather DVD collection for all the right answers!
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Summary: SPANISH SUBTITLES
Review: I am just wondering why this DVD does not have subtitles in Spanish, this being the second most spoken language in the USA.
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Summary: Epic filmmaking, excellent DVDs
Review: Francis Coppola's trilogy finally makes its appearance on DVD, an it was worth the wait. Of course III is fatally weakened by the bizarre casting of Sofia Coppola, but the first two films more than compensate, indeed this is one series where the sequel even tops the original Godfather film. All the performances are excellent: Brando is humane and commanding (although the padded cheeks add nothing to his character), Pacino makes his traversal from gangster ingenue to mob boss more than convincing, and de Niro is superb as the young Vito Corleone. Also do not forget the excellent Robert Duvall and James Caan in the first film. The DVD transfers are first rate. In Godfather I there is very occasionally a hint of sky grain in some scenes, but for the most part the image is rock solid, with no grain or edge enhancement, showing off the peerless photography of Gordon Willis. Beam up chapter 12 in The Godfather where Michael returns to Sicily to check out how good this transfer is. Colours are natural and vivid, and there are only a handful of tiny flecks or nicks throughout the films, so the prints are in nigh on pristine condition. The sound is also superb: the organ pedal notes during the famous christening sequence are stunning in their depth. This set is worth every penny of its asking price, and has not dated, although it also shows how fine a TV series The Sopranos is, matching these films in terms of script, performances and direction.
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Summary: A Must Own Classic...
Review: Anyone who is a fan of the action genre (especially of the mob type) must own this DVD collection immidietly. This is one of the greatest movies ever made and now to of been re-released on DVD with remastered sound and footage, it is a treat for all of those who enjoyed it the first time around on VHS. The only thing I did not enjoy about this collection is part III which I felt had a weak story and ending and dissapointed a lot of the fans of the Godfather era but oh well small price to pay for a great collection.
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Summary: A set of essential, incredible films, but...
Review: There is no disputing the power and artistry of these films (though some may dispute those qualities in the third). When these films were released on laserdisc several years ago, there was plenty of noise made about the director's preferred presentation of I and II in the full-frame format. The laserdiscs were offered to the consumer in two ways: full-frame AND widescreen 1.85:1. When compared, the widescreen version was merely a masked - top and bottom - version of the full-frame version, which obviously offered much more picture information. Now, we have the full trilogy released on DVD...in WIDESCREEN!!??? I, for one, would like to know if there is a pending release of the full-frame versions, and if Coppola had a hand in this widescreen release (if so, has he changed his mind about the presentation?). Regrettably, I'll probably buy these anyway, and the extras look great.
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Summary: The Automatic Classics
Review: Let me just say for the first Godfather...I was stunned to the bone,and chilled to the bone,by the reality of the Godfathe saga. The Movie is original, poetic, cool as hell, and just down right a keeper. There's no way anyone should miss the chance to see one of the greatest movies ever made. I really would'nt care if this was 200.00 dollars I would still buy this movie, Ican't say enough good and Glourias things I could say about this movie, but I am limited on words, so be happy and let this review motivate you to see this movie
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Summary: I loved it.
Review: Having seen the movies previously, I found the bonus pack the most interesting. It reveals the uncertain climate that existing during the production of the Part 1, plus lots of other good stuff. Although I had last seen Part 1 about 15 years ago, it was clear to me that some scenes are missing. I was hoping the movies would be full length, but Part 1 certainly isn't. For example, the murder of Pauli is abreviated somewhat, and Tom's visit to Woltz seems to be cut too. That aside, I thorougly enjoyed all three movies and the bonus CD. The sound is as good as one might expect given the poduction period and the picture is excellent. There was some issue with the contrast in a section of Part 2, but that could have been deliberate.
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Summary: The Godfather of ALL Movie Trilogies
Review: Are the Godfather films perfect? NO! Do they comprise the best movie trilogy of all time to date? YES! Are these films about power, greed and ruthlessness? YES, but they are more about "necessity". Michael Corleone discovers that he is NOT in control of his destiny and that it is necessary for him to do certain things, certain diabolical things, just to survive! Michael is not the author of his situation, he did not deal himself the cards which he finds himself holding. He must play these cards correctly, just to live. He could act differently, he could act more conventionally moral, but then he and his family would not be around to even have the chance to change things in the future. Survival is after all fundamental! If you are not here then all else is MOOT. "The majority of men lead lives of quiet desperation", said Emerson. These movies encapsulate this crushing reality like no others! I unreservedly include Godfather 3 in the above remarks. For me it is a wholly fitting conclusion to the saga. Is Michael redeemed? NO, he simply endures a terrible loss and dies alone and ignominiously.
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