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Summary: Godfather 3 was the best.
Review: I enjoyed the whole collection. Each, in their own right, was a great piece of cinamatography. The only thing that I don't understand is how some people could call godfather 3 the worse. It ended the trilogy, and the way it ended, it was an emotionaly cinamatic moment.(If you haven't seen the movie don't read this last part.) At the end, everyone thought that they were going to kill Mike, but instead they killed his daughter, who would have expected that to happen. And the, it shows him sitting alone in Sicily and he dies. his first wife was murdered in Sicily and so was his daughter. This left him alone, he died without anyone by his side. If that isn't an epic moment when he falls off of the chair, then I don't know what is.
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Summary: The Greatest Story Ever Told
Review: Forget the too long movie about Jesus and his disciples, the Corleone legacy is the truly the greatest story ever told. Francis Ford Coppola, also well known for Apocalypse Now and other epics, transferred Mario Puzo's novels to absolute perfection. And now the best movies in the world are in a special edition DVD set, all three of them to watch to your discretion. The Godfather movies are really a guys dream movie, you have the Mafia, the family oriented theme, the action, the blood, the guns, the ... well everything. The Godfather spawned quotes that we still use today from classics like "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." to.. "I know Fredo, you broke my heart. You broke my heart." and the immortal "I'll make him an offer he can't refuse."
What was it about these epic classics that made us love the Corleone family so much? I think a lot of it had to do with their code of honor, something they followed like law, though they broke the laws of the land. It was a movie about the Mafia, a sort of inside look (though fictional) of how these Mafia families ruled their territories and the betrayal that stemmed from greed and envy. The Godfather was an epic because of Marlon Brando's immortal portrayal of the tough but family oriented Vito Corleone. A star studded cast including, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Talia Shire, James Caan and others you have seen in tons of different movies. Vito Corleone was a man of respect, the head of the most powerful family in New York, a tough business man that would go to the ends for his family. The people around him respected him and loved him.
In the Godfather Part II, we see Vito's heir to the Corleone family, his youngest son Michael, become the most ruthless seen in cinema history. (Maybe matched with Al Pacino's other crime boss portrayal of Scarface.) Michael was a brutal and darker Don then his father, Vito. Michael will be immortalized in film by showing how dangerous he could be and how ruthless he could act. As the ending of the film proved, no one would stand in the way of the Corleone family, and even family would pay for betraying their own. The performance given by John Cazale as the weak Fredo Corleone was great. As was Diane Keaton's returning role as Kay, Michael's estranged wife. And perhaps the best part of the second installment of the Godfather Legacy was Robert De Niro's role as a young Vito Corleone, showing how the family business began through a series of flashbacks. Robert Duvall returning as Tom Hagan, the families lawyer and ex-consiglieri to Vito Corleone. And a great scene featuring the return of James Caan as Santino "Sonny" Corleone for the final scene in the film, set on Vito's birthday as Michael explains that he quit college and joined the Marines to fight in World War II. Sadly, Marlon Brando had not come back to reprise his role of Vito.
Part III was probably the slowest of the three films. And a lot of old characters were missing, such as Robert Duvall as Tom Hagan as well as many of the allies of the Corleone family. Andy Garcia comes in as a new face, the bastard son of Santino "Sonny" Corleone. Most of the movie is a long twisting tale of betrayal and struggle, with Michael Corleone trying to get the family legit. More of a soap opera then the first two epics, it was still a nice finish to the saga of Michael Corleone. It wrapped up most of the loose ends and you didn't feel cheated. Though it lacked the feeling the first two movies had, it had a great quality, due in a good part by the fact that it was filmed in 1990. But on DVD we don't even have to worry about that.
The Special Edition DVD Box Set is probably the favorites in my collection. The Godfather movies made a big impact on me, even though I wasn't even born when the first two were made and only 8 when Part III came out. I watched them because my father always talked about the great Godfather movies and I had to watch them. It quickly became my favorite movie series of all time. The DVD set has tons upon tons of special features with a bonus disc dedicated to do just that. The picture and sound quality is excellent.
5 out of 5. If you or anyone in you family loves Mafia movies and owns a DVD player, this is a gift they can never refuse. Sorry.. had to get that in there somewhere.
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Summary: Why don't they sell these individually...
Review: It seems rediculous to me that they won't sell these as individual units and it is not like they don't stand alone nicely bythemselves.No need to talk about the movie but the DVD features are pretty nice. Coppola's commentary is a nice change from the usual self congratulatory fluff we often get. Also am I alone in liking one person commentaries? The making of feature is decent but and the family tree will help the Godbabies out. Sometimes I feel the nostalgic hype has outpaced the actual film but it stil holds up today even though the idea of the "mob" has been pretty much played out. Are we supposed to like Mikey as he goes through his change? Also it makes me sad to see Al Pacino in such amazing form as it reminds me of those people who "peaked in 6th grade". Yes he has had many fine perfomances since but how could you do better than Godfather II? Also no matter what anyone says, Godfather III is not a good movie!! Someone should of "whacked" it in production.
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Summary: Salutae Godfather
Review: This is a movie precedes every other movie made in history. The film, the language used, the backgrounds selected, the storyline written... it just moves a man. This film is done in such a way, you will watch it over and over again, like I have done. Very much on details throughout the whole 5 discs just a few specks here and there at times (but what do you expect for a 1970s film beautifully restored). The audio is superb and clear. Its just wonderful and if you are a vivid fan of the movies... its a MUST GET for your collection!
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Summary: I wish I waited to get it on DVD
Review: What do you need a review for? Haven't you seen them already? Part III is actually a great movie if you can get past Sophia Coppola.
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Summary: My 2-nd favorite movie of all the time
Review: Based upon the book by Mario Puzo,played by Marlon Brando,Al Pacino,James Caan,Diane Keaton,Robert Duvall,Robert De Niro, and later by Bridget Fonda and even Andy Garcia - this movie is more than a LEGEND. 1940's. Vito Corelone is one of the biggest "dons" of New York.
For him everything is possible.
If someone needs help - it's him people go to see before they even pray to GOD - and he never let anyone down.Never. And when he has to do a deal he never fails to make 'a deal they can't refuse'. Soon, some weaker mafia heads come to him and ask for help from Vito. The drugs are in question and he refuses to help them and rejects their offer. But soon Vito gets shot several times by one of them. It's then when the action begins. Vito survives the bullets but it's gonna be Sonny,who will take over this time and in comparison with Michael he is a hot-headed man so he gets eliminated by rejected people when he least expects it. Then the smartest one takes over. Michael who becomes a much better "don" then Vito himself. And his agenda is REVENGE to the murderers and their cooperators too a few of them which are so close to Corleone's. The number 1 gangster movie of all the time.
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Summary: Salud! to this collection
Review: The greatest screen story of all time comes to the greatest DVD set of all time. No matter your opinion of the third GODFATHER, this DVD set truly encapsulates the epic that is THE GODFATHER. Fanatics and mild zealots alike will enjoy the recollaboration of all that has been Godfather. While Coppola decided against reconstructing the old scenes that have caused fans to flock to the television everytime USA or TNN shows the continuous GODFATHER SAGA, all of those deleted scenes are there, and will keep the peace with the constituents. Five DVD's, including one bonus features disc, make this a must for any movie buff's library.
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Summary: DVD Heaven
Review: Francis Ford Coppola's stunning break into Cinema History marks a legacy in Modern Filmmaking. The tale of the Corleone Family is a legendary one, sweeping three breathtaking movies and now masterfully compiled on DVD by Paramount. Not only is each film blessed with a commentary, but this 5 Disc set houses an entire Disc filed with mouth-watering extras, including featurettes, screen tests (fantastic) and a whole host of other treats that will make every Film lover across the Land bless the day they bought a DVD player.
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Summary: An Incredible Collection of Masterpieces!!!
Review: I have been a fan of the Godfather movies since I was a child, so when I found out that all three movies could be be purchased in one collection on DVD, I was ecstatic!!!! I absolutely love this DVD collection! I not only love the fact that each of the wonderful movies is represented (The Godfather, Part 2 being my favorite), but there is also a fourth disc which contains a documentary with interviews from Francis Ford Coppola and just about every cast member from these incredible films as well as many other extras. There is one particular extra in which you can view the Corleone family tree and learn some interesting facts about each member. I would highly suggest this DVD collection to any fan of the Godfather films. I would also suggest this collection to people who may not be fans of the films, but love to watch good movies. You will not be disappointed at all! This is a masterpiece!!!!
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Summary: Parts 1 and 2 are STELLAR!
Review: Parts 1 and 2 are STELLAR! Just check out imdb dot com! At that site, part one is rated by over 70k people to be the best movie ever made. Part 2 is given the number 3 spot (again, of ALL TIME)! Frankly, I wish these two masterpieces were available on DVD apart from the 3rd movie, which to me and by most accounts is just so-so (far from being one of the best movies ever made, it doesn't even make the top 250 list--probably not even the top 500, but that list isn't kept). Perhaps all three are sold together b/c the movie company knows we'll buy the set if that's the only way to get the two first movies--and they'll make more money. They win. Buy it, it's great. You may only watch the third movie once, but the first two you'll love for years! ;)
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