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Summary: there is no reason in the world why you should not have this
Review: GODFATHER PART 1: The one that started it all. I can never decide which film I like better, the first or the second. At the end of the day, I decide that they're both great films and leave it at that. Here's the introduction to the world of the Corleone's and everything is just right. The actors are all in tune to their characters. The directing is top-notch, with many of the smaller details pulling us further into this world. The score is one of the best musical movie pieces of all-time, one that will always bring you back to this film, whenever it is heard. The pace is ideal, with three hours flying by like nothing, but most importantly, it's the story of these people that is absolutely fascinating and a pleasure to watch. Brando brooding over his disciples. Pacino deciding on what he should do with his life. Caan, the passionate brother who has anger hanging off the tip of his tongue. Cazale, the sap brother, who just wants to impress others and feel accepted. Everyone shines in this movie and takes it to the level of film that it is: an instant classic. See it and appreciate what a good movie can do to you. It can make you feel, it can make you cry, it can make you wince and above all...it can entertain you. And how about that final shot of Kay (Diane Keaton) looking into the room? Yipes...like I said...classic *****
GODFATHER PART 2: This film is yet another classic of American Cinema. Not only was Francis Ford Coppola able to re-connect the audience with the well-developed characters that he introduced us to in the first film, but he also takes it one step further, and gives us even more background on the man behind the entire family, Vito Corleone, but as a child first entering the country. And that is the secret of this second movie. There are two stories happening here, and they are told in parallel. On the one hand, we have Robert DeNiro, presenting us with the palpable sadness of Vito Corleone's early years in New York with his wife and kids. And on the other hand, we have Michael Corleone (Al Pacino, playing Vito's son all grown up and continuing where he left off in the first film), taking his empire to another level. The rise of the two men captures your attention once again in this amazing movie, filled with many graphic and memorable moments, all of which pull you further into its epic ambitions. I've always loved this movie as much as the first, and the truth is that they are just perfect together. This film completes the first movie, fills in some holes and gives you further insight into the loves, hates, passions and lives of these people. Once again, the performances are all top-notch here, with DeNiro winning an Oscar, despite saying very few English words during the entire movie. An impressive film that was able to balance two stories at the same time while keeping you entertained and engaged throughout. Kudos to Francis Ford Coppola and to everyone involved in the creation of this amazing sequel *****GODFATHER PART 3: This movie wasn't as bad as I remembered it. In fact, I think it's because its predecessors were so great, that it really feels worse than it is. It's actually pretty good. There were however, certain things that "got to me" about this flick, most of which had to do with the acting. I didn't much care for Joe Mantegna in this movie. Not necessarily his character, but his acting, which I thought was a little over-the-top. I also thought the same of the chain-smoking priest, who I never really bought into. Sofia Coppola wasn't necessarily bad as her character was just "boring". I didn't really understand how a cool stud like Andy Garcia would go for a girl like that. And the fact that Duvall was nixed here, was a disgrace, in my opinion (and you replace him with George Hamilton, of all people?!?). Anyway, those are all small pet peeves of mine, I suppose. Overall, I did like the story, and even though the whole Vatican thing seemed a little far-fetched (although it turns out that it was actually based on a true story), I was still quite riveted by the film, mostly because I liked all of the characters, and it was nice to see what had happened to them all, after all of these years. Very nostalgic and cozy. But what really made this movie for me was the amazing performance put forth by Andy Garcia. Wow! This dude torched some massive fire into this movie, and it was just what it needed. I was also glued to my set during the film's final 30 minutes, which Coppola has turned into amazing sequences in all three films, and seriously appreciated the thrilling moments within. And how about those two twin bodyguards!? Mingya! And most surprising of all, was the before last scene featuring the whole family coming out of the opera house, in which Coppola used silence to accentuate Michael's pain, and dude, it had me gulping with the missus, like you wouldn't believe. Very powerful, very sad and very touching, all at the same time. The final shot in the film is also another classic and a fitting way to finish the tale of a man who lost sight of what was most important to him over the years: love and family ****
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Summary: The Greatest Collestion of Movies Ever
Review: The Godfather has been a great movie standard in America for the past 30 years and will continue to be for a long time to come.If anything,fantastic describes it.Based on the book "The Godfather" by Mario Puzo.It was directed by Francis Ford Coppola who also directed The Godfather Part Two.Coppola also wrote the screenplay with Mario Puzo.The Godfather is a story of Silcilians,organied crime,death,life and family.It is the american dream,full of glory.Marlon Brando stars as the head of the family(Vito Corleone:aka.the godfather).He runs all the buisness and and family.Al Pacino stars as Micheal Corleone and James Caan as Sunny.It is great every time you watch it and is the first fantastic entry in the Godfather Trilogy.
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Summary: A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE WHAT CINEMATOGRAPHY IS.
Review: I have been a great admirer of the work carried out with the complete series of The Godfather. I am not a professional just a movie fan, but you can appreciate all the visual richness that a great movie can give us with the complete three episodes of this film. From sweet to bitter, from young to old, from poor to rich, from a simple movie to one of the best films ever shot. Maybe I cannot express the appropiate words in English, but in any language this movie is a masterpiece. Angelica Gutierrez
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Summary: would have been a 5 if not for part 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: what the heck was francis thinking when he approved the finished product?what an incredibly huge blemish part 3 left on the trilogy.reminds me of how the halloween series was thrown for a loop with its part 3.not to say halloween is in the same class as godfather,however,in the horror genre,it is.1st 2 parts were incredible.then comes the the unexplainable part 3.its as if those involved purposely mucked up.but its so very different for francis.he had total control over how the trilogy ended.there wasnt 1 charactor in part 3 that i gave a damn about.and quite honestly,i never relished someones demise as i did sophia's.she single handedly ruined that movie.(is it any wonder she has yet to step infront of camera since?)what a debacle!!!!!and that whole quasi incest thing with andy garcia was nextdoor to ridiculous.nothing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING worked in this feces inspiring waste of time.but i do so badly want this collection.i will have to wait a few more months when its 1/2 price.then i wont feel so bad when i use the godawefull part 3 as a coaster.
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Summary: The father of all.
Review: What can you say the title alone The Godfather speaks for it's self. Seen and heard like never before. The young Al and Robert are many of the great actors in this movie. The great seens never stop. The 3rd disc the extras speaks for it self. A must have for the dvd. A offer you cant refuse.
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Summary: Such a classic... mishandled
Review: I *love* this movie, along with half the planet. However, I have a home projection theatre and the image is projected onto a screen that's about 15 foot diagonal. This is at the limit of what DVD can handle. If you have an excellent transfer -- like The_Matrix or Star Wars I or even Lawrence of Arabia -- its a movie theatre experience. If you have [this] (from the video usually rather than the original master, because its so much cheaper to do it that way) transfer, a great film is ruined (The Last Emporer comes to mind) because VHS is unbearably grainy at that size. Why am I posting this? Yes, they did such a transfer for this classic. My eyes weap to see all the lush richness of Coppola's camera lost. I cannot believe the studio could have been this [way] with a film as visually appealing as any of Coppola's works are. Don't buy it. Don't buy this until they do it right, from the master original. This film deserves better and so do we.
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Summary: not so hot
Review: Though I am not the slightest bit Italian, I thought these movies were a little ethnically offensive. Not to mention the fact that nothing interesting ever really happened. I have seen these movies many times and honestly cannot quote a single line from any of them. My son Herb loves this series but I think he is just being plain silly, SILLY! I say put your money towards something a little more worthwile - like the new blockbuster smash "Snowdogs" - I have already seen that one 5 times!
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Summary: Very disappointed...
Review: I was looking forward to watching this classic on DVD, so when it became available from my local library, I checked it out. Obviously, the picture quality was much clearer than on VHS, but I must agree with a few other reviewers who noticed that the transfer to DVD just made everything TOO DARK! The first half of Part II, especially the night scenes after the attack on the compound, are practically unwatchable they're so dark. I never had this problem on my VHS version. Here's an example. When Johnny Ola comes to visit Mike at the beginning of Part II, he hands Mike an orange, and Mike asks, "What's this?" Johnny Ola replies, "An orange from Miami." On my VHS version, you can clearly see the orange, but on the DVD, it's so damn dark that you don't even know Johnny handed something to Mike! You can't even make out their faces! This particular example is minor, but it gives you an idea of other problems that are prevalent throughout all the discs. I eventually got so frustrated I took the disc out and finished watching it on my VHS, graininess and all. At least I could make out people's faces in some of the especially dark scenes! Hopefully when the next edition comes out they will recify this problem. In the meantime, BUYER BEWARE!
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Summary: Rich and layered
Review: I first saw The Godfather when I was 15; it was one of those films that made me fall in love with the possibilities of film art. In watching the original and two following films over the years, it never fails to amaze me how many new things I see each time, some subtle and other so obvious it's a wonder I didn't catch it on the first (or third or thirtieth) viewing. This is a definitive collection of an American masterpiece.
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Summary: The Don never looked finer
Review: My mom bought me this DVD collection for my birthday in January,I have never been so happy to receive a gift. I ripped it open right then to see what sort of bonus material was offered. This collection is awesome in so many ways, not only is the picture clear and the sound superb, you get to see the making of The Godfather III and lots of cool commentary from Francis Ford Coppola. Also, the bonus disc has screen tests and stuff, I had no idea that the studio did not want Al Pacino to play Michael. I cannot imagine anyone else in the role. Martin Sheen actually screen tested for the part, which I found to be humerus. Either way you go, this collection will be well worth your money.
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