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Summary: What can i say
Review: Probably the best saga in fil ever ever ever. The first was a masterpiece, enough said. The second, perhaps not as good as the first, but still counts amoung the best of all time. The third and final film was for me the worst of the trilogy, but that said, it wasn't by much at all, its an excellent ending to the saga and still a cut abouve pretty much anything else thats been released over the past few years.
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Summary: A Classy Box Set,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Review: I thought that I would write a follow-up review to the one I previously submitted, back in July 2001, before this box set was released. Having purchased and viewed the entire set (and there's a lot of bonus materials, folks, enough to fill a whole evening), I want to share my enthusiasm with you. First of all, the ditigal transfer is amazing on all 3 films. It is difficult to appreciate the improved picture and audio quality unless one views the old VHS version, side-by-side with this edition. Trust me, there's no comparison. As for the films themselves, well, you wouldn't be reading this review if you aren't a Godfather fanatic like I am. Even GIII is an entertaining finale to the trilogy, even if some of the acting sucks, the dialogue is cliche-ridden, and most of the characters are two-dimensional (with the exception of Pacino, of course; he makes the best of
mediocre dialogue). Normally, I don't care for commentary tracks, because it's difficult to watch the movie (and hear the dialogue) while some disembodied voice is explaining this or that scene. But Coppola's commentary is truly entertaining, with many humerous anecdotes about Brando, et al and behind-the- scenes revelations about his near-firing from Paramount on the first film. I watched all 3 films a second time, just to listen to his commentary. The deleted scenes (and there are a lot of them) were great; one wishes that they had been included in the orginal release. There are 2 full-length featurettes, with short appearances with some of the actors, such as James Caan and Talia Shire. All in all, this set is well worth the bucks, and should be in the collection of any serious student of film. Happy viewing!!
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Summary: Whada freakin good buncha freakin movies!
Review: Who doesn’t love Godfather I & II? That’s not the question. The question is what the hell was Francis Ford Coppola THINKING by putting his daughter Sophia in a staring role in Godfather III?!?! My GOD she couldn’t act her way out of a wet paper bag. ARGH!! I hate to rehash this point but I really think it needs to be stressed that she should be banned from ever acting again. Have seen some of her directing and I think she should stay behind the camera. Ok, ok, I’m not writing this to trash Sophia (well, maybe a little) but to praise The Godfather I & II. I was waiting for all three movies to released in a box set and was happy to get it. I had been warned about GF III by everyone I knew but I still tried to watch it with an open mind. Too bad it just as everyone said. Awful. Other than that, the new transfer is amazing, and the sound incredible! I scared the (...) out of the girls down stairs from me during the first gunfight when the AC3 kicked in. They actually came up to check if I was ok! Now THAT’S a good soundtrack! I haven’t had a chance to watch the bonus disk yet, but I am saving it for a (...) day this winter. I can’t wait.
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Summary: A true masterpiece
Review: The title explains it all "A True Masterpiece", The Godfather is not just about the Mafia. Its about family bonding, its about love, its about hatred, its about loyalty, its about betrayal, its about the making of relationships, it's about the breaking of relationships, its about life, its about death, its about EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING. Anybody who hasn't seen The Godfather, his/her life aint complete.
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Summary: The Best
Review: The Godfather is a great movie, it's even greater on DVD. If you like the Godfather, you gotta have this set. I have the VHS series, but the DVD is much better. It's a must for all mafia movie lovers.
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Summary: A true classic
Review: The Godfather Collection was the first DVD set that I bought and I enjoyed it. I truly love the movies with the GODFATHER 1 being my favorite. I was hoping to see some additional footage not in the video versions, but scenes that we have seen when the movies are being played on cable tv. The was the reason for the 4 stars. I like the DVD collection better than video for the mere fact that I dont have to get up and change the tapes, except for the GODFATHER 2 here. In my opinion that makes the movies easier to watch and enjoy. If you love the Godfater Trilogy, I dont think that this set will disappoint you. Watching the bonus disc with all the behind the scenes stuff makes this set worth the price.
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Summary: 5 for the movie one for box set thje worst one i own
Review: first of all the movies expect three are great movies and anybody who watches movies know this. The problem is the box set where do i start the transfer of one is almost unwatchable specks and grain thourgout, lighting is also very bad. The second and escpecially the third are deccent but nothing to write home about, the packing is awful and each time the discs are watched and returned to the cases they get scratched. why make a box set like this the rocky and superman boxes were packaged better then this although they had very few features expect on the first movies.The only thing good abot the set is the fifth disc of bonus materails they are nice and enjoyable, bottom line don't buy this they will issue a new and better version very soon am sure just like thier doing for almost famous in decemember.
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Summary: The "Special Features" disc doesn't work in Toshiba players.
Review: My wife purchased "The Godfather" DVD collection for my birthday, and much to my disappointment the fifth disc, the one with all the special features, would not play. Thinking it was defective, we returned the set to the store from which she purchased it. The store replaced the set, but the fifth disc in this collection doesn't play either. I have a Toshiba DVD player that is probably less than two years old and this "Godfather" DVD brings our DVD collection count to 404 discs, and this is the first disc I have ever had that wouldn't launch from its own menu.
Is anyone else experiencing this problem? Please advise if this is a chronic problem and what, if anything, Paramount plans to do about it.
Thanks in advance for your response...
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Summary: Outstanding Films, Great DVD Collection! but...
Review: First of all, let me state that parts I and II are among the best american films of all time, and as flawed as part III might have been I do not agree with a lot of reviewers that say that it should not be included. I mean this is the Godfather 'collection' and as a person of sound mind one can not expect Coppola to spend another X million dollars so he can release the set with just the two movies. But enough about that, and I will go into the product itself. First of all, congratulations, the picture and sound are excellent on all 3 films, now we can truly savor Nino Rota's music and Gordon Willis' cinematography without all that artificial lighting in the TV and other versions. Great job all in all, now with the shortcomings. First of all, the extended documentary in the extra features DVD was edited by Zeotrope a company owned by Coppola and as interesting as the documentary is it neatly evades important topics. Before I go into those topics, about the documentary itself: it is interesting, but it could have been gripping, it drags in parts and is it just me or does it take too long to make its point about Coppola's insistance on Pacino playing Michael, it takes its time with Coppola explaining his casting decissions in part I but what about the other two? I'd of loved to know how he got Lee Strasberg.
Now with the topics that should have not been evaded:
a) I've always wanted to know this, why o why did Coppola cast his daughter to play Michael's daughter in part III. Did you know that that role was to go to Winona Ryder but after she got sick it went to Sofia? You didnt? well that was for Coppola to explain, and what did he think of later criticism on that point?
b) I would have liked to see the actors responses to each Oscar ceremony, the 3-supporting-nominees of 1972 I think is very interesting.
c) Where's Brando????? I can understand if you could simply NOT interview him, but put together everything you have of his and let us see him, I find him the best actor of his generation and extremely interesting. I'd give anything to know why he decided to return his Oscar that way or what he thought of Deniro's interpretarion of the young Don. And on a not so smaller note, in that case, where's De Niro?, he shows up but one cant get enough of him.
d) I would have liked to know many of the 'little things' like why Clemenza 'dissapears' in the second part and why Tom Hagen similarly vanishes in the third, why Cuba in part II and the Vatican in part III, and so on. It wouldnt have taken too much time. And I was also very intrigued by other small plot details, like what's with that twist involving Pantangelli's brother?
e) I know this might seem childish but I would like to hear from everyone involved which film they liked best and why, also what they thought about working with the other actors and their performances.
f) Also, the 'extra scenes' we get are all part of the 'Godfather Saga' which was edited by Coppola in chronological order both Part I and II. Save one extra scene (the one from part III) all the others were not that new. For example did you know they shot a sequence where Michael shoots down Fabrizio with his own shotgun after returning from Italy in the FIRST film? This was shot but never made the final print, it would have been extremely interesting to check these scenes out.
And many more... but on with other things, I would like to have seen at least 2 trailers on each film and some kind of interviews or something with people 'outside the family' like critics and such, I would have loved to know what Scorsese thought of them and even better... I got carried away, sorry. The deleted scenes are phenomenal, EXCELLENT, only, what's with the deleted scenes from part III, there seems to be only one... My mind went blank all of a sudden but still, this is a great Collection well worth buying if you really like these movies, buy it if youre a real fan and not a scheptic. A 9/10 as a DVD collection with all the features, as for the movies, part I 10/10, part II 10/10, part III 9/10. EXCELLENT films, a real WOW, own them today.
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Summary: Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Oh yes!
Review: A bit pricey, sure, but you get running commentary on all 3 films by Mr. Coppola himself, and that is worth the purchase alone. Sure, you could rent the DVDs, hear the commmentaries, and save a few bucks, but the first 2 movies are DVD LIBRARY ESSENTIALS!!! You should OWN THESE! The 3rd, well, ain't all bad.(...)
The bonus disc in the GODFATHER set is an informative delight. You really get a sense of how much Coppola loves making movies.
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