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Summary: An American Classic
Review: The Godfather Series is one of the most influential sets of movies that exists. Numerous movies, TV shows, books and other media openly credit the Godfather as being their inspiration. One of the currently most popular TV series, The Sopranos, often directly quotes the Godfather. This DVD set is the best way to see the entire series, plus NUMEROUS special features, in a way that is as high-quality as possible, without all of the inherent flaws of tape.I *love* this series. So many reviews here have acclaimed these movies that their merits don't really need to be listed again in detail. Incredible acting. Fantastic music. Brilliant directing. Sure, there are a few flaws. We're all human. But this is a movie series that is taught in many colleges, and there's a reason for it. It's GOOD. Be sure to get a copy for yourself, so you can enjoy it for yourself. Cook up a pan of lasagne and invite some friends over! A bottle of red wine, these DVDs, and you're set for the evening!
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Summary: IT'S A MUST HAVE BUT..................
Review: to own gf 1 and 2(forget about 3)with a bonus disc is a sweet dream gone sour.my (...) excalibur dvd looks and sounds better than this collection.pt 1 will test the black levels of your t.v. to the limit.at first i thought someone tampered with my video settings.in fact a few scenes in gf 1 seemed to be out of sync.i'm ready to send this set back to paramount!!!anyone interested in joining me?
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Summary: What can I say without being redundant?`
Review: Simply put, this is a spectacular piece of work. The movies are beautiful - you are reminded of the simple strength of the score, and the beauty of the cinematography. Lovingly transferred, this is a pinnacle for other DVD's to aspire to. Even the Godfather III is watchable again, since you can jump over Sofia Coppola's "performance." If you love the movies, you owe it to yourself to get this. Period.
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Summary: godfather dvd collection
Review: Talk about a let down,where are all the extra scenes? I guess that will be for the next release,so they can take more $$ out of my pocket.was i just me or were there some scenes missing.when tom finds sonny up stairs banging that girl against the door,when tom tells sony his pops wants him,in the video she yells out oh sonnny it wasn't on my dvd.also the scene in michael's hotel room with kay,michael makes kay call the house as a long distance operator,anybody remember that scene when it's not on my dvd i'm sure there are more but i stopped whatching i was so disappointed.
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Summary: not all that..........a star for 1,2,and the bonus disc
Review: it's great to finally have this collection on dvd finally but....watching pt.3 is awaste of time and space and the quality of 1+2 is only fair.there are some parts of pt.1 where the the dubbing is obviously off.to put it nicely;the black levels of my t.v. was seriously challenged by the numerous dark scenes in this movie.i though either the dvd was defective or someone tampered with my video settings(niether of tha above).for 70 bucks this pkg. is dissappointing.....in a perfect world,these dvd's could have been pkged individually with all the extras on the first 2 movies so i wouldn't have to purchase the third. don't rush to get this one......or get used(depreciated.i'm ready to send this back to it's maker for a full refund...
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Summary: A Must Have To Complete Any DVD Library
Review: I have read countless reviews of this movie, and I dont think one of them does these brilliant films justice! You cant put into words how superb these films really are. All about the rise and fall of the Corleone family, a mob family who goes from rags to riches, (referring to young Vito Corleone in the 2nd, and how Michael Corleone takes his power to new levels in the second, and how he tries to make the family legitimate in the 3rd). Led with a brilliant cast of Marlon Brando** (Apocalypse Now), Al Pacino** (Scarface) Robert Duvall (A Civil Action), James Caan (The Way of the Gun), Andy Garcia (When a Man Loves A Woman), John Cazale (Dog Day Afternoon), Robert De Niro** (Goodfellas), and Diane Keaton (Hanging Up). This DVD Box Set is Loaded With A 4 Hour Bonus Disc Which Contains:
The Godfather: A Look Inside (A 43 Minute Documentary)
The Godfather Time Line
Deleted Scenes
Original Theatrical Trailers
Academy Award Acceptance Speeches Another Must Have For Any True DVD Collection! (*) Academy Award Nominated
(**) Academy Award Winner
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Summary: The Godfather DVD Collection
Review: Is it just me or are the scenes from the movies mixed up on the CDs. I have several scenes from Godfather I that are on the Godfather II CD & vice versa. This is the 2nd copy I have purchased & they both have the same problem. With all the hype about this collection you would think they would do some type of quality review prior to releasing it. You Think??
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Summary: Part III is a fitting conclusion
Review: We all know that the first two films are the real masterpieces. But what really surprised me when I watched Part III recently is how good it really is. Sure, it isn't in the same level as its predecessors, but I cannot agree with the people who have panned this movie as terrible. The one big flaw in the movie is the casting of Sophia Coppola as Al pacino's daughter. Her gawkiness on screen makes her love affair with Andy Garcia totally unconvincing; one cannot believe Andy actually sheds tears at the break-up; and when she dies at the end, so emotionally disconnected is the viewer from this character that we wonder what the parents are howling about at the opera-house steps. The rest of the movie, however, is very good indeed and fully deserves its Oscar nomination. The script is well-written; Micheal's character is made more subtle and more tragic; there is great emotional resonance between Micheal and Kay, and between Micheal and Vincent; the veteran actors all give fine performances; and the drawn-out finale is superb. Overall, the movie engages you from start to finish and, though certainly not a masterpiece, is nonetheless a fitting conclusion to this grand American tragedy. So go ahead, buy this collection, and enjoy all three movies again and again.
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Summary: Great, but it's not the triolgy
Review: I'll try not to rehash...it's great. I saw the Godfather for the xth time when it was released in 1998 on the big screen. I wished that Part II had been released as well. Dolby Digital made all the difference. Some complain that it's too grainy, but I think that's part of its charm. Some complain that it's not widescreen. Actually, it is widescreen, it's just not letter-boxed. As one of a growing minority that actually has a 16x9 tv, I couldn't be happier not to have half my screen wasted by those stupid black bars. However, I can understand how that might suck or the masses. My one complaint, which is the same as many, is that the Godfather Triology 1901-1980 was not released at the same time. Now I've got to buy both. But who can really complain, it's an offer I can't refuse.
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Summary: Coppola's Mafia Classic Available at Last
Review: Any discussion of great American cinema necessarily includes "The Godfather". Remarkably, that same claim applies as well to "The Godfather, Part II"; and if Part III fails to reach the same lofty heights, it's still a must-own, because it's part of the story. Although Marlon Brando's historic performance will always brand him the Godfather, these movies are really about Al Pacino's Michael. In the early wedding scenes with Kay, Michael stands somewhat aloof from it all - neither condemning or praising his family's business, but accepting it for what it is, and knowing that for him there will be another way. Yet the wounding of Don Vito reveals something that had never occurred to Michael. He is the only one with the strength to carry on the family - Sonny's a hothead, Fredo's weak, and Tom - well, Tom is strong, but he lacks the iron will and has other important duties to take care of. Coppola sets all this up perfectly - you can see the metamorphosis (of course, Pacino deserves no end of credit as well) unfold before your eyes. Then there is the matter of Robert De Niro as the young Vito - a truly masterful performance revolving more around body language, gestures, and attitudes than words (one of the bonus features is a screen test by De Niro for Michael at the wedding - great stuff!). The rest of the saga revolves around Michael's masterful consolidation of power, and his spiritual torment at the way he amassed it. The weaknesses of part III are real: they are primarily poor casting, and a script that was made up on the fly. Still, had Coppola left the third part out, the whole thing would have been less complete. The bonus materials are fine, but that's not why you need this collection - the films themselves are treasures all their own.
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