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Summary: Remarkable natural feel to a piece of genius filmaking
Review: This film feels like a suit of clothes that fits perfectly. The production is excellent, as is the acting, cinematography and music. What a wonderful job the director does! The story follows events in post-World War II America where the mantle of Corleone family boss or Godfather is passed on. The family is more than just next of kin but a network of hitmen, racketeers, businessmen and wider connections in society. This story unfolds to reveal a truth common to changes in power structures down through history. The story telling is second to none. The sense of importance and significance in each of the events and how it affects the characters is masterfully played. From the wedding scene introducing the characters and the peculiarities of the family, both regular and criminal, to the assassinations while the crime boss renounces satan and all his works at his sons christening, there is a depth of truth on how real these events are. Hence the phrase "It's business not personal" the family members use for justification. The choices people make and how they make them is shown. The pull of family against individuality is particularly strong in this movies explanation of the forces at work in a persons life. It might go to explain the movies popularity. As well as this the film has great depth with strong mythical elements in the background like the Italian Catholic tradition. Of course, theres loads more going on in the film between the characters, making it the fine drama it is rightfully acclaimed to be. Great film, one I like to watch again and again.
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Summary: Welcome to The Family of Great Films
Review: This film is one of the best crime dramas ever.Marlon Brando is excellent as Don Corleone, he brings a certain elegance to the role. Al Pacino is also great as Michael Corleone. This film combines crime with a strong sense of family. This is partly due to the wonderful novel, and script by Mario Puzo. Then virtually unknown director Francis Ford Coppola did a fine job making this film. A cast of greats which includes Robert Duvall, James Caan, and Diane Keaton adds to this film's greatness. This is screen gem to remembered for a long time to come.
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Summary: A Classic Piece of American Cinema
Review: Too many people believe this is a movie about violence. It has violence, but more importantly, it is the story of one family, and more particularly, the story of one of that family's sons, Michael, as he slowly changes from a naive war hero into a ruthless Mafia don. This is the most mesmerizing aspect of an incredible film. It is rare for a film that relies so little on special effects for its power to be so popular. It is with good reason, however. Based on the novel by Mario Puzo, he co-wrote the screenplay with Francis Ford Coppola, who also directed the movie. It is lushly presented in epic fashion and relies more on its gripping story, inspired acting, and realistic, compelling characters than cheap thrills. It is indicative of the talent displayed in this film that Al Pacino, who plays Michael, the son who eventually inherits his father's position as Don and is the most important character in the film, was nominated for an Oscar as- get this- Best Supporting Actor. Marlon Brando, of course, won the Oscar for Best Actor. All of the performances were superb. The only complaint I had was with Diane Keaton, who plays Michael's wife. Amidst all the talent, she stuck out as uninspired. Perhaps it was simply a reflection of how good the rest of the film was. As a note, this film is worth waiting until it comes out on DVD. VHS doesn't quite do this film justice, even in widescreen, and it is sure to come packed with interesting commentary.
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Summary: Francis Ford Cappola's: The Godfather
Review: A brilliant film directed by the unknown at the time Francis Ford Cappola. The film tells the story of Vito Courlione, Godfather of the Courlione family mafia. Vito, having three sons; the youngest Micheal Courlione, the only son who does not wan't any part in the "family buissness", quickly changes his mind when his father is brutally shot 6 times in the back for refusing a drug deal. Micheal's heart turns to anger, by then killing the two men responsible for the shooting of his father. Years later, Micheal in Italy, hiding from punishment, finds it is time to go back when trouble has once again threatened the Courlione name. With Micheal's brother sharing the fate of his father, Micheal knows it is time for him to fill his fathers place. Now a ruthless leader, Micheal eliminates practically every Gang leader in New York during a baptism. Fear & high respect brings new meaning to the Courlione name. From the beautifully filmed wedding, to the gangs in the street, this is thought by many to be the greatest film of all time. Filled with Drama, Suspence and Action, this film deserved the Best Picture Award of 1972. This film is mistaken to be a gangster movie by many people, but the story was more about family then the actual "family buissness".
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Summary: To bad no Joe Pesci
Review: This movie would have been better if Joe Pesci had been in it. I think he is one fine actor. Still good though, but I really think Goodfellas was better. If anyone actually beleives this, please hurt yourself. THIS MOVIE RULES!
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Summary: Waste of Time
Review: Not the movie, though! I was thinking, is there any reason to even bother having reviews for this movie? It's clearly the greatest movie ever made by a long shot (Part 2 is close!) I don't know how they did it.
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Summary: the great godfather
Review: well, despite the movie was done at a low budget it was done verywell. Marlon brando plays the don with passion better then any other role previous to the godfather. this story is about values and family, yes there is violence but there is also family. Francis Coppola was smart to have done this movie, it was exciting and a classic from the start. the opening wedding scene demonstrates the don's power but also his humanity while dealing with mobsters like Luca Brazi and Don Barzini, a true masterpiece. and the bapitism scene was brillianly done. Al Pacina and brando steal the movie and powerful performance by James Cann and Robert Duvall helped shape the movie to be the best it is. this movie is recomended for people who like good movies with good plots and meanings not for people who expect sex and alot of death, it is a moving story of loyalty to family. so watch it and see for yourself how this movie became the standered for all movies, and how this family became a standered for all american familys.
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Summary: it defines greatness...
Review: I think this movie is the greatest movie ever.... the cast is just great...how can any movie have this cast...they r great....brando is brando....i cant say anything about him....and alpacino was excellent.....its one of his best roles..... I think every american should be proud of this movie cus its simply the best.....its great....actually it defines greatness....
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Summary: The Godfather (1972)
Review: "I spent my whole life trying not to be careless. Women and children can be careless. But not men." (Don Vito Corleone)
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Summary: Ressurection of the Gangster Films
Review: After reading one day that this mafia epic was listed number three on the American Film Institute's 100 greatest movies of all time, I decided to put all my opinions behind me and see what all the commotion was about. After the movie was over and the credits were rolling I just sat amazed of what I had just seen. I had never cared much about the majority of mafia movies that I had seen before I watched The Godfather. Before I had biased opinions on the movie and why it was so acclaimed. The Godfather had all the qualities that the other mafia films lacked. The Godfather had an amazing actor, Marlo Brando, playing a role that was meant for him in every way. Marlon Brando played mob boss and godfather Don Vito Corleone. His acting was superb and he well deserved the Best Actor Oscar. Other notable qualities includes a powerful musical score that blends perfect with the crime scenes being played in the movie. Francis Ford Copolla masterly directed this film based on the novel. I highly reccomend this movie as one movie lover to another. I am not saying this is the Greatest movie of all time, just that is clearly one of the best of it's kind. Anybody can enjoy this masterpiece in filmaking.
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