Kilinahe and I just finished watching (over several days, mind you) The Godfather and The Godfather: Part II. I'd seen the first film before, but it's been so long much of it was a joyous surprise again. I'd never seen the sequel, and I can see why many find it actually superior to the first film (I'm not sure if I agree, but it's definitely a good sequel/prequel!).
At this point, I guess we have to see The Godfather: Part III, although by most accounts it's the weakest in the trilogy.
Overall, so far, though, these have been marvelous films to watch. So many familiar faces, such great characters, wonderful cinematography, and of course a compelling story. Definitely deserve their acclaim and position on many "best movies" lists.
Did you like The Godfather movies? What were your favorite characters, scenes, twists? Did you read the book? (I admit I haven't.) If so, what do you think the film captured best, and what do you think it missed?
As someone who knows only the films, I got the distinct sense it was based on a book, based on the arc of the story and how the films (by neccessity) had to flash forward through plot points that would otherwise be significant. (Like Michael's marriage to Kay, and the arrival of their kids, in The Godfather.) Yet, I felt Coppola made good choices in which scenes to include. We "miss" some ostensibly big events, but get treated to lots of "little" scenes, longer and pensive scenes, that ultimately affect you more.
By the way, in The Godfather: Part II, it was fairly obvious what was about to happen, and I quipped, "Well, it's curtains for Fredo..."
Kilinahe said, "That is so going to be the name of my rock band."
At this point, I guess we have to see The Godfather: Part III, although by most accounts it's the weakest in the trilogy.
Overall, so far, though, these have been marvelous films to watch. So many familiar faces, such great characters, wonderful cinematography, and of course a compelling story. Definitely deserve their acclaim and position on many "best movies" lists.
Did you like The Godfather movies? What were your favorite characters, scenes, twists? Did you read the book? (I admit I haven't.) If so, what do you think the film captured best, and what do you think it missed?
As someone who knows only the films, I got the distinct sense it was based on a book, based on the arc of the story and how the films (by neccessity) had to flash forward through plot points that would otherwise be significant. (Like Michael's marriage to Kay, and the arrival of their kids, in The Godfather.) Yet, I felt Coppola made good choices in which scenes to include. We "miss" some ostensibly big events, but get treated to lots of "little" scenes, longer and pensive scenes, that ultimately affect you more.
By the way, in The Godfather: Part II, it was fairly obvious what was about to happen, and I quipped, "Well, it's curtains for Fredo..."
Kilinahe said, "That is so going to be the name of my rock band."
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