The Godfather

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Just watching the Godfather Legacy on the History Channel. Seen this before and it was an interesting synopsis of the films. Interesting to hear what the actors had to say in regards to their characters and their roles!:cool:
I remember when The Godfather came out in 1972 it was the year I graduated from high school, that was the must see picture and I enjoyed it so much we seen it 3 times!:rolleyes:

GodfatherII -seen it when it came out in 74 wasn't that crazy about it but it was another chapter of the Corleone family. I thought it would end there but it didn't.

Godfather III seen it when it came out in 1990, enjoyed that one and like how they ended it! ;) but they left the door open for it to continue! ;)

I have them in the DVD collection and on rainy cold days it's always a favorite to watch. ;)
 
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Book is excellent too. I think many people make the mistake of looking at it as some sort of a crime film or mob movie. The series is really an American story of immigration and the conflicts between traditional, old-county ethnic values in an ever-changing new and modern world.
 
. The series is really an American story of immigration and the conflicts between traditional, old-county ethnic values in an ever-changing new and modern world.
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That's very true and the MOB actually learned a few things from it! ;)
When they put that together they really did a great job with who they picked to play who! They all did a fantastic job! ;)
 
Absolute classics...in the last month Cinemax or Showtime or whatever has been running them virtually nonstop...probably have seen them 10 times!!!
 
I didn't see any of them until III came out in 1990. A friend wanted to go see III and she was shocked that I had not seen the original or II. So we watched them over a weekend and then went to see III. I was hooked. I knew the basic story, but I loved it and watch I any time I can. I consider it a "film" (art) and a "movie" (entertainment). I read the book a few years ago and have passed my copy among my friends to read and they have all really enjoyed it better than the films. Needles to say, I have the DVD's. As a side story, my wife knew that it was one of my favorite films. We had a kind of small wedding fifteen years ago and hired a violinist and guitarist for the music. I was waiting to enter the venue for the ceremony and was in a pretty foul mood for several reason. While standing there, I heard the musicians start to play The Godfather theme. I laughed to myself, knew I had a good woman and entered the venue calm and cool.
 
Pacino dominated the screen like few actors could at that time. When he was on, as in the famous baptism scene, you couldn't take your eyes off of him. But the entire cast was superb.

It surely did deal with cultural change. But it was also a riveting portrait of a man drawn by the old values of family loyalty into selling his soul, and of his descent into icy evil.

(I read this again and it's trite and overwrought. But it's true, even if badly written.)
 
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Best movie ever, IMO. That documentary was very good too. I wish Robert Duvall had been interviewed.
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I wish Duvall would have done GF III instead of George Hamilton!
Never liked him and he didn't belong there! ;)
 
6518John said:
Book is excellent too. I think many people make the mistake of looking at it as some sort of a crime film or mob movie. The series is really an American story of immigration and the conflicts between traditional, old-county ethnic values in an ever-changing new and modern world.
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Did you see the series Italians in America? You would have loved it, it covered the immigration, bigotry towards, and accomplishments of Italian-Americans. A real eye opener.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...R8JHflqN5F_TeDg&bvm=bv.88198703,d.cWc&cad=rja
 
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The first film is in my opinion the best American film ever made. For a bit of trivia former wrestler Lenny Montana (Luca Brasi) had been an enforcer/bodyguard in the Columbo crime family.

Another popular thought is that late mobster Joe Bonnano was the role model for Don Vito. I lived near Bonnano the last 4 years I lived in Tucson and would see him at the Walgreens at the corner of Country Club and Grant. He'd be by himself, always drove a silver Caddy.
 
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the first time I seen the Godfather was in Frankfurt. some of us went to see an early showing of it and it was in German with English subtitles. it turns out that the English version was only shown as the last showing of the night
 
To me, the scene at the dining table when Michael announces that he's joined the army, is the essence of the movie.
 
FYI, Michael joined the Marine Corps. My problem with II, (and any other movies that have them), is the flashbacks. Some years back, the Godfather Saga combined I and II, put everything in sequential order. Good as the movie is, if you haven't read the book, you don't know what you're missing.
 
Godfather I

I think The Godfather was a really great movie. I didn't appreciate Godfather 2 as much, but people tell me I should try it again and that the two were filmed together so the 2 is not really a 'sequel', of which nearly all stink.
 
It's been said that all of life's situations are covered in I and II. I won't go that far but I believe these two films are true classics of Americana. Sadly my wife won't watch either one.
 
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