The Godfather Part II
In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.
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- Cast:
- Al Pacino , Robert Duvall , Diane Keaton , Robert De Niro , John Cazale , Talia Shire , Lee Strasberg
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Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.
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The worst possible movie u will ever see a lot of people will agree even their own directors and and producers and writers say it is bad rotten tomatoes are an trust worthy review site
4/4 ESSENTIALIn typical follow-up movies, there is a certain element from the original that ages, corrodes, or just evaporates. After watching The Godfather, one of the best movies ever made, I found it hard to believe that Part II would improve upon its predecessor despite the critical acclaim. However, The Godfather Part II is truly a phenomenal movie (just as good if not better than the original), and in addition to continuing the story, it compliments The Godfather perfectly.If The Godfather was taught you to respect the Corleone family's power, then The Godfather Part II gives a broader scope to that power. It alternates the journeys of a younger Don Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro), and Don Michael Corleone (Al Pacino). This is to chronicle the rise and fall of the Corleone family. Vito rose to prominence through gaining the favor of the people, and liberating them from Don Fanucci. Michael operates out of self-interest, which causes chaos within the family, and ultimately burns bridges. By the end of the movie, you know full well that the Corleone family dynasty is crumbling, they won't even be legit too much longer. The Corleones are like the Roman Empire.This movie also features two amazing lead actors. De Niro and Pacino both gave bold performances which both influenced the flow of the movie, and the perception of reality. It was possible to capture the wisdom and of Vito, and the greed of Michael in a way that truly sticks with you. This was also in part to a very well conceived soundtrack, great location shots alive with colors, a very intricate screenplay, and Coppola, a great director who knows how to conduct beautiful cinema.If there is any statement that The Godfather Part II successfully makes, its that the complexity of the Corleones could not be realized with only one feature film. This movie casts new light on the family you've come to love, and the portrayal gives the movie a darker tone. The Godfather Part II is a winner in all categories: entertaining, brilliant, deep, it flawlessly parallels two stories, and it's brutally realistic in it's demonstration of power.
A masterpiece! The perfect sequel. My favorite out of the series.
Short and Simple Review by WubsTheFadgerThe Godfather: Part II lives up to the standard of the masterpiece film The Godfather. The story is full of twists and turns and features some of the most dynamic characters ever. The story is full of shocking and devastating moments that keep you enthralled. This film is another masterpiece that's lives up to the Godfather name.The acting is masterful. Al Pacino delivers his best performance as Michael Corleone. Robert De Niro plays young Vito Corleone and he does so with power and originality. Robert Duvall, John Cazale, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, and many others all perform in a way that adds to the story and showcases their talents.The pacing is perfect. Coppola takes his time setting up the story, setting, and characters. The runtime is over three hours and this can scare the average movie goer.Francis Ford Coppola has created another masterpiece that deserves all of the praise it has earned.Pros: engaging story full of twists and turns, masterful acting, amazing performances by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, perfect pacing, and wonderful directing by CoppolaCons: The runtime can scare some peopleOverall Rating: 10