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4
by Iamthelizardqueen.
On 1 level, the GFs are rancid potboilers that shouldn't past muster, & many aspects of the story are sh*t (cardboard relationships, creaking plot devices) but the performances haul them clear of the... Read more
cheesepond. Classic? Erm. Crunchy? Definitely.
5
by Lobby11
What a timeless classic. No wonder it did so well with awards etc. Fantastic performance from Al Pacino and interesting to see how he grew into his role. Looks a bit different nowadays but remember... Read more
it was made in the 70's, so appreciate that fact. Highly recommended.
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by Milo11
Ho hum.
Is this really a good movie by today’s standards? I know The Godfather was a landmark gangster movie and helped put Coppola’s moviemaking career on the map, but is it really that... Read more
convincing? Sure these gangster characters were probably a big improvement after years of cartoon like stereotypes. But I struggled to imagine these seemingly small time crooks as the biggest crime family in a street let alone neighbourhood or city. James Caan is about as Italian Mafioso as Tony Blair and Marlon could be touchingly playing the role of an old grocer in the autumn years. He doesn’t possess the menace and imminent violence of a Tony Soprano.
However, this movie did save The Mountain so ‘nuff respect for that.
I guess it’s just as well they don’t make me like they used to.
3
by Marilyn M
I have looked forward to watching this movie for years, but never got around to it! Finally got to see it with my movie membership. While it was sufficiently captivating to keep my interest, I found... Read more
it pretty dated (not just in the sense of being an older movie, but in the acting style and storyline treatment... quite predictable at times) and not in the same league as the riveting "The Departed". I wouldn't rate it a classic.
5
by Dum22
I saw this movie when it first came out and loved it so much back then that I read the book. (I enjoyed Mario Puzo's fantastic storytelling and read more of his books.) Watching the movie again over... Read more
40 years later was great. I had a much better understanding of what was happening as the story evolved and got so much more out of it. Loved the old time settings too especially the cars. A timeless movie.
5
by jlpetterson
Bold. Brutal. Excellent. Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo weave an intelligent web of deception and defiance in this masterpiece of cinematic brilliance. Every shot, every moment is full of greatness... Read more
. If you do not agree, I strongly urge you to watch it again. I was amazed how viewing this more than once affected my different opinion of it. First time: okay. Second time: great. Third time and onwards: AMAZING! A must-see.
5
by Darth Vader
This is a true movie great. Its a drama so dont expect special effects and the like, but the acting is some of the best ever. Brando is particulary good in this one
5 Stars
4
by GB09
A very believable story of a mafia type family operating in the United States.
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by kai4uboi
am i the onli person in the world who thinks the god father seris is crap? maybe its not my sort of pizza or pasta....dunno...couldnt get into the hype that surrounds this movie....
4
by holmesy1
It is a very good story line but it does need some concentration. The actors are all top notch and they give the story a realisim that is not often matched.
