the godfather 1 and 2 are the gifts that keep on givin'. godfather 1 and 2 appreciation thread

[Stir Fry]

 

[Tommy Gibbs]

When I first saw the Godfather, I was about 20 years old. I thought it was one of the most overrated pieces of shyt ever. Didn't understand why anyone would like it. So a few years later, I had to read the book for an ethnic cultural studies class at ECU. After reading the book, I realized I was wrong and it made me understand it more. I THEN bought the dvd box set and watched the movie again and it was great. I watched part 2 and thought that was even better. I never liked part 3 though.

 

[Peter Popoff]

Godfather 1 & 2 were classics

but 3??? I mean wtf was that shıt, so ass and Sophia Coppola's terrible expressionless face in acting....

This movie should've received terrible ratings.

 

[Peter Popoff]

One of the things that hurt the most is that Paramount refused to pay Robert Duvall more money, so he chose not to be in the movie. They had to write him out of the script.

3 was sorely missing Tom Hagen.

Yea, the original plot was suppose to put Tom Hagen against Michael Corleone. They should've gave him Diane Keatons bag since I think all he asked for was like 3 mil and they paid her more while he had a much more pivotal role as a main character. I would've dropped out too.

 

[Erratic415]

Godfather 1 & 2 were classics

but 3??? I mean wtf was that shıt, so ass and Sophia Coppola's terrible expressionless face in acting....

This movie should've received terrible ratings.

My friend told me he saw it in the theater and some people in the audience cheered when she got shot

 

[Piff Perkins]

Yea, the original plot was suppose to put Tom Hagen against Michael Corleone. They should've gave him Diane Keatons bag since I think all he asked for was like 3 mil and they paid her more while he had a much more pivotal role as a main character. I would've dropped out too.

Yup, and it also was gonna involve their sons. The original idea was that the CIA came to Michael Corleone to collaborate in assassinating a South American dictator, things go badly etc etc. Then it shifted to Michael's son being a CIA agent involved in the assassination before ultimately taking over the family (and being influenced/compromised by the CIA). Tom Hagen was involved in both ideas and was trying to wrestle control of the family away due to the CIA shyt.

 

[Peter Popoff]

My friend told me he saw it in the theater and some people in the audience cheered when she got shot

It was cathartic to say the least. I think the director chose to kill her over Michael based on her performance.

 

[HollywoodP]

The Godfather Series "The Offer" was fantastic too.

 

[Peter Popoff]

Yup, and it also was gonna involve their sons. The original idea was that the CIA came to Michael Corleone to collaborate in assassinating a South American dictator, things go badly etc etc. Then it shifted to Michael's son being a CIA agent involved in the assassination before ultimately taking over the family (and being influenced/compromised by the CIA). Tom Hagen was involved in both ideas and was trying to wrestle control of the family away due to the CIA shyt.

They should've never made this movie and just stopped at 2. The story was very convoluted with pope assassination. It was disingenuous to put Sophia in it at all. They could've killed her in the first 30 min and had Vincent go to war against Michael.

 

[OGBobbyJohnson]

they should’ve left this scene in part 2

 

[Poetical Poltergeist]

All time classics. Part 1 for me is still the better movie because part 2 does have some strange plot holes. Also Michael had that old ass dude as his number one henchman in part 2 which always made me laugh.

Part 1 10/10
Part 2 9.5/10
Part 3 6/10

 

[WesCrook]

they should’ve left this scene in part 2

Would've been better if he knew he was dying.

Also, Sonny's widow was the mistress that Michael was referring to when talking to Tom. Tom and Sandra Corleone were getting it on

 

[degu9089]

Would've been better if he knew he was dying.

Also, Sonny's widow was the mistress that Michael was referring to when talking to Tom. Tom and Sandra Corleone were getting it on

In the book, the assassin guns him down and tells him Michael Corleone sent him before finishing him off.

 

[Poetical Poltergeist]

Would've been better if he knew he was dying.

Also, Sonny's widow was the mistress that Michael was referring to when talking to Tom. Tom and Sandra Corleone were getting it on

Aside from Kay, the wives of the major characters were hardly present and not given much development at all. Even their mom was given just a few lines here and there. A man's movie through and through.