Based on Mario Puzo's novel, Francis Ford Coppola's epic crime classic The Godfather still stands as one of the finest and influential films of the 20th century. The Godfather features an all star cast with Marlon Brando headlining the movie and also starring Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Talia Shire, John Cazale and Diane Keaton.
Aging mafia boss Don Vito Corleone (the late Marlon Brando) known as The Godfather is the head of the Corleone mafia family in New York. Vito is a powerful man and shows kindness to those who give him respect but is ruthless against his enemies. Vito has three sons, Michael (Al Pacino), Sonny (James Caan), Fredo (the late John Cazale) and a daughter Connie (Talia Shire). Michael is Vito's youngest son and a decorated US Marine who served in World War II. Michael remains adamant that he does not want to be a part of the family business. Sonny is hot headed who sees violence as a solution to all problems and impulsively makes rash decisions. Fredo is the weakest of the family and knows that no matter what he does, he can never live up to the families reputation. Connie is Vito's daughter who gets married as the beginning of the movie Carlo Rizzi (Giani Russo) who would later become abusive towards Connie. Other members of the Corleone family include the consigliere and head lawyer Tom Hagen (Robert Duvall) and street bosses Pete Clemenza (Richard S Castellano) and Tessio (Abe Vigoda). Following a number of fateful events, Michael eventually becomes drawn into the Mafia and eventually takes full control of the Corleone family amidst an outbreak of a mob war which could tear the family apart.
The Godfather would be the highest grossing film of 1972 and also received overwhelming critical acclaim. The Godfather would win 3 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor for Marlon Brando (who declined to accept the award), and Best Adapted Screenplay for Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo. To be honest, it deserved more Academy Awards and Francis Ford Coppola was robbed of the Best Director Academy Award, losing out to Bob Fosse for Cabaret (1972).
The Godfather would be followed by The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990).
50 years on, The Godfather is still a brilliant masterpiece. Everything about the movie including the story, the cast and score is still amazing. What more is there to say? It's certainly a movie that will age gracefully over time and will still be as enjoyable as the first time that I watched it.
A true classic that earns a well deserved 10/10.
Aging mafia boss Don Vito Corleone (the late Marlon Brando) known as The Godfather is the head of the Corleone mafia family in New York. Vito is a powerful man and shows kindness to those who give him respect but is ruthless against his enemies. Vito has three sons, Michael (Al Pacino), Sonny (James Caan), Fredo (the late John Cazale) and a daughter Connie (Talia Shire). Michael is Vito's youngest son and a decorated US Marine who served in World War II. Michael remains adamant that he does not want to be a part of the family business. Sonny is hot headed who sees violence as a solution to all problems and impulsively makes rash decisions. Fredo is the weakest of the family and knows that no matter what he does, he can never live up to the families reputation. Connie is Vito's daughter who gets married as the beginning of the movie Carlo Rizzi (Giani Russo) who would later become abusive towards Connie. Other members of the Corleone family include the consigliere and head lawyer Tom Hagen (Robert Duvall) and street bosses Pete Clemenza (Richard S Castellano) and Tessio (Abe Vigoda). Following a number of fateful events, Michael eventually becomes drawn into the Mafia and eventually takes full control of the Corleone family amidst an outbreak of a mob war which could tear the family apart.
The Godfather would be the highest grossing film of 1972 and also received overwhelming critical acclaim. The Godfather would win 3 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor for Marlon Brando (who declined to accept the award), and Best Adapted Screenplay for Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo. To be honest, it deserved more Academy Awards and Francis Ford Coppola was robbed of the Best Director Academy Award, losing out to Bob Fosse for Cabaret (1972).
The Godfather would be followed by The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990).
50 years on, The Godfather is still a brilliant masterpiece. Everything about the movie including the story, the cast and score is still amazing. What more is there to say? It's certainly a movie that will age gracefully over time and will still be as enjoyable as the first time that I watched it.
A true classic that earns a well deserved 10/10.