Ron78 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Of course I realize Godfather Part III has no chance, but I added it for good measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Godfather II is so rich, the family background, Cuba, Michael paybacks. Just a stunning film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Where is The Godfather Epic? That's what I always watch. The first half, which goes from Vito's childhood to the end of Godfather I is the greatest thing ever filmed (that doesn't involve hot lesbians in leather). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacks 'n' Stuff Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 In the discussion over greatest film of all time, a good chunk of time should be set aside for Godfather Part II. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 the first is a masterpiece, the seond is even better. it's just so well done, and the casting in both films has never been topped. Â ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I got the Godfather Epic on my DVR. IMO, every Godfather fan should watch it. It's a 7 hour movie with all the deleted scenes added.  For this poll, I chose The Godfather. Godfather II was close, but the tiebreaker for me was Marlon Brando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron78 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 12 minutes ago, Bang said: the first is a masterpiece, the seond is even better. it's just so well done, and the casting in both films has never been topped.  ~Bang This is how I feel. The original Godfather was fantastic, but Godfather II was where we got to see Michael get revenge on his enemies. There was a certain satisfaction in that.  Godfather Part III gets due criticism for a lot of reasons, but I actually have a unique perspective on it because I saw it before I saw the first two Godfather films. As a standalone movie, Godfather III was actually a pretty solid gangster film. In the context of the other two films it sucked because Robert Duvall was absent and Al Pacino acted like Al Pacino instead of Michael Corleone.  As far as a part IV goes, I would be on board if it was done right. It might make up for Part III. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Godfather III should have been made in 1979, the year it takes place. I had read that Tom Hagen was supposed to have a major role in Godfather III, but by the time 1990 roles around, Duvall was a bigger star and wanted more money and was dropped.  Plus, by the time Godfather III was released, Al Pacino was a totally different actor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busch1724 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 It's obviously a tough decision between 1 and 2, but did vote for 2 mainly for the intertwining of the storylines.  On 3, it's not as bad a movie as it reputation gets. When compared to the first two, it's not quite on par. However, it's a very good movie and enjoyable. I'm open to a fourth Godfather, but maybe too much time has passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Just in case no one knows, there's a Godfather prequel called "The Family Corleone" planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 This is a tough call, because I actually think the first one is the better film overall, but I believe the flashback scenes with De Niro as a young Vito was the best part of both films. Â I guess I will go with the first one. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron78 Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 4 hours ago, DM72 said: Godfather III should have been made in 1979, the year it takes place. I had read that Tom Hagen was supposed to have a major role in Godfather III, but by the time 1990 roles around, Duvall was a bigger star and wanted more money and was dropped.  Plus, by the time Godfather III was released, Al Pacino was a totally different actor.  I was told that they couldn't budget Robert Duvall because they had to pay Diane Keaton. Given the choice between those two, I would have kept Duvall and dropped Keaton. 2 hours ago, DM72 said: Just in case no one knows, there's a Godfather prequel called "The Family Corleone" planned.  My understanding is that a fourth Godfather installment would include flashback scenes from the "The Family Corleone" and then present day scenes with Andy Garcia as the don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 As for Duvall, he wanted as much as Al Pacino. Â As for The Family Corleone, you could be right. I know that Paramount got the movie rights to the novel after a court battle with Mario Puzo's estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron78 Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 1 minute ago, DM72 said: As for Duvall, he wanted as much as Al Pachino.  I would have given it to him. The movie is so much better if it has Duvall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I think the original script had Hagen and Michael feuding. Â It would have been so much better if Duval was involved. He represented the last link to Vito's empire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 11 hours ago, SkinsGuy said: This is a tough call, because I actually think the first one is the better film overall, but I believe the flashback scenes with De Niro as a young Vito was the best part of both films. Agreed 1000%. Â By the way, the premise for 4 when it was discussed was with Andy Garcia as head of the family, but with flashbacks of young Sonny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron78 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 On 2/20/2017 at 8:49 AM, Riggo-toni said: Agreed 1000%.  By the way, the premise for 4 when it was discussed was with Andy Garcia as head of the family, but with flashbacks of young Sonny.  Casting would be very important for the flashbacks. There was talk about casting Leonardo DiCaprio as Sunny, which would have been awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Caan's son would have been perfect at the time. He might be too old now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I think the interesting question here is whether a IV should be made.  I voted yes on the theory that it could be just amazing, and if it sucks, it doesn't really take away from the first two (any more than III already has). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 In case anyone's interested, The Godfather will be in selected theaters on June 4 and 7.  I missed it the last time, I won't miss it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Hammer Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Godfather Part I. Â Though Part II is tied with The Empire Strikes Back as the greatest sequel ever made. Â And both had the unenviable task of following one of the greatest movie of all time, but managed to be great in it of itself, simultaneously making its predecessor even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron78 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 8 hours ago, Bishop Hammer said: Godfather Part I.  Though Part II is tied with The Empire Strikes Back as the greatest sequel ever made.  And both had the unenviable task of following one of the greatest movie of all time, but managed to be great in it of itself, simultaneously making its predecessor even better.  Let's be honest. Star Wars is not the masterpiece that The Godfather is. The Godfather is a work of art in every aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgundyMalaise Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 The first one is perfectly paced, I also liked the dynamic of having Sonny as the hot-headed brother. Lack of Caan hurt. Huge fan of the second, good editing and juxaposition of Michael/ Vito's ascension in power.  Gotta go with the first when all is said and done.  If anyone is a film nerd and wants to check out this lengthy breakdown I wrote some years back here it is:  http://roccocaz.squarespace.com/the-godfather/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 They're the two greatest films ever made and two of my personal favorites as well.  Id go with Part 1 simply because the transformation of Michael is an incredible arc to follow and Brando is amazing. Brando in part 1 and Pacino in part 2 are two of the best acting performances ever put to screen.  I think part two is an easier watch though for related viewings because the flashbacks help move things along better though the first time it can be confusing since there is a lot going on and connections that aren't explained. Part 2 would have been even better had Clemenza been in the Pentangeli role as planned. It would have meant more to have both of Vito's top Lietuenants betray Michael as he grew further and further ejat Vito had built  part 3 is still a very good movie but pales in comparison to the other 2.  no way should they make a 4th. Absolutely not  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I can't pick between 1 and 2. They are both amazing. 3 which is always looked down upon is also very good. It wraps it up nicely. Therefore, no, there should be no official Godfather 4 (even tho theoretically there was one. It was called The Last Don) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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