People call Citizen Kane the best movie ever made. I understand where they're coming from, but I consider this masterpiece 10x better than Kane. It's my #1 best movie of all time. It's fantastic. I can't describe how much I love it.
One of the greatest movies of all time! Terrific in all departments.
Saw the movie yesterday in the cinema. The 50th anniversary edition looks and sounds great. Can't wait for the whole rilogy on 4k Blu ray. But watching this classic on the big screen.........amazing!!!!!!
Everything about it is just so... incredible. The acting and characters are top notch and the soundtrack was the stuff of legend (and still is.) You can sense the amount of care and focus that went into each and every scene you lay your eyes on. It has stood the test of time and I have no doubt it will continue to do so.
I'd never seen much past the famous horse's head scene due to - and the irony isn't lost on me - family issues I won't go into. Another problem is that while I may ultimately like Francis Ford Coppola's movies, I always like them IN SPITE of his rambling. Man's never killed one of his darlings in his life (at least not permanently, see Apocalypse Now Redux). That's not to say there's extra fluff in The Godfather per se, but it's still got its longueurs. But that's to be expected, partly because Coppola (and his friend Scorsese too, in the same era) basically invented the modern gangster movie, so things he sets up here to create this world have become tedious by virtue of my seeing dozens of gangster films made since. I still agree it's a masterpiece, and I especially love its ironies. The climax, with Al Pacino's character renouncing Satan and his works while people die by his orders is the high point. Historically, it chronicles a change in the crime families from "respectable" community leaders to ruthless businessmen (drugs, the move to Vegas), and yes, I'm very intrigued by the second film which is also somewhere on my I-MUST-CheckMovies list. But is it, as its fans contend, the best film of all time? No, because I don't think there is such a thing. There's your favorite film, where objective artistic qualities intersect with the subject matter you're most passionate about. It has strong performances, smart writing, surprising violence, and innovative camera and sound work. Recommended, if you haven't seen it, and no need too oversell it you have.
i can't find a single thing wrong with this film, and i'm glad i ticked it off the bucket list; it is a genuine masterpiece.
i'm disappointed in myself for not being able to appreciate it like i had originally wanted too. feelings of ineffable unsatisfaction. hype is a movie killer.
How can someone not like the Godfather? Fantastic movie; a complete masterpiece. The book is brought the the screen perfectly; understandably since the screenplay was written by the author. You never lose interest, and by the end you want more (even though it's just under 3 hours in length). Dazzling performances from the entire cast; Al Pacino shows the slow development of Michael Corleone's personality amazingly and, of course, Marlon Brando created a characterisation which will never be forgotten. If you're yet to see this movie, do not wait any longer! You will be blown away.
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grapenomad
One of the best movies out there. Long, but you are glued to the TV the whole time. Al Pacino is timeless!samoan
One of my all time favoritesTypically Thomas
People call Citizen Kane the best movie ever made. I understand where they're coming from, but I consider this masterpiece 10x better than Kane. It's my #1 best movie of all time. It's fantastic. I can't describe how much I love it.catherinefrances
Like father, like son.JG94
The hype kill it for me.Tmeleaaa
Great movie. The first half was slow but the second half just suspense.Earring72
One of the greatest movies of all time! Terrific in all departments.Saw the movie yesterday in the cinema. The 50th anniversary edition looks and sounds great. Can't wait for the whole rilogy on 4k Blu ray. But watching this classic on the big screen.........amazing!!!!!!
George Bailey
It's amazing how this film was made back in 1972! The music, cinematography, script, acting etc... This film is flawless!DisneyStitch
Everything about it is just so... incredible. The acting and characters are top notch and the soundtrack was the stuff of legend (and still is.) You can sense the amount of care and focus that went into each and every scene you lay your eyes on. It has stood the test of time and I have no doubt it will continue to do so.gekarlt
Hate this movie because it glorify dirty mafia work. Everything else is perfect!Siskoid
I'd never seen much past the famous horse's head scene due to - and the irony isn't lost on me - family issues I won't go into. Another problem is that while I may ultimately like Francis Ford Coppola's movies, I always like them IN SPITE of his rambling. Man's never killed one of his darlings in his life (at least not permanently, see Apocalypse Now Redux). That's not to say there's extra fluff in The Godfather per se, but it's still got its longueurs. But that's to be expected, partly because Coppola (and his friend Scorsese too, in the same era) basically invented the modern gangster movie, so things he sets up here to create this world have become tedious by virtue of my seeing dozens of gangster films made since. I still agree it's a masterpiece, and I especially love its ironies. The climax, with Al Pacino's character renouncing Satan and his works while people die by his orders is the high point. Historically, it chronicles a change in the crime families from "respectable" community leaders to ruthless businessmen (drugs, the move to Vegas), and yes, I'm very intrigued by the second film which is also somewhere on my I-MUST-CheckMovies list. But is it, as its fans contend, the best film of all time? No, because I don't think there is such a thing. There's your favorite film, where objective artistic qualities intersect with the subject matter you're most passionate about. It has strong performances, smart writing, surprising violence, and innovative camera and sound work. Recommended, if you haven't seen it, and no need too oversell it you have.Jinkla
i can't find a single thing wrong with this film, and i'm glad i ticked it off the bucket list; it is a genuine masterpiece.i'm disappointed in myself for not being able to appreciate it like i had originally wanted too. feelings of ineffable unsatisfaction. hype is a movie killer.
you should definitely watch this. 10/10
danisanna
it's okay. Far too long though. Brilliant acting.Rigters
Even people that dislike this movie, know that it is great! This movie is so well respected, every cinema fan needs to watch this.Clearly one of the best movies ever. Everything is so perfect, acting, directing, everything!
Omgitsadie
How can someone not like the Godfather? Fantastic movie; a complete masterpiece. The book is brought the the screen perfectly; understandably since the screenplay was written by the author. You never lose interest, and by the end you want more (even though it's just under 3 hours in length). Dazzling performances from the entire cast; Al Pacino shows the slow development of Michael Corleone's personality amazingly and, of course, Marlon Brando created a characterisation which will never be forgotten. If you're yet to see this movie, do not wait any longer! You will be blown away.Showing items 1 – 15 of 57