Reviews of The Godfather

The Godfather

Posted : 2 months ago on 11 August 2008 07:25 (A review of The Godfather)

Italian gangsters are just like us! They two have to deal with money issues, family strife, and sibling rivalry. This was one of the last times that Marlon Brando was still the great actor, and not the bloated kitschy king he became in later years. This was also one of the few times when Al Pacino reigned in his soft-soft-LOUD-soft tendencies as an actor and tried to play a real character. He should try that one out more often because his performance is layered and deep. And whatever happened to Talia Shire? She has a unique and interesting presence as an actress and she seems to have gone missing in action in the last few years. Connie Carleone remains her best piece of work to date. It is one of the great movies not because it is about gangsters, but because of the honest performances and that it remains mostly about family.

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The Godfather review

Posted : 8 months ago on 13 February 2008 08:38 (A review of The Godfather)

This movie was highly entertaining, with superb acting, and intense scenes, that kept me hooked, but it is a very overrated film. I admit, I was into it, but it was not the greatest film ever.

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The Godfather: Don't forget to love it.

Posted : 8 months ago on 13 February 2008 07:39 (A review of The Godfather)

Real film fans are scared to love 'The Godfather' these days; it has become the immediate social site, fav film answer for any shumck pretending to appreciate 'real' cinema.

Don’t let this attitude take over, there is a reason they have picked up on it...it is one of the greatest films ever made. Every little part of this film is master crafted; it should be on the walls of the Sistine Chapel.

The music alone draws you in, while panning shots sweep across detailed and busy streets, even the lowliest extra plays his part like a pro.

Very few other films can boast such a talented cast as Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and James Caan...not to mention the sea of brilliant supporting actors. The main characters are complex and interesting; the plot of vendetta and betrayal is gripping to the last.

The Godfather is such a pleasure to all the senses that it doesn't seem like it's from the same planet, let alone media as today's ten-a-penny Hollywood blockbusters.

Films like this will always be needed to appear now and then, shake off the high-gloss, Jennifer Lopez veneer from Hollywood and let the real artists crawl out for a spell. Come to think of it we're about due.


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Poonany's Thoughts

Posted : 1 year, 1 month ago on 24 August 2007 11:46 (A review of The Godfather)

The Godfather Death, power, violence but also love, passion and reason. This film has touched the minds of millions since it's realese. This film has no generic time span as it will remain a classic for the rest of time.

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