I certainly didn’t mean only men love The Godfather. IMDb plot summary: The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.
Then… BAM BAM.5. The Anniversary You Can’t Refuse: 40 Things You Didn’t Know About The Godfather.
I have watched it countless times, and each time, there’s always a new realization, a secret revealed. Has there ever been a more ominous scene opener than “You have to answer for Santino, Carlo”? We know this man’s final car ride is a ride toward his death, and he knows it too. This is the moment when Lucifer falls, so to speak. Tremendously insightful; I don’t think there’s a word I could disagree with. Solozzo suspects something. When Tessio is surrounded by button men and realizes that his plot with Barzini has been discovered, the scene is all the more effective for its minimalism. The sheer volume of the scene means that the ring of rattling firearms lasts long after Sonny is downed and booted. However, while scene #1 is undeniably iconic, for me, #2 is the best & most mesmerizing of all. It’s all over! The Godfather is among the best movies of all time, and not just loved by men. I do a weekly column where I pick my favorite scene from a random film, but every now and then I tackle one of the greats and even pulling five IS a huge challenge.
Gosh, now I must watch it again! In the four decades since, it has become acknowledged as one of the greatest movies of all time. Instead, he lets Fredo make a fool of himself.
So, I can imagine how hard it is to pick those top 5. In 1970, the Italian American Civil Rights League held a rally to stop production of The Godfather for its negative portrayal of Italian Americans.
I do like your praise! The tension is so thick it’s palpable. We immediately see that Michael is his father’s son — serious, business-like, monogamous, forward-thinking… and supremely suited to be don. The scene establishes the character of Don Corleone, his gravitas, his life code and his position in the community in one interaction with a supplicant. With The Godfather the entire film could be slapped up here. The Godfather Part II was released on December 20, 1974. The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.
It also gives us one of the most famous lines in all of movie history.The first Godfather is all about Michael’s descent into Hell. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I had to leave out several honourable mentions:6. Final scene: Homage to the new Don Corleone. It becomes just a father talking to his son about his burden and how sorry he is that he has to carry it.
Whew, he found it.
With Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton. Sources disagree on the amount grossed by the second film. Why isn’t he coming out with guns blazing the way Clemenza instructed him? The footsteps of Enzo the baker are probably the most nail-biting sequence of footfalls in film history.3. This week we’ll be looking at 12 Angry Men so keep an eye open for that!Excellent picks, sleeplessdave!
This was your warning, man. Michael murders McCluskey and Solozzo in the restaurant.
While the rest of the family think he’s joking, Michael coldly plans the execution of two crooked cops and leaves no doubt that the only Corleone not in the family business is now IN.Ah, Fredo. Hopefully will review another movie in July – maybe Wonder Woman, next on my list to see.Well, Wonder Woman will be a treat; fantastic movie. Thanks so much for the follow and comment!Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: Keep on writing!Love this post, it’s just filled with so many memorable moments.Thank you, good sir. However, while scene #1 is undeniably iconic, for me, #2 is the best & most mesmerizing of all. The Godfather (1972) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It’s one of those films you can’t pick apart if you TRY.
The empty hospital ward is disturbingly eerie, compounded by the stuck record of a (presumed) Christmas song that discordantly repeats its one line.