The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 4, 2020

7.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 42 Ratings

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McFadeDec 20, 2020

This is a terrific reworking of The Godfather Part III. The story is more focused & effective than in the original cut. At the same time, Pacino is brilliant & the autumnal beauty of the cinematography & production design shines in thisThis is a terrific reworking of The Godfather Part III. The story is more focused & effective than in the original cut. At the same time, Pacino is brilliant & the autumnal beauty of the cinematography & production design shines in this glorious restoration of picture & sound. Not a masterpiece but & thrilling encore to one of the greatest sets of films in cinema history.… Expand

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JLuis_001Dec 5, 2020

Although I've always had my reasons why The Godfather Part III wasn't on par with the first two masterpieces. This Coda doesn't really come to restore anything to the legacy of the trilogy, nor the legacy of the third film.
It's simply aAlthough I've always had my reasons why The Godfather Part III wasn't on par with the first two masterpieces. This Coda doesn't really come to restore anything to the legacy of the trilogy, nor the legacy of the third film.
It's simply a project that provides closure for Coppola after 30 years for not having been able to execute the vision he had in mind. Coppola always insisted that that the true story of The Godfather concluded with Part II, and that Part III was always intended to be an epilogue called The Death of Michael Corleone.

He gets his way now but can't fix the major issues that afflict the original film, such as Michael weakness and his lame attempt at redemption, the lack of Tom Hagen, and Coppola's own neurosis and nepotism to keep only his own real sister and daughter close to the main character. Of course a reflection of his own personal life at that time.

The film suffered for it at the time, and continues to suffer because of it in this new cut and there's no way to repair that.
It is what it is.

But for me the trilogy is still exceptional. This new cut is just a curiosity. *And considering there's rumors about a fourth film, I should only say that Coppola should fight tooth and nail to avoid it.… Expand

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Isaiah_T_30Dec 4, 2020

It was definitely better than the original version - The Godfather Part III; but Coppola unfortunately can't re-edit out the flaws the original version had, but the film is worth watching.

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noob328Jan 2, 2021

it is a huge improvement from the original godfather part 3 makes it on par with the first two

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tropicAcesDec 13, 2020

I had never seen Part III before (I’ve seen the first two films a handful of times and think they’re very good), so figured this recut version would be the “proper” reason to finally cross it off my list. It’s messy and you can tell Coppola’sI had never seen Part III before (I’ve seen the first two films a handful of times and think they’re very good), so figured this recut version would be the “proper” reason to finally cross it off my list. It’s messy and you can tell Coppola’s heart wasn’t fully in it, but if you view it more as a follow-up to a duology instead of the third installment to a trilogy, there’s enough to make it work.… Expand

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DAL1960Jan 24, 2021

I think Francis Ford Coppola was looking for redemption, like his anti hero Michael Corleone. That's the only reason I can think of for him to re-edit Godfather III. When it came out, the critics and some of the fans weren't kind. I have toI think Francis Ford Coppola was looking for redemption, like his anti hero Michael Corleone. That's the only reason I can think of for him to re-edit Godfather III. When it came out, the critics and some of the fans weren't kind. I have to admit I had conflicted feelings. The movie wasn't nearly as good as either of the first two installments, but I liked it.

The new version, which has a slight name change, is an improvement. It's still not as good as its predecessors, but
I think it stands on its own well. Al Pacino is still great as the head of the family. I love that line "I was once out and now they are pulling me back in" No one could deliver that line like him. A young Andy Garcia was sexy as Vincent, the bastard nephew. I'm surprised his career didn't take over. Diane Keaton looked beautiful, but seemed wasted. And Sofia Coppola, well, she's still not good. But I have to say I found her alluring. You have to remember she was filling in for Winona Ryder, who got sick during filming. I'm thinking why was Ryder cast in the first place? What makes this good besides the obvious, that it was well--paced. It was two and half hours long, but there weren't any dead moments. I think some scenes from the 1990 version were moved around and shortened. I think this version definitely puts a pretty bow on the Corleone Family saga. Hey Godfather Francis...I'm ready for Godfather 4.… Expand

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ValBalDec 26, 2020

Was and still is a meaningless cash grab. Part III doesn't exist to me and Coda doesn't add anything substantial to it.

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UncleWillardJan 11, 2021

I'm one of the few people who actually enjoyed Godfather III. I loved the first two and yes, they are masterpieces, but this one nicely wraps up the whole story for me. Definitely not the best of the three (II, I, III; my ranking), but thisI'm one of the few people who actually enjoyed Godfather III. I loved the first two and yes, they are masterpieces, but this one nicely wraps up the whole story for me. Definitely not the best of the three (II, I, III; my ranking), but this version brought absolutely nothing new. I expected some serious changes, but nope, not really. If there were changes, I did not notice them. This was a cash grab. What, did his wine turn to vinegar?… Expand

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imthenoobJul 11, 2021

Coda is a massive improvement over the original Godfather 3. The new edit shaped the tone in a far better way and it truly felt like you were experiencing a different movie. That being said, It also highlighted its flaws. I would stronglyCoda is a massive improvement over the original Godfather 3. The new edit shaped the tone in a far better way and it truly felt like you were experiencing a different movie. That being said, It also highlighted its flaws. I would strongly recommend watching this over the original any day.… Expand