The Godfather: Part II

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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021

Amazing movie with an amazing music and with an amazing cast. Al Pacino's performance is one of my all-time favorites, and that's why I prefer this part over the first one.

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511andahalfJan 15, 2022

Great sequel to a legendary film, and one of the best sequels ever made. The way Coppola tells two narratives at once is done so well. Al Pacino's performance as Michael Corleone is expanded upon in this movie, giving one of his finestGreat sequel to a legendary film, and one of the best sequels ever made. The way Coppola tells two narratives at once is done so well. Al Pacino's performance as Michael Corleone is expanded upon in this movie, giving one of his finest performances. Though a little overly long, Part 2 is just a stellar film overall.… Expand

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HikayeciMay 5, 2021

İlk film kadar sevmesem de çok sevdiğim bir film. Şahsen filmde Marlon Brando olmaması beni çok üzdü. Kısaca özetleyecek olursam; 3. filmden güzel, 1. filmden kötü.

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AgentLviJul 5, 2023

Excellent movie. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning

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SFPMDec 27, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie takes over from Godfather 1 and the back story is brilliant you have Michael Corleone in one half then Vito Corleone as a young man in his late 20s /30s played by Robert De Niro. One half of the movie is about how Vito Corleone came to America and became a mob boss and the other half is Michael Corleone trying to still cope with the loss of his father by becoming the new godfather. There are a lot of very good scenes in this movie my favourite was the ending when the whole family were at the table for the birthday and Michael is with his brothers they exchange words about Michaels future then Tom Hagen played by Robert Duvall tells him his father (Vito) has high hopes for his future Michael responds that he has his own plans for his future his brother Sonny Corleone replied by calling him stupid then they leave the table and Michael is left alone at the table smoking a cigarette which is a strong scene that’s showing it is inevitable that Michael will become the next Godfather… Expand

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DinoHippieApr 17, 2023

perfect movie, almost same level with the first. I didn't like the past part with De Niro but acting was excellent from all of the actors

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SjossjskApr 15, 2023

Good Movie The Godfather Part II Is good
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drlowdonAug 20, 2023

Acting as both a sequel and prequel to the first movie, The Godfather Part II tells two parallel storylines. The first involves Mafia chief Michael Corleone in 1958 and 1959 whilst the other is a series of flashbacks following his father,Acting as both a sequel and prequel to the first movie, The Godfather Part II tells two parallel storylines. The first involves Mafia chief Michael Corleone in 1958 and 1959 whilst the other is a series of flashbacks following his father, Vito Corleone from 1917 to 1925.

An incredibly ambitious sequel that reunites most of the cast that helped made the original movie so good, The Godfather Part 2 is one of those rare sequels that actually improves on what came before.… Expand

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aaronpaul121May 25, 2012

The first movie is way better than this one. It is still a great movie. Al Pacino's performance was still amazing. The plot is still great. Everything is still great, but maybe the first movie is an incredibly difficult act for it to follow.....

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sinadoomApr 5, 2013

Suspensful, engaging, gripping story, beautifully directed and superb performance by Al Pacino. He really suited Michael's role and did a great job in this film. However, this has the same problem as the original film, only made worse. TheSuspensful, engaging, gripping story, beautifully directed and superb performance by Al Pacino. He really suited Michael's role and did a great job in this film. However, this has the same problem as the original film, only made worse. The first film was long, but this one is half an hour longer, yet a lot less happens in it. Of course, one has to account for the fact that there are two stories going on here; one of Vito as a young man and one of Michael, but even still, I think there could have been more events and more of a link between the two stories. Overall though, this is a great movie; not as good as the first but definitely worth watching and certainly not a disapointment.… Expand

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RegOzJan 19, 2012

Did I enjoy it? Yes I did...but for some reason it didn't fulfill my expectations. It doesn't have anything to do with Marlon Brando's absence (for that was logical...) but with the way the plot develops. I would have love to seen more ofDid I enjoy it? Yes I did...but for some reason it didn't fulfill my expectations. It doesn't have anything to do with Marlon Brando's absence (for that was logical...) but with the way the plot develops. I would have love to seen more of Robert Duval's character. T here are parts that are unclear, and towards the end it becomes evident that Michael doesn't trust the famous consigliere but that is not totally justified, so there is a need for clarification. I am not sure if the length of the movie justifies its quality...it was at times slow...so I believe with that length it could have been better. I did still enjoy it...but no more than what I enjoy The Godfather I and definitely less than The Godfather III (which greatly surprised me!)… Expand

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axelkochDec 1, 2013

While I do consider it an outstanding movie, I don't love the original
The Godfather and its prequel/sequel is actually a bit of a step back,
in my opinion. The 200 minutes are a lot too long and get boring, even as I anticipatorilyWhile I do consider it an outstanding movie, I don't love the original
The Godfather and its prequel/sequel is actually a bit of a step back,
in my opinion. The 200 minutes are a lot too long and get boring, even
as I anticipatorily watched the movie on two consecutive evenings, and
neither of the cross-cut story parts was as interesting and thrilling
as the one the original movie had to offer. That isn't to say that The
Godfather Part II skimps on entertaining and rememberable scenes; in
fact, the movie's best moments may even be more rememberable than The
Godfather's. However, a lot of the scenes in between are just too long
and not really necessary what would have been needed a lot more were
additional explanation scenes as the panoply of characters grows even
bigger through the story being set in two different times and the
dialogues give more focus to being pointed and quotable instead of
making what happens fully clear. This is indubitably important, don't
let me be misunderstood, but the huge plot that Mario Puzo has devised
for The Godfather is simply too complex and convoluted to be easily
grasped without having read the source material. Nevertheless, The
Godfather Part II is a cinematic masterpiece that is sovereign and
seminal on so many different layers, such as the beautifully
picturesque cinematography, the smooth editing, the meticulously
conceived set design, the innovative and unforgettable score by Nino
Rota, and the tremendous acting cast that is reflected in the five
Oscar nominations for acting (a tied record). Thus, The Godfather Part
II is an undeniably excellent motion picture that merely suffers from
the director's attempt to put too much in just one movie.… Expand

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Speed4RunsDec 15, 2012

Just as its predecessor, this is a masterpiece movie. Simply perfect. Amazing plot and almost perfect technical realization. 100% recommended, especially if you like its genre.

Plot: 8.5
Technical realization: 7.9

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python2000Jan 25, 2014

The second chapter in the life of Vito Corleone best known as The Godfather.
At just over 200 minutes I think it's safe to say that The Godfather Part Two isn't a movie for a rainy Friday afternoon, it's definitely less gripping than theThe second chapter in the life of Vito Corleone best known as The Godfather.
At just over 200 minutes I think it's safe to say that The Godfather Part Two isn't a movie for a rainy Friday afternoon, it's definitely less gripping than the first but that doesn't mean to say that it isn't interesting. Actually it's the opposite. Francis Ford Coppola keeps everything slick and cool but still intelligent, some scenes are more compelling than others. Particularly the tense confrontation between two brothers. With no Marlon Brando to give the film at least one guaranteed brilliant performance, you might worry that the actors are not strong enough to portray the legendary characters well. Luckily Pacino and De Niro are both excellent and provide the movie two Oscar worthy performances, which don't even rival Brando from the first film but are still very good.
Overall I don't think that The Godfather Part Two was as enjoyable or as gut wrenching as the first, but due to many excellent performances and another chilling yet satisfying ending I still find it to be a timeless piece of cinema.… Expand

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Voodoo123Jul 22, 2022

Excellent sequel serves to expand the storyline across two time periods with top tier production quality for both. The cast and soundtrack are superb. Well directed.

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VirgonoShakaNov 21, 2017

Godfather part two is a very good movie, and continues a story from a masterpiece that is the first one, and in general, is a complete success in that it is a worthy sequel that has great value and stay true to what you expect, but I can'tGodfather part two is a very good movie, and continues a story from a masterpiece that is the first one, and in general, is a complete success in that it is a worthy sequel that has great value and stay true to what you expect, but I can't say that it surpases the original because that was going to be very, very difficult. Nevertheless, a great movie with great characters that is totoally recommended and necessary for any movie fan that is worth his salt. Final verdict: 8.5… Expand

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MglovesfunJan 10, 2020

I'd give the prequel part of the story 10/10 and the sequel part 6/10. Better even than Part I. While it is a masterpiece, there are undoubtedly more entertaining movies out there. Furthermore, it's never explained why Roth wants to killI'd give the prequel part of the story 10/10 and the sequel part 6/10. Better even than Part I. While it is a masterpiece, there are undoubtedly more entertaining movies out there. Furthermore, it's never explained why Roth wants to kill Michael, which is the main plot of the entire movie. It's a baffling oversight.… Expand

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LucaTJun 7, 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed it! My only gripe is that it starts to loose momentum after the two hour mark. I feel like had the credits rolled at the intermission it would’ve been a 10/10, but that’s probably just me.

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RirenMar 5, 2007

More brazenly violent, even in its opening, and more sensational in the nature of the mafia's corruption, but hardly a superior film to the original. Where the original had horrible and bloody events, they were earned - here, they just More brazenly violent, even in its opening, and more sensational in the nature of the mafia's corruption, but hardly a superior film to the original. Where the original had horrible and bloody events, they were earned - here, they just happen. This one really is slow, and many times things just happen, rather than build on each other. Like any good sequel, it takes advantage of the existing plot, and most of the references and allusions are good. The cast isn't quite up to the par set by the original, for while it has all of the menace, it possesses little of the charm, and no one provides a "Brando quality" performance. Even Hagen isn't quite what he used to be. There's also no experience comparable to Pacino's character development in the first picture. It packs several very memorable moments, but it's not up to the task, and is too long to justify what it accomplishes.… Expand

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HabibiehakimMay 29, 2021

7.5/10
For 3 hours and 22 minutes movie, The Godfather Part II doesn't have the power to make me stand and wake for quite some time, but it still have that moment, again with incredible perfomance by all the cast, The Godfather Part II feels7.5/10
For 3 hours and 22 minutes movie, The Godfather Part II doesn't have the power to make me stand and wake for quite some time, but it still have that moment, again with incredible perfomance by all the cast, The Godfather Part II feels empty without Marlon Brando, even though that was actually the right idea, The Godfather Part II isn't as powerful as the first one but it still pretty good and watchable.… Expand

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RonD.Dec 13, 2005

Good movie, a bit too choppy to be considered great. not even close to the original but very good.

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gzayas91May 3, 2019

I have mixed thoughts of Part 2. It plays both prequel and the sequel and I don't think it works. I like part 3 better because it much more of a sequel. Part 2 is good but not great.

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YorkManMay 5, 2016

The Godfather part II is hailed as the greatest sequel of all time..... But it isn't. It is a remarkable movie, but has some big problems... Problems which you can't simply overlook, and which manifest themselves more and more with repeatedThe Godfather part II is hailed as the greatest sequel of all time..... But it isn't. It is a remarkable movie, but has some big problems... Problems which you can't simply overlook, and which manifest themselves more and more with repeated viewings.

The film struggles to maintain the narrative and characters as defined in the first film. It's understandable that Michael has become embittered and has difficulty balancing the life as the 'Don', and that of a loving husband and father. But that element only exists because the movie insists on keeping Kay away from the actual truth about who Michael really is. When, towards the end of the movie, she discovers his duplicity and hard-edge, she is actually shocked..... Even though throughout the movie she clearly doesn't believe Michael's assurances about what he does for a 'living'. It's not enough to wonder where their family's wealth comes from, and it just makes no sense.

The other major problem is from a Direction point of view. De Palma won an Oscar for this movie (he didn't win for The Godfather, which is a far, far better film!) but the narrative structure is pretty awful. Jumping between Vito (in 1920's New York) to Michael (in the late 50's/early 60's) isn't handled well. The popping back and forth, and the parallels in the two storylines is well crafted, but there are massive pockets in the movie where the pace just falls off. There is a need in the 'Vito' era to introduce the characters who appeared in The Godfather, just as there is a need in the 'Michael' era to tie it into contemporary 'big' events..... (in this case the build up to, and subsequent take-over, of Cuba by the Communist rebels).

The bottom line is that the film falls well short of the brilliance of the original. Even so it's still a masterpiece compared to the truly awful Part III!!!
You don't need to see part II, if you've seen part I.... In fact I'd recommend reading the book, it's far more compelling!… Expand

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robertoiglesiasJan 15, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Godfather Part II is another film that I consider to be a bit overrated, but people like it, so um, cool.
I like this more than the first film because the plot is more than just: the Mafia does things. It's about Michael becoming mentally unstable during a period of time, and the Mafia doing things. However, that doesn't stop this film from having some filler padding like the original.
This film is 3 and a half hours long! Why?! The whole Cuba segment could be taken out, some scenes here and there can be removed, I'm just baffled by these decisions. I understand wanting to show your entire vision, but it doesn't work as well when it's so long!
The prequel part is great, but even that could be trimmed a bit. The sequel part drags on in my opinion.

So I will say it's better than the original based on plot and characters (less characters to deal with and the characters have more development in this film). However, the first film was at least under 3 hours and had more of a unique vision (it felt more artistic).… Expand

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SamMJan 7, 2012

After hearing all the hype surrounding this film, many labelling it as a classic, I was disappointed when I finally watched it. The acting was very good and the rise of Vito Corleone was very interesting to watch. However, the plot regardingAfter hearing all the hype surrounding this film, many labelling it as a classic, I was disappointed when I finally watched it. The acting was very good and the rise of Vito Corleone was very interesting to watch. However, the plot regarding Michael is fairly dull and overall far too little happens to spread the film over three hours. I am a fan of longer films in general, however I think the same story could have been told in 2 hours. The important parts of the plot are given far too little attention, while the film dedicates far longer periods of time to dull scenes. Worst of all was the ending, which was a non-event. Although it is far from the worst film I have seen, it is definitely overrated.… Expand

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Kylenine1Aug 5, 2014

This film isn't terrible, but it doesn't compare to the first film. We go back and forth in this film between Michael being the Godfather and his father being younger and when he was alive. I wanted to see more of Michael and less of hisThis film isn't terrible, but it doesn't compare to the first film. We go back and forth in this film between Michael being the Godfather and his father being younger and when he was alive. I wanted to see more of Michael and less of his father. I hope the Godfather Part: III is all about Michael. I'm just glade I didn't pay for this movie. I can't believe people liked the Godfather Part: II, the first one is terrific is easily in my top 5 best movies ever made. But for me the acting was okay in this one, the special effects were good and the storyline is decent, but there's really no special moments or anything that would make me say that this is the best movie ever made. This film disappointed me and I just hope that when I watch the rest of The Godfather films that they'll bounce back and surprise me.… Expand

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BroyaxJan 6, 2017

Une grande partie du charme du premier film a disparu dans ce second volet, sans doute parce que Vito Corleone n'est plus et partant, l'incroyable prestation de Marlon Brando... Revenir sur les origines et le début de parcours du Don auxUne grande partie du charme du premier film a disparu dans ce second volet, sans doute parce que Vito Corleone n'est plus et partant, l'incroyable prestation de Marlon Brando... Revenir sur les origines et le début de parcours du Don aux Etats-Unis est une idée assez dispensable en définitive, bien que ce soit l'occasion pour un jeunot plein de talent de s'illustrer, à savoir Robert De Niro dont les rôles à venir de mauvais garçon et/ou de gangster feront la gloire... parce qu'il le vaut bien !

Bien sûr, Al Pacino reprend les rênes de la Famille avec aplomb et talent, se fait des ennemis, puis éventuellement finit par liquider tout le monde, ainsi va Cosa Nostra. La vie familiale et sentimentale de notre mafieux va de pair ou parfois à contre-courant des aléas des "affaires" mais tourne un peu trop souvent au psychodrame, tandis que le rythme faiblit considérablement au fil des trois plombes qui sont allègrement dépassées...

Cela reste loin d'être inintéressant ou même ennuyeux et cette saga sait encore captiver l'attention malgré une intrigue principale plus fouillis que jamais, pour ne pas dire confuse sur bien des aspects... malgré (encore !) son pourtant très long métrage qui aurait dû et pu fournir davantage de lumière aux évènements.

L'ambiance demeure inimitable, toujours accompagnée de la belle musique de Nino Rota mais décidément, il y a quelque chose de pourri au royaume de Mafialand qui ne parvient plus à nous électriser et nous émouvoir comme jadis.… Expand

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AndrewRMar 22, 2008

Vastly overrated. The plot is identical to both other movies in the series (there's a party, someone tries to kill the Don, the Don tricks the real culprit into revealing himself, a short interlude for some random marital melodrama, and Vastly overrated. The plot is identical to both other movies in the series (there's a party, someone tries to kill the Don, the Don tricks the real culprit into revealing himself, a short interlude for some random marital melodrama, and then the Don has all the bad guys simultaneously murdered. Fin.), the themes are shallow and largely inapplicable to anybody not involved in organized crime (violence begets violence, huh? YOU DON'T SAY.), the characters are flat (Michael is the grim Zen hardass, Fredo is the blubbering idiot, Kay is the shrill square, etc.), the two "halves" of the movie don't inform each other at all, so that the entire production is ultimately just remaindered bits of the book that they couldn't fit into the first film, and ultimately none of the characters do anything worthy of praise or emulation, and none of the conflicts are worth caring about. The plot meanders wildly over the punishing 200-minute running time, and when it comes time to wrap up they just have Michael give a little speech where he says "oh, by the way, we can just kill all those people who've been bothering us," and then they go do that. I will never understand why they had to make 10 hours worth of movies just to point out that organized crime is not a suitable environment in which to raise and preserve a well-adjusted family, let alone why that's considered a rare and notable achievement.… Expand

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CritiqueGirlMar 4, 2011

I saw it on TV so it was not as violent. They should have never made II and III but they didn't know when to leave well enough alone and I am sure Al Pacino thought he was that good that the story didn't matter. And he wasn't very good inI saw it on TV so it was not as violent. They should have never made II and III but they didn't know when to leave well enough alone and I am sure Al Pacino thought he was that good that the story didn't matter. And he wasn't very good in this one. I never bothered to watch III.… Expand

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oopkpApr 1, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't want to do it, fellas... I really didn't. But this movie SUCKS!! They turned Michael into a monster! A monster, I tell ya! This movie is boring and doesn't contain the thrilling plot twists of the original. Roth is the lamest antagonist ever. Worst of all, it doesn't have so many of the lovable characters that the original did. The large cast of interesting characters was one of the best parts of the original film, and none of that is present here. The movie still gets 3 points because of the part where Michael and Kay stare at each other for a few seconds and you're expecting something really bad to happen but then he just closes the door. That was really funny.… Expand

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JoyceCOct 8, 2007

Confudling, a dull masterpiece with nothing.

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JaradCOct 8, 2007

Rated R!!!!!! This movie isn't even bad, it is hard to follow crap!

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JCAOct 8, 2007

Holy crap this movie sucked. I made a totally different impression of the reviews here, I had watched it in the theatres all those years ago and I did not like it, the most very very disappointing movie ever. It is boring and really hard to Holy crap this movie sucked. I made a totally different impression of the reviews here, I had watched it in the theatres all those years ago and I did not like it, the most very very disappointing movie ever. It is boring and really hard to follow. I never new what the reviews would say till now. i am astonished: 0 is its match.… Expand

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SelvaganapathyFeb 3, 2015

What is the point of killing everyone.Mike hates his own family too. He killed his own Brother.I do miss Vito Carleone. If he is still there, their family would live together in harmony.Mike sucks as a Don. He don't know how to deal withWhat is the point of killing everyone.Mike hates his own family too. He killed his own Brother.I do miss Vito Carleone. If he is still there, their family would live together in harmony.Mike sucks as a Don. He don't know how to deal with things.Living alone wont make you a Don. It will always be Vito Carleone.… Expand

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