The Godfather
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: March 24, 1972
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Skadi1Sep 18, 2022
The best movie, the best screenplay،In one opinion, we can say that it is a complete, unique film.
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MkEzekOct 25, 2022
Truly a cinematic masterpiece, directed by Coppola one of the greatest movie directors at the time and of all time. A cultural masterpiece that should be seen by everyone who wants to study films and cinema.
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N3neDec 11, 2022
Esta película tiene toda lo que una obra maestra debe tener, una linea de tiempo impecable, actuaciones impecables y la premisa que la familia siempre es primero.
Absolutamente fantástica, una cinta que las generaciones del séptimo arte van aEsta película tiene toda lo que una obra maestra debe tener, una linea de tiempo impecable, actuaciones impecables y la premisa que la familia siempre es primero.
Absolutamente fantástica, una cinta que las generaciones del séptimo arte van a disfrutar a lo largo de los años por venir.… Expand
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SFPMDec 27, 2022
This movie is nothing but spectacular the cinematography was ahead of its time and it’s crazy to think it is 50 years old. The main stand outs in the movie is Marlon Brando portraying Vito Corleone aka the Godfather his charisma makes theThis movie is nothing but spectacular the cinematography was ahead of its time and it’s crazy to think it is 50 years old. The main stand outs in the movie is Marlon Brando portraying Vito Corleone aka the Godfather his charisma makes the character feel the most important even when he doesn’t speak. Another stand out is Al Pacino playing Michael Corleone his character development through out the movie is brilliant and Vito looks to him as his successor as he’s getting old. You can’t tell what will happen next in this movie there are a lot of surprises you didn’t expect and shocks definitely a must watch for anybody who likes movies 10/10… Expand
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EyescatDec 28, 2022
El comienzo tiene por Marlon la mejor interpretación de todos los tiempos.
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heikkiloytynojaDec 30, 2022
One of my all time favorites. One of those movies that are larger than life. Brabdo is superb, so is young Al Pacino as a new Godfather. Soundtrack is excellent.
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oopkpApr 1, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can say it's overrated, but what other movie has given us the character Michael Corleone? From start to finish, the Godfather is a captivating masterpiece that I will never forget. Michael's journey from a pathetic coward to a strong, cold mafia boss is the highlight of the movie for sure. The only major problem is that there's too many god damn characters. I can barely even keep track of it. A lot of them feel expendable.… Expand
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Young00000Jan 24, 2023
Simplesmente magnífico melhor filme de crime organizado de todos os tempos e também o melhor filme já feito com um narrativa incrível e direção ainda mais incrível
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abc1234567890Mar 20, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The greatest 02 hours: and 55 minutes ever, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
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MarretaplaysMar 30, 2023
O melhor filme de todos os tempos, toca o fundo do seu coração, uma história que te prende do início ao fim, uma verdadeira obra de arte.
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DinoHippieApr 14, 2023
one of the greatest movies of all the time. Al Pacino is just perfect and the soundtrack is remarkable
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NicBenApr 19, 2023
Objectively one of the 5 greatest masterpieces in the whole world's cinema history.
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coolmattsinegarMay 3, 2023
Matthew Alexander "Matt" Sinegar [SIN-NA-GAR] (An EXTREMELY Mature & EXTREMELY Heterosexual (Straight) African-American/Black Man):
The Godfather (1972) Is Literally Still One Of My All-Time Favorite Mafia & Gangster Flicks.
One Of MyMatthew Alexander "Matt" Sinegar [SIN-NA-GAR] (An EXTREMELY Mature & EXTREMELY Heterosexual (Straight) African-American/Black Man):
The Godfather (1972) Is Literally Still One Of My All-Time Favorite Mafia & Gangster Flicks.
One Of My All-Time Favorite Scenes Of The Godfather (1972) Is My All-Time Favorite Gangster, Michael Corleone (Al Pacino), Had LITERALLY Shot & Murdered/Killed Both Sollozzo & McCluskey In The Heads.… Expand
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AugartenMay 11, 2023
it is a great masterpiece with good actors and wonderful music that impress everybody
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Sopa_de_BaconJul 3, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion, this film is perfect in everything, except one thing that happens in the fight between Sonny and his sister's husband but that doesn't spoil our experiance, I wouldn't change a thing because this film is a masterpiece.… Expand
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nikos3194Jul 24, 2023
A classic movie that depicts the rise of a powerful crime family in America. It features an outstanding cast, led by Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, who deliver captivating performances as the father and son of the Corleone clan. The movie alsoA classic movie that depicts the rise of a powerful crime family in America. It features an outstanding cast, led by Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, who deliver captivating performances as the father and son of the Corleone clan. The movie also has a brilliant script, a masterful direction, and a memorable score that create a captivating atmosphere of drama, suspense, and violence. The Godfather is a movie that explores the themes of loyalty, power, and morality in a complex and realistic way. It is a movie that has influenced many generations of filmmakers and viewers. It is a movie that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime.… Expand
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IncendioAug 11, 2023
The greatest movie of all time. Absolute masterpiece. Great storyline and great characters
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aemfarizSep 7, 2023
Good career is a good way to show. But don't show your stupidity. Friends won't show your intuition
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Dominik08Aug 15, 2023
Incredible cinema, undeniable clap. Starting with great acting: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, but also all the rest, exceptional music, brilliant direction, set design. All this creates an absolutely indisputable atmosphere and a masterpiece ofIncredible cinema, undeniable clap. Starting with great acting: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, but also all the rest, exceptional music, brilliant direction, set design. All this creates an absolutely indisputable atmosphere and a masterpiece of cinematography.… Expand
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ArtIAug 1, 2007
I will give it a nine because nothings perfect! But it is a great movie, people who put 0's and 1's are retarded... sure there are better movies out there, but who's comparing? someone even brought up Scarface as being the I will give it a nine because nothings perfect! But it is a great movie, people who put 0's and 1's are retarded... sure there are better movies out there, but who's comparing? someone even brought up Scarface as being the better movie... please... that was garbage compared to this. Overall the story and characters were perfect, yeah it's long and has a lot of story to it... but thats what I loved about it. I don't agree w/ the 100 rating on metacritic, because its almost impossible to get a perfect score on here. But it is a great movie! better than the stuff the industry is pushing now.… Expand
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StephenC.May 8, 2008
While perhaps not the greatest movie of all time, despite it's rank as such among many, it is in the top 5. Marlon Brando plays the almost sympathetic character very well. My biggest qualm is I just felt the turn of Al Pacino was a While perhaps not the greatest movie of all time, despite it's rank as such among many, it is in the top 5. Marlon Brando plays the almost sympathetic character very well. My biggest qualm is I just felt the turn of Al Pacino was a little quick to happen. It seems to me he went from nice kid to sociopath, way more unhinged than his dad, almost overnight. Still an incredible movie and cinematic experience.… Expand
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ZackM.Jan 3, 2010
While it is long i would consider it a classic. while it is brutal and violent and almost sadistic it has a well written story and amazing acting amplify a timeless crime drama
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FrancoSOct 12, 2006
BEST MOVIE EVER!! It had its flaws (too much diaglouge) I can see this movie over and over again. Plus I'm part Sicillian! Marlon Brando stole the first one though, excellent performance and Al Pacino wasn't bad himself. If you BEST MOVIE EVER!! It had its flaws (too much diaglouge) I can see this movie over and over again. Plus I'm part Sicillian! Marlon Brando stole the first one though, excellent performance and Al Pacino wasn't bad himself. If you havent seen it, buy it. A must-have for your movie collection!… Expand
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EricR.Mar 17, 2006
I ruge anyone who doesn't like this or found it lacluster to watch it again. I didn't much care for it the first time, that's because I didn't understand the plot or characters, so I could't be emotionally involved, I ruge anyone who doesn't like this or found it lacluster to watch it again. I didn't much care for it the first time, that's because I didn't understand the plot or characters, so I could't be emotionally involved, regardless of how great the directing, acting and cinemetography was. The more you watch it, the more you uncover, and the more you can appreciate it.… Expand
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PotatoHeadJul 31, 2007
Ryan J, if Godfather is a "0," how would you rate Bio-Dome? I bet you're real proud of yourself giving the highest rated movie on Metacritic a zero rating.
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DevonC.May 29, 2008
It
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DAOct 29, 2007
It's disappointing that some kids want to be rebellious and give it a 0, because as the last reviewer said, nothing's perfect, so nothing is so bad its 0. I do not believe this is the best movie I've seen, i enjoyed goodfellas It's disappointing that some kids want to be rebellious and give it a 0, because as the last reviewer said, nothing's perfect, so nothing is so bad its 0. I do not believe this is the best movie I've seen, i enjoyed goodfellas more along with a few others (Saw, Old School), but this is the classic and will always live on. So if you're in a rebellious mood, please do not review, it's a waste of time for you and any person who reads it.… Expand
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JonC.Jun 26, 2007
Not what every critic hypes it up to be, but it's still well done as far as acting and writing. By the way, in response to a random comment by Mike C., "global warming" and fox news have nothing to do with movies...and global Not what every critic hypes it up to be, but it's still well done as far as acting and writing. By the way, in response to a random comment by Mike C., "global warming" and fox news have nothing to do with movies...and global warming's been proven to be fake by many scientists, they just can't go too public with it or people like you threaten to kill them (not making that up, it's actually happened to a guy).… Expand
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LeonardoP.Apr 11, 2008
It's a very good movie.It is perfect the acting of Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, James Caan etc. I love this movie, but I don't now why it's one of the better movies of all time. I recommend it.
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BillV.Jun 24, 2008
The best gangland movie ever made.
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ArkonBladeAug 22, 2010
this is a great film . its basically the story of the old generation of the mob being taking over by the new younger generation. great performances are done by all . the story telling is pretty well done all be it there are some slow downsthis is a great film . its basically the story of the old generation of the mob being taking over by the new younger generation. great performances are done by all . the story telling is pretty well done all be it there are some slow downs where things seem they drag on abit to long and gets alittle dull. for the most part though its a entertaining story that will be wached for years to come .… Expand
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ReviewerJul 3, 2011
The Godfather is the first in a trilogy of gangster movies. This movie practically made gangster movies popular. The Godfather is a great, artistic, famous gangster movie.
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BathtubTomFeb 23, 2011
Great movie, go watch it. I'm tired of the bickering classics like this get today that apparently don't "stand the test of time". what is this test of time? is it color, better sound quality, special effects? Hopefully people will realizeGreat movie, go watch it. I'm tired of the bickering classics like this get today that apparently don't "stand the test of time". what is this test of time? is it color, better sound quality, special effects? Hopefully people will realize one day that these things add to a movie. A beautiful story like this is still great today and unlike special effect junkie movies such as G.I Joe, Transformers, ext... this movie will still be great in another 30 years from now.… Expand
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avatar16Jan 9, 2012
Qu'il est bon de voir et revoir ce chef-d'oeuvre qu'est incontestablement Le Parrain! Ce film qui surpasse tout long-métrage racontant des histoires mafieuses (Scarface, Donnie Brasco, Les Affranchis...) qui ontQu'il est bon de voir et revoir ce chef-d'oeuvre qu'est incontestablement Le Parrain! Ce film qui surpasse tout long-métrage racontant des histoires mafieuses (Scarface, Donnie Brasco, Les Affranchis...) qui ont été réalisés jusqu'à ce jour. Il est sûr que le rythme de ce Parrain est plutôt lent (sans compter sa durée de 2h58), mais c'est justement cela qui fait son charme : pendant 3h, on se préoccupe bien plus du destin d'une famille de la mafia plutôt que de ses agissements violents et inégaux. Ainsi, les protagonistes sont travaillés, écrits et interprétés à la perfection! Mais Le Parrain peut également compter sur sa bande son et sa mise en scène (jeux de lumière, photographie, décors, costumes, maquillages...) qui le rendent authentique et envoûtant de bout en bout. Un véritable pilier du cinéma!… Expand
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sinadoomApr 4, 2013
It's easy to see why this is the highest rated film. The acting is on another level, the directing is not only gripping and atmospheric but it doesn't cut from one thing to another. Everything that's important is shown, all the dialogue, allIt's easy to see why this is the highest rated film. The acting is on another level, the directing is not only gripping and atmospheric but it doesn't cut from one thing to another. Everything that's important is shown, all the dialogue, all the detail. The story is obviously what makes this film so great. Although not an action movie, some of the scenes make the typical modern Hollywood blockbuster look laughable. The film is not only well-directed and clever, but also easy to follow. The story isn't over-complicated with a bundle of events which have no connection. The only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because it's over 3 hours, and for a film that long you'd expect more to happen. The film can be cut down by about half an hour without losing any narrative or quality.… Expand
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AlvaradoKTAFeb 24, 2012
Whenever I asked if this was a good film or not, I either heard it was extremely good or "I haven't seen it but yeah, it's good'. And when I finally found the time to sit through it, I couldn't believe what I had been missing. This is theWhenever I asked if this was a good film or not, I either heard it was extremely good or "I haven't seen it but yeah, it's good'. And when I finally found the time to sit through it, I couldn't believe what I had been missing. This is the greatest crime film I've have ever seen. Everything from the directing and acting to the soundtrack and, even thought its over two hours, the pacing.… Expand
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JewettMar 18, 2012
The Godfather is the reason that we watch movies to this vey day. It really defined a film as not just entertainment but an art form. One that is to be respected and admired and everything about this film is incredible. Especially Brando'sThe Godfather is the reason that we watch movies to this vey day. It really defined a film as not just entertainment but an art form. One that is to be respected and admired and everything about this film is incredible. Especially Brando's performance as Vito Corleone. Pure art.… Expand
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jacknofelMar 19, 2012
no one is arguing this is a bad movie you would have to be an idiot to argue that but one can defiantly argue it is an overrated movie. A wonderful movie probably in the top 20 movies of all time but to be honest i liked part II better evenno one is arguing this is a bad movie you would have to be an idiot to argue that but one can defiantly argue it is an overrated movie. A wonderful movie probably in the top 20 movies of all time but to be honest i liked part II better even thought it was longer it was more interesting. there are many scenes in this movie that it wcould have done without and the whole love interest in Sicily was just unnecessary, uninteresting,and unrealistic.… Expand
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moviebuff_420Dec 23, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have had this movie for many months but i never got time to watch it.
Yesterday i did and i think ,like everybody say ,it is one of the best movies made ever.
Al Pacino who was not very popular at that time make his breakthrough performance and he is just great in the role of Michael Corleone.
About the legend Marlon Brando,he is just phenomenal,his facial expressions and husky voice just make his role one of the best characters.
It is based on Mario Puzo's novel about five fictional mafia families and Must say he did a great job on screenplay too.
There are some great as well as shocking scenes in this movie i.e.
When Woltz wake up and finds a real severed head of a horse.
Sonny beats up his brother-in-law Carlo.
Prolonged fight between Connie and Carlo.
Death of Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone.
Death scene of Sonny ambushed by gang members at toll.
The killings of all the other heads of Mafia families,Moe Green,Tesiso and Carlo.
I loved the setting and style.
James Caan,Richard S. Castellano,Robert Duvall,Diane Keaton & Talia Shire did great jobs too.
Despite the many Anachronisms,this movie is just marvellous.
I have read everything that Coppola dis to make this movie so outstanding.
Maybe the best gangster movie ever made.
Thanks Paramount,Francis Ford Coppola and every Cast-crew member related for producing this chef-d'oeuvre.… Expand
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Speed4RunsDec 9, 2012
Excellent movie! The Godfather is the perfection. Excellent plot and everything else. A must-watch masterpiece. That's the only 9 which I gave (games included).
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FullmetalCowboyJul 24, 2014
Review Date: July 24, 2014. Movie Review #1: The Godfather

If I ever get a job offer to write Movie Reviews and get paid for it, it is an offer I can't refuse. This movie is often quotable to those that have seen it and it is no surpriseReview Date: July 24, 2014. Movie Review #1: The Godfather

If I ever get a job offer to write Movie Reviews and get paid for it, it is an offer I can't refuse. This movie is often quotable to those that have seen it and it is no surprise that this film affected pop culture to a certain degree. There was a time where it got a lot of dough and was a hit which in turn became the highest grossing motion picture at a time back in the 1970's when The Godfather succeeded in the box office. Times have changed and this film is no longer the highest grossing motion picture but still to this day, it still remains as a remarkable film. Is there anything that has not been said about The Godfather? Probably not, but that is not going to stop me from sharing my thoughts regarding Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece.

The Godfather is a tale of a New York Mafia family and their struggle to protect their empire from rival families as the leadership switches from the father to his youngest son which carries a heavy weight.

This film often gets praised for its acting and that's no surprise there. Even though The Godfather ended up as a trilogy, Most of the cast may have left a huge impression in the second Godfather film but the first movie still has terrific acting throughout the entire film. Marlon Brando's performance as Don Corelone is very likely and arguably his best role in his film career. Even though the late Marlon Brando was a well-respected actor before and since The Godfather, He was not the only reason that The Godfather is a great film. The casting is a rather interesting one since it contains actors that either have been around for a number of years or actors that are quite new but had a couple roles. James Caan plays a hot-tempered Sonny, Robert Duvall has a great voice of reason in playing Tom Hagen, Diane Keaton plays her supporting role quite fittingly as Kay Adams, and Al Pacino's performance really makes Michael Corleone an intriguing character in the film and that carries on in the later films. The entire performance of every cast member feels natural even if there were a number of takes shot in the movie. Some may say that this movie has some of the greatest acting in the history of cinema, but I think that would be a bit of a stretch to make that claim. The entire cast makes all the characters believable and realistic in their portrayal. The Godfather might not be the most realistic portrayal of the Mafia, but it is certainly the most romanticized Mafia movie. However there are some realistic moments which is the brutality that The Godfather portrays, and Khartoum was the first example of this film's brutality. I also don't think that the brutality is a way of glorifying violence in the film, it is first and foremost a cinematic portrait of the Mafia, and it also serves as a thought provoking character study which carries on in the later films. It may be a romanticized portrait of the Mafia, and it may be a bit realistic in its brutal moments, but it doesn't feel out of place. Considering the film is set in the 1940's with the notion that it is a romaticized portrayal of the Mafia, there's a theme of moral ambiguity that allows the viewer to think and question about the character inside the movie, I find it strange that outside of the movie, it is possible that a viewer (and myself if I may add) finds the moral ambiguity fascinating in The Godfather. It carries on in the story that is told in the film.

One of the fitting touches is the music by Nino Rota and it's a bit predictable that it has that Italian sound but it is extremely fitting to the film. Like the film itself, Nino Rota's Film score to The Godfather is highly regarded as one of the greatest film scores in cinema, I can say it's hard not to like. It definitely has the Italian feeling and it compliments the movie perfectly. I should add an interesting additional note that Carmine Coppola (the father of Francis Ford Coppola) did compose some of the additional music I find this kind of interesting considering that the Father and Son relationship between Michael and Vito was intriguely written. If that isn't interesting enough, Francis Ford Coppola put his daughter Sofia in the movie too with a cameo appearance as a baby boy. Some members of the family may have been involved in this movie and even the later Godfather films, but family also plays a theme in The Godfather. Another nice element that gives the film its elegance is Gordon Willis' cinematography. The film is shot well, the movie looks like it is in the 1940's. The cars you will see in the movie were cars made in the 1940's and this movie was only made in 1972 so it wasn't too difficult to find vehicles like that. The design is fitting for this film because of its setting. Overall, The entire movie is shot extremely well. Even though this is an adaptation of Mario Puzo's novel of the same name published in 1969. Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola did write the screenplay, and regardless if the movie faithfully follows the book from the first page to the last, Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo are contempt with the changes that are there from Book to Movie. Even though The Godfather is a considered one of the greatest movies ever made. I was very close in rating this film a 10 out of 10, but I noticed a couple hiccups in the film, even though they are small errors they are not influencing me to change my mind that I find The Godfather to be a terrific film, those who saw the movie at face value can unanimously agree that The Godfather is a great film. My philosophy of "The 10 rating" is that it is as great as it is ever going to get. They are not perfect because of a rating like that. There could be some mistakes, and some miniscule flaws that can be found but are excused. Even if that were the case, they don't ruin the movie whatsoever. There really is no such thing as a perfect movie. Francis Ford Coppola pulled the strings with the terrific acting, excellent cinematography, fitting music, believable characters, and an intriguing plot. It is not only one of Francis Ford Coppola's masterpieces, it is one of the masterpieces in cinema

This film gets my Thumbs Up, it's a 5-star film.

My overall rating of The Godfather is a 9.9 out of 10, it is an excellent film.… Expand
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IntegrateDanJun 15, 2022
The foremost mob movie sets a high precedent for all others in the genre to follow.
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Jmoose190Jun 19, 2013
I do not believe this is the greatest movie ever made. I do believe it is the greatest drama ever created. The Godfather is beautiful. The characters give believable and moving performances, and the story itself is gripping. It's hard to sayI do not believe this is the greatest movie ever made. I do believe it is the greatest drama ever created. The Godfather is beautiful. The characters give believable and moving performances, and the story itself is gripping. It's hard to say a movie, such as the Godfather, is better than Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece, Pulp Fiction, simply because they are worlds apart, but for what this movie aspires to be, it delivers on every level.… Expand
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willkulkaNov 24, 2013
A prime example of realism at its finest. The aesthetics of the film are quite possibly the greatest, and most accurate, in cinematic history. A brilliant film with a superb, all-star lineup.
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EnricoDandoloMay 20, 2014
All though those three hours were a bit exhausting to me, I would still say that watching "The Godfather" was exiting and thrilling, and I would recommend it to everyone, just so everyone could see what the buzz over this film is all about.
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CPD98Aug 19, 2014
El Padrino ya es un clásico del cine. Sin duda una gran película y la mejor de las tres por varias razones:
Marlon Brando (que se marca un papelón), Al Pacino, que en mi opinión está mejor que en las dos siguientes por su papel de iniciadoEl Padrino ya es un clásico del cine. Sin duda una gran película y la mejor de las tres por varias razones:
Marlon Brando (que se marca un papelón), Al Pacino, que en mi opinión está mejor que en las dos siguientes por su papel de iniciado en el mundo mafioso, y la trama, creo que tiene un punto interesante que a la 2 le faltó y no digamos ya a la 3. Se puede hacer algo pesada por su duración, pero tiene grandes escenas y diálogos poderosos.… Expand
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wawanOct 21, 2014
The movie just like the water flow in the head. Fresh, cool, and in the same time it blow, but it doesn't make me "dead-man" with the blind-eyes. This is the moment when the masterpiece talked, even the movie sometimes make me a little bitThe movie just like the water flow in the head. Fresh, cool, and in the same time it blow, but it doesn't make me "dead-man" with the blind-eyes. This is the moment when the masterpiece talked, even the movie sometimes make me a little bit blowing -that's mean confused- but the movie has never wrong. In turn, it take some capable of beauty, and I say "the movie was rising, a thousand thumbs up"… Expand
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jamiecusackDec 3, 2014
it might be a long movie but you dont want it to end. The best gangster film of all time no doubt marlon brando improvisation made this move,and the movie is joined with 2 other amazing films which makes it the best triolgy. Al pacino as perit might be a long movie but you dont want it to end. The best gangster film of all time no doubt marlon brando improvisation made this move,and the movie is joined with 2 other amazing films which makes it the best triolgy. Al pacino as per usual at his best its a young al pacino that you see another rang of his brilliant acting skills… Expand
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adamjneveAug 29, 2015
Often advertised to me as the perfect movie, the best movie I'll ever see, and/or the be-all-end-all to movie-dom. It is a damn good movie. There's a reason Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, and James Caan are householdOften advertised to me as the perfect movie, the best movie I'll ever see, and/or the be-all-end-all to movie-dom. It is a damn good movie. There's a reason Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, and James Caan are household names. This movie is chock full of stellar performances, beautiful shots, and a compelling family saga. If it is too long (it is), a little slow in places (it is) and somewhat hard to follow in certain places (yep) we can forgive it, because they just don't make movies like this anymore. It isn't perfect, but it is a masterpiece. Do yourself a favor, and let yourself be carried along with the current of this slow-moving, but powerful, bit of culture.… Expand
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duckhostJul 25, 2016
[PT-BR] Esse filme é simplesmente obrigatório na lista de filmes assistidos de qualquer pessoa! É um dos melhores filmes já feitos e até hoje consegue se segurar, qualquer nota abaixo de 9 para esse filme não basta, eu só dou um nove pois a[PT-BR] Esse filme é simplesmente obrigatório na lista de filmes assistidos de qualquer pessoa! É um dos melhores filmes já feitos e até hoje consegue se segurar, qualquer nota abaixo de 9 para esse filme não basta, eu só dou um nove pois a primeira vez que eu vi esse filme achei o seu roteiro meio confuso e somente uma segunda vez vendo o filme consegue compreender totalmente a história.… Expand
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2016Jun 30, 2016
The godfather reflects what is a movie with a solid script, the best movie of crime, the scenes of shots are just in the most appropriate moment, Francis Ford Coppola directs the best movie of the history apart from the great distribution ofThe godfather reflects what is a movie with a solid script, the best movie of crime, the scenes of shots are just in the most appropriate moment, Francis Ford Coppola directs the best movie of the history apart from the great distribution of luxury that they have… Expand
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TrailesqueDec 21, 2017
Yes, it is one of the all-time greats, even if it is not very inspiring and presents a fairly dark view of life. Puzo and Coppola make us feel sympathy for the Corleones - yes, they are gangsters and killers, but they only kill those whoYes, it is one of the all-time greats, even if it is not very inspiring and presents a fairly dark view of life. Puzo and Coppola make us feel sympathy for the Corleones - yes, they are gangsters and killers, but they only kill those who want to kill them. They refuse to get into heroin distribution, preferring to stick with the supposedly harmless businesses of gambling and prostitution, and this is what leads to a gang war. They are mindful of their place in society, and are respected in their community. Some great male acting here - Caan, Duvall, Brando, Sterling Hayden too as a crooked police captain. I supposed I didn't totally buy Michael's transformation from rejecting the family business to becoming its leader - it just seemed like he wanted something else.… Expand
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KeithDowJun 9, 2017
'The Godfather' is routinely considered one of the greatest films of all time for good reason. Francis Ford Coppola shot 90 hours of footage, whittling it down in the editing room to 3 hours of run-time, turning what the studio expected to'The Godfather' is routinely considered one of the greatest films of all time for good reason. Francis Ford Coppola shot 90 hours of footage, whittling it down in the editing room to 3 hours of run-time, turning what the studio expected to be a pulpy gangster flick into a soaring epic. Brando and Pacino and Caan and Duvall and Shire and Cazale and Keaton all get well-deserved credit for lending their talents to the film. But make no mistake--it's Coppola that makes this marionette puppet dance. His screenplay--written alongside Mario Puzo--is masterful. His camerawork throughout the movie is ingenious. And his editing of the film is legendary.

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auburnnJan 16, 2018
Unexpected death constantly interrupted by elegant music and scenes of rose garden. It is a little bit annoying how dumb women in this movie appear to be.
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ScorsescockJan 16, 2018
The movie doesn't start out great, mainly just character introductions telling us about what type of people they are and their relations with the mafia. After that though the plot kicks in, and it really gets going, the violence is menacing,The movie doesn't start out great, mainly just character introductions telling us about what type of people they are and their relations with the mafia. After that though the plot kicks in, and it really gets going, the violence is menacing, the story is engaging, and Al Pacino's character development is wonderful. Basically if you're willing to get passed the first thirty minutes or so, it's a great watch.… Expand
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RobertHamparyanNov 20, 2018
This is a masterpiece. A timeless masterpiece. Initially, I didn't like this film all that much - I found it rather over-hyped and boring. This was until the advent of DVD, which gave me the feature I needed for this sort of film: subtitles.This is a masterpiece. A timeless masterpiece. Initially, I didn't like this film all that much - I found it rather over-hyped and boring. This was until the advent of DVD, which gave me the feature I needed for this sort of film: subtitles. Once I switched them on and heard (read) every last word of Brando's ramblings and other characters ramblings, I grew a true appreciation for this epic.

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YunusKatMar 25, 2019
This one is just a timeless classic. You need to see this one to truly appreciate the old school mafia themed stories.
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SantiagoSantosMay 13, 2020
This is such a mesmerizing movie with such greatness in everything like the performamces, the cinematography and the direction.
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IjazAug 1, 2023
One of the greatest movies I've ever seen. Brando's acting is on another level. Not to forget Pacino's acting as Michael Corleone. His performance has to be among the best I've ever seen. Coppola has done an amazing job as the director ofOne of the greatest movies I've ever seen. Brando's acting is on another level. Not to forget Pacino's acting as Michael Corleone. His performance has to be among the best I've ever seen. Coppola has done an amazing job as the director of this movie. I've enjoyed this movie very much.… Expand
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JorferNov 20, 2019
Classic of all times a Coppola's masterpeace, great great movie, just press play and enjoy...
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pur__0_0__Oct 6, 2021
I'm gonna be a little too honest here. I only watched The Godfather in peer pressure. I don't even like old Hollywood films. I always start feeling drowsy while watching them. Not only is the camera quality too bleak, but the accent of theI'm gonna be a little too honest here. I only watched The Godfather in peer pressure. I don't even like old Hollywood films. I always start feeling drowsy while watching them. Not only is the camera quality too bleak, but the accent of the time was also very illegible. But this one was fun to watch. I saw it on Prime Video and took multiple sittings to watch this. I finished it 6 months ago but I remember seeing it like it was yesterday. Being from India, I have always thought of 70's films to be very family friendly and musical. But this isn't one of them. This one, in simple words, is metal.
The Godfather is probably what has inspired an entire genre of crime films. It is like what Star Wars is to fantasy, or what Superman is to the superhero genre (man, all 70's films have been so revolutionary in Hollywood). The whole idea of two groups of mafia fighting out each other in the most brutal way possible gave rise to Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Gangs of Wasseypur, the Mafia game trilogy, and even this film's two sequels. That is the amount of cultural impact this film has left. Don Corleone has become a household name now.
The action scenes, the music, the acting, everything is legendary. I legit screamed at the scene where they put the horse's head in that man's bed. We see many times people learning acting by watching The Godfather films. The only problem I had, however, was what I said in the beginning of the review. The sound is not clear at all. When Vito Corleone speaks he sounds like he is swishing saliva in his mouth like a washing machine. It almost feels like the captions are saying something completely different from what the captions are saying. I finally gave up and switched to Hindi because the English ADR was so bad.
I really wish The Godfather was a standalone film. It has one of the most satisfying ending in all the old films. It really didn't need those terrible sequels which don't even have a Hindi dub. Although it has been almost 50 years since it released, it still feels like it would spark outrage among certain sections if a Bollywood adaptation would be made. Definitely way ahead of its time. I would have recommended it to everyone, except everyone I know is either not interested in cinematography or has already seen it.… Expand
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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021
Acting, score, editing are absolutely marvellous. Al Pacino's performance might be my favourite one ever. Masterpiece.
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LolathonMar 25, 2022
Breathtaking movie that will keep you on your toes. The fact that it was released in 70s amazes me.
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AlfredArceMar 5, 2021
The ideologies, the camera angles, the characters, the meaning and background of the story, the acting and the cast, the colors and shadows, all simply beautiful and so juicy to see. A marvel. It must be emphasized that I am not aThe ideologies, the camera angles, the characters, the meaning and background of the story, the acting and the cast, the colors and shadows, all simply beautiful and so juicy to see. A marvel. It must be emphasized that I am not a professional but I know a little and this is my review so… Expand
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yayeetzyreviewsDec 19, 2021
This movie is extremely good must see some material is iffy but when mature enough should see
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ApocalypseBeforNov 11, 2021
Great movie felt a bit stretched that's my only problem really the score was wonderful
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NoobmadDec 20, 2021
A great movie about mafia in 1945 and 1955, it tells the story about Don Vito corleone and his family who was terrored because they disagree to join the drug business
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johnw93Aug 17, 2022
A classic story, equal to any in English literature, and a must see on anyone's bucket list.
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YotriggerNov 26, 2022
I watched this movie for the first time recently and I understand the craving for mafia films. It's so interesting and exciting to watch. Amazing acting as well forgot they were playing a role!
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DesmondLAug 5, 2009
Classical and unboring movies.
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MichaelRDec 30, 2007
Its a slow and very long movie but patience is a virtue.This is not a movie for the impatient people.This is an instant classic movie that has a great moral story and all Italians will love this movie.Marlon Brando was perfect for the role Its a slow and very long movie but patience is a virtue.This is not a movie for the impatient people.This is an instant classic movie that has a great moral story and all Italians will love this movie.Marlon Brando was perfect for the role of the Don.The acting,dialog and action was brilliant.Its the second best movie ever made after Scarface.… Expand
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JoshuaM.Jan 9, 2007
Two reasons I don't give it 10: the book is so good (especially leading up to Michael's leaving for Sicily), that it is unfair to give sole credit to the film. Having watched the film after a few years, I now find the pacing a bit Two reasons I don't give it 10: the book is so good (especially leading up to Michael's leaving for Sicily), that it is unfair to give sole credit to the film. Having watched the film after a few years, I now find the pacing a bit slow (yes, perhaps due to the kinetic pace of many films today).… Expand
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JamesMNov 19, 2005
Certainly overrated but a fine film nonetheless.
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SamD.Oct 16, 2005
It is an excellent movie, but there are point in it where the acting could have used an extra oomph, like the scene where al pacino and his would be wife are walking down the sidewalk in the park, iwasn't impressed with the lack of It is an excellent movie, but there are point in it where the acting could have used an extra oomph, like the scene where al pacino and his would be wife are walking down the sidewalk in the park, iwasn't impressed with the lack of intensity nor the lack of emotion from the actress. also, if you do the math, the score for this movie should be a 99 since 1380(the total) divided by 14 (the amount of reviews) is 98.57 a.k.a. a 99. I'd like a recount here!… Expand
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JakeMay 11, 2008
I like the film, but I still think it's overrated. In my opinion it's a great gangster movie with excelent actors and a cool story. However I don't think that this is the best movie ever as some parts of it are simply too I like the film, but I still think it's overrated. In my opinion it's a great gangster movie with excelent actors and a cool story. However I don't think that this is the best movie ever as some parts of it are simply too long. I like it but it doesn't blow my mind.… Expand
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JaredC.Aug 7, 2008
Goodness gracious me, it is not the best movie ever made. Sure, it's on the top 10 list, but not the number 1 greatest, at least for me. The Godfather was a brilliant and outstanding setup for Part II, and for that It was good. There Goodness gracious me, it is not the best movie ever made. Sure, it's on the top 10 list, but not the number 1 greatest, at least for me. The Godfather was a brilliant and outstanding setup for Part II, and for that It was good. There really was no big storyline to it though. Part II there were many thing happening. But The Godfather just had Marlon Brando walkin' around saying random things with his, somewhat annoying, but kick ass voice. It was just family problems. Oh no Michael was sent to prison, Johnny was murdered, and Michael took over the family business. In a nutshell, that's all it really was. But it sure was a good movie. A beautiful, amazing setup for Part II. It's worth watching, but you have to be In the mood, and when you are, you'll find the picture breathtaking. Sometime you wonder if they even made it in '72, thinking they did it sometime in the '90s. But the film was very well done.… Expand
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DavidKJul 16, 2007
I've only ever seen bits of it and its ok but i read a comment from James K who said "Did not care for it. It insists upon itself" and had to say is that not from family guy when they are in a panic room like setting and peter says that I've only ever seen bits of it and its ok but i read a comment from James K who said "Did not care for it. It insists upon itself" and had to say is that not from family guy when they are in a panic room like setting and peter says that about the godfather?… Expand
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KarthXLRApr 9, 2011
Fantastic film, although rather overrated. The characters are almost perfect, the story is almost perfect, and the dialogue is almost perfect. Everything else is just good. No more, no less.
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CritiqueGirlMar 4, 2011
I saw it on TV so it was a lot less violent. It is the definitive mafia movie, even if they were never allowed to say the word. The mafia would not have liked it.
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drlowdonAug 20, 2023
Based on the novel of the same name, The Godfather focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone.

Whilst I must admit that I wouldn’t rank this movie amongst my all-time favourites, partly because at three-hoursBased on the novel of the same name, The Godfather focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone.

Whilst I must admit that I wouldn’t rank this movie amongst my all-time favourites, partly because at three-hours in length it does drag a little in places, it is undeniably an epic piece of cinema. The script is excellent and it’s all brought to life by incredible performances from the entire cast, meaning that this still stands up fifty years after its initial release.… Expand
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BillMarloJun 28, 2011
Between the people saying this movie sucked and the ones saying it was amazing I must inform you all this movie was both good and great. It was good in how amusing it was and how it made you feel watching it. It was great in how it changedBetween the people saying this movie sucked and the ones saying it was amazing I must inform you all this movie was both good and great. It was good in how amusing it was and how it made you feel watching it. It was great in how it changed films forever and how it was amazingly groundbreaking. The Godfather is widely regarded as the greatest movie of all time... but it IS not however regarded as the best movie.… Expand
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grandpajoe6191Sep 10, 2011
"The Godfather" is one of the few gangster films that connects the members of the Mafia as a family. The cinematography is rich and the music is perfect. However, I failed to see how Marlon Brando's performance was top notch. His acting was"The Godfather" is one of the few gangster films that connects the members of the Mafia as a family. The cinematography is rich and the music is perfect. However, I failed to see how Marlon Brando's performance was top notch. His acting was decent; he did not move much nor talk much. His voice also was barely understandable due to his croaking voice mumbling what sounded like English. Ultimately "The Godfather" still stands up as the best movie in the American crime genre.… Expand
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Tss5078Jun 23, 2014
I'd never seen the Godfather prior to this weekend. A friend of mine asked how I can consider myself a movie reviewer, when I haven't even seen the film that is widely considered to be the best of all-time. He had a point, so I decided toI'd never seen the Godfather prior to this weekend. A friend of mine asked how I can consider myself a movie reviewer, when I haven't even seen the film that is widely considered to be the best of all-time. He had a point, so I decided to rent it and my verdict is it. While the Godfather is a tremendous epic drama, I really don't see how it is considered to be the best film ever made. It's a great story, with a superstar cast, which set the genre for all the mafia films that followed, but that in and of itself means the film is going to have problems. As with other mafia films, it's difficult to keep track of who's who in the large cast. It also moves rather quickly and viewers like myself are going to have a very difficult time of trying to follow the erratic timeline of the film. Some parts move at a snails pace, while other just fly by, and what is with the music? The soundtrack is almost as acclaimed as the film, but honestly if I had to hear that song one more time, during this three hour epic, I may have gone out and killed someone myself. For those unfamiliar with the story, it follows the evolution of the Corleone family, as they transition from one leader to the next. The story is fantastic and is the furthest thing from predictable that you will ever find. It is filed with classic scenes and renowned performance from Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, but I really have a hard time calling such a complicated story with that much violence, the best of all-time. The Godfather is a terrific movie, and I'm glad that I finally got to see it, but in a word, the film is overrated.… Expand
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python2000Jan 18, 2014
Everybody knows how good The Godfather is meant to be, and while the 100% may not be fully justified it is definitely a work of surpassing excellence. Francis Ford Coppola perfectly chronicles the late life of Don Vito Corleone also known asEverybody knows how good The Godfather is meant to be, and while the 100% may not be fully justified it is definitely a work of surpassing excellence. Francis Ford Coppola perfectly chronicles the late life of Don Vito Corleone also known as The Godfather. Simply witnessing all of the hugely famous scenes and impeccably written lines is an enjoyable experience. Yes it goes on for 3 hours but sitting through the whole thing is undeniably worth it. Some scenes are much more gripping than others, basically Marlon Brando's screen time is the best thing about it. However every second is interesting and almost deserves the 100%, I found it to be masterfully acted and with some brilliant direction, but the most impressive aspect of The Godfather is undoubtedly how engaging every second is despite going on for 180 minutes. I would say it's worth watching but it's cult status ensures you were going to anyway.… Expand
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Masoud1986Apr 14, 2013
If you ask me: "what is the best movie of all time?". I will say: "It is NOT The Godfather". Yes, a lot of people around us say it is the best movie they have ever seen. But most of them literally know that they know and undersand few aboutIf you ask me: "what is the best movie of all time?". I will say: "It is NOT The Godfather". Yes, a lot of people around us say it is the best movie they have ever seen. But most of them literally know that they know and undersand few about this movie and they are repeating what others say!!!… Expand
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KivaJun 19, 2013
This film is a masterpiece. Has great plot, fabulous actors and magnificent story. I liked it a lot. The film on the restaurant is really good. I liked it in general but i think it's over-rated too. Though it's a good film and a must-see
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FilmVirtueFeb 14, 2014
This film was amazing. With great and true honesty it was, however I do believe it might be overrated just a bit. I liked it. From start to finish the story line was enough to keep someone watching. Without a doubt one of the greatest filmsThis film was amazing. With great and true honesty it was, however I do believe it might be overrated just a bit. I liked it. From start to finish the story line was enough to keep someone watching. Without a doubt one of the greatest films I've seen. But In my opinion overrated.… Expand
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Voodoo123Jul 22, 2022
Textured crime drama with a superb cast and soundtrack. Excellent production quality of that holds up well.
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BrandonBD85Feb 21, 2016
I understand why this film is popular and i understand how some can like more than other films. What i cant wrap my head around is it being hailed as "the greatest of all time". There many other movies that transcend time more than TheI understand why this film is popular and i understand how some can like more than other films. What i cant wrap my head around is it being hailed as "the greatest of all time". There many other movies that transcend time more than The Godfather and have slightly better plot. Don't get me wrong it is a very good film, but its greatness has been slowly blown up over the years.… Expand
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hypertitan1Feb 15, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a fantastic story with amazing performances, but there are to many side stories, and an expectation to have knowledge of multiple characters within the first watch of the movie. Its 3 hr run time is unjust and this movie easily could have been 30 min shorter if they removed pointless filler and the scenes where Mikey is in Italy. It is a great film and definitely worth a watch.… Expand
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BroyaxJan 6, 2017
J'avais dû voir ce film en diagonale ou alors je ne m'en rappelais plus (les privilèges de l'âge) et tout ce que j'avais en tête, c'était l'incroyable numéro de Marlon Brando avec ses bajoues, sa voix de vieillard asthmatique et sa diction,J'avais dû voir ce film en diagonale ou alors je ne m'en rappelais plus (les privilèges de l'âge) et tout ce que j'avais en tête, c'était l'incroyable numéro de Marlon Brando avec ses bajoues, sa voix de vieillard asthmatique et sa diction, son phrasé traînant, ses mimiques ou plutôt sa mimique particulière, cette moue perpétuelle qui le fait ressembler à Droopy... alors qu'il parle de respect, de service et d'offre...

Le début du film m'a replongé illico dans ce qui paraît une satire du mafieux archétypal, le mafioso fondateur, le patriarche de sa tribu, en un mot : le parrain ! Drôle donc, hilarant, à se taper le cul par terre... puis les minutes s'égrènent, le personnage se précise et les heures passant (oui, presque trois plombes entières le bousin) la stature de Brando, imposante, s'impose d'elle-même : on ne rit plus, on se tait... et on admire. On respecte.

A posteriori Brando apparaît alors comme le seul acteur capable d'imposer un tel respect à son rôle et à le rendre en fin de compte aussi charismatique qu'humain. Bien entendu, le reste de la distribution... n'est pas en reste avec sa pléthore de jeunes stars (dont Pacino et Caan) et ses rôles secondaires solides comme l'indispensable Robert Duvall par exemple.

La mise en scène de Coppola s'impose également d'elle-même malgré sa tendance à s'étirer un peu trop : elle demeure tirée au cordeau, l'ensemble est cadré avec soin et monté avec intelligence.

Bien entendu, Le Parrain ne serait pas ce qu'il est (une histoire de famille et de fureur) sans la musique enquiquinante de Nino Rota, habituellement abonné aux fariboles de Fellini mais qui livre et module ici deux thèmes nostalgiques et mélancoliques à l'envi.

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KingCrasherJan 8, 2018
The film serves as a teleport into the American/Italian criminal underworld of New York during the 1940s and 1950s. We are introduced to a world of trust and mistrust where all involved have to have eyes in the back of their head to survive.The film serves as a teleport into the American/Italian criminal underworld of New York during the 1940s and 1950s. We are introduced to a world of trust and mistrust where all involved have to have eyes in the back of their head to survive. Brando is an iconic patriarch of the Corleone family whose son, Michael, played by Pacino becomes inevitably embroyled in the battle of wits to protect his family's interests.… Expand
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zrhumphreyJan 15, 2019
Iconic. Well made and well acted (especially Pacino) but some scenes do not hold up as well and it is a little too long.
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IrishPanJul 9, 2022
Хороший фильм, однако лично меня не сильно зацепила его атмосфера 82/100
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MglovesfunFeb 29, 2020
I mostly have to give this 8/10 because I think The Godfather Part II is even better. It is a masterpiece; at times, a little slow, and perhaps a shorter run time would be justified (even two-and-a-half hours).
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ShujaatAug 27, 2020
Almost perfect movie but with limited canvas as compared to Citizen Kane and Shawshank Redemption...A masterpiece in terms of camera techniques and story telling like Citizen Kane....The roots of enmity between Carleone and other familiesAlmost perfect movie but with limited canvas as compared to Citizen Kane and Shawshank Redemption...A masterpiece in terms of camera techniques and story telling like Citizen Kane....The roots of enmity between Carleone and other families were also not deeply depicted.And the director'character whose horse was killed was just unnecessary and irrelevant.This character should have been replaced with some drug Lord character. The dull and dumb character of Godmother and less focus on Fredo's activities is also an unbalancing act of director.Focus on family,underworld,morality and character makes it a masterpiece but with due respect,it's not a 9 rating movie in my opinion...8.7… Expand
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BochenkiJan 13, 2022
Not having read the novels, I have to say that the "Godfather" tells the story incredibly well. It is indeed long, but so well performed, that the slow paste doesn't really affect it. Moreover, the acting is at its finest.
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ardyansatyaJun 2, 2022
Very cool.. Good Movie. I am speechless. Please, give me words. This films so awesome.
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quittit1Nov 29, 2022
If you like gangster movies then you will love this. It’s an all time classic. If that was my thing I’d probably give it a 9.5
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