There is a reason Francis Ford Coppola is called one of the greatest directors ever and that is hwo this movie is shot. And while I did love the original score for the movie, please listen to this cover of the song “Speak Softly, Love” by David Davidson, it is beautiful. The music also helped bring a lot of emotion to scenes that wouldn’t have been as powerful without it even though they would still have been great. It managed to help build a lot of suspense, even in a lot of scenes where there was a regular conversation between two characters. Like I said before, there were on weak performances in this movie and the writing for all of them was excellent. It was also great seeing a bunch of other great actors such as Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and James Caan in this movie playing all these great characters. But he also played the character with a lot of humanity and showed that the character put family above all else. Al Pacino was also great as his son Michael, a guy reluctant to take on the role of Godfather (Or Don as it is also called). His performance was one of the best I have ever seen. Marlon Brando was fantastic as this deep, caring and humble mob boss. All of them had great writing behind them and I can safely say that there was not a single weak performance in this movie at all. The characters are all very nuanced, unique and interesting. It also features a few pretty neat twists and turns at times. This movie is almost three hours long and I was never bored with any of it, that is evidence of a terrific and interesting story. But I can say that the long time that the story spans (circa 10 years) is one of the most intriguing and perfectly constructed plots I have ever laid my eyes upon. Now that is really all I can say about the plot for the few out there who haven’t seen the movie yet. We also get to see them try to take care of business and survive from the other “families” in the city. This movie follows aging mob boss Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando, R.I.P) as he wants to try to hand over the empire to his reluctant son Michael (Al Pacino). But for you who are dead set on murdering me, be gentle. For the people who might be able to accept the fact, I am sorry. So far I have gotten through it all without getting my ass bitten, but this is sure to piss people off. Not having seen one of the most popular and best reviewed movies of all time until now. Additionally, join Movie House Memories on Twitter to stay up to date on our latest news and YouTube for all our film reviews.Oh god, now I am gonna get it… big time. If there is a film you’d like us to review, send us an email at with your name, location, and film choice.
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Read the full summary, and add the film to your collection today! Leave a Comment and Follow Us He saves his family and the business, but at what cost? However, after Vito refuses, a mob war begins which draws Michael into it. When a powerful rival decides to sell drugs, he needs the Don’s approval. We find that Vito is generous to all those who give him respect, but quite the opposite to those who do not. While he seems quite disinterested in the family’s business, the family business is interested in him. At his daughter’s wedding, Vito’s youngest son (a decorated WWII Marine), Michael attends as well. The Godfather begins with Don Vito Corleone-the head of the Corleone mafia family in New York. Francis Ford Coppola directed the film starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and James Caan. Paramount Pictures released The Godfather to theaters on March 24, 1972.