The Godfather

[yellowdoyle]

Hello all. I just watched this movie last night for the first time in my post-teenage years. I thought the movie was very good, but maybe a bit slow and drawn out. I really enjoyed Brando, and thought the Pacino was wonderful.

I had this DVD at home from netflix when I saw IMDB had it at number 1. Not that I am saying IMDB is the authority when it comes to movies, but this is what made me decide to watch it right then.

After watching it, I wonder if it really is worthy of the number 1 ranking. Is it really that good of a movie? I definitely enjoyed it, thought it was good, but THAT THAT good? Myself just being the casual movie fan, what may I have missed that would push it to the top of the heap? I know repeated viewings are in order, but perhaps you guys can help.

Also, put in a word or two on parts II and III. Are they netflix worthy?

[pryor15]

according to critical consensus, Part I is the 7th best film of all-time and Part II is #15

IMDB rankings are worthless

The Godfather is often called the grand Shakespearian epic of our times, and for good reason. it comes from an era where pacing wasn't so often dictated by the MTV mentality, so the story takes its time unfolding the way most of literature's great stories do.

also, Gordon Willis' cinematography is top-notch

[yellowdoyle]

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according to critical consensus, Part I is the 7th best film of all-time and Part II is #15



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Where is this consensus? I would be interested in looking at it.

I will probably watch it again before I send it back to Netflix. I noticed that same thing you did, Scotch, I agree those little details really show care in film making.

[pryor15]

http://www.theyshootpictures.com/gf1000_top100films.htm

[Myrtle]

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...totally agree that this is a much, much better list than IMDB.

[MafiaPrince]

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according to critical consensus, Part I is the 7th best film of all-time and Part II is #15

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I actually like Part II a lot better than Part I..Am i in the minority?

[Autocratic]

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according to critical consensus, Part I is the 7th best film of all-time and Part II is #15

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I actually like Part II a lot better than Part I..Am i in the minority?

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I always thought Part II was considered superior by most.

[pryor15]

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according to critical consensus, Part I is the 7th best film of all-time and Part II is #15

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I actually like Part II a lot better than Part I..Am i in the minority?

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a lot of very intelligent people like Part II more than part I. It's a minority, but a small one.

[Mickey Brausch]

I never expected that I would enjoy II so much. And I never expected that III would be so bad.

[diebitter]

I asctually like the linear TV version. What a philistine, huh?