A dynamic film that has no substitute

Rating: Null/10 (3 June 2004)

This film is truly one of a kind
"The Godfather" tells the story of the Corleone family, an Italian family involved in organized and legitimate crime. The patriarch (Marlon Brando) is beginning to lose rule over the family and his business, and new management must be
taken over by either of his two sons, Sonny (James Caan) or Michael (Al
Pacino), along with tension between other crime families in 1950's New York.
This is a very original and genuine story that truly has no substitute. It is brought to life by a wonderful cast and it's powerful nature will grab the attention of even the most picky audience member.
One scene this reviewer would like to point out is the scene in the italian
restaurant. Pacino's character, Michael, is pulling out a gun from a bathroom stall. As he does so, a train can be heard approaching. As the bulk of the train screeches by, Pacino stands there, contemplaiting his next move. As the train begins to fade from hearing, Pacino goes back into the restaurant and murders the two clients at his meeting. This scene shows the change of Michael from the war hero, to the family's next hit man, as he steps onto the first rung of the ladder of eventual family succession. The train, in the eyes (or ears if you prefer) of this reviewer, is symbolic of his transition. Before the train: war hero; after the train: Hit man.
This film is one of a kind. It has it all: love, anger, drama, vengeance, honor, and a plethera of other emotions that one would think would be too much for one
film. It has certainly earned best movie in the eyes of the reviewer, and a piece of American art, culture and history.