A 'Prince' of a Movie

Rating: Null/10 (8 June 2003)

Marlon Brando delivers one of his best, if not 'the' best, performances of his award winning career, as the 'feared and loved' Godfather.

Al Pacino, as son Michael Corleone, will also captivate you with, again, a career pinnacle performance. (He'll match it though, in part II).
The list goes on with just awesome performances in this timeless classic: James Caan, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, and on and on and on.
Francis Ford Coppola adapts Mario Puzo's novel, almost verbatim. (In fact, when part one and two are combined it is the novel in its' entirety)
In this pre-digital creation, one must also pay close attention to the technical aspects, like the flawless props, the automobiles, costumes and backgrounds which mimic the 1940's through the 1950's. The cinematography is art and the music is haunting and beautiful.
This film is classic cinema, a timeless work of art. Put in on your must see list, or see it again just for the details.