The Godfather

Rating: 6/10 (28 August 2008)

This is a good film. It is well directed and well acted. The story is engaging, and the sets flawlessly reflect the time period. And yet... it is only a *good* movie. I know that I will probably be hated for saying this, but "The Godfather" really doesn't seem like a masterpiece. Although it is certainly one of the most influential films of its time, I can't help but feel that it is a little overrated. Perhaps my tastes just aren't the same as everyone else's. And then again... maybe I am right, and a film doesn't have to be "perfect" to be memorable. "The Godfather" is worth watching... once... mainly because it has become such an integral part of our culture. It set the stage for epic crime dramas, and that alone is impressive. But... is it really so much better than other films? The first doesn't always have to be the best. "The Godfather" lays down a very solid foundation for future cinema, much as "Gone With the WInd" did, way back in the day (don't even get me started on that one). It is by no means perfect, but it is, like I said, worth watching.