Cinematic Masterpiece That Has Not Been Surpassed

Rating: 10/10 (14 February 2001)

A favorite by so many people in the world, Mario Puzo's The Godfather is considered by many, including myself, to be the greatest accomplishment in the history of cinema. Director Francis Ford Coppola has masterfully visualized the ambience and power of the novel. Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall and the rest of the cast has brought to life one of the most acclaimed film of all time. The popularity of this film is not surprising because it contains memorable music, moving scenes, thought provoking dialogue/phrases and extraordinary acting by an extraordinary cast. At the risk of sounding redundant, which in the case of giving thoughts about this movie is a given, it is so much more than what it seems storywise. If I try to even explain this aspect of the movie, I'd lose myself. This film is important to so many people that I recommend it to anyone that haven't seen it (which are some very unlucky people I might add). Unfortunately, no simple explanation could ever compensate for the experience of watching Don Vito Corleone and His Family's Tale of Crime and Family. In conclusion, I wish to say that everybody should see it for themselves and be enlightened to what could be a wonderful journey and learning experience.