One of the best movies ever made

Rating: Null/10 (13 January 2013)

One of the best movies ever made. I definitely agree with that statement. Francis Ford Coppola made a masterpiece that defined what cinema is all about. Iconic quotes like "Im gonna make him an offer he cant refuse." and performances by excellent actors make this movie.
The story follows the Corleone gangster family and all the tragedies and events that change the family forever most notably Michael Corleone and his father Don Vito Corleone both played brilliantly by a very young Al Pacino and Marlon Brando in iconic performances. James Caan, Richard S. Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Cazale,Talia Shire and Diane Keaton also co star in memorable performances that contribute to the story.
The transformation of Michael from a man who wants nothing to do with his crime family to ruthless gangster is one of the most subtle and disturbing elements of cinema. I like to think of it as the dark unconventional side of the Hero's Journey.
The film is just epic in scope, spectacle and storytelling. From the well shot cinematography to the haunting score by Nino Rota to the engrossing yet tragic story, "The Godfather" remains a timeless classic.