Not #1

Rating: 10/10 (23 September 2000)

When I saw that The Godfather ranked number 1 on the IMDb top 250, ahead of The Shawshank Redemption and Schindler's List, among others, I knew I had to see it. I rented it and watched it through a couple times. I'm having trouble figuring out why this is everyone's favorite.
It's a well made film, probably top 50 material, but it really wasn't a intoxicating, compelling, or moving experience for me. It isn't just a difference in taste, because I also saw The Godfather Part II, and that is one of the greatest films I've ever seen; top five material. I just never got into The Godfather's storyline. It's well made and all, just not the best, in my opinion.