An unparalleled masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (16 October 2000)

Many reviews talk about the genius evidenced in this masterpiece of "gangster" movies. Of course, it really is a family movie, with a story set in the gangster world. What can I add that has not been said already? The simple fact that this classic captures the family dynamic that is practically gone from movies of the last 20 years.
The movie does not drown in schmaltz or sappy emotion. The love of the sons for the Godfather is natural and understandable. We can all identify with loving someone so much that we would be willing to die for them, or worse. The togetherness as well as the personal prejudices of the Corleone family (esp. Sonny) make the dynamic totally believable.
I loved this movie, and I can watch it over and over. In fact, I think I will!