Very good, but lacking in some ways.

Rating: Null/10 (23 September 2003)

The good points have been mentioned a lot and I will not repeat them, they are evident and make this movie very worthwhile.
Now my opinion about the flaws, it's a bit repetitive in the scenes, I cant help it but I think its a bit drawn out. Godfather in office, godfather this, godfather that, I come as a friend, ok I will help you, repeat. The characters lack depth in the sense that they all must act the gangster way which does not leave much room for emotion besides playing it cool, being angry or sympathy for the family. They all have distinct personalities but despite the distinctions it does not get much deeper in character development, imho.
All in all I dont feel much emotion watching this movie and I think thats an important measure to rate it.
This is just my way of looking at it and I can understand that a lot of people will not agree with me.
I rate this movie an 8