A film that embodies the pinnacle of cinematic perfection

Rating: 10/10 (1 September 2019)

Perfection (noun) - the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects.
Perfection is the most accurate way to describe The Godfather. It is without flaws. It is without defects. It is simply perfect. Based on Mario Puzo's best-selling novel of the same name, this film follows Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), the Don of an Italian mob family. Vito has four children , Sonny, Fredo, Michael, and Connie (not including Tom, portrayed by Robert Duvall.) Despite being nominated for Best Supporting Actor, Al Pacino, who plays Michael Corleone, is in my opinion the film's true main character (as well as my favorite movie character of all-time.) While every scene is vital in the grand scope of things, you won't find yourself bored or trying too hard to pay attention. The film is essentially three hours long, but it moves at a perfect pace allowing the audience to intake every detail. The Godfather makes you morally question yourself because while the film's characters would almost entirely be considered terrible people in real life, you can't help but empathize and sympathize with them. Each primary actor delivers career-defining performances. This includes, Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, James Caan, and Robert DuVall. Once again, this film is the pinnacle of cinematic perfection and deserves to always be regarded as the greatest film of all-time.