We'll get there, pop

Rating: Null/10 (7 October 2000)

* * * * * (5 out of 5)

The Godfather

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola, 1972

The epic and quintessential motion picture depiction of the Italian Mafia in America and a bona fide classic as such. Almost physically magnetic in its appeal.
Written for the screen by author Mario Puzo and director Coppola. Filled with universal themes and coming-of-age mantras, interlocking characters and story twists with the greatest of ease. Coppola's The Godfather is seamlessly wonderful; well written, intelligent, engaging and beautifully filmed and scored. A pleasure to watch from beginning to end.

Al Pacino and Marlon Brando deliver legendary performances, but neither James Caan (never better) nor Robert Duvall (awe-inspiring) are overshadowed. A must-see.