Amazing

Rating: Null/10 (9 November 2006)

I must admit that I wasn't born during the time that this film hit theaters. So consequentially, it probably doesn't have the same impact on me as it did to others from that period.
The 1970s produced some truly extraordinary movies. It was the golden age of cinema. One of these such films was "The Godfather". It was based on a novel by Mario Puzo, and when the movie entered theaters, it was perceived as one (if not THE) greats movies of all time. It still is today.
Marlon Brando propels this movie forward with one of the most amazing Oscar-winning performances ever delivered by an actor. His memorable pug-dog face and quiet mumbling as Don Vito Corleone is known to about everyone. The famous tagline "I'll make him an offer he won't refuse" is still spoken today.
It is also wise to acknowledge Brando's fellow actors-Al Pacino as Michael with his cold danger; Robert Duvall as the immensely likable Tom Hagen; James Caan as the hot head Sonny; Diane Keaton as Michael's girlfriend Kay Adams. This is THE ensemble cast of any film.
The wonderful themes of the Godfather are those related to the concept of family. A man's first and foremost care should be for his family. It is the most important thing in anyone's life.
Finally, let's not forget the wonderful technical aspects of the movie that made it even more effective and impactive: The memorable and haunting score by Nino Rota is one of the most beautiful I've ever heard. The dark and beautiful cinematography by Gordon Willis creates an atmosphere that would not have been present with any other DP. And, of course, nobody can forget the flawless direction by Francis Ford Coppola. The way he handles the film (the violence in particular) is astonishing to watch.
10/10
One of the best. Ever.