Powerful and incredible...

Rating: 10/10 (19 May 2003)

I cannot believe how long it took me to finally see this movie, especially since I love "mobster" movies. But, no matter how many times they showed it on cable networks, I refused to watch it when it would be edited and cut to pieces. Finally, I rented The Godfather and it was even better than all that I had heard from everyone.
Although I think Al Pacino has the potential to be a great actor, I haven't cared much for seeing him in movies because he always seems the exact same. However, in The Godfather he was different (yet still the same). I saw much more versatility in him...from young and full of ideals to finally finding his place in the family business. He wasn't his usual over the top "HOOHA" thug like in so many movies. Quite refreshing. Marlon Brando has always been one of my favorites and his performance was fantastic...fitting right into his role like a hand to a glove.
The Godfather has become one of my all time favorite movies and the more I watch it, the more I discover what I hadn't noticed in prior viewings. To me, this is a timeless piece that only gets better with each time you watch the movie. It definitely has lost none of its appeal in the years gone by.
Without a doubt, The Godfather earns a 10 out 10 stars; and of course, is a DEFINITE must see. But please, don't watch this in an edited version...it simply is not the same.