A real masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (12 March 1999)

The acting and story telling is so powerful thanks to the teaming of Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo (from his novel). Marlon Brando is the Oscar-winning titled patriarch, Don Vito Corleone, who struggles to keep his family together. Oscar-nominated Al Pacino is the son Michael, who eventually takes his father's place. Let's not forget the supporting performances of Robert Duvall, James Caan, Diane Keaton, and Talia Shire. This is a really perfect movie about the mafia that does everything in their power to stay on top. Not to be missed, but if you can't say anything nice about "The Godfather," then don't say anything at all. My evaluation: **** out of ****.