One of the best sequels ever made

Rating: 8/10 (8 April 2004)

An excellent follow up to the original, The Godfather Part II continues where the first film left off and explores the rise of Vito Corleone in a series of flashbacks that, for the most part, correlate with what is presently happening to Michael Corleone (Pacino) his son and successor. This is a beautifully produced piece of film, and while I still prefer the first installment, simply because of the story content, it is every bit as good. This film is best when watched together with the first film Â– if your body can stand it. Even better, watch the third one as well for a little closure and so you can argue over whether it's a good film or not. (I myself personally like the third film, but not as much as the first two.)
--Shelly