A must-watch, great standalone or must-see for Godfather fans!

Rating: 10/10 (4 March 2020)

A great continuation of the world that was introduced to us in the original Godfather. This work would make even Mario Puzo himself proud.
Found the duality between father and son poetic. Great way to show how Don Vito and Michael forged their own paths with different motivations. Every character had their own motivations that were understandable and believable. Not to mention the conniving Hyman Roth being an excellent villain. The ending was especially chilling as both protagonists were worlds apart when they achieved the same goal... solidifying their power.
Justice was also done to make the film feel like the eras portrayed. It felt as if I was seeing real scenes of 1920 Italian New York slums and the rise of Las Vegas in the 1950s. Beautiful.
The only problem I had with The Godfather: Part II was how Robert De Niro looked nothing like Don Vito. Should I hold that against him? Definitely not considering his stellar performance.
5/5. A must-watch for lovers of the Godfather or good films in general.