Better!Better!Better!

Rating: Null/10 (6 November 2001)

The Godfather Part II surpasses the original (no mean feat!). DeNiro is a revelation as the young Vito and how fitting that he should be the one to portray Vito and take up the baton from Brando. Symbolism anyone? Two of the finest actors of their respective generations and Al Pacino giving a performance he has yet to better. What more do you want? The scenes shot in Sicily look sumptuous and the period scenes are also extraordinary (check out young Vito going across the rooftops to take out the local Godfather on the stairs)Fine, fine support from John Cazale as Fredo, Diane Keaton as Kay and Talia Shire as Connie deserves a special mention. This film is a classic and if you haven't seen it yet you'd better have a good excuse. Why is it only rated 8.9??!!