The Last Scene

Rating: Null/10 (16 March 1999)

Many people have been critical of the last scene, more than one comment comparing it to Arte Johnson's routine on "Laugh In". I for one appreciated it--the point was, that Michael pretty much died when his beloved daughter was killed, and his actual expiration was a mere technicality.
This movie had its pluses--a very strong performance by Pacino, Andy Garcia's fiery Vincent, the changing of Connie from a hapless shrew to an Empress Livia-type killer, and some good cinematography. And it has its minuses--an irrelevant subplot concerning the Vatican, the annoying George Hamilton, and of course the miscasting of Coppola's daughter in the small but key role of Mary. (Note: was I the only one who noticed that Sofia Coppola does not look even remotely like Diane Keaton, her presumptive mother?)
To end on a positive note, I would still like to see a Godfather IV, if only to watch a power struggle between Vincent and Connie. Just leave out George Hamilton.