The soul of the Godfather was Mario Puzo

Rating: 8/10 (7 May 2020)

Okay it's the weakest of the Godfather films as Mario Puzo died before it would be produced, but I am also againist all those who claim that it's bad.
It's a nice epilogue to Michael Corleone's story, paying tribute to his character who finally understands Vito's teachings.
But the film itself proves that the soul of the Godfather was Mario Puzo. They were his characters and only he himself could trully understand them. Coppola created a fine third installment, but I believe that if Puzo was around to write the film and not only contribute the story, scenes like the love scenes or Michael's turn of character would have been done in a better, more fitting to the Godfather's atmosphere themes.
Finally, even though I watched the film with an open mind, it is true that Sofia Coppola being cast was a terrible move...
A great ending to the Godfather that could be better....