Much better than most people seem to think

Rating: 8/10 (19 January 2005)

The Godfather Trilogy is one of the richest cinema experiences ever, and many people think that the Godfather Part III is the worst of them all, with justification. However, this is only in comparison to the other 2 which were as close to flawless as movies come. If this was a single movie, released on its own, it would be called a masterpiece. This movie delves deeper into the character of Michael Corleone than any of the other 2 films. It has one of the most haunting and powerful endings that I've ever seen. Andy Garcia was phenomenal in this, and the Atlantic City massacre scene has got to be one of the trilogy's most memorable; that caught me completely off guard. And come on, I dare you to say that the part where Don Lucchesi gets his glasses stabbed through his throat was not cool! The only major downfall in this movie was the performance of Sofia Coppola. That really made me wince, especially compared to such great actors like Al Pacino or Andy Garcia. I swear J Lo could have done a better job on the character... In all, however, this is a fine movie, one that is unfortunately overlooked in respect to the other two. Despite this, though, the Godfather III is a masterpiece, and the fact that it is not on the IMDb Top 250 is a crime. However, be aware that this film is not meant for children. Many people are shot, often with pretty bloody results. As well, there is a hanging, and a man is stabbed through the throat with glasses (as mentioned above). Language is bad with almost 20 f words, and there is an incestuous relationship. However, if you can handle all of this, then this is the film for you. Intriguing, violent, and powerful, the Godfather Part III is a must see.