The "worst" of the series, but not bad

Rating: 7/10 (24 March 1999)

This movie only commits two cardinal errors (pun intended)
1) It follows perhaps the two best movies ever 2) The casting for Mary Corleone
Other than that, GFIII is a good film in its own right. It isn't great, but it's very good. The plot is right up there with the other two predecessors. The development of characters isn't as good, but hey, these characters are already developed. The ending is somewhat anti-clamactic and unfortunately, leaves you wanting for more. There should never be another in this series, leave well enough alone.
Now, back to the Mary casting: I cannot *believe* that a man as brilliant and intelligent as F.F. Coppola would be so arrogant as to nepotistically cast an unproven, ineffective actress in a central role like Mary. Unbelievable. It's the only taint on the entire series of films.
One of the best moments of the film: when Vincent is brought into the room with Zasa and is trying (unsuccesfully) to control himself, as he says, "What am I gonna do with this guy, eh?" he does a body movement that makes you swear James Caan is back playing Sonny. Gives you chills to watch it.