not nearly close to greatest of all time

Rating: 6/10 (27 July 2008)

I can see why this movie is loved because it is moving and a great emotional experience, however #2 on the IMDb 250. Is this madness? It doesn't deserve to be mentioned in the same sentence as the Godfather. In comparison to the Godfather lets see:
1. Is it better directed than the Godfather? Not even nearly close come on this movie didn't even get a nomination while Coppola has directed a masterpiece for all time.
2. Is it better Acted than the Godfather? Please Morgan Freedman vs. Brando No question and the Godfather has better supporting actors all around.
3. Better Screenplay? That is a joke, Mario Puzo owns it
4. Better Music? Forget about the Godfather music is famous.
5. So is it all around? not a chance
As for the movie overall, I did like it but it is good not GREAT. I found it moving and a good film for the triumph of human spirit (its not better than a flew over the cuckoo's nest either) and I found it to be a good movie. On AFI's top 100 list, it was at 72 which is a more appropriate for it. I only compared to the Godfather because the Godfather and Shawshank are in the battle for #1 when its no contest. The ending was a fairy tale too. Yeah sure people always break out of jail with a rock chipper and then move to Mexico with their pal that they met in the joint. Please.