Review of The Godfather (1972) by Giorgio D — 06 May 2016

"The Godfather" is written and filmed by "Francis Ford Coppola" and "Mario Puzo" in an incredible way to make the audience enjoy/care for a "Mafia" family and is definitely one of cinema's greatest movies.

Set in the 1940's the plot to "The Godfather" is that "Don/Vito Corleone" portrayed by "Marlon Brando" is facing trouble with other mafia families. His youngest son "Michael Corleone" goes into the family business.

The movie open with the "Don" being asked to get justice for what has happened a young innocent teenage girl. This scene is great; it shows how "Vito Corleone" is a very respected man and doesn't do anything unless he knows it's for a good cause.

Throughout the most of the movie the audience is shown how "Michael Corleone" develops as a character and becomes closer to his family and the relationship between him and his father is truly gold.

These scenes make the film more and more dramatic. The film's climax is very dark and violent which is actually very unexpected. "Al Pacino" gives one his greatest performances of his life as "Michael Corleone".

And "Marlon Brando" as the almighty "Don/Godfather" is just a terrific performance to say the least. The music composer for "The Godfather" the late "Nino Rota" exceeds in composing sad and dramatic Italian music.

One of the best things that make "The Godfather" so great is the way it's filmed; the movie uses black and brown colours to make scenes look stunning. For example the film's climax it shows a close up of "Al Pacino" whilst also showing many others being murdered.

If you are a person who enjoys some of "Francis Ford Coppola's" films then I definitely recommend you watch "The Godfather" as it is perfect this is due to perfect acting, stunning visuals and a terrific film score.

I give 1972's "The Godfather" a 10/10.