Review of The Godfather (1972) by Zane F — 08 Aug 2015
If there is one film that defines the gangster-film genre, it is Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece, "The Godfather". Perhaps best described as a twisted prodigal son story, "The Godfather" tells the tale of an honest man's decent to the criminal underbelly after inheriting the responsibilities of the mob from his father. The result is a dark and twisting narrative that is as captivating as it is ground-breaking.
The entire cast gives excellent performances, but most especially Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. Their performances really suck me in and are a big part of why the narrative is so captivating. They are given great dialogue to work with, and they deliver the dialogue just as greatly. "The Godfather" is the greatest gangster film of all time, and that is because Francis Ford Coppola knows how to tell a great story with vivid characters, and Brando and Pacino know how to bring those characters to life.
I'm going to make you an offer you'd be crazy to refuse: go see "The Godfather". It'll be well-worth the three hour run time.
This review of The Godfather (1972) was written by Zane F on 08 Aug 2015.
The Godfather has generally received very positive reviews.
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