Review of The Godfather (1972) by Daniel C — 04 Mar 2015

All of the artistic elements of filmmaking come together here and make an unmistakable masterpiece. It is an epic centered on a family, and the love and the cruelty therein.

This review of The Godfather (1972) was written by Daniel C on 04 Mar 2015.

The Godfather has generally received very positive reviews.

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