Review of The Godfather Part II (1974) by Matthew H — 06 Jan 2015
Yes, it may be the second movie in the Godfather trilogy, but to call The Godfather Part II a sequel is an insult to the movie, to Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo, and Marlon Brando. Think of it as a "continuation" of the first.
Although it has a 200 minute runtime, the well-made story, multi-layered characters, and Oscar-winning performances make the film breeze by. Modern directors can learn from films like this; instead of changing the shot every 5 seconds to a new angle, sometimes it is much better to just leave the camera in one spot and let the actors act.
While there are more prologues and footnotes and flashbacks and flash-forwards, the movie still maintains a consistent pace and tone, the mark of a truly great picture.
This review of The Godfather Part II (1974) was written by Matthew H on 06 Jan 2015.
The Godfather Part II has generally received very positive reviews.
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