Review of The Godfather Part II (1974) by Adrian Z — 30 Dec 2012
The saga continues by juxtaposing young Vito Corleone's sympathetic early years, rising from nothingness to prominence by dispatching a racketeer to help his Bronx neighbours, with Michael Corleone's personal hell, acting remorselessly and causing family members to turn on him.
De Niro as young Vito is good, but no match for Brando's original performance, however Pacino continues to be brilliant as Michael Corleone. Engrossing story-telling, which is in many aspects as strong as the first film, but at 3 hours and 20 minutes it allows for some slow spots to creep in.
This review of The Godfather Part II (1974) was written by Adrian Z on 30 Dec 2012.
The Godfather Part II has generally received very positive reviews.
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