Review of The Godfather Part III (1990) by Ken S — 23 Jul 2014
"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." Francis Ford Coppola teams up with Mario Puzo one last time to conclude the story of Michael Corleone with The Godfather Part III. Haunted by the death of his brother and seeking redemption, Michael Corleone dedicates his life to Catholic charities and sees an opportunity to take the Corleone family legit by buying a controlling share in Immobiliare, a multibillion dollar European real estate trust; but Michael soon finds himself drawn into another mob war after an assassination attempt on his life.
Al Pacino gives another strong performance, as does Talia Shire and Joe Mantegna. Even Sofia Coppola, whose performance is much maligned, isn't that bad when she's not stuck in the horribly ill-conceived cousin romance subplot.
But aside from the romance, which The Godfather films have never done well, the plot is intriguing and takes the series in an interesting direction. While the shadows of its processors loom large, The Godfather Part III is an incredibly well-crafted and compelling film that serves as a fitting epilogue to this sage.
This review of The Godfather Part III (1990) was written by Ken S on 23 Jul 2014.
The Godfather Part III has generally received positive reviews.
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