Review of The Godfather Part III (1990) by Soumyadeepdas — 26 Jan 2017
The movie would have obviously been worse than both the first and second movie since they had set such high standards for any moviegoer. The reasons why this movie has been panned is because of the various subplots, the unnecessary romance scenes, its inadequacy of being a standalone film (unlike Godfather II), and the atrocious acting of Sofia Coppola.
However, the highs in this movie are very high. VERY high. I loved the second half of the movie, especially when Michael tours Kay around Sicily, as it is one of the more tender and beautiful scenes of this movie, if not the Godfather trilogy.
The chemistry between Diane and Al is utter beauty. The opera scene is the greatest poetic justice I have seen in the trilogy. Heck, I even find that scene better than the baptism climax of the first movie.
Andy Garcia was fully fit as Sonny's bastard son Vincent, and his character is one of the best of the Godfather trilogy as it depicted a fruitful change from a brash, rowdy man to a more responsible, sacrificial Don.
The family struggles are a vital part of the movie, as you would see from the start where Michael quarrels with Kay about Anthony becoming an opera singer. The religious undertones too are commendable, especially the subplot on the murder of Pope John Paul I.
The climax of this movie, where Michael Corleone contemplates shows what he has lost: his three loves of his depressing life. He lost Apollonia due to mistrust, he lost Kay due to his business, and he lost Mary due to gangster rivalry.
On paper, it may seem he died of old age, but he actually died due to these three aspects. In short, it is a flawed masterpiece.
This review of The Godfather Part III (1990) was written by Soumyadeepdas on 26 Jan 2017.
The Godfather Part III has generally received positive reviews.
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