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The Godfather Part 2
1974
A sequel continuing the saga of two generations of power within the Corleone family. Based on a novel by Mario Puzo. Read more
| Starring | Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro |
|---|---|
| Director | Francis Ford Coppola |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller |
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The Godfather Part 2
A sequel continuing the saga of two generations of power within the Corleone family. Based on a novel by Mario Puzo.
| Starring | Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, John Cazale, Marianna Hill, Lee Strasberg |
|---|---|
| Director | Francis Ford Coppola |
| Studio | PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT (UK) |
| Certificate | |
| Collections | 100 must-see movies |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 08 Oct 2001 Production year: 1974 |
| Format | DVD |
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Coppola's superior sequel to his own very fine Mafia epic extends the original film's timeframe both backwards (to Vito... read more on Time Out
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30 out of 32 people found this review helpful
Best sequal ever!!
As with the original godfather a brilliant motion picture.
Pacino in the best role of his career. -
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14 out of 18 people found this review helpful
'I make him an offer, he don't refuse'
Another timeless masterpiece! Rightfully hailed as the best sequel of all times, Godfather 2 receives as much adulation as its predecessor.
It carries forward the art of story telling by showing the early life of Vito Corleone and the rise of Michael Corloene in parallel. The plot develops to show how things were in the family, and how they have become. It focuses on Micheal’s battling attempt to be like his father and to keep his family together. The film blends in strong ingredients of betrayal and deceit, and shows how Michael loses his humanity and transforms into a godfather, leaving himself unassailable, invincible, and alone.
Coppola punctuates and famously ends both movies with a gut-twisting exclamation point that will leave you yearning for what’s next. The beauty of Al Pacino’s performance is shown by the way he plays his roles in the two films. A young and innocent Robert De Niro gives an Academy Award winning performance. His subtle but powerful acting shows what was the birth of an evil person, yet will leave you sympathising with the character.
Gordon Willis’ cinematography excels the first film. He continues to use darkness and shadows to depict the Godfather and other frontline actors. Nino Rota’s composing will make you hum the movie’s main themes.
This sequel is one of an exception, surpassing the original part. Al Pacino is well remembered for his performance in this film. I strongly recommend it to all fans! -
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I'm not difficult, says De Niro
- 24 Jun 2008
Robert De Niro has refuted suggestions that he is difficult to work with, claiming that the process of filmmaking is tricky enough without adding to it with such behaviour. The legendary star of classics such as Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter, Godfather II and Goodfellas, says he is easy to work with compared to some working inside the industry. "Difficult? Me? I don't think I am difficult compared to other people. It is hard to make a movie at the best of times, so you don't want to give... Read more
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