The Godfather Part 2 Reviews

Best sequal ever!!

As with the original godfather a brilliant motion picture.

Pacino in the best role of his career.

This is my favourite part out of the 3. Hard to believe that Paramount Execs were against using Al Pacino as Michael as he is outstanding (although a preview of the Sollozo killing in the restaurant finally convinced them). Likewise De Niro who plays the young Vito the early days of the family in New York. Most of the supporting cast is great too, with legends such as Lee Strasberg and Robert Duvall. Although quite a long movie, its never dull and full of drama and suspense. This film catapulted Pacino, De Niro and Diane Keaton into stardom, especially Pacino, and its not difficult to understand why.

'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!

[Highly rated reviewer]

excellent, excellent, excellent

this film has recieved five stars and if i could i would have give it ten.

i feel that robert deniro walks away with this one. and i could not think of a better actor that could be cast in this role. if you liked the godfather you have to watch part two

They just dont come better than this, I thought Godfather the best ever , but I was WRONG this film is the definitive mafia film a stunning masterpeice

length of film

just for information, the second part of The Godfather comes on two discs so if you only get one complain as you will be disappointed. The first cd is 2 hours long and the second cd is 1 hour and ten minutes long.

Godfather 2

Not as good as the first. Boring.

One of the best films ever made. Superb in every respect: script, atmosphere, acting, direction, casting. The only downside is that the film comes on 2 discs, so I'm going to have to buy it to see the last hour.

Another cracker!

The 1974 sequel to the 1972 orginal, this time you are thrown from one generation to another learning more about the Corleone family.

The plot follows events in the Godfather's childhood that lead to his rise to power, expertly portrayed by a young Robert De Niro.

Meanwhile, you will also follow Michael Corleone (played again by a dashing Al Pacino) as he takes over the Godfather's role as head of the family and his struggles to hold onto power and his family as he deals with more mind games and double crossing, even from those closest to him. Who can he trust? The circle seems to get smaller and smaller.

I think the film is best summed up in one scene, where a troubled Michael turns to his mother and asks if his father ever risked 'losing it' as he strove to keep the family strong. His mother misunderstands what he means by losing 'it' and Michael explains what he means is does he risk losing his family by his very effort to protect them?

This is a long film - busting at least 3 hours - but it is jam packed with such fine acting, plot and cinematography that you will savour every moment.

This part may well be better than the first. Its most definately a classic and still fantastic. DeNiro is brilliant as is Al Pacino, they really make you feel like the Don.