The Godfather Part 2 on DVD (1974)

james robinson from Derby, England , 10/07/2004

As with the original godfather a brilliant motion picture.

Pacino in the best role of his career.

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Stevo#4 from EDINBURGH , 12/08/2004

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.

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OzValdo from Kent , 19/10/2003

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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xanadu from London [Highly rated reviewer] , 02/06/2007

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

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cleide from London , 01/09/2008

well, is a Grand film, Ilove Godfather and I really recomend this classic move.

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