@@SheilaReactz marlin doing a voice over wasn't an option anyway. He wasn't going to participate in the movie. He was very underpaid in GF1 and didn't want to do part 2. Francis originally wanted Marlon for the ending flashback scene but couldn't come to terms. I actually think that scene plays better without brando
I like Michael seeming so incredulous and hypocritical about the fact that he was targeted despite having done the exact same thing to many others. When Hyman called him on it (Michael having killed mo Greene) while they were in Cuba was great.
De Niro did his homework. He went to Sicily and absorbed the local culture and language. And, to your point, he studied Brando’s performance and mannerisms from part one. A classic performance. It earned him a well deserved Oscar. Quick fact: he auditioned for the hot tempered Sonny Corleone in part one. They liked him, but not for Sonny.
Also the lighting tone purposely gets darker as the movie goes on (The boathouse conversation with his mother, confronting Fredo and disowning him, Mama Corleone's wake, Michael's last meeting with Tom, Al Neri and Rocco to plan Roth's assassination) The audience subliminally watches Michael's descent into darkness and a hell of his own making. Brilliant.
When young Vito came back for Don Ciccio, one of their friends (the one who introduce him) was Tomassino. Tomassino, much older obviously, helped Michael in Italy when he killed the police officer and Sollozo. If you remember, Tomassino walked always with a cane due to a limp. That limp was produced because of the shot on the knee when he was young, in that moment when Vito took revenge on Don Ciccio.
Vito was all about family. In every scene there were children running around, women together in the kitchen. Even the last scene in GF1 had Vito playing with his grandson when he died in the garden. And then there was Michael, who destroyed anyone and everyone around him including family leaving us with the last scene with him alone. There is a scene that was cut out that can be viewed on TH-cam that shows Michael's evolvement. The attempt on his father's life, the murder of his brother and then the death of his new bride were the catalyst that set Michael on a lifetime of revenge. Sheila's comment that it felt as though she was watching the lives of real people instead of just a make-believe movie pretty much encapsulates the feelings of most of us viewers. I am 74 years old. I was 22 when I first say The Godfather in 1972. It truly is a Master Class in cinema theater and watching new viewers continue to experience this film never grows old.
I love both equally. Part 2 is a beautiful looking film. The old NYC scenes are the best. Cinematographer was Gordon Willis. He did the 1st one also. Budget was much bigger for part 2.
Great to see you’re checking out 1970’s era films. There were some masterpieces put out during the period. You already did two all-time greats from the period GF I II. Please consider Jaws and Rocky I. Two more classics. Jaws is Spielbergs first big movie. Rocky is Stallone’s gem. A really excellent script and film that was made for less than one million and won the Academy Award for best picture. The story behind making of the film is fascinating!
That was the utter talent of Robert DeNiro learning the voice, mannerisms of Brando--a flawless performance. Part III isn't a perfect movie, but it has some real strengths--some really fine performances. Worth seeing.
I’m definitely in the Part II camp. I always thought they were both great, of course, but I really like the character developments - the arcs - of both Vito and then Mike. Not just there similarities but their differenrences. They both earned loyalty and respect in their different ways. And over time Michael’s character became so much darker than his father’s. Anyway, loved your reactions to both. One thing that sets your reactions of these two above others is how you catch the little things that are crucial to the plot. When those of us who have a seen a favorite film many times get to certain points, we wonder if the reactor is going to catch those moments - and you always seem to. Good work. Looking forward to more.
Yeah, this is a good one, isn't it? I remember reading the book when it first came out, and then seeing these first two movies and just being enthralled with them. Thanks for sharing them with us, Sheila. I enjoyed rewatching them with you.
I continue to appreciate how well you handle reactions.......letting us re-watch the movies we love while interjecting just enough introspective comments to make the posts entertaining. Thanks for sharing.
Never check your phone when you're watching the Godfather! Turn it off. You got that? :) The acting was the best ever, all around. Not enough credit is given to Diane Keaton and Talia Shire as Kay and Connie. Both were superb. The scene where Michael embraced Fredo while looking at Al is among the most powerful in cinema history. He did forgive him but Fredo still had to die. Because he was weak and stupid and almost got Michael killed. The Godfather was fictional but based on real people. It was so accurate that when Mario Puzo first published the novel his life was in danger. There was (is) a Jewish Mafia that was even more powerful than the Sicilian. The Sicilians were just more colorful and flamboyant. Hyman Roth was based on Meyer Lansky who was denied citizenship in Israel. He didn't represent the look that Israel wanted. Excellent reaction. I may pass if you do GF 3, I've never seen it. I've never seen any of the Star Wars movies either. I'm the only person in the world who has never seen any of them :)
You must see Part 3. What I love about this trilogy is how you can see depth of the characters and their complexity and weaknesses. Even the minor feel like they have their own back story. In the books, Al Niri (Michael’s main hit man) has his own story.
after watching this movie for the 50th time, now i realize michaels conversation with his mother about his lost son(miscarriage) was in retrospective about frodo the whole time. michael was trying to justify his own motive ending his brother. damn.
I have enjoyed watching along with you for some time now, enjoy every minute, your a real smart cookie, impeccable posture and clearly well read, love your look and really enjoy seeing what makes you laugh, thank you and keep up the great work. Bravo!
@@matthewcostello3530 Your comment makes no sense. When was Vito shot in the throat? If you're referring to the scene where he's ambushed in the streets as an older Vito, that was in 1945, not the mid-thirties. His voice was always rough and "gravelly"' - well before the shooting. We are meant to see it start as his natural voice, getting more pronounced as he ages - as in real life. You should pay better attention
The eyelids - checking for trachoma, a contagious eye disease. The actor who plays the senator is the same one who plays the general in Apocalypse Now. The man with Frank Pentangeli at the communion celebration is Willi Cicci - he killed Don Cuneo in the first movie, trapping him in the revolving door. He testifies against Michael in the Congressional hearing. If you listen carefully during the ambush in the bedroom, you can hear automatic rifle fire and then at the end two pistol shots. The hitmen were killed immediately. Ath the New Years Eve party Michael gives Fredo the kiss of death. In the congressional hearing, watch Kay's face. She realizes slowly exactly what she's been living alongside. Frank Pentangeli's brother Vincenzo was there to stop Frank from breaking omertà. Omertà is the code of silence. You do not tell on anyone, not even your worst enemy. You get beat up, you go to prison, you die, but you do not tell on anyone. To break omertà is a great dishonor to the family. When Vito kills Don Ciccio, Tomasso gets shot. He's the one walking with a limp in the first movie. Yes, you know exactly what that look meant. Did you notice that during the end scene at the table, Fredo is the only one who congratulates Michael for enlisting? The third film closes Michael's story. It's not in the same class as the first two, but it is good on its own.
Great movie..... but I disagree with people who say it's better than the first one..... to me the first one is better for a few reasons..... for one the grandiose performance by Marlon Brando... number two the character Arc that Al Pacino pulls off as Michael goes from uninvolved war hero to cold stone-hearted killer.. and there was just an overall stronger sense of character in the first one... anyways both great movies!
As great as this is, I still think Godfather 1 is the more perfect film with more memorable dialogue and scenes. The cinematography is more like a painting, like when Sonny is beating up Carlo on the street, or Clemenza taking a pee while Paulie is getting whacked, the shots are just so memorable. I can almost watch that entire movie in my head. Godfather 2 is also great but it doesn't grab you in the same way IMO, it just doesn't have the same soul (aside from De Niro's scenes which are fantastic).
I prefer part two. More complex, more scope and ambition, even better acting. Two movies for the price of one too - a sequel and a prequel. I also feel like Pacino's performance is the best ever.
@@TylerD288 Maybe but I hate when reactors last memory is GF3. I actually liked the plot. Had potential but It's Al Pacino who ruined it for me. I think he forgot who he was playing. Was like 1/2 himself and some unknown character.
@@MrAitraining totally agree on your comment about how Pacino played it, and the plot was pretty good. Other things ruined it for me, that I won't talk about here bc of spoilers.
Even if part 3 gets a lot of hate you should def watch it simply to watch the trilogy to completion. There's one scene in it which made Al Pacino my favorite actor ever, since. I hope you watch it
In Sicily, words said that slight someone else's family can start fights words can't finish. In fairness, GF pt 2 is an extension of GF pt 1 that's just as good.
Loved it! I don't think Godfather II is "better" - for one it doesn't have Brando, nor Sonny! - but it's definitely as great. I think of them both as just one movie. Hey, the following year Al Pacino and John Cazale (Fredo) were in the true-crime masterpiece, "Dog Day Afternoon"!!!! Directed by Sidney Lumet, who directed "12 Angry Men"! Definitely recommending that movie, the two actors are COMPLETELY different. Also, the same year Coppolla did "Godfather Part 2", he also directed "The Conversation". Both were nominated for Best Picture! ("Godfather Part 2" won). Defintiely recommending that one as well: Gene Hackman is incredible in that one, and John Cazale again appears. We need WAY more reactions to both of those super-classics!!!
Hi Sheila, my favorite scene in the film is when young Vito kills Don Ciccio while whispering his fathers name in the Don's ear. Even though personally and IRL I believe vengeance belongs only to God, there is still something gratifying about Vito's revenge, and to think that the last thing Ciccio hears is the name of the man he had murdered so many years prior, wow, talk about drama! In terms of only Michael's scenes, I would probably agree with you Sheila that it's when Michael closes the door on Kay. So much is said and felt with only silence and acting. It's simply a masterclass of acting. Personally, I'm not a fan of Kay specifically because of what she did to her unborn baby and to Michael. She basically used her own child as revenge against Michael, which is unbelievably cold-hearted. Michael does evil, make no mistake, but we never see him being mean or nasty or evil to his wife and kids, while Kay's evil act is meant to be personal to Michael and designed to make him hate her. We must remember that Kay willingly entered into marriage with Michael knowing what he was. Sure, he promised the Corleone family would be legit "in 5 years", but c'mon Kay, she should've known better and in return she was provided with a life of wealth. Not only did he take care of her, but Michael was still affectionate towards Kay, as we see at the beginning of the film. On another note, I love their home on Lake Tahoe in the film. I'm assuming it's a real home, I love everything about it, I'd move in today! I spent the day partying on a similar looking lake in Virginia years ago, it was a very good time. Tahoe is even more beautiful though. Lastly, I might be one of the few who like the first film more for reasons I won't go into here bc i'd have to write a term paper, but I still love Part 2 and consider it one of the best films of all time. Looking forward to your next reaction Sheila!! ❤
You should watch Scarface, I think it is Pacino's best movie, he is pretty stone faced in the Godfather movies but he is much more animated and energetic in Scarface.
Dont think anyone would want a ride from someone who'd just given you The Kiss of Death regardless who they are 😆 The Godfather and The Godfather Part II remain the only original/sequel combination both to win Best Picture. (1973) and (1975) Robert De Niro won Best Supporting Actor for his role. For political reasons, all Cuban scenes were filmed in the Dominican Republic. If you are planning on watching The Godfather III, I would highly recommend watching the ORIGINAL RELEASE - NOT THE CODA VERSION. There is a very important scene at the end of the movie that isnt shown in the original version. Godfather III is the least favorite out of the three that was released 16 years after the sequel. By the way, in Godfather III, Sheila, you are going to see a favorite of yours casted in the movie. Glad you are enjoying the series, Ooh Sheila! 😃
This movie is so good that you don't realize some scenes are there because Coppola just thought it would look good on film, or he & Puzo screwed up the writing or everyone was doing a LOT of coke. 1. Who opened the drapes? Who could walk around the living area of the estate unnoticed? We know that as soon as the machine guns started that a) Security snapped into place and b) someone killed the hitmen almost as soon as they stopped firing. Fredo? He claimed he didn't know it was a hit. Was he so stupid he didn't know what opening the drapes meant? If so, he deserved to get killed. 2. What exactly did he do for Roth and Johnny Ola? Give them house plans? Then he should know a bit was coming. 3. Why would Rocco say "I don't recognize them but they were hired out of New York." ?????? Either he recognized them as being part of the Rosatos or the Pentangeli's or he had no idea where they came from. If he knew they were from New York, explain it!! We're waiting. Rocco had to know kinda who they were or who they were with for him to say that. Unless they were wearing I ❤️ NY buttons. 4. Tom Hagen? Someone had to be smart enough to arrange the hit then kill the hitmen almost immediately. And get away with it. Rocco? Al Neri? Fredo just doesn't seem tough and clever enough to arrange the hit, then kill the hitmen. 5. Does Michael hate Tom because he arranged for Kay to have an abortion? Kay can't leave the estate without his knowing about it. And Tom would know exactly how to find an abortionist and pay him off. 6. Why didn't Mike have the abortionist killed? OR Kay? There is a deleted scene showing Fabrizio getting killed. He was living in New York. Mike never forgot about Fabrizio planting that bomb and killing Apollonia. Maybe.... 7. Kay only said she had an abortion to hurt Michael. I mean, look at Kay and her personality. She would never have an abortion. If she did, why wouldn't she go whole hog and kill Anthony? Because Anthony showed homosexual tendencies? Kay tried to tell Mike something about Anthony but he shut her down. Would Kay REALLY have an abortion? Aided by Tom? 8..Mike would go crazy over an abortion, a real one. He would kill the abortionist, Tom, and maybe even Kay. We saw how they could gut a young prostitute just to frame Senator Geary. 9. Unless...Michael realized how important Tom was to the business side of the family and so he confronted Tom, had it out with him, and realized Tom was just too important. 10. Why didn't Willie Cicci get killed at the end? Because Willie Cicci was specifically based on Joe Valachi, who was the first Mafia guy to break the code of silence in the late 1950s. The Mafia tried 3 times to kill him in prison but Valachi killed everyone sent to kill him. It was made into a movie called The Valachi Papers in the mid 70s. It starred Charles Bronson. The movie should have called a little attention to it. I mean, these guys really were monsters. Valachi was a hero. So maybe they could have shown a couple of attempts on his life in prison. Personally I don't think Kay had an abortion. If she did Coppola and Puzo didn't think through the story to its logical conclusions based on what we've been told about these people. And I think Coppola thought up the open drapes scene and just went with it. Artists do this with stories all the time. Always have. Kubrick had a ton of continuity problems with The Shining and said Screw it. It's not that important. In the Sherlock Holmes stories, Dr. Watson is always Dr. Watson but half the time he is John Watson, and the other time he is James Watson. But that drapes scene was cool. So was Kay trying to hurt Mike.
Vito was a criminal, but he was principled. Family and honor was everything. Michael turned into a paranoid zombie bent on power and revenge that ultimately destroyed what his father had built.
I will add that Michael had to deal with situations Vito never experienced, like an independent-minded wife like Kay capable of killing her unborn child, or the betrayal of a brother.
@@TylerD288 Agreed. Michael said at the end of his conversation with his mother about losing your family, "Times are changing." He realized how destructive he was becoming, and Kay and Fredo's actions were ultimately created from the result of his own ruthlessness. Tom Hagen near the end of the movie said, "You've won...Do you have to wipe everyone out?" Michael was at the point of no return. He was more cunning and business minded than Vito whose true strength was being a man of the people. Still the best two movies I've ever seen.
i have to give this movie another chance. if you like it, i bet it is quite good. i look forward to more stuff from you. please don't take this the wrong way: you have a very unique personal style. i think a lack of fakeness. it's rare in the world.
Michael didn’t go back to Kay because he loves her (although he may, it’s hard to tell), but rather because she’s a white-American woman from a middle-class background. She’s respectable and he wants to go legit. She fits within his plans. But his one true love was Apollonia. With her demise, his heart only grows colder and more calculating.
Some unsolicited advice: stop right here. Keep your happy memories of GF and GF Pt 2. Do not proceed to GF Pt 3, bc it is a pale imitation of the previous two! Coppola should have resisted the urge to go back to the well. You've been warned! 😉 PS - just discovered your channel, watched a few. I enjoy your work!
Michael doesnt look at people, he sees THROUGH them. He must be hyper-vigilant because he wears the crown, and treachery could come from literally everywhere. This film is a tragedy, because a once good man just loses his soul. Michael saw his wife murdered, that was the flashpoint. And, it continued until the shocking killing of his own brother. Michael's descent into hell, was complete. Michael Corleone SHOULD have been a great man. But...... although he is powerful and rich beyond imagination, he is utterly alone. Unlike his father who was respected, Michael is feared. Unlike his father who was loved, Michael is detested at some point by everyone who matters, Kay, Fredo, Connie, Tom. Where Vito was warm, Michael is cold. Vito said the most important thing, that couldve changed Michael's life....... "I NEVER WANTED THIS FOR YOU." Michael is no Vito. But, he didnt have to be, and never should've been. THAT is the tragedy.
Fredo would NEVER hurt his nephew! He was just being a good uncle, perhaps the only thing he was good at. Part III gets a bad rap, but it is a good movie in its own right. Not masterpieces like One and Two, but good. It just suffers by comparing it to the first two.
Part II is NOT better than part one. It’s different and good on its own but the original is a masterpiece, part II is just good, not as good and definitely not better.
Yeah better isn't the right word. Part 2 is more complex and grander. The budget had a lot to do with it too. GF1 was pretty low budget while being amazing. Francis had 3-4 times the budget for 2 and full control.
I never saw the point of opposing and comparing parts one and two as though somehow the films are enemies of each other, it always seemed like a bankrupt and depressing way to approach the brilliance of both films. To me The Godfather parts one and two are mutually complimentary masterpieces that in NO way stand in opposition but rather, just enhance each other's brilliance.
No, that´s De Niro´s voice imitating Brando´s voice and mannerisms.They didn´t have the technology to fake the voice back then.
No technology to do a voiceover?
@@SheilaReactz marlin doing a voice over wasn't an option anyway. He wasn't going to participate in the movie. He was very underpaid in GF1 and didn't want to do part 2. Francis originally wanted Marlon for the ending flashback scene but couldn't come to terms. I actually think that scene plays better without brando
I like Michael seeming so incredulous and hypocritical about the fact that he was targeted despite having done the exact same thing to many others. When Hyman called him on it (Michael having killed mo Greene) while they were in Cuba was great.
De Niro did his homework. He went to Sicily and absorbed the local culture and language. And, to your point, he studied Brando’s performance and mannerisms from part one. A classic performance. It earned him a well deserved Oscar. Quick fact: he auditioned for the hot tempered Sonny Corleone in part one. They liked him, but not for Sonny.
My grandfather's family were from a town very near to Corleone, and I've been there. It's a place which has long memories.
Also the lighting tone purposely gets darker as the movie goes on (The boathouse conversation with his mother, confronting Fredo and disowning him, Mama Corleone's wake, Michael's last meeting with Tom, Al Neri and Rocco to plan Roth's assassination) The audience subliminally watches Michael's descent into darkness and a hell of his own making. Brilliant.
When young Vito came back for Don Ciccio, one of their friends (the one who introduce him) was Tomassino. Tomassino, much older obviously, helped Michael in Italy when he killed the police officer and Sollozo. If you remember, Tomassino walked always with a cane due to a limp. That limp was produced because of the shot on the knee when he was young, in that moment when Vito took revenge on Don Ciccio.
he was actually in a wheelchair and his character was in all 3 parts
Vito was all about family. In every scene there were children running around, women together in the kitchen. Even the last scene in GF1 had Vito playing with his grandson when he died in the garden. And then there was Michael, who destroyed anyone and everyone around him including family leaving us with the last scene with him alone. There is a scene that was cut out that can be viewed on TH-cam that shows Michael's evolvement. The attempt on his father's life, the murder of his brother and then the death of his new bride were the catalyst that set Michael on a lifetime of revenge. Sheila's comment that it felt as though she was watching the lives of real people instead of just a make-believe movie pretty much encapsulates the feelings of most of us viewers. I am 74 years old. I was 22 when I first say The Godfather in 1972. It truly is a Master Class in cinema theater and watching new viewers continue to experience this film never grows old.
I love both equally. Part 2 is a beautiful looking film. The old NYC scenes are the best. Cinematographer was Gordon Willis. He did the 1st one also. Budget was much bigger for part 2.
Great to see you’re checking out 1970’s era films. There were some masterpieces put out during the period. You already did two all-time greats from the period GF I II. Please consider Jaws and Rocky I. Two more classics. Jaws is Spielbergs first big movie. Rocky is Stallone’s gem. A really excellent script and film that was made for less than one million and won the Academy Award for best picture. The story behind making of the film is fascinating!
That was the utter talent of Robert DeNiro learning the voice, mannerisms of Brando--a flawless performance. Part III isn't a perfect movie, but it has some real strengths--some really fine performances. Worth seeing.
Thanks Sheila, awesome reaction.
Un-popular opinion but I prefer the 1st over this ❤
Same here.
@@dasta7658 I never compare. They are both such different films even though it is technically a sequel. Though only 1/2 the film is really a sequel
I agree. Sonny was such a strong character and Clemenza as well. They were missed in the second.
59:40 the whole closing of the door echoes the final scene from the first film.
I’m definitely in the Part II camp. I always thought they were both great, of course, but I really like the character developments - the arcs - of both Vito and then Mike. Not just there similarities but their differenrences. They both earned loyalty and respect in their different ways. And over time Michael’s character became so much darker than his father’s. Anyway, loved your reactions to both.
One thing that sets your reactions of these two above others is how you catch the little things that are crucial to the plot. When those of us who have a seen a favorite film many times get to certain points, we wonder if the reactor is going to catch those moments - and you always seem to. Good work. Looking forward to more.
Yeah, this is a good one, isn't it? I remember reading the book when it first came out, and then seeing these first two movies and just being enthralled with them. Thanks for sharing them with us, Sheila. I enjoyed rewatching them with you.
I continue to appreciate how well you handle reactions.......letting us re-watch the movies we love while interjecting just enough introspective comments to make the posts entertaining. Thanks for sharing.
Thank YOU for watching!! I thoroughly enjoyed this one! I’ll definitely be reacting to part 3!
Never check your phone when you're watching the Godfather! Turn it off. You got that? :) The acting was the best ever, all around. Not enough credit is given to Diane Keaton and Talia Shire as Kay and Connie. Both were superb. The scene where Michael embraced Fredo while looking at Al is among the most powerful in cinema history. He did forgive him but Fredo still had to die. Because he was weak and stupid and almost got Michael killed. The Godfather was fictional but based on real people. It was so accurate that when Mario Puzo first published the novel his life was in danger. There was (is) a Jewish Mafia that was even more powerful than the Sicilian. The Sicilians were just more colorful and flamboyant. Hyman Roth was based on Meyer Lansky who was denied citizenship in Israel. He didn't represent the look that Israel wanted. Excellent reaction. I may pass if you do GF 3, I've never seen it. I've never seen any of the Star Wars movies either. I'm the only person in the world who has never seen any of them :)
Oh, and the character of Frankie "Five Angels" Pentangeli is unforgetable
it was supposed to have been clemenza turning on Mike but Castellano wanted too much money, Willie Chic was like Joe Vallachi
You must see Part 3. What I love about this trilogy is how you can see depth of the characters and their complexity and weaknesses. Even the minor feel like they have their own back story. In the books, Al Niri (Michael’s main hit man) has his own story.
Definitely have to watch part 3!!
after watching this movie for the 50th time, now i realize michaels conversation with his mother about his lost son(miscarriage) was in retrospective about frodo the whole time. michael was trying to justify his own motive ending his brother. damn.
50:10 the man that got shot is the older guy who protected Michael in Corleone from the first film. That is why he had a limp.
I have enjoyed watching along with you for some time now, enjoy every minute, your a real smart cookie, impeccable posture and clearly well read, love your look and really enjoy seeing what makes you laugh, thank you and keep up the great work. Bravo!
Thank you so much! Appreciate the support!
Oh my gosh! I knew I was staying up late for a reason!
This is one of the greatest films ever made and there is 0 CGI.Just great actors and their craft.
It's not Marlon Brando; it's 100% Robert De Niro - capturing Vito as a young man perfectly!
Nope Young Vito should not have spoken gravely as that occurred in the mid-1930s when he was shot in the throat
@@matthewcostello3530 Your comment makes no sense. When was Vito shot in the throat? If you're referring to the scene where he's ambushed in the streets as an older Vito, that was in 1945, not the mid-thirties. His voice was always rough and "gravelly"' - well before the shooting. We are meant to see it start as his natural voice, getting more pronounced as he ages - as in real life. You should pay better attention
The Godfather and the Godfather Part ll are two of the Greatest achievements in cinematic history
The eyelids - checking for trachoma, a contagious eye disease. The actor who plays the senator is the same one who plays the general in Apocalypse Now. The man with Frank Pentangeli at the communion celebration is Willi Cicci - he killed Don Cuneo in the first movie, trapping him in the revolving door. He testifies against Michael in the Congressional hearing. If you listen carefully during the ambush in the bedroom, you can hear automatic rifle fire and then at the end two pistol shots. The hitmen were killed immediately. Ath the New Years Eve party Michael gives Fredo the kiss of death. In the congressional hearing, watch Kay's face. She realizes slowly exactly what she's been living alongside. Frank Pentangeli's brother Vincenzo was there to stop Frank from breaking omertà. Omertà is the code of silence. You do not tell on anyone, not even your worst enemy. You get beat up, you go to prison, you die, but you do not tell on anyone. To break omertà is a great dishonor to the family. When Vito kills Don Ciccio, Tomasso gets shot. He's the one walking with a limp in the first movie. Yes, you know exactly what that look meant. Did you notice that during the end scene at the table, Fredo is the only one who congratulates Michael for enlisting? The third film closes Michael's story. It's not in the same class as the first two, but it is good on its own.
Great movie..... but I disagree with people who say it's better than the first one..... to me the first one is better for a few reasons..... for one the grandiose performance by Marlon Brando... number two the character Arc that Al Pacino pulls off as Michael goes from uninvolved war hero to cold stone-hearted killer.. and there was just an overall stronger sense of character in the first one... anyways both great movies!
Mike did not enlist that day, it was a late Sunday afternoon
As great as this is, I still think Godfather 1 is the more perfect film with more memorable dialogue and scenes. The cinematography is more like a painting, like when Sonny is beating up Carlo on the street, or Clemenza taking a pee while Paulie is getting whacked, the shots are just so memorable. I can almost watch that entire movie in my head. Godfather 2 is also great but it doesn't grab you in the same way IMO, it just doesn't have the same soul (aside from De Niro's scenes which are fantastic).
agree...
Absolutely.
They didn't use brandos voice....
"You won't take my Children!"
"They're my Children too"
Yeah well, as you just deleted one, your argument is moot...
Very true!
Thats not Brandos voice...its DeNiros.
He did an excellent job!
The Godfather is the Greatest film of all time. While Godfather Part 2 is the Greatest sequel of all time!
10:48 Connie's defiance of Michael all stems from her hatred of losing her husband Carlo at the end of the first film.
Loved this one
I prefer part two. More complex, more scope and ambition, even better acting. Two movies for the price of one too - a sequel and a prequel.
I also feel like Pacino's performance is the best ever.
Great reaction thanks so much
3:24 did you notice that was the church that Michael married Apalonia in from the first movie.
I prefer Part II as well… Robert De Niro’s Oscar-winning performance put it over the top, for me.
Although bad reviews on 3, it's nice to see the outcome.
Nah. Walk away a winner now. Part 2 is where Francis wanted it to end. He didn't even mean to do a part 2.
Not a fan of Part 3. It has none of the magic of the first two, but I understand Sheila wanting to see how the story ends.
@@TylerD288 Maybe but I hate when reactors last memory is GF3. I actually liked the plot. Had potential but It's Al Pacino who ruined it for me. I think he forgot who he was playing. Was like 1/2 himself and some unknown character.
@@TylerD288 Same here. It should have been named "The Return Of Tony Montana"
@@MrAitraining totally agree on your comment about how Pacino played it, and the plot was pretty good. Other things ruined it for me, that I won't talk about here bc of spoilers.
Yes, watch part 3!!
It's really good..
Perhaps not as good as 1 and 2, yes...
But part 3 is really great and underrated
The Godfather 1 is definetely the better movie but this is a great sequel
Even if part 3 gets a lot of hate you should def watch it simply to watch the trilogy to completion. There's one scene in it which made Al Pacino my favorite actor ever, since. I hope you watch it
In Sicily, words said that slight someone else's family can start fights words can't finish. In fairness, GF pt 2 is an extension of GF pt 1 that's just as good.
Loved it! I don't think Godfather II is "better" - for one it doesn't have Brando, nor Sonny! - but it's definitely as great. I think of them both as just one movie. Hey, the following year Al Pacino and John Cazale (Fredo) were in the true-crime masterpiece, "Dog Day Afternoon"!!!! Directed by Sidney Lumet, who directed "12 Angry Men"! Definitely recommending that movie, the two actors are COMPLETELY different. Also, the same year Coppolla did "Godfather Part 2", he also directed "The Conversation". Both were nominated for Best Picture! ("Godfather Part 2" won). Defintiely recommending that one as well: Gene Hackman is incredible in that one, and John Cazale again appears. We need WAY more reactions to both of those super-classics!!!
I view both godfather films as one. I don't compare one to the other because the flashbacks from part ll is from Mario puzos novel
Hi Sheila, my favorite scene in the film is when young Vito kills Don Ciccio while whispering his fathers name in the Don's ear. Even though personally and IRL I believe vengeance belongs only to God, there is still something gratifying about Vito's revenge, and to think that the last thing Ciccio hears is the name of the man he had murdered so many years prior, wow, talk about drama! In terms of only Michael's scenes, I would probably agree with you Sheila that it's when Michael closes the door on Kay. So much is said and felt with only silence and acting. It's simply a masterclass of acting. Personally, I'm not a fan of Kay specifically because of what she did to her unborn baby and to Michael. She basically used her own child as revenge against Michael, which is unbelievably cold-hearted. Michael does evil, make no mistake, but we never see him being mean or nasty or evil to his wife and kids, while Kay's evil act is meant to be personal to Michael and designed to make him hate her. We must remember that Kay willingly entered into marriage with Michael knowing what he was. Sure, he promised the Corleone family would be legit "in 5 years", but c'mon Kay, she should've known better and in return she was provided with a life of wealth. Not only did he take care of her, but Michael was still affectionate towards Kay, as we see at the beginning of the film. On another note, I love their home on Lake Tahoe in the film. I'm assuming it's a real home, I love everything about it, I'd move in today! I spent the day partying on a similar looking lake in Virginia years ago, it was a very good time. Tahoe is even more beautiful though. Lastly, I might be one of the few who like the first film more for reasons I won't go into here bc i'd have to write a term paper, but I still love Part 2 and consider it one of the best films of all time. Looking forward to your next reaction Sheila!! ❤
You should watch Scarface, I think it is Pacino's best movie, he is pretty stone faced in the Godfather movies but he is much more animated and energetic in Scarface.
30:36 notice the orange?
Dont think anyone would want a ride from someone who'd just given you The Kiss of Death regardless who they are 😆 The Godfather and The Godfather Part II remain the only original/sequel combination both to win Best Picture. (1973) and (1975) Robert De Niro won Best Supporting Actor for his role. For political reasons, all Cuban scenes were filmed in the Dominican Republic.
If you are planning on watching The Godfather III, I would highly recommend watching the ORIGINAL RELEASE - NOT THE CODA VERSION. There is a very important scene at the end of the movie that isnt shown in the original version. Godfather III is the least favorite out of the three that was released 16 years after the sequel. By the way, in Godfather III, Sheila, you are going to see a favorite of yours casted in the movie. Glad you are enjoying the series, Ooh Sheila! 😃
This movie is so good that you don't realize some scenes are there because Coppola just thought it would look good on film, or he & Puzo screwed up the writing or everyone was doing a LOT of coke.
1. Who opened the drapes? Who could walk around the living area of the estate unnoticed? We know that as soon as the machine guns started that a) Security snapped into place and b) someone killed the hitmen almost as soon as they stopped firing. Fredo? He claimed he didn't know it was a hit. Was he so stupid he didn't know what opening the drapes meant? If so, he deserved to get killed.
2. What exactly did he do for Roth and Johnny Ola? Give them house plans? Then he should know a bit was coming.
3. Why would Rocco say "I don't recognize them but they were hired out of New York." ?????? Either he recognized them as being part of the Rosatos or the Pentangeli's or he had no idea where they came from. If he knew they were from New York, explain it!! We're waiting. Rocco had to know kinda who they were or who they were with for him to say that. Unless they were wearing I ❤️ NY buttons.
4. Tom Hagen? Someone had to be smart enough to arrange the hit then kill the hitmen almost immediately. And get away with it. Rocco? Al Neri? Fredo just doesn't seem tough and clever enough to arrange the hit, then kill the hitmen.
5. Does Michael hate Tom because he arranged for Kay to have an abortion? Kay can't leave the estate without his knowing about it. And Tom would know exactly how to find an abortionist and pay him off.
6. Why didn't Mike have the abortionist killed? OR Kay? There is a deleted scene showing Fabrizio getting killed. He was living in New York. Mike never forgot about Fabrizio planting that bomb and killing Apollonia. Maybe....
7. Kay only said she had an abortion to hurt Michael. I mean, look at Kay and her personality. She would never have an abortion. If she did, why wouldn't she go whole hog and kill Anthony? Because Anthony showed homosexual tendencies? Kay tried to tell Mike something about Anthony but he shut her down. Would Kay REALLY have an abortion? Aided by Tom?
8..Mike would go crazy over an abortion, a real one. He would kill the abortionist, Tom, and maybe even Kay. We saw how they could gut a young prostitute just to frame Senator Geary.
9. Unless...Michael realized how important Tom was to the business side of the family and so he confronted Tom, had it out with him, and realized Tom was just too important.
10. Why didn't Willie Cicci get killed at the end? Because Willie Cicci was specifically based on Joe Valachi, who was the first Mafia guy to break the code of silence in the late 1950s. The Mafia tried 3 times to kill him in prison but Valachi killed everyone sent to kill him. It was made into a movie called The Valachi Papers in the mid 70s. It starred Charles Bronson. The movie should have called a little attention to it. I mean, these guys really were monsters. Valachi was a hero. So maybe they could have shown a couple of attempts on his life in prison.
Personally I don't think Kay had an abortion. If she did Coppola and Puzo didn't think through the story to its logical conclusions based on what we've been told about these people.
And I think Coppola thought up the open drapes scene and just went with it. Artists do this with stories all the time. Always have. Kubrick had a ton of continuity problems with The Shining and said Screw it. It's not that important. In the Sherlock Holmes stories, Dr. Watson is always Dr. Watson but half the time he is John Watson, and the other time he is James Watson.
But that drapes scene was cool. So was Kay trying to hurt Mike.
Vito was a criminal, but he was principled. Family and honor was everything. Michael turned into a paranoid zombie bent on power and revenge that ultimately destroyed what his father had built.
I will add that Michael had to deal with situations Vito never experienced, like an independent-minded wife like Kay capable of killing her unborn child, or the betrayal of a brother.
@@TylerD288 Agreed. Michael said at the end of his conversation with his mother about losing your family, "Times are changing." He realized how destructive he was becoming, and Kay and Fredo's actions were ultimately created from the result of his own ruthlessness. Tom Hagen near the end of the movie said, "You've won...Do you have to wipe everyone out?" Michael was at the point of no return. He was more cunning and business minded than Vito whose true strength was being a man of the people. Still the best two movies I've ever seen.
Now you know why Chris Cuomo, a self-professed journalist, is called Fredo :)
i have to give this movie another chance. if you like it, i bet it is quite good. i look forward to more stuff from you. please don't take this the wrong way: you have a very unique personal style. i think a lack of fakeness. it's rare in the world.
Thank you! 🙂
Michael didn’t go back to Kay because he loves her (although he may, it’s hard to tell), but rather because she’s a white-American woman from a middle-class background. She’s respectable and he wants to go legit. She fits within his plans. But his one true love was Apollonia. With her demise, his heart only grows colder and more calculating.
In the beginning when vito is getting inspected in the U.S. they are checking him for lice
In his eyes?
He has a comb and is checking his eye brows and eye lashes
Sorry to go against the grain here but Godfather I has proven over the test of time to be the best of the two and probably the best movie ever.
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Some unsolicited advice: stop right here. Keep your happy memories of GF and GF Pt 2. Do not proceed to GF Pt 3, bc it is a pale imitation of the previous two! Coppola should have resisted the urge to go back to the well. You've been warned! 😉
PS - just discovered your channel, watched a few. I enjoy your work!
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Michael doesnt look at people, he sees THROUGH them.
He must be hyper-vigilant because he wears the crown, and treachery could come from literally everywhere.
This film is a tragedy, because a once good man just loses his soul.
Michael saw his wife murdered,
that was the flashpoint.
And, it continued until the shocking killing of his own brother.
Michael's descent into hell, was complete.
Michael Corleone SHOULD have been a great man.
But......
although he is powerful and rich beyond imagination, he is utterly alone.
Unlike his father who was respected, Michael is feared.
Unlike his father who was loved, Michael is detested at some point by everyone who matters, Kay, Fredo, Connie, Tom.
Where Vito was warm, Michael is cold.
Vito said the most important thing, that couldve changed Michael's life.......
"I NEVER WANTED THIS FOR YOU."
Michael is no Vito.
But, he didnt have to be, and never should've been.
THAT is the tragedy.
Definitely agree with this analysis!
A french feel good movie ?
Intouchables (2011)
Ever see the movie A Bronx Tale? (Coming of age/ mafia movie)
They speak Sicilian dialect not italian
Can you react to Tarzan The Fearless?
Plz watch part 3
For sure!
hey can you put gloves on and please do a reaction to the movie Austin powers international man of mystery
@@SheilaReactzPlease don't! 😂
Can you watch the movie "Carlitos Way" starring Al Pacino. It's a really good movie
Added to the watchlist! Thanks for watching!
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Fredo would NEVER hurt his nephew! He was just being a good uncle, perhaps the only thing he was good at.
Part III gets a bad rap, but it is a good movie in its own right. Not masterpieces like One and Two, but good. It just suffers by comparing it to the first two.
I def will check it out. It’s a must. It’d be like not reading the last chapter of a book!
In no way is Part II better.
Part II is NOT better than part one. It’s different and good on its own but the original is a masterpiece, part II is just good, not as good and definitely not better.
Definitely not better. If people think it's AS good, that's fair. I prefer the first one.
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Yeah better isn't the right word. Part 2 is more complex and grander. The budget had a lot to do with it too. GF1 was pretty low budget while being amazing. Francis had 3-4 times the budget for 2 and full control.
I never saw the point of opposing and comparing parts one and two as though somehow the films are enemies of each other, it always seemed like a bankrupt and depressing way to approach the brilliance of both films. To me The Godfather parts one and two are mutually complimentary masterpieces that in NO way stand in opposition but rather, just enhance each other's brilliance.
@@Al_NERi well said. Don't argue with Al Neri 😎