Mob Movie Monday "The Godfather Part II" | Michael Franzese
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- 👉👉Check out the store: store.michaelfranzese.com/ Another Mob Movie Monday review of "The Godfather Part II" The compelling sequel to "The Godfather," contrasting the life of Corleone father and son. Traces the problems of Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) in 1958 and that of a young immigrant Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) in 1917's Hell's Kitchen. Michael survives many misfortunes and Vito is introduced to a life of crime.
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Godfather: "Wow, this movie is really good."
Godfather II: "This is even better."
Godfather III: "Look how they massacred my boy."
Lmfao
That’s good comedy there...
X-D Priceless.
Lmao!!!
Us Italians don’t talk about 3.... 🤣
If i had to describe the godfather movies it would be
Godfather: Damnit Carlo
Godfather 2: Damnit Fredo
Godfather 3: Damnit Coppola
More like
godfather 3: Damnit paramount
Three isn't a bad film at all. You just don't see it.
I always hoped that Kay would get whacked.
Or Godfather 3: Damnit Sofia
(great director like her father but egaaad is she a funny bad actress!)
@@pocketssmith5933 it's an awful movie compared to the other two.
“I know it was you Fredo.. You broke my heart”.. One of the best scenes in movie history.
I could only imagine the pain of knowing that your older brother threw you under the bus.
l think the best scene in movie history was the non-verbal cue from the horse's head in bed.
It was a good 'pride goeth before the fall' moment for the director.
I like Pacino's scene with Diane Keaton, when she tells him he wants a divorce.
@@joelspringman7748 I like Michael's about to explode look when she told him about the abortion and when he told Moe Green "You slapped my brother?"
How he grabs his face and gives him the kiss of death. What a powerful scene indeed.
“Michael Corleone said this and Michael Corleone said that... so, I said uhhh, sure. Why not?!” Frankie Five Angels Pentangeli is hilarious!
When he tries to conduct the band and they end up playing 'Pop goes the weasel'
Frankie five Angels reminded me of my dad.
@@HiveFleetUlfang1 He was comic relief.
@@KtotheG He looks and talks and acts like a drunkard, but Frankie had to be at least above average competent to have been Clemenza's underboss.
Yeah, a great character. Hard to consider that to be a capo he must have been capable and experienced with brutal murder, thuggery and ruthless dishonesty. All business, nothing personal.
Best line in the movie: “Senator, we are both part of the same hypocrisy.” Politicians are in many ways far worse than anything going on in the mob.
For real, politicians deal with everyone in the city, state, or country. While wise guys deal with anyone in their path
Thank you! I have said myself the only difference between the Mafia and the Feds are the Feds make the laws to their advantage.
@@melissarose0126 lol the mob did that too
Omar Little from The Wire had a similar exchange with Levy the lawyer on the witness stand.
@@melissarose0126 I see one more difference. The mob had a limit on their taking and actually made efforts to keep their communities, in which they also lived, clean and safe and prosperous for the general populace. Politicians who are crooked have no limit on taking and are happy to destroy the lives of the communities they pretend to represent. Mobsters tend to have an ethical code, but not dishonest politicos.
The scene at the end of Michael sitting alone by himself is astounding. The king is alone. Heavy is the head that wears the crown.
I love how the sopranos borrowed that same alone at the top type situation many times! The ending of GF 2 just is do sad
The strongest is strong alone on the top
That scene shows why Michael was a failure as a don. He did things Vito never would have done, and at the end, he's a sad, lonely man.
@@MrBronx61 Michael was dealt a bad hand and had to handle it the best he could. It's kind of unfair comparing how vito would've handled the hand Michael was dealt with.
Vito was the Godfather everyone respected Michael is the Godfather everyone feared
The stalking scene of Don Fanucci is brilliant.
Favorite scene
Amazing scene !
Nice
The scene where Kay tells Michael that she aborted their baby was so brilliantly done. Pacino's physical acting was top-notch. The look on his face, as anger slowly forms and gets worse and worse as she talks was phenomenal. I have said many times to Pacino's performance here is my all time favorite acting job by any actor ever. That scene, among many others, is why I think so.
Had Pacino made the movies he did over the first 5 years of his career, over 20 years instead, he's have at least 3 Oscars.... he blew up so fast and so hard, made G1, G2, Serpico, Dog Day, all in his first 5 years.... he was still a "rookie", so people didn't want to give him his due yet.
It was literally Michael Corleone, not Al Pacino there, he transcended that and kinda was thinking and acting like the character the whole movie. Best acting ever.
Yes that scene was psychology intense! I killed your son! Hardcore!
That scene was amazing
The shot in Havana where Michael realizes Fredo betrayed him and he covers his face in grief is chilling.
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The Havana shots were filmed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. They closed sections of town for it. I was in second grade at the time and those were my first traffic jams experiences. I lived close to where they shot the scene of the rebel running into the army car and exploding a handgranade.
@@earlwed how old r u
@TheShqipe98 well he was in 2nd grade in 1973 when they filmed. So he’s more like 55-56😂
Ikr I love that scene
Many years ago, while at work, someone broke their glasses, with out missing a beat someone else said " you go through more glasses than Mo Green". I've been waiting 30 years to say that to someone else.
I just broke my good glasses, so ill be happy to be your first. Dont worry i have a spare just not the best pair. Have a good day
@@milestonowhere9735 tragic your request wasnt answered
When Robert de Niro take his children back to Sicily where he grew up. My father did this in the 80s he took us back to where he was born Kashmir. The scene is so lovely 🥰 his father loved his family. Always bring a tear to my eyes. My father sacrificed his life to give his children a better life.
This series is an immigrants story ( or settlers is a better word)..I have Nigerian heritage …I can totally relate with much of it …
James Caan was so good in The Godfather he won Italian Of The Year. Twice. And he is Jewish.
Adam Corrolla said Jews are smarter Italians and Italians are better looking Jews.
Jimmy used to hang out with Italians
@@AristotleSanchez1000 haha that’s true
Robert De Niro KILLED IT as young Vito Corleone. He definitely earned his first Academy Award.
But Pacino's subtle transformation was probably one of the best performances in Acting history.
No offense to Art Carney fans, but Pacino deserved that best actor award that year SMH
It’s honestly sad how political the academy awards are.
They lost their credibility with that decision, Al Pacino’s expressions alone are better than Harry and Tonto
Agree- Pacino's transformation from a young, open faced, happy young man to a cold, stone faced Don is absolutely brilliant.
I love harry and tonto but yes Pacino was robbed for sure
De Niro deserved the Oscar, and Pacino was robbed.
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To me, Godfather 1 & Godfather 2 are one movie. My favorite movie of all time! I just know, I was an italian in another life.
Same! ❤️
I totally agree!
Time is an illusion, a mere construct over a now reality...you are Italian in another simultaneous life!
@@juanitabarron4754 you look Italian
@@yvonneollivier7088 you are hitler in another timeline
Hi Michael love your videos. Have you considered reviewing Peaky Blinders? Great series from the UK about British gangs 1919-1929.
British gangs are lame lmafo yo
^^ he’s not wrong.
@@etherealallure9173 ur names honey lemon shut up😂
@@th3st1g36 yeah but he's not a "gang"
two completely different worlds, It is a great show though i really enjoyed it.
"My father's name was Antonio Andolini...... and this is for you!" most powerful scene ever
It’s actually “Questo e per te.” 🤣👍
whe he got shot i thought he yelled out "im going to the bookstore"!
@@JohnS-il1dr
Stabbed. Not shot. 🤦🏻♂️
Vito sliced that pig right 💪
Then flicks his hand off. As though even his blood and odour are disgusting. Very powerful scene indeed.
My favourite detail is how when they speak sicilian, they dont just speak italian, they speak the authentic dialect. Even the calabrese man spoke his dialect properly.
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Yes, very true. Even the scenes in Italy, the mannerisms of the locals, all very very authentic.
@@lastlaff2777 i agree
Don Fanucci was played by the well-known Italian actor Gastone Mochin; having actual regional actors act in their mother tongue contributed to the authenticity.
@@MoltenPlastic Shut up
As a son of a chef, and as a son of a chef who doesn't even know how to make pancakes right, Michael's "Are you kidding me?" about his kids never watching the Godfather is something I've heard from my dad so many times - it's good to know that love is transcendent of lifestyles and choices, no matter the paths taken. You can hear it right then and there.
You forgot to mention scene in the beginning between Michael and senator. That scene is the best scene in any film about what politicians are.
To my fellow Catholics, when Fredo is in the boat fishing he says the first half of the Hail Mary out loud. Then silence, but if you finish the prayer, right after you say "amen", the shot rings out. I've seen it and prayed it at least 50 times and I still get goose bumps every time.
it is chilling more at the beginning to me, when Fredo starts praying out loud, with Al Neri sitting right behind him... you almost can cut the tension.
I noticed that, it’s paced so well. Almost like Neri let him finish after the Amen.
I do that when I watch the film as well
what a great detail. just shows how well things came together in this movie.
You're right. I "said" it along silently.
Rocco was written as good enough to let Fredo die in a state of grace.
What struck me about The Godfather Part II more than anything else was how Michael was transformed as Don of the Corleone Family. Michael promises both his father and Kay that he will turn the Family into a legitimate business enterprise. Instead of legitimacy, he grows more disconnected from his family; more cold; and more evil to the point of killing his own brother. The final, absolutely riveting scene in the film when Michael is remembering the past birthday party for his father is so powerful. You can't help but notice that just about every single person in the room is dead and gone and Michael has betrayed his ideals ("That's my family, Kay, not me"). Michael remembers and looks troubled and sad. What a truly tragic story it is. Good cannot come from evil.
The movie brilliantly shows the contrast between father and son. Michael failed as a don, because he was never meant for that life in the first place (Vito even mentioned that in the first film). Michael did things his father never would have done, and it cost him. At the end, he's a sad, lonely man.
Fredo deserved to be killed. He nearly had Michael, Kay & the kids killed because he was jealous & chose money over family
@@MrBronx61 Yes, I agree. They were different. It seemed like Vito had more of a heart than Michael.
@@michael43567 Don't think Fredo wanted it that way. Fredo was the opposite of what he thought he was. He was stupid and didn't think the whole thing through. Fredo should have been removed from family business to prevent future problems, but I don't think he deserved to die. By the code of La Cosa Nostra, he did, but on a human personal family level, he didn't.
The Hyman Roth/Michael scene was also Lee Strasberg vs Pacino. Teacher vs his own literal student.
I went and seen Godfather lll with my Dad. I loved it, so did my Dad.
I've read that G-3 shows best the relationship between the Mafia and the Church.
And Michael breaking down confessing his ordering the murder of Fredo, great acting.
“It’s not personal it’s just business” it’s always personal when you’re on the receiving end of the business.
Just simple common sense
That's part of the book that they left out of the movies. As a young man Vito teaches Micheal, 'it's not personal, it's just business'. Before he dies Vito tells Michael the final lesson, "It's always personal'.
Spoken from personal experience, yes?
John Cazale "fredo" was one of the best actor ever lived... very underrated
Very good actor ya. Sad he passed young.
Chris Cuomo makes a great Fredo Lol
Agreed, could of been a GREAT actor with De Niro and Pacino. But sadly the big C takes lives, and it took an actor in his prime.
@@robertparker6280 he did just 5 movies,...five masterpreces...Al Pacino rellay admirred John, he said that he learned so much from him
@@MrOmareffendy Really? The only ones I knew him in was Godfather 1 & 2, and Dog Day Afternoon (not saying those aren't masterpieces).
Also I wasn't trying to say he wasn't in anything good. Sorry if it came out that way. I was trying to say, if he didn't die, he would of been in the halls of fantastic actors.
My favorite scene was when Michael met Frank Pentangeli at his own house and made him sweat. Then the relief on Franks face when Michael says, “I want you to help me take my revenge.” Frankie Five Angels breathed a huge sigh of relief, and was like, “Mike, what do you want me to do?” BRILLIANT
The best about that Hyman Roth "I didn't ask why... this is the life we've chosen" is that it revealed the real anger that Hyman Roth had for Michael under his superficial charm. And why he plotted against him so much.
DeNiros rooftop scene was probably top 3 ever for any movie. The patience with the light bulb and towel wrapped as fanucci taps the bulb. Incredible movie one of if not the best movie ever made .
Theres so many scenes like that in part II. I love the rug scene. The landlord scene is hilarious too.
@@Wreck-it_Ralph should have made the flashbacks its own prequel movie it was amazing.
It is just amazing the atmosphere that is created and the cinematography and everything it is an unreal movie completely fantastic just indescribable
Cinematic masterpiece
The one thing I did like about Godfather three was when Michael was in Italy at a Don’s Funeral. He sees the people’s sorrow and laments as to why this Don was so loved and He was so feared!
It's got problems but there are several things I really like about part 3. I thought Andy Garcia was phenomenal in that (when he had anything to work with, at least.)
That movie was good. I love 3
@@joelrasdall7662 WE GOTTA TAKE ZAZA OUT !!!!
@@AJ-sw8uf 😂
I just wanna say the opening scene when Vito was a kid in sicilia was so realistic my mother who,s 94 from agrigento province.says she remembers similar incidents..but everything you see shot in sicilia was 100 percent accurate. Even the dialect..that's how it was back in the day..
Even tho I’m Napulitano that scene just resonates with me so much
Incidentally, a little fun fact, the "Moshulu" which transported the young Don to Ellis Island is anchored in the Delaware River in Philadelphia, you get a great view of it going North bound on I-95. I believe it's now a restaurant,
I just love the symbolism on how Michael is a tragic hero. Vito died a happy man, regretful that Michael got into the life, but still happy. He was surrounded by family that loved him. Michael "wins" and stays alive (im excluding 3) but he is alone. Family is either dead or gone from his life. He is the polar opposite of his father and it really shows in 2 when they go between the flashbacks and the current plot.
John Cazale was one of the most underrated actors. His performances in Godfather I & II, the Deer Hunter and Dog Day Afternoon are some of the best acting I've seen.
I so agree with you, he was wonderful and it is a shame we lost him so young. There is a great show about him called "Considering Cazale", which you can find on YT. I loved it and think you would too.
To my understanding, everyone working with him, knew just how good he was. They had the deepest respect for him, and valued his advice.
He did only 5 movies.
All 5 nominated for Best Picture.
Pretty incredible
He was from Revere, MA, a city North of Boston that became a bedroom community for small-time wise guys. It's evident Cazale got his inspiration up close.
@@antonewilson4310 My mother’s buried in the same cemetery with him-Holy Cross Cemetery. Straddles Revere, Malden and Everett! Not that anyone gives a shit!
Hey Micheal, I don't know if you know but the Cuba scenes where actually filmed here in Dominican Republic (because Castro wouldn't let them shoot any scenes over there) , you should come down here onces, we love you here too! 👍🏼
Wow that’s really interesting
To me, they're just two parts of one movie so I can't judge them as two separate movies. Both great. Every one in these movies nailed their roles. So many iconic scenes. That scene where Michael closes the door on Kay says so much without saying a word. I also think Hyman wasn't just letting Michael know he knew about Moe Greene but was also trying to tell him that he was willing to let it go and hope Michael would let his attempt on Michael's life go as well.
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The intro takes you there.
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This comes across fake as fuck
@@christopherw3655 your mother comes across fake.
@@michaelfranzese Will you review the 1991 Mobsters movie with Christian Slater and Anthony Queen
Godfather II gets better everytime I watch it. The locations, Al Pacino, John Cazale, that sleazy senator, and the cast were amazing..
Especially the flashbacks too
I always have to watch 1 and 2 back to back. An excellent way to spend a rainy day.
Great to know I'm not the only one.🙂@@michaelward9880
When Mario Puzo passed away at his home I was the Funeral director who was there for the home transfer to the funeral home!
Marlon Brando is so good that even as good as Al Pacino is, there is a drop off in the films when Brando's presence ceases. He has the greatest screen presence. It FILLS every scene he's in. So, I give the first one the edge. Personal opinion.
I’d argue that people who know who Marlon Brando is and how good he was feel this. Lots of people barely felt the lack of Marlon, Al Pacino really carried part 2
@@GiantsRTheBest1 Can you explain what you're trying to say, please? Are you claiming that people had a pre-conceived idea of how great Brando is/was before they saw the movie and therefore because of that, they think the first one is better? I'm not sure what you're arguing.
I kind of feel the same way too.. Also the Godfather 1 was the story of Michael's transformation into The Don... So it was a little more interesting because he begins the film squeaky clean and ends the film with a lot of blood on his hands..he gets much more crueler and colder in the second film.. The Godfather Part 2 was fantastic but Godfather 1 edges it out by a little bit..
I wrote and published The Godfather: The Surprise Party-which is the untold story of the fifty something year old Vito Corleone coming to his birthday party alluded to in the Godfather sequel.
@@GiantsRTheBest1 exactly. Watch the first one if you're in the mood for Brando, watch the second if you want to watch Pacino shine.
Fun fact... Dominic Chianese who played Junior soprano in the sopranos, played Johnny Ola in this movie. Great actor
Another Fun Fact Joseph Siravo(R.I.P) who played Tony's dad Johnny Boy Soprano on "The Sopranos" was in Carlito's Way with Al Pacino. Rocco Sisto who played "Young Uncle Jr" on Sopranos was in Donnie Brasco with Al Pacino👍
He clearly had the makings of a varsity athlete.
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Robert Duvall was excellent in Godfather I and II and doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.
l agree with you Steve, Duvall's character always showed loyalty to the family and you can tell that Michael trusted him totally, even though he treated him like crap some times.
@@jbjoeychic Robert Duvall is a very under-rated actor. I remember him in his first movie, To Kill a Mockingbird, which I saw as a kid a LONG time ago. He was great in Colors, also.
@@slundgr --Gus McCrae in Lonesome Dove was probably his best role, anyway my favorite.
@@dandavis8300 For whatever reason, I have never seen Lonesome Dove, although I expect I'd like it. Who can forget Duvall in Apocalypse Now? I love the smell of napalm in the morning. Smells like . . . victory.
I've not seen a movie with Duvall but what he was not excellent. Even in The Natural.
He does
NEVER TELL ANYONE OUTSIDE OUR FAMILY WHAT YOU ARE THINKING!
Sonny's big mouth is what inspired Solozzo to shoot Don Vito.
@@jamallabarge2665 safe to say that it all started with sonny.
Imagine being his kids and not watching these pieces of absolute perfection
Michael's body guard with the black top hat was an under rated, silent character.
Buestta was one of my favorite characters!!
He’s a fairly big character in the book
Top hat? Was he Abe Lincoln? That was a fedora.
Silente strong type like Gary Cooper
The actor that played a young, Genco, was the same actor in Good Fellas that played Carbone....."Make that coffee to go."
Another one is Jonny Ola is uncle Jr on the sopranos.
It took 3 days to thaw him out.
He was also in the first Godfather. He is in the background while Sonny was beating the hell out of Carlo.
@@doomvictor3934 I think that was Willie Chichi. Genco had passed away prior to that scene....I think.
@@willy565 I am talking about the actor that played young Genco in Godfather pt 2 He was an extra in the first movie.
The fact that your father put a contact on both you and your brother.. and you still love him. Deep respect.
It was fake
His father was great, he was just in a system in which there are certain rules, probably was coerced into that or it wasn't him. If it was me i would understand, relationship between father and son when the atmosphere is tense and disturbing involves forgiving. Sonny was legendary in that life.
As much as I revere GFI , GFII is my favorite. Everything about it is perfect. It made me forever adore Pacino. He is mesmerizing as Michael in this and when he on screen you cannot take your eyes off him. The Hyman Roth character is played marvelously too..
I thought the Roth actor was so incredible, not surprising he’s a famous acting coach. He just dominates every scene he’s in.
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Lee Strasbourg.... he brought method acting to the US.
He really does steal every scene he’s in.
@@jesseberkowitz7862 for an actor who wasn't in anything else, he's fantastic! his daughter Susan was always good, and cute!.
Meyer called mr..Strasburg wife's private phone line and thanked him for the way he portrayed him
My favorite of the Godfather trilogy. The flashback scenes are epic.
Unbelievably good those flashbacks are. DeNiro was flawless in it. And them speaking Sicilian and not just regular Italian was brilliant too
I loved when they at one point showed The Godfather and Godfather 2 edited to run in timeline order. 3 was like some of the Chevy Chase movies that he was contracted to do and were just terrible.
@@danielueblacker9118 That was called the Godfather Epic. It wasn't off my TV when it was on HBO. I wish I would have recorded it. I made the mistake of relying on on demand thinking it would be there forever.
John Cazale in both of them brilliant and legendary. Rest in peace John Cazale
Howard Stern had the best quote: "The Godfather" is the greatest movie ever made. And Part II is better.
Al Pacino performance in godfather part 2 was the best
Pacino's best roles...
1)The Godfather Part II
2)The Godfather Part 1
3) Donnie Brasco
4) Scarface
5) Heat
@@nathannelson2018 I liked him in casino
@@joelund3409 We are talking about Al Pacino here not De Niro. Pacino was not in Casino.
@@nathannelson2018 I think he was kidding
@@LucaChili God I hope so.
Whenever I watched God Father I couldn't take my eyes off Al Pachino...He was amazing...
I always preferred Pacino myself
"Godfather III fell off the cliff."
Nicest way I've heard a review of it. I loved one and two as well. The scene where Apollonia (I think I that's her name) gets killed just broke me.
The way he explains in the intro about that scene is unreal haha! Goosebumps
What about the stare, Michael's mom funeral, Michael hugs frado, Michael stared at hit man, hit man gets the stare, hit man understood.
There's so much going on in one scene with no dialogue. This movie has a lot of great moments like that.
Al Neri
Michael's life long bodyguard...Al Neri - who in the novels was a ex cop
Al gave Mike a look as if he didn't want to do it but he had to
And the the Godfather Theme song in the background while Michael hugs Fredo.. Fkn beutiful
Godfather I and Godfather II are incredible movies.
Godfather III was great too, but it was more of a 90's TV show than the gritty films before it.
There needs to be a miniseries called 'Don Vito' which fills in the gaps between the end of the De Niro story in the movie and Marlon Brando in GF 1. The stuff described in the book, involving Luca Brasi taking on some Al Capone guys, was absolutely brilliant. Would give a chance to see Sonny more fleshed out as well.
When both The Godfather and Godfather 2 came to the drive in where I lived in Orange County, Calif.There were cars lined up for miles! No exaggeration. It was phenomenal !
“Do you know who I am? I’m Moe Greene! I made my bones when you were going out with cheerleaders!”
The pride before the fall.
I talked to Barzini
"He was banging cocktail waitresses two at a time! Players couldn't get a drink at the table!"
@Girl With A Vengeance Fredo was like a sheltered kid that went off to college. He was wilding out in Vegas. I’m gonna have to check that scene again to see if I notice what you mentioned about Pacino.
You cannot talk to a man like Moe Greene LIKE THAT!
The scene when Michael talks to his son before leaving and then the transition to 1917 with Vito Corleone watching toddler Michael is a gem.
That was Sonny. Michael wasn’t born in 1917, he was born in 1920.
That's probably true..... Santino was first. Family is family.
"This is the business We've chosen..I didn't ask who gave the order...cause it had NOTHING to do with business..." -- One of the best lines ever delivered in a "crime film" by Al Pacino's acting coach..Lee Strasberg. You can tell Pacino is in "awe" of Strasberg.
Michael's trajectory was too good. His metamorphosis from an outsider of sorts on his own path, to his active role in the response to Sonny's death, and on to himself heading the family - and ultimately changing him drastically, for me at least, has Part II slightly edging out the first. Shame III was such a missed opportunity but I still need to see the new version.
The Old Havana scenes were filmed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Some of the sites are no longer standing (most memorably the Hotel Jaragua, were the balcony/solarium birthday scene was shot). Others still remain: the Palacio Nacional (New Year's ballroom scene) and Parque Independencia (Michael and Fredo's ice cream scene ).
The best mob movie of all time without a doubt Robert De Niros performance in that movie was spectacular 😎🔥
@Girl With A Vengeance
Stop talking about Pacino ridiculous “ Divine D”🤣🤣
The one question that's bugged me about The Godfather 2 is why didn't Michael just wait to confront Fredo about his betrayal once he was onboard the plane with him headed home instead of losing him in the streets of Havana?
So that Fredo would have a choice to run away. It's for dramatic effect.
In some families Fredo would not have flow the whole way to Florida. He might have floated part of the way.
Passion. Greaseballs got loads of it.
This is my favourite film of all time! I've watched it at least once a month since I was 12 and now I'm 32
I watched “Godfather 1” and “Godfather 2” countless times. I never tire of it. Greatest movies ever made. One look from Michael and your blood freezes. He is the epitome of walk softly and carry a big stick. Never see him coming.
My favorite scene is when Kay tells Mike about the abortion. SO well acted!
I thought Michael was going to toss her out the window..... or strangle her on the spot.
"You're not taking my children! You are NOT taking my children!"
Correction the murder.
Even mob guys get upset when their children are murdered
@@Mark-xh8md Absolutely, I ended up feeling the same way about Kay as I did about Carmela Soprano. They knew what they were getting into when they married and loved the money and the perks. Kay killing the baby after Michael had almost been killed and then walking out after the Senate hearings was unforgivable.
@@Mark-xh8md But apparently not when they have their brothers murdered.
I had no idea Coppola didn't want to do Godfather III
Puzo didn't want Fredo killed, but relented because Francis said it had to happen. Puzo agreed and then said "Yes, after the Mother dies"
I’m 18 and don’t know anything about mafia or godfather but this guy can tell any story and I’ll listen.
I really recommend watching it
@@swervotrendy nah it looks too boring
Frankie being serenaded by, “Pop Goes The Weasel” is some wonderful foreshadowing.
I love how Lee Strasberg was just Pacino’s acting coach and had few credits to his name. Got an Oscar nomination and Golden Globe for “Promising Newcomer” at age 75, not bad
If you would compare Acting to College, then Lee Strasberg was the headmaster.
Strasberg was a legendary acting coach...
@@JeffreyGlover65 he had one actual previous role before Godfather 2
You are a uniquely wise, sober, enlightening presence on this crazy, chaos-loaded box, Mr. Franzese.
Thank you for all your work.
I like how Moltisanti translates into “many saints.” Which is ironic because that family had many demons.
Brando's nuanced performance is enigmatically captivating. One that's more-or-less impossible to follow even for killers like Pacino, De Niro and Duvall.
Wrong movie.
Marlon Brando was great.
I love how Vito loved, respected his wife. Great video.
I did too. One of my favorite scenes is in GF I when Vito and his wife are dancing at Connie's wedding. You can't hear what he says to her but she suddenly transforms into a shy girl, thrilled with her first compliment from a man she loves, she looks down, then looks at him with a kind of embarassed look on her face. I cry every time I see it.
Good sir, I like your videos. You are a very charismatic individual with lots of valuable knowledge. Not only are you very transparent regarding your past, but you also point out how this life is not as glamorous as it appears in the movies. Long story short, I think you are doing both something really important and entertaining. Good luck with your channel and all your future endeavors. Greetings from Germany
This just became one of my favorite channels! Excellent work.
"I know it was you Fredo......(kiss of death)......you broke my heart"
I really like the ending. That final flashback was the pinnacle of the symbolism and represented the events to call me in the single frame of Michael in that dinner table where everyone was singing happy birthday to the Don.
I think it symbolized that he was always alone, just him and his thoughts.
Mr. Franzese thanks for sharing your experiences to us. God bless you and your family!
My favorite, the first one has a special spot in my heart but this one is just brilliant. Thank you mr. franzese for the insight,. Also i think kids would be interested in it once they get older, in my case i was 20 when i finally agreed to watch it with my late father. God bless you!
You gave me a video I couldn’t refuse!
It's always with the scenarios
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro are my favorite actors
Interesting how they were never in any scenes together in any movie until The Irishman.
@@mubodude Um "Heat" and "Righteous Kill"
@@doomvictor3934 Um.. oh yeah. No wonder I forgot.
@@mubodude 👍 Heat was awesome, but Righteous Kill was 🗑
Michael knew the revolutionaries could win...he saw it coming and the other bosses didn't think it could happen.
Thank you for all that you do! My mom and I enjoy your story immensely. God bless you and your family!
I’d love to watch a whole movie where Michael just narrates what’s going on on screen.
Michael and Joe Pistone doing a watch along for Donnie Brasco would be amazing.
A commentary track with Al Pacino in character as Michael Corleone.
I'm not a religious man so I'm different to micheal but that aside I'm so glad that he has the platform that he has because his message is always positive ..and surprisingly sammy the bulls channel is also very good ...these guys are the real deal ...theyve lived through experiences that makes them unique
Your positive input into our lives Michael with your past experiences, Michael, I use this commentary with you as a solid ,indirect mentor in my daily life !
Wow, MF said your a "friend" of his. Some double life you lead. All due respect Mr. Cronin,
My favorite movie by far ! Thank you Michael ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You do a great job of breaking down these movies. Your past is a real compliment to breaking down these great movies. Thank you, Michael. I appreciate you sharing your insight. God bless you brother.
You should read the book "The Godfather" by Mario Puzo. It takes the story to a whole different level.
The Fortunate Pilgrim is really good.
Yeah, well. There's an awkward subplot that the book gives a lot of attention to for some reason that will have to be "overlooked".
It can make reading the book after watching the movies a surreal experience. That said, in some ways it's better; "it's always personal."
Michael made a movie review we couldn't refuse, great job and these really make my day, God bless.
Mr. Franzese, I watch your videos regularly and I have to say, that your work is amazing and your manner of speech is always priceless.
Love this, a brilliant movie, commentary from a man with real experience of the life, eloquently narrated, great stuff! Subscribed to your channel 👍🏻
Michael Franzese is such a great story teller to listen to. Always spot on with his comments, while giving good advice to people.
He sincerely wants us to do well in our lives, and for us to help others, as he is helping us, through his TH-cam channel on a weekly basis, while speaking words of wisdom, to his audience. And that my friends, is a priceless gift from one human being to another.
Appolo, you said this so well ! All so true.
"He sincerely wants us to do well in our lives"
😂🤦♂️
My favorite part of the entire Godfather trilogy is DiNiro's part as the young Vito. Everything about it is perfect. Set design, acting, script etc..
Saw both Godfathers 1 and 2 at the Theatre with my Father. Both excellent, and both very special to me giving me some excellent Father and Son time together with my Dad. Great job narrating Mob Monday Review Michael!