For me the ending - where Michael reflects on how his life has turned out and the flash back to where Fredo is the only one who congratulated him - is a masterpiece
I knew someone who loved to tell the following story: he was facing the possibility of being drafted and sent to Vietnam; everyone in his family didn’t want him to go, he told me, except for his aunt, who thought ‘it might be good for me.’ Then my friend paused, and smiled. “And I think where she is now is good for her.” See the connection to Fredo?
I've watched this scene over a dozen times (over thirty years) and it wasn't until now that I caught the resemblance. And seconds later, read your comment!!!
@@bunnydimples1283Maybe the "you can act like a man!" scene with Johnny Fontane. But even then I don't think Vito lost his temper, it looked like he only wanted to cause a reaction out of Johnny.
The best line in the whole trilogy is by Sonny’s kid “Mommy, daddy’s fighting again hahaha” Cracks me up every time and says so much about Sonny and his famous temper
I know, right? I wonder if they just dubbed little Anthony's voice in after filming this scene. How they could keep a straight face & stay in character hearing that! 🤣
Fredo's betrayal is the most compelling storyline for me. i spent most of the movie thinking that michael already knew it was fredo and was thoroughly moved by michael's visible devastation when he actually finds out for sure at the show
I still feel bad for him, throughout the first movie he was treated like a joke even tho he the oldest one, he has very kind heart and like to friend with anybody
@@marcgambone4240 Fredo was drunk and he let his guard down. Loose lips sink ships, as they say. Remember Vito’s earlier words. Men can’t be careless. Fredo was careless and it cost him his life.
Fredo was drunk the very first time we see him at Connie’s wedding. Even before the failure to protect Vito from the hitmen, Fredo was very weak. At every turn, he proves he doesn’t have what it takes to be the Don. Can’t handle his drunken bimbo wife, the Moe Green meeting, and when he and Johnny Ola pretended not to know each other when Mike introduced them in Havana, he made a point of saying “We never met” as they shake hands. Mike’s looking for a tell and Fredo served him up a good one.
It's probable that Michael had it figured out fairly early on that Fredo was, in all likelihood, the traitor in the family/organization. He just needed events and situations to play themselves out so that his suspicions about Fredo would be confirmed without any doubt. It can be especially painful and difficult to fully come to the truth when the person who is betraying or has betrayed you is someone who was so close to you, whether it be an immediate family member (in this case, Fredo), or a long-time trusted friend and colleague (Sal Tessio) in the first Godfather, even when the signs all point in that direction. While these scenarios played out in two of the greatest movies ever made, they hold true in real life.
Quite simply perfection. The scene where Michael hugs Fredo then looks at Neri. Neri knowing that Michael is still going to kill him. Not a word spoken just body language. Perfection.
Even more re: that ferocious scene and the eyes . . . Michael *ordering Neri to kill Fredo in that moment, with a glare of blood and ice and a forfeited soul. An un-paralleled film -- exquisite storytelling, and performances for the ages.
I have seen Independence Day & it is no where close to Godfather. Godfather Shaw shank redemption and many many more, are movies that can not be re-made. There are many different types of Independence Day movies. Ghost busters 1-3 2012 movie War of the worlds Armgedeon movie Edge of tomorrow Oblivion Tomorrow war
Thing is, i could pick almost any 5 scenes from the movie and say they were the best and it would be easy to make a case for them. The whole movie is pure movie magic.
My offer is this; nothing. For me, the greatest film ever made. A character study of an idealistic young man’s evolution and descent into evil following life changing sliding doors events, all out of a sense of duty to his family/father. Pacino’s stare was genuinely chilling. The sub-plots of Roth/Cuba and the Senate hearings gave it a touch of class and realism. The locations, lighting, cinematography and styling were also stunning. A lot of favourite scenes already quoted in comments but honourable mention also for the scene towards end between Michael and Connie, two actors at the very top of their craft.
@@rogerjrusa there weren’t many scenes between them in Part 2. Off the top of my head, at the start when she was introducing her new fella to Michael (which unsurprisingly didn’t go that well lol) and the brilliant one near the end I was referring to 😎
For me, the final conversation between Tom Hagen and Frank Pentangeli where Tom got Frank to commit suicide in his own words, by his own hand, of his own accord. Absolutely magnificent.
That was Michael’s play my friend. It wasn’t Tom’s power of persuasion or anything. Tom was just a messenger. Michael played that beautifully and protected himself.
It was Tom too. You couldn't have just anyone deliver that message and have it work as intended. Tom's smooth, suave, unassuming and almost gentle manner and diplomacy was a powerful weapon in itself. There's a reason why he was sent to handle so much of their important business. Look at the way he handled the Senator and the dead prostitute. Tom is a seemingly much more sympathetic character than Michael which makes it easy for others to feel like he's on their side.
@@MultiRooc Robert Duvall; classic character actor who could bridge/carry leading roles as well. Roommate to Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman. 2003 Star on Hollywood walk of fame member.
The scene in the boat house with Michael and Fredo…always struck me as especially dark and full of metaphors. The open window s, signifying everything is out in the open between them now. Michael standing up looking down over a fragile fredo… Fredo playing the sensitive, runt of the litter card to Michael to beg for his life. Fredos demeanor before they speak knowing all along he is going to die. The dull, winter day.
Hard to say. I am of the opinion that when Michael stares down Fredo in Cuba, right before the president deposed himself, he grabs Fredo and gives him a kiss…fredo backed away knowing that Michael just put his morality aside and knew he would have to have Fredo killed when mama died. And the way Fredo backs away from Michael after the kiss in the scene tells all. That plot line and everything leading up to Michael having that discussion with Fredo in the boat house, in my opinion, foretold everyone that Fredo was a deadman. I believe he knew exactly what was to become of him as soon as Michael told him he knew it was Fredo who double crossed him. Just my .02$
Foi uma cena melancólica ! A morte começou a tomar forma conforme as palavras de ambos saíam de suas bocas. O inverno fez o sentimento do coração de Michael gelar definitivamente , enquanto que do Fredo gelou no fundo do rio ; se é que você entende o que eu quero dizer.
Agreed. That's why the scene on the fishing boat, with Neri, is so sad. Fredo had accepted his death and began speaking out Bible verses. I think this is the only death that Michael actually watched and you could see the sadness, of what he had done, overtake him.
To me this the most quintessential film ever made. Better than #1. I give this film a 10/10 (part 1 is 9.8/10). I feel like the like dual story line father/ son in their 30s worked really well.
The scene at the table with Sonny and where everyone is positioned...it's amazing Sonny at the Head, the 2 Brother's seated across from one another and Hagen, next to Fredo...the positioning of the table speaks volumes... everyone is gone in a moments time and Michael is now sitting at the table, all alone... in silence...insight, his epiphany...
Everybody leaving table to go great Vito when he came through the door except for Michael represents not his Loneliness but determination not be like him and his family. It is an admirable moment He betrayed himself he corrupted himself, he became his fathers puppet.....Coppolas words.
@@jrod8332 Here's how the scene was written in the scrip. It's Vito's birthday. Everybody gets up and runs towards him. Michael stands in front of him and says " I will never be a man like you ". Brando didn't want to do the scene. No matter how much money Coppola offered he rejected it. So, Coppola rewrote it to make the exact same point.... Michael not wanting anything to do with his father....it's his family, not him. Position of the table and silence and epiphany ...all the melodramatic details of the scene that is as prosaic as Coppola portrayed it.
@@dc6461 I didn't mean that to be so derogatory...my bad...I was half asleep...i.meant your comment was more along the the lines of had seen the movie and it's outcome... I reread your comment, I get it 👍
@@nicklubrino2606 Lee Strasberg. He and Michael V. Gazzo, who played Frank Pentageli, both were nominated for best supporting actor; Robert DeNiro won that award as young Vito Corleone.
John Cazale’s acting was so good that his of character of Fredo will always be known as “the weak brother.” Someone with a not-as successful as the younger brother will always be thought of as “Fredo.”
The final scene in the film is my favourite of all time. The fact we don’t see Vito on screen when he arrives makes it’s even better. (Yes I know the trivia behind why.) A true masterpiece.
When Michael takes Fredo in his arms and looked at his bodyguard, the body guard expression understanding what's he's asked to do is a masterpiece. I skipped that part the first time I saw the movie.
To me, the scene in Cuba with Hyman Roth basically admitting he was Michaels enemy because of the Corleone's taking Moe Green's rackets in Vegas was the top scene in the movie. Second would be the interaction's with Senator Geary. Third would be Michael telling Tom Hagan "You're My Brother". Probably one of the only movie sequel that might be better than the original...
I agree. I thought Hyman Roth was a pure ace in this flick. The way he sits while watching the game--- was very telling. The days of great movies with incredible details... are vanished
From David A. Wood: The most tragically ironic point of Godfather 2 was at the concluding portion of the movie when Fredo Corleone was the only family member to earnestly congratulate his lone wolf of a younger brother Michael for joining the US Military at the beginning of American involvement within the Second World War. That part of Fredo's goodwill towards Michael during the final scene was especially heartbreaking when you were obligated to take into consideration what had just transpired before Michael's incredibly sad trip down Memory Lane.
Great selection. Another top scenes from Part II. 1. Michael's meeting with Senator Geary 2. Murder of don Fanucci (beautiful sequence) 3. Frank Pentangelli and Tom Hagen conversation 4. Young Vito losing his job (very emotional and well acted scene) 5. All the sequence of Frank Pentangelli and his brother Vincenzo. What a scene
Part 1 & Part 2 are both the best films ever made for Cinema. The acting was incredible by everyone. My favorite was James Caan as Sonny Corleone. God, he played that part perfectly. I know because I read the book BEFORE I saw Godfather 1 years ago & Caan just nailed Sonny Corleone's character to perfection.
Francis Ford Coppola was so right to vouch for Al Pacino. The studio "geniuses" didn't like Al at first but Francis KNEW Al's amazing abilities would prevail!
Learning and experiencing the problems and agonies of our Human World through similar videos, always help us prepare and learn - how to protect ourselves away from those heartbreaking events prior of falling in it personally in real Life. Special thanks to the producer and the actors for this productive movie.
True, but as time passed; Michael regretted killing his brother, Fredo. Michael paid for all his sins when Mary, his daughter was shot and killed. People like Fredo can be very dangerous in that kind of organization. There's no telling what Fredo would have done next. Michael was a business man, a loving man and a family man. He loved his family.
People who try to justify Michael's killing Fredo dont get the whole point of the film. Fredo is his brother, his father's child and he killed him. He is supposed to be depraved and we are supposed to be appalled and its baffling that people are still saying it was "necessary"
From Wikipedia "Despite his personal lack of awards recognition, Cazale is distinguished by the fact that all five feature films he starred in were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Even a sixth film, The Godfather Part III, in which archive footage of him was shown, received this nomination." Al Pacino credits John Cazale for teaching him how to act.
@@DrClock-il8ijHe passed away from lung cancer. Tobacco and genius are often partners I find. I know I can't play piano worth 2 cents since I stopped smoking. Unfortunately, I never got 2 cents for my playing, so... oh well. Perhaps I should play piano and demand thousands to make me stop ! But back to Cazale, his performance in Glenngary Glen Ross, was superb.
A personal favourite of mine is the scene where Vito Andolini from Corleone has his name mixed up by a stressed out immigration officer. And just like that, history is changed for generations to come.
A lot of immigrants did that back in the day. Most of my friends don't have their birth last name. Something easy to remember or say is what they have now.
I think that he did that on purpose. Why he thought Corleone was easier than Andolini I don't know. Every Jew that came through Elis Island was named either Cohen or Levi. Go figure!
If you really think about it this whole god father story is depressing because the reason Vito went into the mafia business was to make sure his family was financially safe and secure for the sole purpose of making it legit he would always put family above everything so if Vito was still alive he would forgive Fredo and Vito would feel destroyed knowing what Michael did because Michael in the end put the business above everything else
Your family isn't safe if your older brother sells you out to people who don't care if civilian family members are collateral damage. Vito may not have killed Fredo but he wouldn't have forgiven him. He would have banished him to Bolivia or somewhere equally remote.
I thought something similar, wandering if Vito would have made the same as Michael towards Fredo. I don't think so, family first for the Godfather. Killing his brother has been a demonstration of weakness to me.
Os tempos haviam mudado e as maneiras de pensarem e agirem também. Vito colocava a família acima dos negócios e conseguia se descontrair e relaxar como uma válvula de escape. Já Michael colocou os negócios acima da família e isso destruiu sua mente e sua vida...assim como uma panela de pressão que explode.
I disagree, Fredo was killed bevause he betrayed the family. Fredo was the one that put things before family and he was the one that jeopardised the safety of the family.
@@nardinit Michael should've never send Fredo to Las Vegas in the first place and under Moe Greene ! Thats how Fredo knew about his buisness, Michael just had to put Fredo in position so he could start his own buisness and make his own money outside the family thats how Roth and Johnny Ola easily linked up with Fredo they knew Fredo want it to be his own man so when Johnny Ola told hom there was something in it for him he was excited and made a stupid desicion that cost his life
Another great movie that made cinema history it's so emotional so overwhelming how the characters just come to life on the big screen I actually thought they existed no other movie comes close the storyline the plots the action the characters so memorable so unforgettable so unbelievably made it's just too good to miss to pass up to ignore all these great characters in all 3 godfather movies are history are forever it never gets old never something this great never does 😊❤
I don’t have a little brother, but I still understand where Fredo’s coming from. As a man, it feels embarrassing to have a younger sibling or anyone younger than you take care of you, financially. Hell, they don’t even have to be younger than you, it can be anyone really. But, the fact that the one financially taking care of you is younger, that’s just adding insult to injury. And the fact that Fredo is treated like a kid compared to everyone else, even to his younger brother Michael (granted, Michael is most like their father, Vito) must be infuriating. I bet if Santino was in Fredo’s position, there’s no way in hell he’d stand for it. I’m not excusing on Fredo being an accomplice to Michael’s near-assassination, but I understand to a strong extent.
I dont think it is so much the financial part as the power relationship.Everybody in that family would expect to be financed to some extent Fredos real grievance is being excluded from decisions
Well the financial part was just one aspect of what meant. I was referring more to the fact that Fredo is is seen like a child compared with everyone else in the business, even by his younger brother, Michael (granted that he’s a bit of a screwup and a bit too meek and vulnerable to handle things like his brothers). The reasons are sound enough for Fredo to be in the position he’s in with his family. But, he has enough sense to know that it still sucks. Can’t fault him for that.
I think Michael should have made Fredo the Director of Casino Affairs or something similar only he would have a second in command who would be the one to call the shots from behind the scenes. Fredo would get the credit and the glory while this second in command would be invisible and never even set foot on casino property.
Still shouldn't have killed him exceptions have been made in the mob and I don't think one exception to your younger brother would have made you weak enough to affect the family at that point. It's all he had left and he regretted it later in thr third and unfortunately terrible film
@@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449 exactly it was partially Michael's fault. Think of your brother. Think how he feels. Etc. He should have honestly seen this coming
Hands-down best movie ever made although part two was a brilliant sequel and prequel I can’t say that one was better than the other. Part one and two I should just be one movie
Almost impossible to find. Godfather Epic. The whole movie is in chronological order and has all the edited scenes. I have it in vcs box set. Afraid to play it
Not in these clips but the most moving scene was Pacino (Michael) talking in Sicilian to Morgana King (Michael's mother) and asking if a man could lose his family. She assures him you can never lose your family and, resignedly, Michael utters, "Tempi cambino" (times change). Especially poignant and meaningful in these times of broken families.
I agree with most that both Godfather films 🎥 are truly epic masterpieces with Pacino,Duvall,Caan and Cazale delivering Powerful performances but the third film -was completely unnecessary and disap -pointing yet the first two remain flawles -s and unforgettable in their content.
He didn't want be gangster but he had to save the family that is crazy what he had to go through with his personal life and family and than his Mafia family. Al Pacino is the best actor ever my opinion.
These movies are the pinnacle of acting. You don't see anything close to the grounded performances of the Godfather 1 & 2 in today's TV based soft core pop star films.
When Michael confronted Fredo saying "It was you. As kids you beat me at marbles. Mom always let you lick the spatula when she made the cannoli filling...why Fredo, why Fredo?"
Senator...I can give you my answer now if you'd like. My offer is this - nothing. Not even the fee for the gaming license, which I would appreciate if you would put up personally.
What are you talking about? Are you talking about when young Vito stabbed Don Ciccio? If you are, the old man called him a "Son Of A Bitch" in Italian.
All great scenes but my top three (none of which are included here) would be: 1. Roth/Michael "it had nothing to do with business." 2. Michael/Pentangeli "keep your friends close and your enemies closer." 3. Michael/Geary "my offer is this: nothing."
The fundamental problem about Fredo is that he was not right for the brutal high stakes world he lived in. He never recovered from not blocking his father's assassination by preventing it with more bodyguards or at least killing the men who tried assassinating Vito. By dropping his gun...his father should have semi publicly banished him from the rough end of the business forever and put him somewhere legitimate outside the core business. Fredo was forever in a line of work where he would get himself or others killed because he did not belong in it.
@Rhett Ferrari what I got out of it with Fredo is that you are right. The problem for Fredo is twofold - one is that the assassination attempt on Michael nearly killed Michael's wife and probably instigated the end of his marriage, and two Fredo did it out of stupidity wrapped in frustrated ambition. Without those factors, Michael would probably have let him live. But enraged out of the loss of his marriage and as Fredo nearly got him killed out of ambition and caused it all out of ambition, Michael just could not forgive him.
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For me the ending - where Michael reflects on how his life has turned out and the flash back to where Fredo is the only one who congratulated him - is a masterpiece
Best scene!!
Fredo was Kept in the dark, he knew absolutely nothing..
Fredo was right about respect.
Kay was right about the scallion tradition
Dont copie!!!
I knew someone who loved to tell the following story: he was facing the possibility of being drafted and sent to Vietnam; everyone in his family didn’t want him to go, he told me, except for his aunt, who thought ‘it might be good for me.’ Then my friend paused, and smiled. “And I think where she is now is good for her.” See the connection to Fredo?
I thought The Godfather was a masterpiece,until I saw part two.Good God,this was a good story.
Second one is the better one but first still masterpiece.
Two masterpieces.
These scene with Michael and Fredo talking with the Lake in the background is one of the best scenes in all of cinema . A masterpiece in a masterpiece
Most sequels never measure up to the original, this one tops it.
In the boathouse, when Fredo loses his temper, he truly evokes his father. He even looks like him in that moment. Amazing.
I've watched this scene over a dozen times (over thirty years) and it wasn't until now that I caught the resemblance. And seconds later, read your comment!!!
Did I miss something from TG? Since when did Vito ever lose his temper in TG??
@@bunnydimples1283Maybe the "you can act like a man!" scene with Johnny Fontane. But even then I don't think Vito lost his temper, it looked like he only wanted to cause a reaction out of Johnny.
Wouldn't surprise me if Brando approached and coached him on the scene......
John was a great actor.
You’re missing 3 hours and 20 minutes worth of footage in this clip.
In short you are correct. Absolutely.
Totally, can't pick out top scenes because the whole movie is a masterpiece
Came here for this comment
Sta kaj v sorodu z igralcem, Danny De Vito ?
Plus the deleted scenes
Man fredo’s breakdown kills me every time I watch it.
John Cazale was a stone cold actor. That scene in the boat house is worth the price of admission. His scene kills me every time.....
The best line in the whole trilogy is by Sonny’s kid
“Mommy, daddy’s fighting again hahaha”
Cracks me up every time and says so much about Sonny and his famous temper
It's such a perfect line. "Uncle Michael, Mama," and the little giggles. So very familial.
I know, right?
I wonder if they just dubbed little Anthony's voice in after filming this scene.
How they could keep a straight face & stay in character hearing that! 🤣
@@johnvandam106 Anthony was michaels kid.
I don’t think we know the name of sonnys kid who’s is this seen ?
vincent@@Chris-wx8lp
@@ARandomPerson260 no it’s not Vincent. Vincent was the bastard child he had with his mistress
Fredo's betrayal is the most compelling storyline for me. i spent most of the movie thinking that michael already knew it was fredo and was thoroughly moved by michael's visible devastation when he actually finds out for sure at the show
I agree. Fredo was not a smart man but I still don't understand how he was stupid enough to let it slip that he was hanging out with Jonny ola
I still feel bad for him, throughout the first movie he was treated like a joke even tho he the oldest one, he has very kind heart and like to friend with anybody
@@marcgambone4240 Fredo was drunk and he let his guard down. Loose lips sink ships, as they say. Remember Vito’s earlier words. Men can’t be careless. Fredo was careless and it cost him his life.
Fredo was drunk the very first time we see him at Connie’s wedding. Even before the failure to protect Vito from the hitmen, Fredo was very weak. At every turn, he proves he doesn’t have what it takes to be the Don. Can’t handle his drunken bimbo wife, the Moe Green meeting, and when he and Johnny Ola pretended not to know each other when Mike introduced them in Havana, he made a point of saying “We never met” as they shake hands. Mike’s looking for a tell and Fredo served him up a good one.
It's probable that Michael had it figured out fairly early on that Fredo was, in all likelihood, the traitor in the family/organization. He just needed events and situations to play themselves out so that his suspicions about Fredo would be confirmed without any doubt. It can be especially painful and difficult to fully come to the truth when the person who is betraying or has betrayed you is someone who was so close to you, whether it be an immediate family member (in this case, Fredo), or a long-time trusted friend and colleague (Sal Tessio) in the first Godfather, even when the signs all point in that direction. While these scenarios played out in two of the greatest movies ever made, they hold true in real life.
How Neri looks away as he knew what that stare meant....classic stuff.
He knew Freddo had to go
Nevertheless i think a verbal ordered was needed to go through with that, of course it is not shown in the movie.
Death look… Kill”
The hug with Fredo and the look up from Michael has to be the most chilling moment in the whole Trilogy. Harrowing, yet magnificent at the same time.
Quite simply perfection.
The scene where Michael hugs Fredo then looks at Neri.
Neri knowing that Michael is still going to kill him.
Not a word spoken just body language.
Perfection.
My father was the same way never said a word just body movement and facial expressions when he was going the beat your butt for being bad.
Agree I just put a comment on this sceen, you must watch this movie more than once to catch all subtleties.
Even more re: that ferocious scene and the eyes . . . Michael *ordering Neri to kill Fredo in that moment, with a glare of blood and ice and a forfeited soul. An un-paralleled film -- exquisite storytelling, and performances for the ages.
@@robertcostello4921 Bless u Robt
So sad how Fredo can’t hug his brother tight enough. 🙏💔
A masterpiece that will never be equaled or remade!
Um...have you seen Independence Day?
I have seen Independence Day & it is no where close to Godfather.
Godfather
Shaw shank redemption
and many many more, are movies that can not be re-made.
There are many different types of Independence Day movies.
Ghost busters 1-3
2012 movie
War of the worlds
Armgedeon movie
Edge of tomorrow
Oblivion
Tomorrow war
Yeah, I would have Shawshank Redemption a close second behind Godfather.
Independence day? Are you having a laugh!
@@charlesabramson9492 Independence Day???😂😂😂 Really???😂😂😂 Oh ok😂😂😂
Thing is, i could pick almost any 5 scenes from the movie and say they were the best and it would be easy to make a case for them. The whole movie is pure movie magic.
Young Vito Corleone seeing the Statue of Liberty {Chefs Kiss}
big al - that was classic
The greatest movie ever made. Thank you! Francis Ford Coppla.
Best movie ever made. It was just perfect. From acting, directing everything. I salute everyone involve in this movie. Thank you for this masterpiece.
Yeah,this is possibly the best film ever made only rivalled by none other than The Godfather.
The first two God Fathers are epic. Best movies ever made period.
i think the actors in it-were the best of the best, so they pushed each other
Amen to that!
Thanks to People Like AL Ruddy and Francis Ford Coppola and Joe Colombo for making it happen
The death hug, and the look between him and the boydguard
I think Don Michael was simply hungry. That “look” he gave to Al Neri meant, “I would like a pastrami on rye sandwich, ASAP.”
@@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449 you really think so? 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣
Hard to believe these people were acting. Absolutely incredible!
The scene with Hyman Roth's Moe Green speech to Michael is second to none.
My offer is this; nothing.
For me, the greatest film ever made.
A character study of an idealistic young man’s evolution and descent into evil following life changing sliding doors events, all out of a sense of duty to his family/father. Pacino’s stare was genuinely chilling. The sub-plots of Roth/Cuba and the Senate hearings gave it a touch of class and realism. The locations, lighting, cinematography and styling were also stunning. A lot of favourite scenes already quoted in comments but honourable mention also for the scene towards end between Michael and Connie, two actors at the very top of their craft.
Michael and Connie? Are you talking Godfather 1? I don’t recall a scene towards the end between Michael and Connie in part 2.
@@rogerjrusa there weren’t many scenes between them in Part 2. Off the top of my head, at the start when she was introducing her new fella to Michael (which unsurprisingly didn’t go that well lol) and the brilliant one near the end I was referring to 😎
@@rogerjrusa found a link of it ...
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And when the senator turns the cannon towards Micheal and points in his face.....gets me everytime. Sealed his fate
@@rogerjrusa when Connie comes to the boat house and begs Michael to forgive freto
For me, the final conversation between Tom Hagen and Frank Pentangeli where Tom got Frank to commit suicide in his own words, by his own hand, of his own accord. Absolutely magnificent.
That was Michael’s play my friend. It wasn’t Tom’s power of persuasion or anything. Tom was just a messenger. Michael played that beautifully and protected himself.
@@MonsieurPhantastic Even more beautifully than Hyman Roth, which was why Michael beat him.
@@MonsieurPhantastic yea he was the messenger...but he gave the message in a beautiful manner...
It was Tom too. You couldn't have just anyone deliver that message and have it work as intended. Tom's smooth, suave, unassuming and almost gentle manner and diplomacy was a powerful weapon in itself. There's a reason why he was sent to handle so much of their important business. Look at the way he handled the Senator and the dead prostitute. Tom is a seemingly much more sympathetic character than Michael which makes it easy for others to feel like he's on their side.
@@MultiRooc Robert Duvall; classic character actor who could bridge/carry leading roles as well. Roommate to Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman. 2003 Star on Hollywood walk of fame member.
Every movie John Cazale was in was either nominated or won a Best Picture Oscar yet he was never nominated for one. Unbelievable.
That is unbelievable. He died so young also.
He was a good actor.
John Cazale’s acting was so good that anyone who has a more successful younger brother will always be thought of as “Fredo.”
F THE NOMINATION!!! WE KNOW BETTER. F THEM ALL
Very harshly and unfairly treated. He was a remarkable actor in his own right.
The scene in the boat house with Michael and Fredo…always struck me as especially dark and full of metaphors.
The open window s, signifying everything is out in the open between them now.
Michael standing up looking down over a fragile fredo…
Fredo playing the sensitive, runt of the litter card to Michael to beg for his life.
Fredos demeanor before they speak knowing all along he is going to die.
The dull, winter day.
Fredo didn't have a clue he was going to die
Hard to say. I am of the opinion that when Michael stares down Fredo in Cuba, right before the president deposed himself, he grabs Fredo and gives him a kiss…fredo backed away knowing that Michael just put his morality aside and knew he would have to have Fredo killed when mama died. And the way Fredo backs away from Michael after the kiss in the scene tells all. That plot line and everything leading up to Michael having that discussion with Fredo in the boat house, in my opinion, foretold everyone that Fredo was a deadman. I believe he knew exactly what was to become of him as soon as Michael told him he knew it was Fredo who double crossed him. Just my .02$
Foi uma cena melancólica !
A morte começou a tomar forma conforme as palavras de ambos saíam de suas bocas.
O inverno fez o sentimento do coração de Michael gelar definitivamente , enquanto que do Fredo gelou no fundo do rio ; se é que você entende o que eu quero dizer.
Agreed. That's why the scene on the fishing boat, with Neri, is so sad. Fredo had accepted his death and began speaking out Bible verses. I think this is the only death that Michael actually watched and you could see the sadness, of what he had done, overtake him.
Fredo didnt know he was going to be murdered. He recited a hail mary because thats his "secret trick" to always catching a fish@@Blu3Cam
To me this the most quintessential film ever made. Better than #1. I give this film a 10/10 (part 1 is 9.8/10). I feel like the like dual story line father/ son in their 30s worked really well.
how about 3?
To me, both are 10/10 and the only 2 films I consider to be "perfect".
The scene at the table with Sonny and where everyone is positioned...it's amazing Sonny at the Head, the 2 Brother's seated across from one another and Hagen, next to Fredo...the positioning of the table speaks volumes... everyone is gone in a moments time and Michael is now sitting at the table, all alone... in silence...insight, his epiphany...
Everybody leaving table to go great Vito when he came through the door except for Michael represents not his Loneliness but determination not be like him and his family. It is an admirable moment
He betrayed himself he corrupted himself, he became his fathers puppet.....Coppolas words.
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Thank you for making my point, with a false retrospective version...
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False?
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Here's how the scene was written in the scrip.
It's Vito's birthday. Everybody gets up and runs towards him. Michael stands in front of him and says
" I will never be a man like you ".
Brando didn't want to do the scene. No matter how much money Coppola offered he rejected it. So, Coppola rewrote it to make the exact same point....
Michael not wanting anything to do with his father....it's his family, not him.
Position of the table and silence and epiphany ...all the melodramatic details of the scene that is as prosaic as Coppola portrayed it.
@@dc6461 I didn't mean that to be so derogatory...my bad...I was half asleep...i.meant your comment was more along the the lines of had seen the movie and it's outcome... I reread your comment, I get it 👍
Every scene with Fredo in it is a good scene. Amazing actor! The best there is.
Pacino says that he learned more about acting from Cazale than from anyone else.
Freshness of this movie never fades.
Rest in Peace James Caan and all actors from The Godfather no longer with us. Overdue condolences to the families 😔💐💐💐💐💐💐
I still think the Hyman Roth scene "It had nothing to do with business" is some of the finest acting in the whole Godfather series. Epic--
My husband constantly quotes, “This is the business we have chosen!”, especially on a hard day at work.
Is this then to contrast with Roth's earlier statement that [sic] "it was never personal it was only business" ?
The actor that played Hyman Roth was an acting teacher that they named an acting method after him.
@@nicklubrino2606 Lee Strasberg. He and Michael V. Gazzo, who played Frank Pentageli, both were nominated for best supporting actor; Robert DeNiro won that award as young Vito Corleone.
My fav scene too.. just for the tremendous acting and what's not being said and that cold, dead eye look Mike gives Roth while he's venting..
That hug with Fredo was Beautiful and heart wrenching at the same time..... The ONLY scene that gets me everytime
It's need top 1000 scenes list for this masterpiece.
The conversation between Michael and Fredo is next level acting
John Cazale’s acting was so good that his of character of Fredo will always be known as “the weak brother.” Someone with a not-as successful as the younger brother will always be thought of as “Fredo.”
The final scene in the film is my favourite of all time.
The fact we don’t see Vito on screen when he arrives makes it’s even better. (Yes I know the trivia behind why.)
A true masterpiece.
“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.”--- Thomas Paine
Who in this instance happens to be an extortionist and murderer.
When Michael takes Fredo in his arms and looked at his bodyguard, the body guard expression understanding what's he's asked to do is a masterpiece. I skipped that part the first time I saw the movie.
What's masterpiece is that you have no ability to comprehend flashlighing pictures called the scenes.
My favorite line was from Sony you put your life on the line for your family not a bunch of strangers
To me, the scene in Cuba with Hyman Roth basically admitting he was Michaels enemy because of the Corleone's taking Moe Green's rackets in Vegas was the top scene in the movie. Second would be the interaction's with Senator Geary. Third would be Michael telling Tom Hagan "You're My Brother". Probably one of the only movie sequel that might be better than the original...
It's whichever Godfather one has been seen the least recently. Let's be honest.
Well said
I agree. I thought Hyman Roth was a pure ace in this flick.
The way he sits while watching the game--- was very telling. The days of great movies with incredible details... are vanished
Which scene with Senator Geary? Duval or Pacino with the Senator?
Terminator 2 and Back To The Future 2 would like a word
In this epic movie every scene is a masterpiece
I HAVE NEVER WATCHED ANOTHER MOVIE IN 40 YEars that evokes the same emotions every time...a masterpiece
Godfather and Schindler's list these 2 movies always got me
@@dontmakemedoit5131 just find Schindler's list horrifying-just because it was based on reality
From David A. Wood: The most tragically ironic point of Godfather 2 was at the concluding portion of the movie when Fredo Corleone was the only family member to earnestly congratulate his lone wolf of a younger brother Michael for joining the US Military at the beginning of American involvement within the Second World War. That part of Fredo's goodwill towards Michael during the final scene was especially heartbreaking when you were obligated to take into consideration what had just transpired before Michael's incredibly sad trip down Memory Lane.
Good overview
How is that ironic though?
It turns out Sonny was right as he often was, he just wanted to plow into everything. He was one of my favorite characters in the movie.
Great selection. Another top scenes from Part II.
1. Michael's meeting with Senator Geary
2. Murder of don Fanucci (beautiful sequence)
3. Frank Pentangelli and Tom Hagen conversation
4. Young Vito losing his job (very emotional and well acted scene)
5. All the sequence of Frank Pentangelli and his brother Vincenzo. What a scene
Part 1 & Part 2 are both the best films ever made for Cinema. The acting was incredible by everyone. My favorite was James Caan as Sonny Corleone. God, he played that part perfectly. I know because I read the book BEFORE I saw Godfather 1 years ago & Caan just nailed Sonny Corleone's character to perfection.
The scene where Vito finds out it was Michael who did the hit in the restaurant always is emotional for me.
Francis Ford Coppola was so right to vouch for Al Pacino. The studio "geniuses" didn't like Al at first but Francis KNEW Al's amazing abilities would prevail!
"Mommy daddy's fighting again ...
... Uncle Michael mommy."
😂😂😂
Yeah that always make me chuckle...
Love it ! I've replayed it many times. It's precious What a hoot !!😆😆😂🤣🤩🤣
Learning and experiencing the problems and agonies of our Human World through similar videos, always help us prepare and learn - how to protect ourselves away from those heartbreaking events prior of falling in it personally in real Life. Special thanks to the producer and the actors for this productive movie.
"He's got a good heart but he's weak and he's stupid and this is life and death", sadly, Michael was right about Fredo.
True, but as time passed; Michael regretted killing his brother, Fredo. Michael paid for all his sins when Mary, his daughter was shot and killed. People like Fredo can be very dangerous in that kind of organization. There's no telling what Fredo would have done next. Michael was a business man, a loving man and a family man. He loved his family.
People who try to justify Michael's killing Fredo dont get the whole point of the film. Fredo is his brother, his father's child and he killed him. He is supposed to be depraved and we are supposed to be appalled and its baffling that people are still saying it was "necessary"
@@villain7140 facts Michael could've just turn his back on him and keep it moving, how Connie said Fredo is helpless without you
From Wikipedia
"Despite his personal lack of awards recognition, Cazale is distinguished by the fact that all five feature films he starred in were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Even a sixth film, The Godfather Part III, in which archive footage of him was shown, received this nomination."
Al Pacino credits John Cazale for teaching him how to act.
Dude..... wiki last thing you should use to get info about gf.
Al himself said so.
Although that info is true
Didnt he die long before The Godfather III even went into production? Like 15 years before
@@DrClock-il8ijHe passed away from lung cancer. Tobacco and genius are often partners I find. I know I can't play piano worth 2 cents since I stopped smoking. Unfortunately, I never got 2 cents for my playing, so... oh well.
Perhaps I should play piano and demand thousands to make me stop !
But back to Cazale, his performance in Glenngary Glen Ross, was superb.
Frankie P and his hate for the Rosado brothers and Heiman Roth is tough to keep out of this list. Incredible acting.
He was fantastic
GREAT Movie ! Thankyou for the " clips" .
A personal favourite of mine is the scene where Vito Andolini from Corleone has his name mixed up by a stressed out immigration officer. And just like that, history is changed for generations to come.
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A lot of immigrants did that back in the day. Most of my friends don't have their birth last name. Something easy to remember or say is what they have now.
@@gitaaa7740 whats some examples?
@@NewWesternFront schmidt to smith comes to mind. Easier for Americans to say Smith than Schmidt
I think that he did that on purpose. Why he thought Corleone was easier than Andolini I don't know. Every Jew that came through Elis Island was named either Cohen or Levi. Go figure!
These are some really great scenes. Thank you!
If you really think about it this whole god father story is depressing because the reason Vito went into the mafia business was to make sure his family was financially safe and secure for the sole purpose of making it legit he would always put family above everything so if Vito was still alive he would forgive Fredo and Vito would feel destroyed knowing what Michael did because Michael in the end put the business above everything else
Your family isn't safe if your older brother sells you out to people who don't care if civilian family members are collateral damage. Vito may not have killed Fredo but he wouldn't have forgiven him. He would have banished him to Bolivia or somewhere equally remote.
I thought something similar, wandering if Vito would have made the same as Michael towards Fredo. I don't think so, family first for the Godfather. Killing his brother has been a demonstration of weakness to me.
Os tempos haviam mudado e as maneiras de pensarem e agirem também.
Vito colocava a família acima dos negócios e conseguia se descontrair e relaxar como uma válvula de escape.
Já Michael colocou os negócios acima da família e isso destruiu sua mente e sua vida...assim como uma panela de pressão que explode.
I disagree, Fredo was killed bevause he betrayed the family. Fredo was the one that put things before family and he was the one that jeopardised the safety of the family.
@@nardinit Michael should've never send Fredo to Las Vegas in the first place and under Moe Greene ! Thats how Fredo knew about his buisness, Michael just had to put Fredo in position so he could start his own buisness and make his own money outside the family thats how Roth and Johnny Ola easily linked up with Fredo they knew Fredo want it to be his own man so when Johnny Ola told hom there was something in it for him he was excited and made a stupid desicion that cost his life
Masterpiece
Another great movie that made cinema history it's so emotional so overwhelming how the characters just come to life on the big screen I actually thought they existed no other movie comes close the storyline the plots the action the characters so memorable so unforgettable so unbelievably made it's just too good to miss to pass up to ignore all these great characters in all 3 godfather movies are history are forever it never gets old never something this great never does 😊❤
Love when Roth says smaller piece of cake, lol
The way Michael looks at Al Nieri and says "you know what to do" with his eyes is chilling.
Excellent pictures Excellent photography the Excellent quality the Excellent Story in the legend of Hollywood with Respect ❤🎉
I grew up at Tahoe - the scene with Fredo confessing about Roth cuts to the bone.
I don’t have a little brother, but I still understand where Fredo’s coming from. As a man, it feels embarrassing to have a younger sibling or anyone younger than you take care of you, financially. Hell, they don’t even have to be younger than you, it can be anyone really. But, the fact that the one financially taking care of you is younger, that’s just adding insult to injury. And the fact that Fredo is treated like a kid compared to everyone else, even to his younger brother Michael (granted, Michael is most like their father, Vito) must be infuriating. I bet if Santino was in Fredo’s position, there’s no way in hell he’d stand for it. I’m not excusing on Fredo being an accomplice to Michael’s near-assassination, but I understand to a strong extent.
I dont think it is so much the financial part as the power relationship.Everybody in that family would expect to be financed to some extent
Fredos real grievance is being excluded from decisions
Well the financial part was just one aspect of what meant. I was referring more to the fact that Fredo is is seen like a child compared with everyone else in the business, even by his younger brother, Michael (granted that he’s a bit of a screwup and a bit too meek and vulnerable to handle things like his brothers). The reasons are sound enough for Fredo to be in the position he’s in with his family. But, he has enough sense to know that it still sucks. Can’t fault him for that.
I think Michael should have made Fredo the Director of Casino Affairs or something similar only he would have a second in command who would be the one to call the shots from behind the scenes. Fredo would get the credit and the glory while this second in command would be invisible and never even set foot on casino property.
Still shouldn't have killed him exceptions have been made in the mob and I don't think one exception to your younger brother would have made you weak enough to affect the family at that point. It's all he had left and he regretted it later in thr third and unfortunately terrible film
@@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449 exactly it was partially Michael's fault. Think of your brother. Think how he feels. Etc. He should have honestly seen this coming
Its very eerie how so far the movie has predicted the order of death in real life, exception of Veto Corleon.
Fredo dies first, then Santino
The whole movie is the best scene.
The best movie ever made.It doesn't get any better them two movies.I know them front and backwards.
The look he gave Al Neri and his response, brilliant!
My name is Fredo and I'm Smart 😂😂😂😂
Hands-down best movie ever made although part two was a brilliant sequel and prequel I can’t say that one was better than the other. Part one and two I should just be one movie
Almost impossible to find. Godfather Epic. The whole movie is in chronological order and has all the edited scenes. I have it in vcs box set. Afraid to play it
Loved loved seeing Alfredo get popped❤
To me, the top scene is the Senate investigation with both Michael's opening statement and Pentagele's turnabout.
Exactly.
It is a fantastically well done scene
Not in these clips but the most moving scene was Pacino (Michael) talking in Sicilian to Morgana King (Michael's mother) and asking if a man could lose his family. She assures him you can never lose your family and, resignedly, Michael utters, "Tempi cambino" (times change). Especially poignant and meaningful in these times of broken families.
I agree with most that both Godfather films 🎥 are truly epic masterpieces with
Pacino,Duvall,Caan and Cazale delivering
Powerful performances but the third film
-was completely unnecessary and disap
-pointing yet the first two remain flawles
-s and unforgettable in their content.
For me when a young Vito sings in the room is an awesome scene
If I had ever learned how to play the trumpet, that haunting tune would be the only thing I’d play just to annoy everyone…🎺🤣
He didn't want be gangster but he had to save the family that is crazy what he had to go through with his personal life and family and than his Mafia family. Al Pacino is the best actor ever my opinion.
These movies are the pinnacle of acting. You don't see anything close to the grounded performances of the Godfather 1 & 2 in today's TV based soft core pop star films.
good video.
Nice job on selecting the movie clips for this video. They felt complete and encompassed not to little, not to much, but just right👍
The second scene will always be the best the ole man was cozy in his chair enjoying the sun he needed every bit of that 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏼
Any scene with the great John Cazale is a treat.
Godfather 1 and 2, best movies ever !!
Great movie ❤
When Michael confronted Fredo saying "It was you. As kids you beat me at marbles. Mom always let you lick the spatula when she made the cannoli filling...why Fredo, why Fredo?"
James Caan is just a legendary actor
Whoever made this video is nuts not to include the scene where Senator Geary talks shit to Michael. Amazing scene.
Senator...I can give you my answer now if you'd like. My offer is this - nothing. Not even the fee for the gaming license, which I would appreciate if you would put up personally.
Especially after the Senator deliberately mispronounces the family name in his speech to the party guests before going inside for the sit down.
The opening of part 1, the ending of part 2, the silent scream. These are the three best scenes in the godfather franchise.
the horsehead in the bed is an iconic scene
That was the first one
When the old man got stabbed he yelled, "I want to go to the bookstore!" Touching moment.
To me it always sounded like "I went to the bookstore!"
Order me to the bookstore!
He swears and calls him a son of a bitch. 'Figlio di puttana'
What are you talking about? Are you talking about when young Vito stabbed Don Ciccio? If you are, the old man called him a "Son Of A Bitch" in Italian.
@@yesterdayproductions1019 he called your name
The kiss of death.
i love the way Sonny just says "you're really stupid"
The eyes of Death even AL looks down at Michael staring
The best movie ever made
Thank you
3:39 When Fredo said “Taken care of me!?” He sounded like a character on the Simpsons 🤣🤣
Perfect michael Miller special thanks to you
Leave the gun, take the cannoli
#3 is my favorite.
All great scenes but my top three (none of which are included here) would be: 1. Roth/Michael "it had nothing to do with business." 2. Michael/Pentangeli "keep your friends close and your enemies closer." 3. Michael/Geary "my offer is this: nothing."
The geary scene is amazing
The fundamental problem about Fredo is that he was not right for the brutal high stakes world he lived in. He never recovered from not blocking his father's assassination by preventing it with more bodyguards or at least killing the men who tried assassinating Vito. By dropping his gun...his father should have semi publicly banished him from the rough end of the business forever and put him somewhere legitimate outside the core business. Fredo was forever in a line of work where he would get himself or others killed because he did not belong in it.
@Rhett Ferrari what I got out of it with Fredo is that you are right. The problem for Fredo is twofold - one is that the assassination attempt on Michael nearly killed Michael's wife and probably instigated the end of his marriage, and two Fredo did it out of stupidity wrapped in frustrated ambition. Without those factors, Michael would probably have let him live. But enraged out of the loss of his marriage and as Fredo nearly got him killed out of ambition and caused it all out of ambition, Michael just could not forgive him.
The whole saga is a one top scene.
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