Godfather Trilogy question

[wageslave]

I've never seen any of the godfather movies but have them on DVD and have been meaning to watch them. I know that at least one of the movies is a prequel and the third one is supposed to suck monkey balls. What order should I watch them in? Is the third movie worth seeing?

Thanks for any advice.

[Johnny Zhivago]

Uh... 1 followed by 2 and then 3. Enjoy.

(Part 3 doesn't suck, it's just not as good as the first two... that and Sofia Coppola was awful)

[arod1171]

Watch them in order I, II, III. The second movie has flashback scenes to before Godfather I, but it isn't a prequel. You should see the first one and get to know the characters to appreciate the flashbacks in II. Anyway, you should be in for a treat because the first two movies are great. Like many of us, I think Godfather III is pretty bad, but if you have the time, give it a look.

[Jackskeleton]

You guys are all wrong. Watch Part 3 first or else you'll never get it.

[wm lopez]

Part 3 has no Tom Haden or explains much about him.
Michael & Connie Coreleone act totally different from parts 1 & 2.
Micheal's son is a wuss, which in part 2 you would think he would follow in his father's footsteps.
If the movie was named something else without the Coreleone name it would be a o.k. movie. But just like Star Wars fans call Episode 1 trash which it's but the story line dissapoints it's fanbase.

[Cygnet74]

If the movie was named something else
How about "The Death of Michael Coreleone", coppola's preferred title. Godfather Part III was used at paramount inistance.

[DieselsDen]

Part 3 has no Tom Haden or explains much about him.
Michael & Connie Coreleone act totally different from parts 1 & 2.
Micheal's son is a wuss, which in part 2 you would think he would follow in his father's footsteps.
If the movie was named something else without the Coreleone name it would be a o.k. movie. But just like Star Wars fans call Episode 1 trash which it's but the story line dissapoints it's fanbase.

Actually, the extended edition of THE GODFATHER III (which was the original video release) explains what happened to Tom Hayden.

As for movie itself, it doesn't match the power and artistry of the first two, but it is a fine movie on its own and a fitting end to the saga. The worst element is probably Sofia Coppola's acting and Al Pacino's over-acting in some parts, but it's still better than 90% of the feature films out there in Hollywoodland.

[MWB]

Tom Haden

Tom Hayden

Hagen.

[Rizor]

I agree that The Godfather Part III is a great film. Coppola says it shouldn't necessarily be considered a sequel, but rather more of an epilogue to the Godfather Saga.

[yellowbedwetter]

if you have the chance, i actually like the "Complete Saga" (i think thats what its called) where Coppola edited the first two films together into chronological order.

[Case01]

if you have the chance, i actually like the "Complete Saga" (i think thats what its called) where Coppola edited the first two films together into chronological order.

Indeed but that was a laserdisc and vhs? release only. Aswell I think the TV cut had more stuff as well.

[DieselsDen]

Hagen.

Oh, yeah. Well, all kraut-mick names sound the same to me.

[TheGodfather]

If you don't watch them in numerical order not only will you be lost, you will be seeing the films in a way the director did not want you to. You'd lose all sorts of character and plot developement. IMO it's a high crime to not view these films in order, 1-3. Screw the saga too. Clear your schedule, shut your phone off, load 'em up and enjoy Pt. I, Pt. II (IMO the greatest movie ever made), and to a lesser extent, Pt. III.