Godfather Trilogy question
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Godfather Trilogy question
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.
Thanks for any advice.
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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)
(Part 3 doesn't suck, it's just not as good as the first two... that and Sofia Coppola was awful)
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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.
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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.
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.
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Originally Posted by wm lopez
If the movie was named something else
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Originally Posted by 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Originally Posted by 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.
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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.